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How do I setup communications between my PC and a HubPlus?

Scenario 1-The PC is less than 6' from the Panel and using the included PC Software Assembly Kit (P/N 2085010)

1.    Connect the IE supplied ToComp (P/N E000-0004) Adapter to the Communications Port (Com Port) on your computer.

2.    Connect  the IEI supplied phone type cable to the ToComp Adapter.

3.    Connect the other end of the IEI supplied 6' phone type cable to the RJ11 connector on the Hub Connection Board.

4.    A user supplied, straight through, 4 wire, phone type cable can be used for distances of up to 25 feet maximum.

5.    Verify the jumper pins on J1 and J2 are on pins 2 and 3

6.    Verify that the jumper on J5 and J8 are on 1 pin.

7.    Verify that the white, 3 wire harness connected to Port A on the HubPlus Controller is plugged into P8 on the Hub Connection Board.

8.    Use the Windows device manager to verify which Com Ports are recognized by the computer.  Generally a built in port will be Com1.  If you are using a USB to RS-232 Serial adapter, be sure the driver has been installed and note which Com Port it occupies.

9.    Take note of which Com Port your ToComp Adapter is connected to.

10. If your Com Port occupies any Com Port above Com8, change the settings for that Com Port to be between 1 and 8.

11. Create a site in HubManager Pro and select the following settings.

Name                                     Site name of your choosing

Device Group                      HC500, Hub+, HubMax, MaxII

Connection Type               Serial

12. Click on the Serial Parameters tab and choose the Com port you noted in step 9.

13. Run the Com Port Test on the Serial Parameters tab of your site addition screen to verify that the com port you have chosen is "Available for use".   Unless you suspect a problem with your Com Port, it is not necessary to run the Loop Back test.

14. Save your site.

15. Go to the Communications Menu and choose Network Query.

16. Press Start and the HubManager Program will discover and add your door.

Scenario 2-The PC is more than 25' from the Panel and using the included PC Software Assembly Kit (P/N 2085010)

1.    Connect the IEI supplied ToComp (P/N E000-0004) adapter to the Communications Port (Com Port) on your computer.

2.    Connect the IEI supplied phone type cable to the ToComp Adapter.

3.    Connect the other end of the IEI supplied 6' phone type cable to the Phone Jack Junction Box.

4.    Connect the Green, Red and Black wires from the Phone Jack Junction Box to the Hub Connection Board Port A terminal strip in the following manner .

Phone Jack Junction Box           ----       Port A Hub Connection Board

a.    Green                                                             Green

b.    Red                                                                 Blue

c.    Black                                                              Gray

5.    Verify the jumper pins on J1 and J2 are on pins 2 and 3

6.    Verify that the jumper on J5 and J8 are on 1 pin.

7.    Verify that the white, 3 wire harness connected to Port A on the HubPlus Controller is plugged into P5/Port A on the Hub Connection Board.

8.    Use the Windows device manager to verify which Com Ports are recognized by the computer.  Generally a built in Com Port will be Com1.  If you are using a USB to RS-232 Serial adapter, be sure the driver has been installed and note which Com Port it occupies.

9.    Take note of which Com Port your ToComp Adapter is connected to.

10. If your Com Port occupies any Com Port above Com8, change the settings for that Com Port to be between 1 and 8.

11. Create a site in HubManager Pro and select the following settings.

Name                                     Site name of your choosing

Device Group                      HC500, Hub+, HubMax, MaxII

Connection Type               Serial

12. On the Serial Parameters tab choose the Com port you noted in step 9.

13. Run the Com Port Test on the Serial Parameters tab of your site addition screen to verify that the com port you have chosen is "Available for use".   Unless you suspect a problem with your Com Port, it is not necessary to run the Loop Back test.

14. Save your site.

15. Go to the Communications Menu and choose Network Query.  Press Start and the HubManager Program will discover and add your door.

Scenario 3-Using the optional IEI USB to Serial Converter on Single Gang Plate (P/N 0295097)

1.    Connect the USB cable to any USB port on your computer.

2.    Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB Single gang wall plate

3.    Windows will recognize this device and prompt you to install the driver.  Follow the onscreen prompts to install the driver for this device.  Information about the location of the driver is located on the first page of the manual included with the USB to Serial Converter.

4.    Use the Windows device manager to verify which Com Ports are recognized by the computer.  Note which Com Port the USB Serial Port occupies.  If the Com Port to be used with HubManager Pro occupies any Com Port above Com8, change the settings for that Com Port to be between 1 and 8.

5.    Verify the jumper pins on J1 and J2 are on pins 2 and 3.

6.    Verify that the jumper on J5 and J8 are on 1 pin.

7.    Verify that the white, 3 wire harness connected to Port A on the HubPlus Controller is plugged into P5/Port A on the Hub Connection Board.

8.    Create a site in HubManager Pro and select the following settings.

Name                                     Site name of your choosing

Device Group                      HC500, Hub+, HubMax, MaxII

Connection Type               Serial

9.    On the Serial Parameters tab choose the Com port you noted in step 4.

10. Run the Com Port Test on the Serial Parameters tab of your site addition screen to verify that the com port you have chosen is "Available for use".   Unless you suspect a problem with your Com Port, it is not necessary to run the Loop Back test.

11. Save your site.

12. Connect the Green, Blue and Black wires from the USB to Serial Converter to the Port A terminal strip on the Hub Connection Board using the following connections.

USB Converter             ----       Port A Terminal Strip

a.    Green                                     Gray

b.    Blue                                        Blue

c.    Black                                      Green

13. Go to the Communications Menu and choose Network Query.

14. Press Start and the HubManager Program will discover and add your doors.




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24th of March, 2010

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