INSTALL GUIDE

JACE-700 MOUNTING AND

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WIRING GUIDE

The JACE-700 is a compact,

embedded controller/server
platform that allows integrated
control and management of
external devices over the
Internet. It provides suppport for
two optional communications
boards as well as optional I/O
expansion modules.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Guide ........................................... 4

Related Documentation ........................................................................................ 4
Product Description ....................................... 5
Packaging and Features ........................................................................................5
JACE-700 MOUNTING AND WIRING GUIDE

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................7

Equipment Ratings .................................................................................................8
Preparation .................................................... 8
Included in this Package ........................................................................................8
Material and Tools Required .................................................................................8
Precautions .................................................... 9
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................9
Static Discharge Precautions ...............................................................................10
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................10
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) ....................................10
Mounting ..................................................... 11
Environmental Requirements ..............................................................................11
Physical Mounting ................................................................................................11
Removing and Replacing the Cover ...................................................................13
Board Layout ........................................................................................................13
About Expansion Options ............................ 14
About Option Cards ............................................................................................15
About Remote I/O Modules ...............................................................................17
About MiniPCI Cards ...........................................................................................17
Wiring Details .............................................. 18
Communications Wiring ......................................................................................18
Grounding ............................................................................................................20
Power Wiring ........................................................................................................21
Contact Inputs ......................................................................................................23
External 12V Backup Battery ...............................................................................23
Wiring to Remote I/O Modules ..........................................................................24

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Power Up and Initial Checkout .................... 24

Apply Power ..........................................................................................................24
Check the Status LED ..........................................................................................24
About the Backup Batteries ................................................................................25
NiMH battery pack ...............................................................................................25
About LEDs .................................................. 26
Status .....................................................................................................................26
Heartbeat ..............................................................................................................27
Debug ...................................................................................................................27
USB ........................................................................................................................27
Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................................27
Maintaining the JACE-700 ........................... 28
Cleaning ................................................................................................................28
Required NiMH Battery Maintenance ................................................................28
Replacement Parts ....................................... 30
Non-replaceable Parts .........................................................................................30
Standard Replacement Parts ...............................................................................30
New Replacement Unit ........................................................................................30
Replacing the JACE-700 ......................................................................................31
Returning a Defective Unit ..................................................................................32
Certifications ............................................... 32
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ....................................................32
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) ...........................................32
Declaration of RoHS Compliance ......................................................................32
CE Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................33
Tab Mounting Dimensions ........................... 34

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 Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Related Documentation

About This Guide

This document covers the mounting and wiring of the Tridium® JACE-700 (T-700)
controller. It assumes that you are an engineer, technician, or service person who is
performing control system installation. Instructions in this document apply to the
following products:

Model Description
T-700 DIN mount JACE 7 series controller, powered by separate plug-in power supply
module or wall mount AC power adapter. Controller supports optional external
I/O expansion modules and internal communications option cards.
NPB-PWR-UN 90–263Vac universal input/15Vdc output power supply module, DIN mountable.
WPM-XXX Wall-mount universal AC power adapter, with different models available,
where -XXX is either: -US, -EUR, or -UK (vary by AC wall plug).

Note Not covered in this document is the NiagaraAX software installation and
configuration required for a fully functioning unit. Refer to the JACE
Niagara AX Install and Startup Guide for this information.
In addition, the mounting and wiring of JACE expansion options are
covered in separate documents. See the section “About Expansion
Options,” page 14.

Related Documentation
For more information on configuring and using the JACE-700 controller, consult the
following documents:
• JACE NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide
• T-IO-16-485 Installation and Configuration Guide
• NPB-LON Option Install Sheet
• NPB-2X-485 Option Install Sheet
• NPB-MDM Option Install Sheet
• NPB-232 Option Install Sheet
• NiagaraAX Nrio Guide
• NiagaraAX User Guide

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010
Packaging and Features

Product Description
The JACE-700 controller is a compact embedded processor platform using on-board
Flash memory for backup, in an expandable DIN-modular package. Designed for use
in commercial environments, the controller runs the NiagaraAX Framework to
provide integrated control, supervision, and network management solutions for wide
variety of networked field devices. NiagaraAX-3.5 or later is required.

Packaging and Features

The JACE-700 features a DIN-mount controller base with mounting tabs for
alternate panel mount. Two available comm option card slots are accessed under the
controller’s removable cover.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show locations of important features of the controller.
Figure 1 JACE-700 Cover removed with 2 options installed on main board.

Removable cover

Status and heartbeat LEDs

NiMH backup
battery pack

Option card #2 area

(card shown installed)

Connector for NPB-PWR-UN

power supply module RS-485, 15V Power
Output Connector
Option card #1 area
(card shown installed)

Connector ports

Typical installation requires an NPB-PWR-UN universal power supply module

(furnishing 15Vdc) for power, attaching to the controller’s left side. An RS-485 port is
on the controller’s opposite right end connector, along with 15Vdc power for support
of I/O expansion modules, either chained directly and/or wired remotely.

Note Instead of using the NPB-PWR-UN power supply module, you can adapt
an WPM-XXX wall mount AC power adapter to power the controller.
However, you cannot directly attach I/O expansion modules in this
configuration, nor power remote I/O modules from that WPM-XXX.

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 Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Packaging and Features

Figure 2 JACE-700 main controller board and 2 option cards uninstalled.

NiMH battery pack

Removed and shield removed
option cards

USB ports (2)

Main controller board

DIN-mount base with screw
tabs for panel mount

Connector ports

As a JACE 7 series controller, the JACE-700 has a PowerPC 440EPx processor, 1GB
Flash storage, and 1GB DDR-2 RAM. TCP/IP access is via two standard Gigabit
Ethernet ports, and serial communications ports (RS-232, RS-485) are also standard.
One or two option cards can be added for additional communications, e.g.
LonWorks FTT-10, or another RS-232 port. A MiniPCI slot is also available for
future WiFi 802.11g support. The JACE-700 uses the QNX Neutrino operating
system, with the IBM J9 JVM.
Two status LEDs are visible atop the cover. Two USB 2.0 ports are provided, as well
as integral contact inputs to allow system monitoring of UPS power and battery, and
an external enclosure door. A rechargeable NiMH battery pack is included inside the
unit, and a separate connector provides recharging and monitoring of an external
12V sealed lead-acid battery (customer supplied).
The table below provides a summary of features of the controller.
Table 1 JACE-700 features and options
Model Description Ports
JACE-700 DIN-mountable controller. PowerPC 440Epx 667MHz pro- Two 1GB Ethernet,
cessor, 1GB NAND Flash storage, 1GBa DDR-2 system RAM. RJ-45
Includes integral NiMH battery pack, two open enhanced One RS-232 Serial,
comm option card slots, one open MiniPCI slot (for future DB-9 male
use only, for WiFi 802.11g). Not furnished is NPB-PWR-UN One RS-485 Serial, iso-
lated, with 15V/12Vdc
universal power supply, or external 12V sealed lead-acid
power, 6-position plug
battery and harness.
on right side.
Two USB-2.0 ports on
top side of controller.

a. 1GB of RAM is factory-installed; however, the standard license allows use of up to 512MB RAM total,
including a maximum Java “heap” size of 192MB. A license upgrade (T7-1GB-UPG) enables the
remaining RAM for 1GB RAM total, which includes a maximum Java heap size of 384MB.

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Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
JACE 7 Platform
• PowerPC 440Epx @ 667MHz processor (speed approximate due to spread spec-
trum clock).
• 1GB on-board NAND Flash storage.
• 1GB DDR-2 333Mhz RAM (512MB enabled standard, order license upgrade part
T7-1GB-UPG to enable full 1GB, including maximum Java heap size 384MB).
• Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Two (2) USB-2.0 ports.
• Standard RS-232 port.
• 6-position end connector with isolated RS-485/15Vdc power (usable as a stan-
dard non-powered isolated RS-485 port, or to support remote I/O modules).
• MiniPCI option slot (future use only, for WiFi 802.11g support).
• Two (2) available JACE 7 comm option slots in the JACE-700, for LonWorks,
RS-485 or RS-232, GPRS/Edge Cellular, Jennic 802.15.4 wireless, etc.
• LEDs on front of unit to monitor power and system status.
• Available contact inputs (3) to monitor external UPS AC present, UPS battery
level, external enclosure door status.
Power Supply
• Requires universal AC input (90V – 264V) NPB-PWR-UN power supply module,
supplies 15Vdc, 30VA. Or, a WPM-XXX wall-mount AC adapter can power the
JACE-700 only (requires removal of barrel plug end and wiring to end connector).
• Includes integral rechargeable NiMH backup battery pack, for short duration AC
power fail operation.
• Connection for external, rechargeable, 12V sealed lead-acid battery, for continu-
ous system operation over longer power outages. Provides trickle charge and
monitoring support to customer-supplied battery.
Operating System
• QNX Neutrino Real-Time Operating System.
• IBM J9 JVM (Java Virtual Machine).
• JACE NiagaraAX software (AX-3.5 or later required).
Physical
• Plastic DIN-mount backplate with screw tabs for alternate panel mounting.
• Removable snap-on plastic cover with status LEDs and connecting cable.
• Cooling by internal air convection.
• Dimensions: 8.7" (221mm) wide x 5.6" (142mm) high x 2.44" (62mm) deep.
• Weight: Net 1.67 lbs. (0.76 kg), Gross 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg).

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 Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010 PREPARATION
Equipment Ratings

Environment
• Operating temperature range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).
• Relative humidity range: 10% to 90% at 77°F (25°C), non-condensing.
• Mechanical ambient conditions are as follows:
— Vibration, in operation: 5 to 9 Hz: 3.5mm amplitude, 9 to 150Hz: 1g.
— Shock resistance, in operation: 15g acceleration, 11 ms duration.
• Storage temperature range: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C).
• Storage relative humidity range: 5% to 94%, non-condensing.

Equipment Ratings
Electrical
• Input voltage range: 15Vdc (DC only).
Sourced from separate AC power supply, 90Vac to 264Vac, 50/60Hz.
• Power consumption: 20VA maximum.

Preparation
Unpack the controller and inspect the package contents for damaged or missing
components. If damaged, notify the appropriate carrier at once and return any
damaged components for immediate repair or replacement. See “Returning a
Defective Unit” on page 32.
• Included in this Package
• Material and Tools Required

Included in this Package

Included in this package you should find the following items:
• a JACE-700 controller.
• These JACE-700 Mounting and Wiring Instructions, Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4
• a hardware bag containing the following items:
— Two (2) 6-position screw terminal plugs, one for integral contact inputs (door
tamper, UPS battery OK, UPS AC present), one end-mount to wire
RS-485/power to optional remote expansion devices.
— One (1) 2-position screw terminal plug for external sealed lead-acid (SLA)
rechargeable battery (not provided).
— One (1) grounding wire, with quick-disconnect 0.187" female connector.

Material and Tools Required

The following supplies and tools are typically required for installation:
• NPB-PWR-UN universal AC power supply module, 90-263 Vac input, 15Vdc
30W output, DIN-mount capable, with grounding wire.
Alternatively, a WPM-XXX wall-mount AC adapter can power the controller
only. You must cut off the adapter’s barrel plug end, and then wire leads into the
controller’s end connector. A multimeter is needed to check polarity.

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Safety Precautions

• DIN rail, type NS35/7.5 (35mm x 7.5mm) and DIN rail end-clips (stop clips),
unless using panel mounting method with screws through mounting tabs.
• Suitable tools and fasteners for mounting unit and accessories.
• #2 phillips screwdriver: used to install and remove an optional option card.
• Small flat-blade screwdriver: used for making wiring connections to removable
screw terminal plugs.
• (Optional) One or two 12V sealed-lead-acid (SLA) rechargeable backup batteries,
with wire harness for connecting to the 2-position connector on the unit. Should
be sized as required by the system. See “External 12V Backup Battery,” page 23.

Precautions
This document uses the following warning and caution conventions:

Caution Cautions remind the reader to be careful. They alert readers to situations
where there is a chance that the reader might perform an action that cannot
be undone, might receive unexpected results, or might lose data. Cautions
contain an explanation of why the action is potentially problematic.

Warning Warnings alert the reader to proceed with extreme care in situations
where there is a chance that the reader might do something that can
result in personal injury or equipment damage. Warnings contain an
explanation of why the action is potentially dangerous.

Safety Precautions
The following items are warnings of a general nature relating to the installation and
start-up of the JACE-700 controller. Be sure to heed these warnings to prevent
personal injury or equipment damage.

Warning • A 120Vac or 240Vac circuit powers the NPB-PWR-UN power sup-

ply for the controller.
• 15Vdc input (DC only) to controller.
• Disconnect power before installation or servicing to prevent elec-
trical shock or equipment damage.
• Make all connections in accordance with national and local electri-
cal codes. Use copper conductors only.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, install in a controlled
environment relatively free of contaminants.
• This device is only intended for use as a monitoring and control
device. To prevent data loss or equipment damage, do not use it for
any other purpose.

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Static Discharge Precautions

Static Discharge Precautions

Static charges produce voltages high enough to damage electronic components. The
microprocessors and associated circuitry within a JACE-700 controller are sensitive
to static discharge. Follow these precautions when installing, servicing, or operating
the system:

Caution • Work in a static-free area.

• Discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated. Discharge
static electricity by touching a known, securely grounded object. Do not
handle printed circuit boards (PCBs) without proper protection against
static discharge. Use a wrist strap when handling PCBs. The wrist strap
clamp must be secured to earth ground.

Battery Precautions

Caution • The NiMH battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 122ºF
(50ºC), or incinerate. Replace battery pack with type
10SN-2/3AA60H-W-J1 (NPB-J700-BATT) only. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not dis-
assemble and do not dispose of in fire.
• Replace external backup battery with Listed Power Source Battery Only.

WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Recycling of Electronic Products: (International Installations)
In 2006 the European Union adopted regulations (WEEE) for the collection and
recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to
simply throw away such equipment. Instead, these products must enter the recycling
process. To properly dispose of this product, please take it to a local recycling center.
If a local recycling center cannot be found, please return it to one of these offices:
Tridium Europe Ltd
1, The Grainstore
Brooks Green Road
Coolham, West Sussex
RH13 8GR United Kingdom

Tridium Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Tridium, Inc.

17 Changi Business Park Central 1 2256 Dabney Road, Suite C
Honeywell Building Richmond, VA 23230
Singapore 486073

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Environmental Requirements

Mounting
Mount the controller in a location that allows clearance for wiring, servicing, and
module removal.

Note • This product is intended for indoor use only. The unit should not be
exposed to ambient conditions outside of the range of 32ºF (0ºC) to
122ºF (50ºC), or relative humidity outside the range of 10 to 90% at 77ºF
(25ºC), non-condensing. Refer to the “Environment” section on page 8
for further details on mechanical and storage specifications.
• Avoid mounting the controller in a manner that would make it difficult
to operate the disconnect device.
• Before mounting the controller, install any option card(s). See “About
Option Cards,” page 15.

Additional mounting information applies, as follows:

• Environmental Requirements
• Physical Mounting

Environmental Requirements
Note the following requirements for the controller mounting location:
• If mounting inside an enclosure, that enclosure should be designed to keep the
unit within its required operating range considering a 20-watt dissipation by the
controller, plus dissipation from any other devices installed in the same enclosure.
This is especially important if the controller is mounted inside an enclosure with
other heat producing equipment.
• Do not mount the unit:
— in an area with excessive moisture, corrosive fumes, or explosive vapors.
— where vibration or shock is likely to occur.
— in a location subject to electrical noise. This includes the proximity of large
electrical contractors, electrical machinery, welding equipment, spark igniters,
and variable frequency drives.

Physical Mounting
The following information applies about physically mounting the unit.
• You can mount the controller in any orientation. It it not necessary to remove the
cover before mounting.
• Mounting on a 35mm wide DIN rail is recommended. The JACE-700 unit base
has a molded DIN rail slot and locking clip, as does the NPB-PWR-UN power
supply module and any I/O expansion modules. Mounting on a DIN rail ensures
accurate alignment of connectors between all modules.
• If DIN rail mounting is impractical, you can use screws in mounting tabs on the
NPB-PWR-UN module and the JACE-700, as well as any end-connected acces-
sory. Tab mounting dimensions are on the last page of this document.

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 Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010 MOUNTING
Physical Mounting

Figure 3 and the following procedure provides step-by-step DIN rail mounting
instructions for the controller.
Figure 3 JACE-700 controller and accessory mounting details.

Mounting on Removing from DIN rail

DIN rail

NPB-PWR-UN JACE-700

Secure controller or last

DIN rail directly attached I/O
end clip module using either
screws or DIN rail end
clip (if end clip does not
interfere with 6-position
end connector).

NPB-PWR-UN

5.6"
(142)
T-IO-16-485
4.1" (104)

3.46"
(88)
11.75" (298)

15.125" (384)

Note Mount the NPB-PWR-UN power supply first, then the controller, then any
directly attached I/O expansion module.

Procedure 1 To mount on DIN rail

Step 1 Securely install the DIN rail with at least two screws, near the two rail ends.
Step 2 Position the NPB-PWR-UN power supply module on the rail, tilting to
hook DIN rail tabs over one edge of the DIN rail (Figure 3).
Step 3 Use a screwdriver to pry down the plastic locking clip, and push down and
in on the module, to force the locking clip to snap over the other edge of the
DIN rail.
Step 4 Mount the controller onto the DIN rail in the same way, such that its left
6-position end connector faces the NPB-PWR-UN power supply.
Step 5 Slide the two devices together along the DIN rail to connect their 6-position
connectors.

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Removing and Replacing the Cover

Step 6 If installing any I/O expansion modules, repeat this for each one, until all
are mounted on the DIN rail and firmly connected into one assembly.
Step 7 To keep the final assembly together, secure at both ends with DIN rail
end-clips provided by the DIN rail vendor. This also prevents the assembly
from sliding on the DIN rail. See Figure 3.

Removing and Replacing the Cover

You must remove the controller’s cover to connect the battery (new unit), and/or to
install any option cards, or replace the NiMH battery. The cover snaps onto the base
with four plastic end tabs—two on each end.

Caution An LED ribbon cable connects the cover to the main board. Be careful
when lifting the cover off. If the controller is on a flat work surface, you can
leave the cable connected, with the cover next to the unit. See Figure 4.

Figure 4 Removing JACE-700 controller cover.

Cover Connector for LED cable

LED ribbon LED cable left connected

cable between cover and
controller board

Note If accessory modules are plugged into the controller, you may need to slide
them away from the unit to get to the end cover tabs.

• To remove the cover, press in the tabs on both ends of the unit, and carefully lift it
off (see previous Caution). If necessary, unplug the LED cable from the cover, at
the connector on the back of the cover (see Figure 4).
• To replace the cover, make sure that the LED cable is connected and not folded
outside the base. Orient the cover so the cutout area for comm ports is correct,
then push inwards to snap in place.

Board Layout
Figure 5 shows the location of connectors, option slots, and other features of the
main board in the JACE-700 controller. For side views of communications ports and
other features, see Figure 7 on page 18.

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 Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010 ABOUT EXPANSION OPTIONS
Board Layout

Figure 5 JACE-700 controller main board layout details.

Option card 2 area including socket header Normal
Serial Shell
NiMH battery connector (keyed) Serial mode select Jumper
LEDs for USB hub port activity
Earth grounding lug
Dual USB ports
LED header MiniPCI
socket

PS - PS - OUT
PS + PS + OUT
DDR-2 BB 12V
RAM RS-485 -
RS-485 +
485 GND

RS-485
support of
remote IO
modules

LEDs
LANn

Debug
LED
GND

GND
GND

LEDs
From Option card 1 status, LAN2
power area including heartbt
Secondary
supply socket header Door
tamper Push- Ethernet
module button (RJ-45)
UPS battery SW1
RS-232 (DB-9) COM1 OK
LAN1
UPS AC
present Primary Ethernet
External 12V backup battery (RJ-45)
Contact Inputs

A JACE-700 controller ships with both option card slots 1 and 2 open. The DDR-2
RAM socket is populated with a 1GB module. A variety of communications option
cards are available. For details, see the next section “About Expansion Options”.

About Expansion Options

The JACE-700 provides for field-installable expansion using these types of options:
• Option card — Install on connectors inside the controller’s base unit. See “About
Option Cards,” page 15.
• Remote I/O modules — To wire to the controller’s right-side 6-pin connector.
See “About Remote I/O Modules,” page 17.
• MiniPCI option card — (future use). See “About MiniPCI Cards,” page 17.

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About Option Cards

About Option Cards

The JACE-700 controller has two (2) available option slots to accept a custom option
card, compatible with either of these types:
• T-200/600 (JACE 2/6) compatible options cards: 30-pin, 2 row connector, or
• Future release JACE 7 option cards: 40-pin, 3 row connector.
To accept either, both option slots on the controller’s base board have a 40-pin
connector. See Figure 5 on page 14. Installing an option card is recommended before
mounting the unit. See “Installing an Option Card,” page 16.

Warning Power to the controller must be OFF when installing or removing

option cards, or damage will occur! Also, you must be very careful to
plug an option card into its connector properly (pins aligned).

Option cards typically provide additional communications features, with the

following available models (with others still in development) listed in Table 2.
Table 2 JACE-700 Controller Option Cards.
Option Description Notes
NPB-2X-485 Dual, optically-isolated, RS-485 30-pin option card.
adapter with two 3-position remov- If installed in option slot 1, ports operate as
able screw-terminal connector plugs. COM5 and COM6.
NPB-LON FTT-10A LON (LonWorks) adapter 30-pin option card.
with a 2-position removable Port operates as LON1 if only one LON
screw-terminal connector plug. option, or LON2 in slot 2 if two LON cards.

NPB-232 Single port RS-232 adapter, with a 30-pin option card.

DB-9M connector. Supports baud If installed in option slot 1, port operates as
rates up to 115200. COM5.
NPB-GPRS-W GSM cellular modem card using 30-pin option card.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Ser- Card uses two JACE-700 COM ports, e.g.
vice), with onboard socket for SIM COM5 and COM6 if option slot 1.
card, and a Wyless SIM. Includes a
stub SMA antenna.
NPB-SED-001 Sedona Framework option card with 30-pin option card.
both wireless 6LoWPAN and wired Enables JACE to operate as wireless net-
RS-485 port, based on the Jennic work coordinator and 6LoWPAN bridge,
JN5139 wireless microcontroller. also integrate wired and wireless Sedona
Includes stub antenna. based devices in the hosted station. Card
uses one COM port, e.g. COM5 if slot 1.
NPB-MDM 56Kbps Auto-dial/Auto-answer 30-pin option card.
Modem1 with one RJ-11 connector Does not have own UART (unlike most
for phone line. other serial cards). Operates as COM3 if
installed in option slot 1, COM4 if in slot 2.
1Unlike with a JACE 2/6 controller with an NPB-MDM installed in slot 1, the onboard RS-232 COM1 port (DB9)
remains operational. Also, any NPB-MDM option is unaffected by the “mode jumper” position for serial shell
access (jumper in “serial shell” position affects the operation of the onboard RS-232 COM1 port only).

Option card COM port assignments

COM port assignments for option cards installed in the controller start at COM5,
with Slot 1 evaluated first, then Slot 2. (COM1 and COM2 are always assigned to the
onboard RS-232 and RS-485 ports, while COM3 and COM4 are reserved for slots.)

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About Option Cards

Installing an Option Card

For option-specific details, see the mounting & wiring document that accompanies
the particular option card. The following procedure provides a basic set of steps.

Warning Installing an option card in option Slot 2 requires careful atten-

tion—you must carefully pry up the shield tab to install the option
card under the tab. Do not install an option card in Slot 2 with the
card resting on top of the shield tab! Otherwise, an electrical short or
some other issue from misaligned card header pins may result.

Figure 6 JACE-700 option card and shield removal.

Option card in Slot 2 must be

installed under the shield tab.

Option card or Shield Tab

blanking plate in
Slot 1 must be
removed before
shield can be
removed. Shield with NiMH
battery assembly

Shield Tab

Option Slot 2

Option Slot 1

Procedure 2 Mounting an option card in a JACE-700 controller.

Step 1 Remove power from the controller, including any external battery—see
the previous Warning on page 15.
Step 2 Remove the cover. See “Removing and Replacing the Cover,” page 13.
Step 3 Remove the blanking plate for the option slot, retaining the two screws.
Retain the blanking plate in case the option card must be removed later.
Step 4 Carefully insert the pins of the option card into the socket headers of the
option card slot.

Note If installing in Slot 2, first carefully pry up the shield tab that goes over the
standoff. Option card 2 must be installed under the shield tab. See
Figure 6 for an exploded view.

The mounting holes on the option board should line up with the standoffs
on the base board. If they do not, the connector is not properly aligned.
Press until the option card is completely seated.

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About Remote I/O Modules

Step 5 Place the custom end plate for the option card over the connector(s) of the
option card. With some option cards, the card’s end plate is pre-fastened.
Step 6 With the mounting holes aligned with the standoffs, place the two screws
through the end plate, and into the standoffs on the controller’s base board.
Using a screwdriver, hand tighten these screws.
Step 7 Replace the cover on the controller.

About Remote I/O Modules

The JACE-700 has an integral 6-pin connector to support remote I/O modules. The
connector provides both 15Vdc power and RS-485 communications to modules on
that connected trunk, and is located on the right side of the unit.
Each remote I/O module has a DIN-mount base, and provides two (2) 6-pin
connectors that allow you to “chain” multiple modules together into one assembly.
Table 3 lists the currently available modules.
Table 3 Remote I/O modules compatible with the JACE-700 controller.
Model Description Notes
T-IO-16-485 Remote I/O RS-485 Module Provides the following I/O points:
DIN-mountable RS-485 comm • 8 - Universal Inputs (UIs).
module that provides 16 points • 4 - Digital Outputs (DOs), SPST-relay type.
I/O, with I/O point types as
• 4 - Analog Outputs, 0–10Vdc type.
noted.
Up to 16 (maximum) T-IO-16-485 accessory
modules are supported.
Wiring is covered in a separate document,
see the T-IO-16-485 Installation and Configura-
tion Guide.

About MiniPCI Cards

The controller has one (1) available MiniPCI slot—see Figure 5 on page 14. At the
time of this document, this is a “future use” feature. At some later date, support may
be added for WiFi applications using a MiniPCI card from an approved vendor.

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Communications Wiring

Wiring Details
See Figure 5 on page 14 to locate connectors and components on the controller.
Make connections to the controller in the following order.
1 Install any option board (LON, RS-485, RS-232, etc.) in the available option slots.
See “Installing an Option Card,” page 16 for a procedure. For complete details,
refer to the specific documentation that accompanied the option.
2 Connect communications cables. See “Communications Wiring,” page 18 for
ports available on the controller’s base unit. For ports on any installed option
board (485-PWR, LON, RS-485, modem) see the specific mounting and wiring
guide for any additional details.
3 Apply power to the unit. See “Power Up and Initial Checkout,” page 24.

Communications Wiring
Communications ports on the controller are primarily on the bottom side of the
unit, with ports also on the right side and top (Figure 7). Communications port types
include:
• Ethernet
• Serial

Note Prior to connecting cables, provide strain relief for them to prevent
damage to the controller.

Figure 7 JACE-700 controller communications ports.

Top side USB ports (2) Right side

15V PS -, + and
12V Backup Battery out

Option slot 2 connector area

Bottom side
Option slot 1 connector area RS-485 COM2

LAN 2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

RS-232 (DB-9) COM1 LAN 1 Primary Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet
Two, female 1-Gigabit Ethernet connections are provided on the controller. These
are RJ-45 connectors labeled LAN1 and LAN2. Use a standard Ethernet patch cable
for connecting to a hub or Ethernet switch.

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The factory-default IP address for LAN1 is 192.168.1.12n, where the last

numeral n in the address matches the last digit in the controller’s serial number, and
the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. By default, LAN2 is disabled.
Refer to the JACE NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide for details on changing IP
address.

Note Typically, you only use LAN1 (primary port), unless you have a specific
application for the other LAN2 port. For example, isolating a driver’s
network traffic, using LAN2. Do not use LAN2 as the primary port.

Serial
There are two “RS” serial ports on the controller’s base board. Each has a UART
capable of operation up to 115,200 baud. At the bottom of the board (see Figure 7 on
page 18) is an RS-232 port using an DB-9 plug (male) connector. On the right side of
the unit is an isolated RS-485 port, using the bottom three terminals of a 6-position
screw-terminal connector plug.

Note Additional serial ports may be added with option card(s) in Option Slot 1
and Slot 2, such as an NPB-485-PWR card, NPB-232 card, or NPB-2X-485
card (note the last option actually adds two serial ports).

In addition, there are two USB ports—these ports are located on the top side.
RS-232
An RS-232 serial port using a male DB-9 connector always operates as COM1. You
can use standard DB-9 serial cables with this port. The controller is a serial DTE
device, such another DTE device (PC, for example) requires a “null modem” cable. If
connecting to a DCE device (modem, for example), use a straight-through cable.
Table 4 provides standard serial DB-9 pinouts.

Note If rebooted with the mode jumper in the “Serial Shell” position (see Figure
5 on page 14), the RS-232 port provides “system shell” access. See the JACE
NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide for related details.

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Grounding

Table 4 Serial port (RS-232 and RS-485) pinouts.

Base RS-232 DB-9 Port (COM1) Base RS-485 Port (COM2)

Pinout Reference Signal DB-9 Pin Pinouts

DB-9 Plug (male) DCD Data carrier detect 1 6-Position end connector (male)
RXD Receive data 2
PS – (GND)
TXD Transmit data 3
PS + (15V) Power
DTR Data terminal ready 4
BB (12V Batt)
GND Ground 5
DSR Data set ready 6 –

RTS Request to send 7 + RS-485

CTS Clear to send 8 S

not used on the JACE 7 9

RS-485
An RS-485, optically isolated port is available on 3 pins of the 6-position right-side
connector, and always operates as COM2. As shown in Table 4, the screw terminals
are minus (–), plus (+), and shield. Wire in a continuous multidrop fashion to other
RS-485 devices, meaning “minus to minus”, “plus to plus,” and “shield to shield.”
Connect the shield to earth ground at one end only, such as at the JACE-700.
USB
Two USB-2.0 ports are standard on the controller. On the JACE-700, these ports are
“stacked” together, located on the top side—see Figure 7 on page 18.

Note Both USB ports are “low current” ports, capable of supplying up to 100 mA
at 5V, maximum.

A typical application for a USB port is to use with a “USB Flash drive” for the transfer
of files. The QNX OS running on the controller can automatically recognize an
inserted Flash drive as a physical disk.

Grounding
An earth ground spade lug (0.187") is provided on the controller for connection to
earth ground. For maximum protection from electrostatic discharge or other forms
of EMI, connect the supplied earth grounding wire to this lug and a nearby earth
ground. Keep this wire as short as possible, see Figure 8.

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Power Wiring

Figure 8 Grounding and power wiring connections to NPB-PWR-UN module.

JACE-700 Grounding lug

NPB-PWR-UN
(remove cover)
Supplied earth
grounding wire

20-pin
connector
not used

AC Input

LN

Line

Grounding lug
Neutral

120 or 240Vac
50–60 Hz Earth Ground
Single Phase

Power Wiring
There are two power options for the controller: the NPB-PWR-UN power supply
module (typical), or a WPM-XXX (Wall Mount AC Adapter).
NPB-PWR-UN
The NPB-PWR-UN module lets you power the controller (and if installed,
connected I/O modules) from AC line power, with a universal input range from
90–263Vac. The NPB-PWR-UN module provides 15V DC ( ) to the controller,
and installs on the left side of the controller. See Figure 8.

Warning • A 120Vac or 240Vac circuit powers the NPB-PWR-UN. Disconnect

power to this circuit before installation to prevent electrical shock or
equipment damage.
• Make all connections in accordance with national and local electrical
codes. Use copper conductors only.
• Do not exceed the 30W capacity of NPB-PWR-UN by the powered
devices.

Make power input connections to the terminals on the NPB-PWR-UN circuit board
(cover removal is required). Use the supplied earth grounding wires to make a
connection from a nearby earth ground to the grounding lug on both the
NPB-PWR-UN power supply and the controller. See Figure 8 on page 21.
Procedure 3 Wiring NPB-PWR-UN input power and earth ground.
Step 1 Remove power from the AC circuit being wired to the
NPB-PWR-UN—see previous Warning.
Step 2 Remove the NPB-PWR-UN cover.

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To do this, press in the four tabs on both ends of the unit, and lift the cover
off. If the JACE-700 controller is plugged into the unit, you may need to
slide it away to get to the cover tabs.
Step 3 Connect the supplied earth grounding wire to a nearby grounding point.
See Figure 8.
Step 4 Make AC circuit connections line (mains) and neutral to the terminals
labeled “INPUT PWR.”
Step 5 Replace the cover on the NPB-PWR-UN module.
Make sure all modules in the mounted assembly are firmly connected together
and secured.

Caution Do not energize the AC circuit wired to the NPB-PWR-UN until all other
controller mounting and wiring is completed. See “Power Up and Initial
Checkout,” page 24.

Power and ground is also provided in wiring to remote I/O modules through the
6-position connector. However, note for each remote I/O module, you should
also connect its earth ground spade lug to earth ground at that module’s location.
WPM-XXX (Wall Mount AC Adapter)
You can order and adapt a wall mount AC adapter (model WPM-XXX, where -XXX
is -US, -EU, or -UK) to power only the JACE-700 controller. To use the adapter, you
must cut off its “barrel plug” end, then wire the two leads into the “P-” and “P+”
positions of the 6-position end connector plug, observing proper + and – polarity.

Note • I/O modules cannot be powered by that WPM-XXX adapter.

• Before plugging the wired connector plug into the controller, check for
15Vdc at the proper polarity using a multimeter (see Figure 9).

Figure 9 Adapting a WPM-XXX wall mount AC adapter to power the JACE-700.

Check with multimeter before
Cut off barrel plug plugging into controller
6-position
end
connector
plug 15.1
VDC

P-
P+ -+
WPM-XXX

Positive (+) Wire with White Stripe

Do not power the controller until all other mounting and wiring is completed. See
“Power Up and Initial Checkout,” page 24.

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Contact Inputs

Contact Inputs
Three contact inputs (CIs) are on a 6-position connector next to the 2-position
external battery connector. CIs typically monitor normally-closed (N.C.) alarm
contacts, if available on a UPS and/or the “door tamper” switch of a nearby
enclosure. These CIs are unsupervised—no end-of-line resistors are required.
Figure 10 shows example wiring to all three CIs of the controller.
Figure 10 Contact Input wiring to JACE-700 controller.

JACE-700 UPS Alarm Contacts

Tamper
switch
Power Fail (if available)
DOOR TMP
UPS BATT

Low Battery (if available)

UPS AC
BB +
BB –

GND

GND

GND

External 12V Backup Battery

A 2-position connector provides support for an external 12V sealed lead-acid (SLA)
type rechargable battery. For more details, see “About the Backup Batteries,” page 25.
Figure 11 Sealed lead-acid backup battery connection on JACE-700 controller.

JACE-700
PS–
PS+
BB

RS-485

15Vdc power and

backup battery
12V Sealed passed through
DOOR TMP
UPS BATT

Lead Acid 6-position

UPS AC

Backup connector
GND

GND

GND
BT+
BT–

Battery(ies)

+
–

Note The minimum wire size for battery connections is 18AWG (1.0mm2) for
up to 4 ft. (1.22m), or 16AWG (1.29mm2) for up to 12 ft. (3.66m).

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Wiring to Remote I/O Modules

Wiring to Remote I/O Modules

Wiring to remote I/O modules typically provides both 15Vdc power and 12V battery
backup, along with RS-485 communications to the modules. See Figure 12.
Figure 12 Power and RS-485 cabling between JACE-700 and remote I/O modules

Connect shield wire to ground at one end only

JACE-700 PS –
PS +
BB

Power Supply (15V) and 12V Backup Battery

is routed to remote IO modules using a
3-conductor with shield cable. Use the
shortest wiring route possible for power
wiring—star, tee, bus, and loop topologies
are all permissible.

T-IO-16-485 RS-485 communications must be

“daisy-chained” to remote IO modules using
a separate shielded twisted-pair cable.

RS-485 -
RS-485 +
485 GND

T-IO-16-485
Connect RS-485 shield wire to ground at
one end only

Power Up and Initial Checkout

Following all mounting and wiring, perform the following:
Procedure 4 Initial power up and checkout.
1 Apply Power.
2 Check the Status LED.
Also see the section “About the Backup Batteries” on page 25.

Apply Power
The JACE-700 controller does not include an on/off switch. To apply power, you
simply energize the AC circuit (90–263 Vac) wired to the attached NPB-PWR-UN
power supply module. If remote I/O modules are wired to the unit, they are also
typically powered by the controller as well.
If powering the JACE-700 controller (only) with a WPM-XXX (Wall Mount AC
Adapter), simply plug the AC adapter into a nearby wall outlet.

Check the Status LED

When power is applied, the front cover STATUS LED will light green. This indicates
that the system is OK and that power is applied. The STATUS LED may be blinking
until the QNX OS has finished loading and the Niagara platform daemon is running.

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About the Backup Batteries

Once this boot sequence has finished, the STATUS LED should remain lit (steady),
and the BEAT LED should start blinking, at a typical rate of 1Hz. Typically, this is
about 30 seconds after power is applied.
If after applying power, the STATUS LED goes out, or if the BEAT LED comes on
(steady) and stays lit longer than 2 minutes, contact Systems Engineering for
technical assistance. See also the “About LEDs” section on page 26.

About the Backup Batteries

A JACE 7 series controller has two different backup batteries:
• An on-board NiMH battery pack, and
• An optional external, sealed lead-acid, rechargeable backup battery (or batteries)
For continuous system operation during loss of primary power (to the
NPB-PWR-UN module powering the unit), unless power loss is only a few seconds,
both batteries should be installed. Station alarms are generated if either battery is
uncharged or unable to hold a sufficient charge, as well as whenever primary power
is lost. You should always investigate any alarm related to backup batteries.

NiMH battery pack

A custom 10-cell NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery pack is inside the controller,
mounted atop the shield, and is secured by a metal bracket and two kep nuts. This
battery allows the controller to continue station operation (only) through very short
power bumps, meaning a few seconds in duration. If a longer outage, the NiMH
battery provides enough run time for the unit to backup data and then shutdown.
Typically, this process takes about one minute. Shutdown occurs automatically, after
data is backed up to on-board flash memory.
Upon startup (boot), a test of the NiMH battery is performed. A system alarm is
generated if the NiMH battery voltage level is found to be bad. A charge is also
initiated upon startup, which lasts from 3 hours minimum, and can range up to 18
hours if the battery is completely discharged. During this NiMH battery charge
period, neither the NiMH battery or the external backup battery is tested. After the
startup NiMH charge period, a periodic test of both batteries occurs, and the
appropriate battery alarm is generated is either battery is found to be bad.

Note • If the last NiMH battery test was “bad,” upon loss of primary power the
controller performs an immediate shutdown, backing up data and pow-
ering off (including attached readers, and expansion modules).
• A NiMH battery characteristic is to lose charge if not left in charge
mode (trickle charge). Leaving the battery unconnected, or in the unit
powered off will cause the battery to fully discharge in a matter of
weeks. Note that in the case of a new controller, it ships from the factory
with a completely discharged battery. Therefore, allow at least 18 hours
for the battery to charge if it has not been in a powered unit.

You should replace the NiMH battery pack approximately every three years, or more
often if the unit is in a high temperature environment. For more information on the

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Status

use and replacement of the battery, refer to the “Required NiMH Battery
Maintenance” section on page 28.
Backup Battery
The optional sealed lead-acid backup battery is an external, 12V, rechargeable
battery (or multiple batteries) sized to operate the system during loss of primary
power, for some duration. This includes the controller, as well as power to attached
I/O expansion modules.
You connect the backup battery to the controller using a 2-position connector—see
Figure 11 on page 23. Whenever primary-powered, the controller supplies a
constant “trickle” charge to this battery, at 200mA maximum. At startup (boot), a
test of the backup battery is performed, as well as a periodic test. A system alarm is
generated if a battery test deems the backup battery to be bad.
Providing that the backup battery has tested good, upon loss of primary power the
system operates from this backup battery power until the charge level of the
on-board NiMH battery pack reaches 0. Note that both batteries discharge in
parallel. However, as the sealed lead-acid backup battery capacity is much greater,
the NiMH battery pack discharges much slower than if these backup battery(ies)
were bad or not present.

Note If the backup battery test was “bad,” upon loss of primary power, the
controller performs an immediate shutdown, backing up data and
powering off (including attached readers, expansion modules).

You should replace the sealed lead-acid backup battery(ies) approximately every
three years, or more often if the unit is in a high temperature environment.

About LEDs
The JACE-700 provides a number of LEDs on its main board, of which only the
Status and Heartbeat LEDs are visible on the cover. Checking other LEDs requires
first removing the cover.
LEDs include the following types:
• Status
• Heartbeat
• Debug
• USB
• Ethernet Ports
For the location of LEDs on the main board, see Figure 5 on page 14.

Status
The green “STATUS” LED is located on the cover. On the main board, it is also the
green “SYSOK” LED next to the “HBEAT” LED—both are found near the Ethernet
connector housing. The status LED should remain lit whenever the controller is

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Heartbeat

powered, or else be blinking during the boot sequence. If the status LED does not
light while power is applied, contact System Engineering for technical support.

Heartbeat
The yellow heartbeat “HBEAT” LED is located on the cover, as well as on the main
board next to the “SYSOK” Status LED. The heartbeat LED blinks about once per
second. If the heartbeat LED stays on constantly, does not light, or blinks very
fast (more than once per second), contact System Engineering for technical support.

Debug
The yellow “DEBUG” LED is located on the main board near the Ethernet connector
housing, and remains lit whenever the controller has been rebooted with the “serial
mode select” jumper in the “serial shell” position (see Figure 5 on page 14). This
indicates that the DB-9 RS-232 port is operating in serial shell mode.

USB
Three yellow LEDs “LD1”, “LD2”, and “LD3” are located together on the upper left
area on the main board, in the option slot 2 area. These LEDs indicate USB hub and
port (1 and 2) activity, respectively. These LEDs will not be easily visible if an option
card is installed in the upper (Slot 2) option slot.

Ethernet Ports
Two LEDs for each of the two LAN ports are provided on the back of the metal LAN
connector housing, and operate as follows.
The left-side green “activity” LED indicates activity on that port as follows:
• Off — No Ethernet link is made
• On — Ethernet link is present, but no activity on the LAN
• Blinking — Ethernet link is present with data activity on the LAN.
The right-side yellow “speed” LED indicates Ethernet connection speed, as either:
• Off — “Fast Ethernet” / “Ethernet” (100 Mbps /10Mbps).
• On — “Gigabit Ethernet” speed (1000 Mbps).

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Cleaning

Maintaining the JACE-700

This section provides information on the following topics:
• Cleaning
• Required NiMH Battery Maintenance
• Replacement Parts
• Replacing the JACE-700
• Returning a Defective Unit

Cleaning
If dust or metal filings are present inside the unit, clean with vacuum or compressed
air. Otherwise, no cleaning inside the unit is required. Optionally, if the cover
becomes dirty, you can wipe it with a damp cloth and mild detergent.

Required NiMH Battery Maintenance

Battery life expectancy is a function of its discharge cycles (the number of discharges
and their depth) and the ambient temperature of the battery during normal
operation. In most applications, the NiMH battery should see relatively few
discharges. Therefore, ambient temperature has more to do with the life expectancy
of the battery than does any other factor. If the controller is installed in a conditioned
space, this battery should provide dependable service for approximately three years
(average). In an environment where the operating temperature is higher (that is,
50ºC or 122ºF), you should only expect the battery to last approximately one year.
The NiMH battery in the controller is fully discharged when factory shipped.
Additionally, NiMH batteries lose charge over time if not kept trickle-charged (for
more details, see “NiMH battery pack,” page 25). Therefore, even a new unit (or
replacement battery) will require up to 18 hours of powered operation before it can
provide reliable backup power (is at full charge).
The controller monitors the NiMH battery and periodically loads the battery to test
its ability to maintain battery-backed functions. Investigate any battery trouble
message, and check the battery connections to the unit. Replace the battery as
required. To order a new battery, see the “Standard Replacement Parts” section on
page 30. See the next section “Replacing the NiMH Battery” for a replacement
procedure.
Replacing the NiMH Battery
The replacement NiMH battery is an assembly, that is a custom battery pack with an
attached cable and connector plug. See Figure 13. To replace the battery, you must
remove power to the unit and remove its cover.

Caution Use only NiMH battery packs approved for use with the JACE-700.

Procedure 5 Replacing NiMH battery assembly on a JACE-700 controller.

Step 1 Backup the controller’s configuration to your PC using the appropriate
NiagaraAX software tool (for example, Workbench).

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Required NiMH Battery Maintenance

Step 2 Remove all power from the controller, including any sealed lead-acid bat-
tery. Wait for LED activity to stop—after a couple of minutes, all LEDs on
the unit should be off.
Step 3 Remove the cover. See “Removing and Replacing the Cover,” page 13.
At this point you have access to the NiMH battery assembly (Figure 13).
Figure 13 Replacing NiMH battery pack in JACE-700 controller.
Cover removed
NiMH battery pack
Unplug/plug NiMH battery (NPB-J700-BATT)
from/to connector

1/4" (6mm) Kep nuts

(2) fasten battery
bracket to shield

Battery
bracket

NiMH battery
connector on
controller board

Note Dispose of the used NiMH battery properly.

Step 4 Unplug the NiMH battery from the main board connector (see Figure 13).
Step 5 Using a 1/4" (6mm) nutdriver, unfasten and retain the two kep nuts that
secure the metal battery bracket to the shield, and remove the shield and
battery pack.
Step 6 Put the replacement battery into the metal shield, and refasten back into
place on the shield, using the two kep nuts. Hand tighten with a nutdriver.
Step 7 Plug the battery connector plug of the replacement battery into the NiMH
battery connector on the main board of the controller. The connector is
keyed—you cannot plug the battery in reversed.
Step 8 Replace the cover.
Step 9 Restore power to the controller and verify normal operation.
Battery Disposal
Please dispose of the used NiMH battery in accordance with local, state, and federal
regulations.

Warning Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery, as this may cause it to burst or
release toxic materials.

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Non-replaceable Parts

If regulations specify returning the old battery to a recycling center, but no

acceptable recycling center can be found, please return the old NiMH battery pack
to Tridium for proper disposal.

Replacement Parts
Servicing the JACE-700 controller may call for replacement parts. There are three
categories of parts:
• Non-replaceable Parts
• Standard Replacement Parts
• New Replacement Unit

Non-replaceable Parts
Fuse
The controller contains a non-user replaceable 2.5A slow-blow fuse, soldered on the
main circuit board. This fuse provides protection from internal shorts or connection
to incorrect power supplies. If the fuse circuitry is suspect, contact technical
support. See the “Returning a Defective Unit” section on page 32.

Standard Replacement Parts

Standard replacement parts are listed in Table 5, and can be ordered from stock
without restriction. Standard replacement parts cannot be returned for credit and
should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Table 5 Standard replacement parts for a JACE-700 controller.
Part Number Description
NPB-J700-BATT NiMH Battery Pack—see “Required NiMH Battery Maintenance,” page 28
T7-1GB 1 GB DDR-2 333MHz SODIMM RAM memory module (replacement part)
11696 Hardware Bag for JACE-700, containing screw terminal connector plugs (two
6-position, one 2-position, earth grounding wire).

Note Order license upgrade T7-1GB-UPG to enable all 1GB of RAM installed
on the JACE-700. Parts listed in Table 5 are simply replacement parts.

New Replacement Unit

To replace an entire unit, order and install a new JACE-700 controller. If the faulty
controller is still in warranty, you can receive credit by returning it. Be sure to
contact the vendor for a return authorization (RA) number before shipping an item
for return credit. See “Returning a Defective Unit,” page 32, for more details.

Note Before ordering a new controller, it is strongly recommended that you

contact your normal technical support resource to eliminate the possibility
of a software issue or mis-configuration problem.

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Replacing the JACE-700

Replacing the JACE-700

Note Before handling circuit boards, discharge any accumulated static by

touching a nearby earth ground. For details, see the “Static Discharge
Precautions” section on page 10.

To replace a JACE-700 with a new replacement unit, proceed as follows:

Procedure 6 Replacing a JACE-700 controller.
Step 1 If possible, use the appropriate NiagaraAX software tool to back up the con-
troller’s configuration to your PC.
Step 2 Remove power to the controller, including any external 12V battery. The
unit should power down automatically. Wait for all LEDs to remain off.
Step 3 Remove the front cover. See “Removing and Replacing the Cover,” page 13.
Step 4 Note positions of all communications and other wiring cables going to the
controller. If necessary, label connectors and accessory modules to avoid
mis-connection later, after the controller is replaced.
Step 5 Unplug all Ethernet, serial, LON, modem, and I/O connectors from the con-
troller. Note the position of installed option cards, if any. You must transfer
them to the replacement JACE-700 controller.
Step 6 Remove the controller from its mounting (DIN rail, panel mount tabs, etc).
Step 7 Remove any option cards from the old controller and install them into the
replacement JACE-700 controller, if applicable. See “Installing an Option
Card,” page 16 for more details.
Step 8 Mount the replacement controller as it was previously, using the same DIN
rail location and/or screws.
Step 9 Reconnect the earth ground wire to the controller’s grounding lug and any
installed accessory modules.
Step 10 Reconnect any Ethernet, serial, modem, and I/O connectors.
Step 11 If using IO modules, and any of your I/O points have voltage, turn the
devices back on, or reconnect power to them.
Step 12 Replace the cover. See “Removing and Replacing the Cover,” page 13.
Step 13 Restore power to the unit. It should boot up as a new unit (see “Check the
Status LED,” page 24).
Step 14 Using the NiagaraAX platform tools, re-commission the JACE-700 control-
ler, and install the saved station database. For more details, see the JACE
NiagaraAX Install and Startup Guide.

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 Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010 CERTIFICATIONS
Returning a Defective Unit

Returning a Defective Unit

For proper credit on an in-warranty unit, ship the defective unit per the vendor’s
return material procedures.

Note If the defective unit is under warranty, please follow return instructions
provided in this section.
If the unit is out of warranty, please discard any replaced part.
• Do not return an out-of-warranty JACE-700 controller.

Prior to returning the unit, contact your vendor to obtain a return materials
authorization (RMA) number and other instructions.
Please provide:
• Product model
• Serial number
• Nature of the defect
• PO number to secure the RMA

Certifications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference with radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case, users at their
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference. Any unauthorized modification of this equipment may result in the
revocation of the owner's authority to continue its operation.

Canadian Department of Communications (DOC)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement
sur le material broilleur du Canada.

Declaration of RoHS Compliance

This product meets all requirements of RoHS Directive (EU 202/95/EC). All
components used in this product are RoHS compliant and there have been no leaded
solders used in manufacture.

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CERTIFICATIONS Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010
CE Declaration of Conformity

Related to the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive is another

European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the waste arising from electrical and
electronic equipment, and improve the environmental performance of everything
involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment.
For related details, see the precaution “WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment)” on page 10.

CE Declaration of Conformity
Date: December, 2009
Application of Council 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC
Directive:
Manufacturer: Tridium Inc.
3951 Westerre Parkway, Suite 350
Richmond, Virginia 23233
United States of America
Manufacturer’s Represen- Steve Fey, President
tative: Tridium Inc.
Product Model Numbers: JACE-700

Type of Equipment: Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use
EMS Standards Applied: Standard Description Criteria Met
CISPR Radiated Emissions - Class A Complies
16-2-3:2006
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge PASS
Immunity Class B
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Electromagnetic PASS
Field Immunity Class A
IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient / Burst PASS
Immunity Class B
IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Radio-Frequency PASS
Immunity Class A
IEC 61010-1:2001 Safety requirement for electri- PASS
rev. 9/19/03 cal equipment
For measurement, control and
laboratory use
I, Steve Fey, President of Tridium Inc., hereby declare that the equipment specified
above conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

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 Part Number 11695 Rev 1.4 | September 16, 2010 TAB MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
CE Declaration of Conformity

Tab Mounting Dimensions

Measurements are in inches and (mm). DIN mounting is recommended over tab
mounting. See Figure 3 on page 12.

Note Electronic and printed versions of this guide may not show the dimensions
to scale. Verify all measurements before drilling.

Figure 14 JACE-700 controller tab mounting dimensions.

0.170" Dia. (4.32)

0.1590" Dia. (4.04)

0.98" (24.9)

0.35" (8.9)
1.72"
0.334" 5.0" (127) (43.7)
Dia. (8.5)

5.6"
(142) 2.50"
(63.5)

8.7" (221)

Figure 15 JACE-700 controller with power supply module attached.

NPB-PWR-UN

3.48” 2.50"
(88.55) (63.5)

8.125" (206)
Distance between center of tabs
from one unit to another unit

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