SLI-N2 20data 20sheet 203-06

T E K - A I R P R O D U C T S H E E T
SmartLab System
SLI/N2 CONVERTER
SmartLab Interface Converter for networking

the SmartLab Network to the Johnson
Controls N2 Network.
• Provides seamless integration of SmartLab
Controls to Johnson Controls N2 network
• Provides a simple communications port into
SmartLab Room Network
• Includes a room temperature sensor
• Isolates the room network from the
N2 network
• Provides terminating resistor for the
ARCnet network
General Description Applications

The design of the Lab Interface Converter (SLI/N2) The SLI/N2 is designed solely for use in Tek-Air’s SmartLab
provides a true communications protocol converter. Control Systems. Typically, one SLI/N2 is included in each lab
There are two ports for connecting the converter. The in the SmartLab network, and provides a point of connection for
signals are isolated, and the communications protocol is technicians using a computer to configure the lab controls. The
converted from one side to the other in a bi-directional SLI/N2 converter also provides isolation between the lab network
fashion. The controllers within the lab are connected to it serves and the main N2 network trunk. In addition, the SLI/N2
the ARCnet side, while the N2 side connects to the houses a temperature sensor that can connect directly to a
Johnson Controls N2 network. The Johnson Controls N2 SmartLab Controller input for measurement of lab temperature.
trunk connects all of the SLI/N2 units to one another
and to the Front End Computer. Due to the isolation pro- Mounting
vided by each SLI/N2 to its respective lab, if there is a
failure in the lab network, the main network remains The SLI/N2 is the size of a wall thermostat, and mounts easily on
unaffected. Conversely, if there is a failure in the main a standard 4” x 2” switch box. If the SLI/N2 on-board thermistor
network, the lab remains unaffected. is to be used for lab temperature control, then the location selected
must be suitable. Otherwise, any accessible location which allows
The SLI/N2 is always considered to be the last unit on a user to connect a PC and work comfortably will suffice. A mount-
the ARCnet network, therefor terminating resistors for ing back-plate is provided, which screws to the switch box using
the ARCnet port are provided internally. There is no screws provided. Communications and power cables feed through
internal termination resistor installed in the N2 port the back-plate, into the box, and up the wall or conduit to the
because this port is not the last unit in the N2 network. associated power source and controllers.
A 3-pin, female receptacle provides user access to the

SmartLab network through an ARCnet port on a comput-
er. Any controller within the room network can be
accessed from this point. Diagnostics and programming
can be performed on-line without disturbing the opera-
tion of the rest of the network’s controllers.
The temperature sensor in the SLI/N2 is a 10,000-ohm,

T3 thermistor, which can connect directly to analog
input 1 or 2 on a SmartLab SLC2000 Controller.
The SLC2000 inputs can be jumper-selected to accept
the thermistor signal directly, eliminating the need for an
electronic transmitter.
Tek-Air Systems, Inc.

41 Eagle Road • Danbury, CT 06810 • (203) 791-1400 • FAX: (203) 798-6534 • SALES FAX: (203) 730-9564 • www.tek-air.com
SLI/N2 • 3-06
SmartLab System Converter SLI/N2
NOTE: Consult your local Tek-Air representative for further information.

( for your local representative listing please visit our web site at www.tek-air.com )
Specifications
Power ..............................................................24 VAC +1- 10%, 2VA
Communications Ports:
1 RS485 9600 Baud, bi-directional, with 3-wire connection terminals
1 ARCnet 625 kBaud, bi-directional, with 3-wire connection terminals
SmartLab System Access
1-3 pin D female; automatic insertion into network
Termination
ARCnet Port: 120 ohm internal
N2 Port: none
Thermistor
Internally mounted, 10,000 ohm type III, 2-wire connection terminal
Visual Indicators (under front cover)
Red LED: Power
Green LED: N2 communications
Yellow LED: ARCnet communications
Controller and Point Capacity
25 Controllers Maximum: Any combination of SLC2000 and FVC2000 Controllers.
SmartLab N2 Points per Controller (user definable):
6 analog read points
2 binary read points
3 analog read/write points
2 binary read/write points
Fume Hood N2 Points per Controller (device specific)
4 analog read points
2 binary read points
5 analog read/write points
2 binary read/write points
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Tek-Air Systems, Inc.

41 Eagle Road • Danbury, CT 06810 • (203) 791-1400 • FAX: (203) 798-6534 • SALES FAX: (203) 730-9564 • www.tek-air.com
SLI/N2• 3-06

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T E K - A I R P R O D U C T S H E E T

SmartLab Interface Converter for networking

General Description Applications

A 3-pin, female receptacle provides user access to the

The temperature sensor in the SLI/N2 is a 10,000-ohm,

Tek-Air Systems, Inc.

NOTE: Consult your local Tek-Air representative for further information.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tek-Air Systems, Inc.

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