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NS2 Configuration Guide
Contents
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Backup Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Secondary Backup Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Reader & Aux Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Reader Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supervised Input Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Enclosure Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Communications & Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connection Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configuration Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RS-232 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RS-485 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
NSLAN1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LANSRL100 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LANSRLU1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lease Line Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RS-485 Short Haul Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RS-232 Short Haul Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
M-9600 Dial-up Modem, RS-485 Connection . . . . . . . 15
M-56K Dial-up Modem, RS-485 Connection . . . . . . . . 16
Fiber Converter to RS-485 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
485-PCI/NS2 Panel Connection Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Description
The NS2 is a two reader panel providing access control for up
to two doors through the use of Wiegand readers.
The NS2 may be used as a standalone panel with independent
card and transaction storage or, with a software upgrade, as a
fully monitored online access control device. Communication
to the front-end computer is achieved through an RS-232 serial
cable (included with installation kit) or an optional RS-485
interface. Each RS-485 interface is capable of communicating
with up to 31 panels.
The NS2 is designed for tile mount using the ENC10 enclo-
sure. The I/O terminals are organized by operational utility
with connectors for power and RS-485 communications
located on the lower right followed from right to left by the
relays, auxiliary power, door control inputs, and readers. The
Tamper and External Power Fail terminal are located at the left
edge above the main line of connectors.
Specifications
Power
AC Non-Polarized:
16.5 VAC utilizing a UL-listed 50 VA Class 2 transformer
(TB9-4 AC+/TB9-5 AC–)
or
DC Polarized:
24 VDC, 1.25 Amp (TB9-4 DC+/TB9-5 DC–)
Power Wire
Two-wire, 18 AWG, shielded cable.
Backup Battery
Casil 12 VDC (NCI Part #: BAT-3) 4Ah, sealed acid/lead
backup battery (J6 DC+/J7 DC–)
Backup battery will provide 2.5 hours of standby backup
power.
Charging voltage: 13.7 +/– 0.1 VDC
NOTE: The NS2 panel has deep discharge protection built in for the
protection of the battery and will only utilize a backup battery down to
10.2 VDC before the NS2 shuts down. Backup battery should be
replaced 2 to 2.5 years: more often if panel has a high rate of backup
use.
Secondary Backup Battery
The NS2 panel memory is backed up using a super capacitor
for one week in the absence of power or a backup battery. The
super capacitor will backup panel memory and real-time clock
and does not require maintenance or replacement.
Reader & Aux Power
Reader and AUX power is supplied at 10.8-12.7 VDC with a
maximum current of 600 mA.
Five volt (5 VDC) readers require five-volt regulators (North-
ern part no. 5VRDREG)
Maximum draw is less then 600 mA: (Reader 1+ Reader 2 +
Aux Power) < 600 mA.
NOTE: Aux power must not be used to power locks.
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Reader Wiring
Each reader port supports a single 12-volt reader with Wiegand
output format.
NS2 version 1.01.01 - 1.03.09 supports only the defaulted Wie-
gand formats:
F=PN 1 26 S 1 D 1 B1 B2 B3 B4
F=PN 2 32 S 0 D 0 B1 B2 B3 B4
F=PN 3 34 S 1 D 1 B1 B2 B3 B4
NOTE: NS2 version 1.01.01 - 1.02.04 at this time does not support
the ABA card format, the OL, OJ, and OH Options, Anti- Passback
and Lock Down Time.
NOTE: NS2 version 1.03.09 does not support the ABA card format
or the Lock Down Time option, but does support the NS2MEM mod-
ule, the OL, OJ, and OH Options, as well as Anti-Passback (In card
only mode).
Supervised Input Wiring
The NS2 supervises inputs 1 through 8 and may be configured
for supervised or non-supervised normally open or normally
closed contacts. Use standard 1K ohm 5% resistors for supervi-
sion.
All eight inputs are assigned default features but can be
changed for other configurations as needed.
Inputs
The NS2 has 8 input points located on the following terminals:
NOTE: Tamper and External Power Fail are supervised and capa-
ble of being used as additional inputs if the default functionality is not
needed.
NOTE: The wire used for the inputs should be shielded and cannot
exceed 30 ohms over the entire length of the cable. Remember that the
distance from the panel to the door must be doubled to determine the
total resistance.
Reader 1 Terminal Wire Color Wiegrand Reader
TB3-1 Brown LED Control
TB3-2 Green Data 0 Signal
TB3-3 White Data 1 Signal
TB3-4 Black Common
TB3-5 Red 12VDC Power
TB3-6 Variable Tamper
Reader 2 Terminal Wire Color Wiegrand Reader
TB4-1 Brown LED Control
TB4-2 Green Data 0 Signal
TB4-3 White Data 1 Signal
TB4-4 Black Common
TB4-5 Red 12VDC Power
TB4-6 Variable Tamper
Input
Terminal Description Input/Aux
Number
TB5-1 Door 1 Rex 1
TB5-3 Door 1 Status 2
TB5-2 Door 1 & 2 Common 1 & 2
TB5-4 Door 2 Rex 3
TB5-6 Door 2 Status 4
TB5-5 Input 3 & 4 Common 3 & 4
TB3-6 Reader Tamper or Aux Input 5 5
TB3-5 Common (Input 5 Common) 5
TB4-6 Reader Tamper or Aux Input 6 6
TB4-4 Common (Input 6 Common) 6
TB1-3 Power Fail or Aux Input 7 7
TB1-1 Enclosure Tamper or Aux Input 8 8
TB1-2 Common (Input 7 & 8 Common) 7 & 8
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Outputs
Four form-C relays SPDT (Single Poll Double Throw) gold-
contact relays are provided for controlling door locks or other
output devices (I.E. sounder, burg panel, phone dialer....etc.).
The energized or ON time for each relay can be configured by
using either time zone control, or programmable pulse time via
the host software.
Relay 1 is defaulted to control the Door 1 lock & Relay 2 is
defaulted for the Door 2 lock. Relay 3 & 4 are used as auxiliary
relays for signaling other devices. All 4 relays are rated at 12
Amps / 28VDC for resistive loads and 6 Amps / 28VDC for
inductive loads (data switching).
NOTE: Once the relay pole has been used for an inductive load
(including door strikes and magnetic locks) it should not be used for
low current dry circuit applications.
NOTE: Switching of inductive loads can cause EMI (Electromag-
netic Interference) which may interfere with the normal operation of
other equipment.
To minimize premature contact failure and increase system
reliability, contact circuit protection such as the S-4 suppressor
is required. Locate this device as close as possible to the Door
Strike / Maglock.
Output
Terminal Description Relay/Output
Number
TB7-1 Normally Open (NO) Relay 1 (Door 1)
TB7-2 Common (COM) Relay 1 (Door 1)
TB7-3 Normally Closed (NC) Relay 1 (Door 1)
TB7-4 Normally Open (NO) Relay 2 (Door 2)
TB7-5 Common (COM) Relay 2 (Door 2)
TB7-6 Normally Closed (NC) Relay 2 (Door 2)
TB8-1 Normally Open (NO) Relay 3
TB8-2 Common (COM) Relay 3
TB8-3 Normally Closed (NC) Relay 3
TB8-4 Normally Open (NO) Relay 4
TB8-5 Common (COM) Relay 4
TB8-6 Normally Closed (NC) Relay 4
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Enclosure Specifications
Communications & Wiring
NOTE: The C-100-A1/A2 (RS-232 communication loop), M-200 (1,200 Baud rate dial up modem), M-300-LO/LA
(1,200 Baud Leased line modem), F210D (Fiber to RS-232) [Discontinued] and F290D (Fiber to RS-485)
[Discontinued] are not supported with the NS2 panel(s).
Mounting
One NS2 panel in a standard 19-inch, high density enclosure. Up to
eight NS2 panels in a single 19-inch rack mountable enclosure
Dimensions
Board 9-inch Length x 5.5-inch Wide x 1-inch High
Enclosure 12.5-inch Wide x 14.5-inch High x 3.5-inch Deep
Environmental
Temperature 35–110° F operational
Humidity 0–85% RHNC
Communication Type Description Maximum Panels Maximum Distance
Feet / Meters
Direct to COM Port
CBL50, RS-232 Cable 9-pin to RJ-45 1 50 15.25
N-485-PCI-2 RS-485 9-pin to CPU 31 4K 1219.5
Network
NSLAN1 Cobox Unit (RS-232) 1 NS2 panel per NSLAN1
64 max IP connections per system 328 100
LANSRL100/N-485-PCI-2L Ethernet to RS-485 31 NS2 panels per 485 interface
64 max IP connections per system 328/4K 100/1219.6
LANSRLU1/N-485-PCI-2L Ethernet to RS-485 31 NS2 panels per 485 interface
64 max IP connections per system 328/4K 100/1219.6
Modems
M-9600-LA (LO)/N-485-PCI Lease-line Modem to RS-485 31 NA/4K NA/1219.6
SHM-B-ASYNC/N-485-PCI Short-haul Modem to RS-485 31 5279.9/4K 1609.84/
1219.6
SHM-B-ASYNC/CBL50 Short-haul Modem to RS-232 1 5279.9/50 1609.84/
15.25
M-9600-2/N-485-HUB-2 Dial-up Modem to RS-485 31 NA/4K NA/1219.6
M-56/N-485-HUB-2 Dial-up Modem to RS-485 31 NA/4K NA/1219.6
Fiber
FC485 Fiber converter to RS-485 31 10K/4K 3049/
1219.6
Cable Specifications Description AWG Maximum Distance
Feet / Meters
Readers
NC1861-BL 6 Conductor, Shielded 18 500 152.5
Alarm Input
NC1821-GR Twisted Pair, Shielded 18 2K 609.8
Relay Outputs
NC1821-GR Twisted Pair, Shielded 18 2K 609.8
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DIP Switch Settings
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 SELECTION
OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF Address 0
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Address 1(default)
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Address 2
ON ON OFF OFF OFF Address 3
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Address 4
ON OFF ON OFF OFF Address 5
OFF ON ON OFF OFF Address 6
ON ON ON OFF OFF Address 7
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Address 8
ON OFF OFF ON OFF Address 9
OFF ON OFF ON OFF Address 10
ON ON OFF ON OFF Address 11
OFF OFF ON ON OFF Address 12
ON OFF ON ON OFF Address 13
OFF ON ON ON OFF Address 14
ON ON ON ON OFF Address 15
OFFOFFOFFOFF ON Address 16
ON OFF OFF OFF ON Address 17
OFFONOFFOFFON Address 18
ON ON OFF OFF ON Address 19
OFF OFF ON OFF ON Address 20
ON OFF ON OFF ON Address 21
OFF ON ON OFF ON Address 22
ON ON ON OFF ON Address 23
OFF OFF OFF ON ON Address 24
ON OFF OFF ON ON Address 25
OFF ON OFF ON ON Address 26
ON ON OFF ON ON Address 27
OFF OFF ON ON ON Address 28
ON OFF OFF ON ON Address 29
OFFONONONON Address 30
ON ON ON ON ON Address 31
OFF RS-232 (default)
ON RS-485 PCI Interface
OFF 19200 Baud (RS-232 only)
ON 57600 Baud (RS-232 only, default)
OFF OFF RS-485 Bias Off (default)
ON ON RS-485 Bias On
OFF RS-485 EOL Off
ON RS-485 EOL On
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Connection Schematic
1ON
10
RESERV ED
RESERV ED
RESERV ED
RESERV ED
LED
DA TA 0
DA TA 1
+12VDC
RDR TMPR/A UX 6
DR1 REX
COMMON
DR1 STA TUS
DR2 REX
COMMON
DR2 STA TUS
AUX +12VDC
AUX COM
RELAY1 NO
RELAY1 COM
RELAY1 NC
RELAY2 NO
RELAY2 COM
RELAY2 NC
RELAY3 NO
RELAY3 COM
RELAY3 NC
RELAY4 NO
RELAY4 COM
RELAY4 NC
RS485 +
RS485 -
RS485 COM
AC/DC +
AC/DC -
LED
DA TA 0
DA TA 1
+12VDC
RDR TMPR/A UX 5
ENC TMPR/AUX 8
COMMON
PWR FAIL/AUX 7
BROWN
GREEN
WHITE
BLA CK
RED
VARIES
BROWN
GREEN
WHITE
BLA CK
RED
VARIES
PWR ON L ED
PWR ON L ED
READER1READER2
TB1
TB2
TB3
TB4
TB5
TB6
TB9
TB8
TB7
RELA Y LEDS
SYSTEM STATUS
LEDS
POWER LED
DIPSWITCHES
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
INPUT 4
RELAY1
RELAY2
RELAY3
RELAY4
J6 (DC+)
J7 (DC-)
PF
RUN
C1
C2
1
2
3
4
BATTERY
COMMON
COMMON OPTIONAL
ETHERNET
INTERFA CE
RS- 232
PORT
X PORT
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Configuration Diagrams
RS-232 Connection
One NS2 panel for each COM port.
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: OFF (RS-485 Disable)
S7: ON (57,600 Baud Rate)
S8-S10: OFF
NStar Server
COM 1
COM 2
NS2
Panel
EG
NS2
Panel
CBL50
(RS-232)
50 ft. Max.
CBL50 (RS-232) 50 ft. Max.
Request To Send (RTS)
CBL50 (RS-232)
Signal Ground (GND)
Receive Data (RXD)
Transmit Data (TXD)
Clear To Send (CTS)
RS-232
(DB9) RJ-45
8
5
2
3
7
2
3
4
5
7
9-Pin COM 1 or COM 2 to RJ-45 on NS2 Panel
EG
It is recommended to earth ground (EG)
each NS2 enclosure individually.
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RS-485 Connection
Thirty-one NS2 panels for each drop line.
NStar Server
COM Port RS-232 (50 Ft. Max.)
N-485-PCI-2
RS-485 (4,000 Ft.)
Refer to 485-PCI / NS2 Panel
Connection
Detail diagram.
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
Only Earth Ground
one side of cable.
It is recommended to earth ground (EG)
each NS2 enclosure individually.
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
EG
EGEG
EG
DIP Switch Settings
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
RS-485
Red/White
Black/Green
RS-485 COM
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Cable
See RS-485
Cable note.
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NSLAN1 Connection
One NSLAN1 for each NS2 panel, Maximum sixty-four IP connections.
NStar Server
100BaseT (CAT 5) 328 Ft. Max.
100BaseT (CAT 5) 328 Ft. Max.
100BaseT (CAT 5) 328 Ft. Max.
EG
NSLAN1 must be
programmed with a
static IP address
See NSLAN1 product
documentation for
programing instructions.
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: OFF (RS-485 Disable)
S7: ON (57,600 Baud Rate)
S8-S10: OFF
HUB
It is recommended to earth ground
(EG) each NS2 enclosure individually.
EG
NIC
NS2
Panel
NSLAN1
installed
NS2
Panel
NSLAN1
installed
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LANSRL100 Connection
Thirty-one NS2 panels for each drop line, Maximum sixty-four IP connections.
NStar Server HUB
100BaseT (CAT 5) 328 Ft. Max.
RJ-45
LANSRL100
Refer to
LANSRL100
documentation
for programmig.
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
N-485-PCI-2L
100BaseT (CAT 5)
328 Ft. Max.
EG
NIC
RS-232 (50 Ft.)
Refer to
485-PCI /
NS2 Panel
Connection
Detail
diagram.
DIP Switch Settings
Only Earth Ground
(EG) one side of
cable.
EG EG
EG
It is recommended to earth ground (EG) each
NS2 enclosure individually.
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
RS-485
Red/White
Black/Green
RS-485 COM
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Cable
See RS-485
Cable note.
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LANSRLU1 Connection
Thirty-one panels for each drop line, Maximum sixty-four IP connections.
NStar Server HUB
100BaseT (CAT 5) 328 Ft. Max.
RJ-45
LANSRLU1
Refer to
LANSRLU1
documentation
for programmig. N-485-PCI-2L
100BaseT (CAT 5)
328 Ft. Max.
NIC
RS-232 (50 Ft.)
Refer to
485-PCI /
NS2 Panel
Connection
Detail
diagram.
DIP Switch Settings
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
EG
Only Earth Ground (EG)
one side of cable.
EG EG
EG
It is recommended to earth ground (EG) each
NS2 enclosure individually.
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
RS-485
Red/White
Black/Green
RS-485 COM
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Cable
See RS-485
Cable note.
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Lease Line Modem Connection
Thirty-one NS2 panels for each drop line.
NStar Server
M-9600-LA
Straight Thru Cable (9-25 Pin)
M-9600-LO
Lease
Line
Phone
Line
RS-485 (4,000 Ft.)
N-485-PCI-2
RS-232 (50 Ft.)
Female Male
DB 9 / DB 25 Connectors
Refer to
485-PCI /
NS2 Panel
Connection
Detail
diagram.
DIP Switch Settings
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
Only Earth Ground (EG)
one side of cable.
EG EG
EG EG
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
It is recommended to earth ground (EG) each
NS2 enclosure individually.
Female 9 Pin Male 25 Pin
(TX) 3 2 (TX)
(Comm) 5 7 (Comm)
(RX) 2 3 (RX)
RS-232 (50 Ft.)
COM Port
Null Modem Cable Cable (9-25 Pin)
Male 9 Pin Female 25 Pin
(TX) 3 3 (RX)
(Comm) 5 7 (Comm)
(RX) 2 2 (TX)
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
RS-485
Red/White
Black/Green
RS-485 COM
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Cable
See RS-485
Cable note.
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RS-485 Short Haul Modem Connection
Thirty-one NS2 panels for each drop line.
EG
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
NStar Server
RS-232, 50 Ft. Max.
RS-232, 50 Ft. Max.
N-485-PCI-2
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
It is recommended to earth ground (EG)
each NS2 Enclosure individually.
Only Earth Ground (EG)
one side of cable. EGEG
EG
Refer to 485-PCI/NS2
Panel Connection
Detail diagram.
RS232 Cable
2 TX
3 RX
DTE
(Straight)
2 (TX)
3 (RX)
7 (GND)
DCE
(Null)
2 (RX)
3 (TX)
7 (GND)
PC
(DB-9)
MODEM
5 Comm
or
RS232 Cable
2 TX
3 RX
DTE
(Straight)
2 (TX)
3 (RX)
7 (GND)
DCE
(Null)
2 (RX)
3 (TX)
7 (GND)
PC
(DB-9)
MODEM
5 Comm
or
Male 9 Pin Male 25 Pin
5279.9 Feet
SHM-B-ASYNC
Short Haul Modem
SHM-B-ASYNC
Short Haul Modem
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
RS-485
Red/White
Black/Green
RS-485 COM
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Cable
See RS-485
Cable note.
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RS-232 Short Haul Modem Connection
One NS2 panel for each loop.
NStar Server
RS-232, 50 Ft. Max.
5279.9 Feet
NS2
Panel
EG
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: OFF (RS-485 Disable)
S7: ON (57,600 Baud Rate)
S8-S10: OFF
It is recommended
to earth ground (EG)
each NS2 enclosure
individually.
SHM-B-ASYNC
Short Haul Modem
SHM-B-ASYNC
Short Haul Modem
Male 9 Pin Male 25 Pin
(RS-232 50 Ft. Max.)
RS232 Cable
2 TX
3 RX
DTE
(Straight)
2 (TX)
3 (RX)
7 (GND)
DCE
(Null)
2 (RX)
3 (TX)
7 (GND)
PC
(DB-9)
MODEM
5 Comm
or
RS232 Cable
2 TX
3 RX
DTE
(Straight)
2 (TX)
3 (RX)
7 (GND)
DCE
(Null)
2 (RX)
3 (TX)
7 (GND)
PC
(DB-9)
MODEM
5 Comm
or
CBL50
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M-9600 Dial-up Modem, RS-485 Connection
Thirty-one NS2 panels for each drop line.
NStar Server
M-9600-2
N-485-HUB-2
M-9600-2
Dedicated analog phone
line recommended
Analog Phone Line
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
RS-485 (4,000 Ft.)
Straight Thru Cable (9-25 Pin)
RS-232 (50 Ft.)
Refer to
485-PCI /
NS2 Panel
Connection
Detail
diagram.
Only Earth Ground (EG)
one side of cable.
EG EG
EG EG
It is recommended to earth ground (EG) each
NS2 enclosure individually.
DIP Switch Settings
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
Female 9 Pin Male 25 Pin
(TX) 3 2 (TX)
(Comm) 5 7 (Comm)
(RX) 2 3 (RX)
Female Male
DB 9 / DB 25 Connectors
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
RS-485
Red/White
Black/Green
RS-485 COM
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Cable
See RS-485
Cable note.
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M-56K Dial-up Modem, RS-485 Connection
Thirty-one NS2 panels for each drop line.
NStar Server
M-56K
M-56K
FAX/MODEM
FAX/MODEM
Local DIP Switch Settings
(1, 3, 5, 8 ON) (2, 4, 6, 7 OFF)
Remote DIP Switch Settings
(1, 3, 8 ON) (2, 4, 5, 6, 7 OFF)
N-485-HUB-2
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
Refer to
485-PCI/
NS2 Panel
Connection
Detail
diagram.
Dedicated analog phone
line recommended
Analog Phone Line
RS-485 (4,000 Ft.)
RS-232 (50 Ft.)
It is recommended to earth ground (EG)
each NS2 Enclosure individually.
Only Earth Ground (EG)
one side of cable.
EG EG
EG EG
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
Female 9 Pin Male 25 Pin
(TX) 3 2 (TX)
(Comm) 5 7 (Comm)
(RX) 2 3 (RX)
Straight Thru Cable
COM Port
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
RS-485
Red/White
Black/Green
RS-485 COM
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Cable
See RS-485
Cable note.
Female Male
DB 9 / DB 25 Connectors
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Fiber Converter to RS-485 Connection
Thirty-one NS2 panels for each drop line.
NStar Server
N-485-PCI-2
NS2
Panel
Fiber Wire
10,000 Ft.
COM Port RS-232 (50 Ft. Max.)
EG
EG
EG
EG
EG
EG
Refer to 485-PCI/NS2 Panel
Connection Detail diagram.
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
DIP Switch Settings
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
RS-485
(4000 Ft. Max.)
It is recommended to
earth ground (EG)
each NS2 enclosure
individually.
RS-485 Comm.
RXD
PWR
TXD
RS-485 Positive(+)
RS-485 Negitive (-)
Fiber TXD
Fiber RXD
FC485
RS-485 Fiber Converter
TB9-1 (RS485 +)
TB9-2 (RS485 -)
NS2 Panel
RS-485 Drain Wire Floating
TB9-3 (RS485 Comm)
Fiber Wire
10,000 Ft.
TB9-1 (RS485 +)
TB9-2 (RS485 -)
TB9-3 (RS485 Comm)
NS2 Panel
RS-485 Drain
not connected here
(connected at panel side)
RS-485 Comm.
RXD
PWR
TXD
RS-485 Positive(+)
RS-485 Negitive (-)
Fiber TXD
Fiber RXD
FC485
RS-485 Fiber Converter
NS2
Panel
NS2
Panel
RS-485 Comm.
RXD
PWR
TXD
RS-485 Positive(+)
RS-485 Negitive (-)
Fiber TXD
Fiber RXD
FC485
RS-485 Fiber Converter
TB9-1 (RS485 +)
TB9-2 (RS485 -)
TB9-3 (RS485 Comm)
NS2 Panel
RS-485 Drain
not connected here
(floating)
RS-485 Comm.
RXD
PWR
TXD
RS-485 Positive(+)
RS-485 Negitive (-)
Fiber TXD
Fiber RXD
FC485
RS-485 Fiber Converter
(485 Common)
(RED/WHITE)
(BLACK/GREEN)
N-485-PCI-2
RS-485 Drain Wire to earth ground
See RS-485
Cable note.
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN)
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Drain wire
grounded
FC485
RS-485 Positive (+)
RS-485 Negative (-)
RS-485 Common
RS-485 Drain not
connected
NS2 Panel
TB9-1 (RS485+)
TB9-2 (RS485-)
TB9-3 (RS485 COM)
RS-485 Drain wire
grounded
RS-485 Cable
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485-PCI/NS2 Panel Connection Detail
1 2 3 4 5
NS2 - TB9
DO NOT CONNECT or
GROUND SHIELD X
1 2 3 4 5
NS2 - TB9
GROUND SHIELD
485
Common
485 +
Shield
DO NOT
CONNECT
SHIELD
X
Ground only
one side of
cable shield
4,000 ft. (1,200 m) max, 24 AWG, 2 twisted pairs with
shield, 120 ohm, 23 pf (NCI part no. NCP2441-TN).
485 -
BLACK
GREEN
RED
WHITE
COMMON
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: ON (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1-S5: Panel Address
S6: ON (RS-485 Enable)
S7: N/A (Baud Rate)
S8-S9: OFF (Bias)
S10: OFF (485 EOL)
DIP Switch Settings
S1: ON
S2: ON
S3: ON
S4: ON
S5: ON
S6: OFF (Ack/Nak on)
S7: ON
S8: OFF (19,200 Baud Rate)
RS-485
N-485-PCI-2
N-485-HUB-2
N-485-PCI-2L
485 Interface Connection Types
NS2 Panel
COM Port
M-56K Modem
LANSRL100 or LANSRLU1
To Serial Connection
See 485 Interface
connection note.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What pre-packaged kits are available?
Honeywell Access has made the NS2 available in pre-packaged kits to make ordering easier.
Question: How many access points can I control with the NStar access control system?
NStar software will support up to 128 access points. System expansion is via RS-485 or TCP/IP.
Question: How does the NStar software communicate to the NS2 panel?
NS2 panels communicate using either RS-485 or RS-232 protocol.
Question: Can I upgrade my NStar software to WIN-PAK 2.0?
Not at this time. Future releases may allow upgrade capabilities.
Question: Does Nstar software and hardware support the Northern AEP-3 or AEP-5 relay output boards?
Neither the NS2 panel nor the NStar software supports the AEP-3 or AEP-5 board.
Question: What are the minimum PC requirements to run the NStar software?
•Pentium II 400 MHz CPU
•256 Megabytes of RAM (512 megabytes recommended)
•20 Gigabyte hard drive
•2 serial communication ports
•Backup device (Tape Drive, DVD/CD burner, Network backup utility)
•Microsoft Windows XP Pro; Windows 2000 Pro / Server (SP4)
Question: Which video Capture Card can be used with the NStar software?
Honeywell Access Systems recommends the PB-VC-15 or higher capture card. Call Honey Access
Systems for more details.
Question: What localized language support does the NStar software offer?
The initial release of NStar will be available only in English. Future plans are to release Spanish, Por-
tuguese and French localized versions.
Question: What database engine does the Nstar software use?
Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE)
Question: Does the NStar software or hardware support USB ports for communications?
Please contact Honeywell Access Systems for further details.
Question: What is the maximum distance I can run the RS-232 connection?
The industry standard for RS-232 is limited to 50 feet.
Question: Can the NS2 panel be mounted in a 19" rack to save on installation space?
Yes, the NS2 panel is designed to fit into a 19" rack mount enclosure.
Part No. Kit Description Contents
NSSKR Starter kit with readers. Software, panel, 2 readers, accessories.
NSSK Starter kit. Software, panel, accessories.
NSEKR Expansion kit with readers. Panel, 2 readers, accessories.
NSEK Expansion kit. Panel, accessories.
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Question: Can the NS2 panel run in a LAN/WAN environment?
Yes, each NS2 panel can be fitted with NSLAN1 interface board to allow a single direct TCP/IP con-
nection (64 max), or up to 31 panels can be connected using the 485-PCI-2L and a LANSRL100 or
NLANSRLU1 (64 max).
Question: Does the NS2 panel support Anti-Passback?
Yes.
Question: What is the Xport expansion port used for?
The XPort expansion port allows for future expansion to other devices as well as the NS2MEM.
Question: What is the NS2MEM used for?
The NS2MEM module is a "Plug and Play" memory board that attaches to the "Xport" and allows
memory expansion of up to 10,000 cards and 100,000 buffers.
The NS2MEM module is ONLY SUPPORTED WITH NS2 FIRMWARE VERSION 1.03.09 OR
HIGHER.
Question: How do I upgrade the NS2 Firmware?
The NS2 panel uses FLASH memory. This means never having to replace a firmware chip to take
advantage of system upgrades or new features. See Honeywell Access Systems website (www.honey-
wellaccess.com) for further details and downloads.
Question: How do I default the NS2 panel?
1. Change all of the NS2 Panel DIP switches to OFF (address Zero)
2. Power down NS2 panel by removing backup battery then removing AC power for 10 seconds.
3. Restore power to the NS2 Panel by reconnecting AC power then backup battery to reset the
panel.
4. Power down again by removing backup battery then removing AC power.
5. Reset the DIP switches with correct panel address, and power back up the panel.
6. Re-initialize panel through the Nstar software to download current data.
Default LED conditions for the NS2 panel after default are: run LED blinking green and power LED
solid green.
NOTE: Using firmware version 1.01.1 & 1.02.01: By default the run LED is blinking and power LED is solid. When
there is information in the NS2 panel(s), after a full initialization of the NS2 panel, C1 & C2 will flash red.
NOTE: Only One NS2 panel at a time should be defaulted.
Question: How do I control the reader LEDs on the NS2 Panel?
In the NStar software, output 5 controls the LED on reader 1, while output 6 controls the LED on
reader 2.
By default Outputs 5 and 6 are set for a two-second pulse time. It is recommended that any time zone
assigned to the door lock output also be assigned to the corresponding reader LED output so the LED
will follow the correct time schedule.
The configurations described in this document have
not been reviewed by Underwriters Laboratories.
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