Page 2 - Contents
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 2 SiteGate-232Technical Instructions Contents Introduction .................................................................................................. 3Specifications .................................................................................
Page 3 - Introduction; console ports are switch selectable for baud rates up to 38.4k bps.; Specifications; by a future version of the module driver).
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 3 Rev. (08-JULY-98) Introduction The SiteGate-232 is part of the Liebert SiteScan gateway family and provides communications between a workstation and a control module network (CMnet) consisting of fewer than 50 modules. The SiteGate-232 provides two EIA-232 Console Por...
Page 4 - Hardware watchdog timer.; Software Requirements:; One LGM module driver as FB #15. Workstation software must be; Hardware Accessories:; Network Communications
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 4 Battery: Seven-year lithium battery provides a minimum of 10,000 hours of data retention during power outages. Fault Detection: Hardware watchdog timer. Software Requirements: One LGM module driver as FB #15. Workstation software must be SiteScan for...
Page 5 - System Architecture
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 5 Rev. (08-JULY-98) segment. A segment is defined as the network of modules between main nodes. Main nodes can be represented by a gateway module, or a repeater (part no. REPOPT). A repeater can be used to end one segment and begin another, all on the same CMnet. It is ...
Page 6 - Power Wiring; terminating any inputs and outputs.
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 6 Power Wiring CAUTION: The SiteGate-232 modules are Class 2 devices (less than 30 VAC). Take appropriate isolation measures when mounting a SiteGate-232 module in a control panel where Class 1 devices or wiring are present. NOTE: Whenever possible, te...
Page 7 - Addressing, Baud Rates, and Console Settings; Function; All modules on the CMnet must use the same baud rate.
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 7 Rev. (08-JULY-98) Addressing, Baud Rates, and Console Settings The SiteGate-232 module's address is factory-set as control module #1 and cannot be changed. NOTE: The CMnet Baud Rate jumper (see Figure 1 for location) is only used to configure the CMnet for 156k bps. I...
Page 8 - Procedure; Communication Wiring; CMnet Wiring; Only one SiteGate-232 may exist on a CMnet.
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 8 Procedure 1. Turn the SiteGate-232's power switch OFF. 2. Set the module's baud rates and console port settings using the 8-position dip switch (see Figure 1 for switch location). 3. Turn the SiteGate-232's power switch ON. Communication Wiring CMnet...
Page 9 - SETGCM; Transferring Memory; MO
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 9 Rev. (08-JULY-98) The "SETGCM" Command The "SETGCM" command initializes the SiteGate-232 with system parameters including Maxnet, the workstation telephone number from the SiteScan connections page (set only for the port(s) which are connected when thi...
Page 10 - Cables; Cable Diagrams for Console Port #1; ATAD; Worksta tion
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 10 Cables Several cables, which vary depending upon the communication requirements, are available. The following is a description and wiring configuration of each cable (the arrows indicate direction of data flow). Cable Diagrams for Console Port #1 AT...
Page 11 - Checkout & Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Procedure; Direct-connect to 25 pin workstation Port
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 11 Rev. (08-JULY-98) Site Ga te -232Console Port #2 Te rmina l Numbe r TX RX G ND RX TX G ND 1 2 3 4 5 3 2 7 No connec tion required No connec tion required Worksta tion Port (DB-25S ) Pin Numbe r SiteGa te -232Consol e Port #2 Te rmina l Number TX RX DT R C D G ND TX R...
Page 12 - Common Problems; Modem connected to the SiteGate-232 will not answer.; Manually Formatting the Module; as a
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 12 Common Problems Modem connected to the SiteGate-232 will not answer. Make sure the TR light on the modem is ON; if it is OFF check the modem cables. Verify connection and baud rate with the SiteGate-232. Modem connect to SiteGate-232 will not dial o...
Page 13 - Figure 11: SiteGate-232 LED Identification; LEDs; Power
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 13 Rev. (08-JULY-98) Figure 11: SiteGate-232 LED Identification RUN LED ERROR LED CONDITION 2 flashes per sec. Off All normal 2 flashes per sec. 2 flashes per sec. 5 minute auto-restart delay after system error. 2 flashes per sec. On Exec halted after frequent system er...
Page 14 - LED Power-up Sequence; power-up can be verified by observing the LEDs as follows:; Fuses
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 14 LED Power-up Sequence During power-up, the module goes through an initialization and self test sequence. Proper module power-up can be verified by observing the LEDs as follows: 1. The Run and Error LEDs turn on and begin blinking. 2. The Error LED ...
Page 15 - LGM Module Driver; Parameter Page
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 15 Rev. (08-JULY-98) LGM Module Driver Parameter Page Function Block Type: LGM (LGM Module Driver) Name SiteGate-232 Line 1 LG 2 CM 1 FB 15 Flags — ID ID14 Tele NB All Options Y Type 67 Ver 1 Power Up Delay 0 (sec) Demand Controller Address 0 ,0 Update Time 0:00 (mm:ss)...
Page 16 - LGM Module Driver Parameters; BACnet Device Parameters; Use default device object name?; CMnet Parameters General; Zero compression enabled? YES
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 16 If not connected, and with no alarms pending delivery, reset modem every 5:00 (mm:ss). Note: the minimum value for this is 5:00. If connected, but no activity has been detected for 20:00 (mm:ss), hang up and reset modem. After dialing, wait 2:00 (mm...
Page 19 - Status Page
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 19 Rev. (08-JULY-98) Status Page Function Block Type: LGM (LGM Module Driver) Name SiteGate-232 Line 1 LG 1 CM 1 FB 15 Flags --- ID CM01_15 Tele DC26 All Options Y Type 83 Ver 1 Status-Code 10 Current Demand Level 0 Module Status: Auto-Restart Delay General GFB shutdown...
Page 20 - LGM Module Driver Status; Y All parameters become visible even if they have not been defined.; yellow
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 20 LGM Module Driver Status This is the overall module status. Function Block Type: This the Module Driver's three-character filename. Name: This is the name referring to the space or equipment used. Line: The telephone line number used by the Function...
Page 21 - Console 1 and 2
© 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 21 Rev. (08-JULY-98) Module Halted : All GFB related tasks have stopped. This can only happen if there have been 3 or more frequent System Errors. System Errors are errors that are severe enough to cause the module to reset. The module can still partially communicate on...
Page 22 - CMnet
Rev. (08-JULY-98) © 1996-98 Liebert Corporation 22 Module time and date: Shows the current module date and time. Time since last reset: The amount of time that has elapsed since the last module reset. CMnet Communication lost: If "YES", this module has detected that it is alone on this CMnet...
Page 23 - A World Leader in Computer Support Systems; requiring computer support.; Liebert Corporation; K e e p i n g B u si n e ss i n B u si n e ss
SiteGate-232 - User's Manual A World Leader in Computer Support Systems Environmental Control • Power Protection • Site Monitoring/Control Service • Parts • Training Liebert Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets complete systems for improvement of computer uptime and performance. The result...
