Operation/Reference Guide NXB-CCG-K NetLinx® Clear Connect™ Gateway Lighting Controls Last Updated: 12/3/2013
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Table of Contents Table of Contents NXB-CCG-K NetLinx ClearConnect Gateway ......................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Common Applications .............................................................................................. 1 Features ..........................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Changing Device Names ............................................................................................... 22 Changing Device Integration IDs................................................................................... 23 Occupancy Group Management .................................................................................... 23 Program Page ......................................................................................................... 24 Buttons.........
NXB-CCG-K NetLinx ClearConnect Gateway NXB-CCG-K NetLinx ClearConnect Gateway Overview The NXB-CCG-K NetLinx® Clear Connect™ Gateway (FG2606-868) connects AMX NetLinx Controllers with Lutron's Clear Connect Occupancy Sensors. The Gateway includes a web interface for simplified integration, configuration, and programming of Clear Connect devices.
NXB-CCG-K NetLinx ClearConnect Gateway Product Specifications NXB-CCG-K (FG2606-868) Specifications Power Requirements: • Power Consumption: 600mA @ 5VDC, DC adapter optional (5V DC, 3A). • Surge Protection: To withstand surge voltages without damage or loss of operation, in accordance with IEEE C62.41-1991 Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits. • Power Failure Memory: If power is interrupted, the NXB-CCG-K will return to its previous state when power is restored.
Installation Installation Important Notes Codes Install in accordance with all local and national electrical codes. Cleaning To clean, wipe with a clean damp cloth. DO NOT use any chemical cleaning solutions. DC Adapter Power Using a DC adapter not rated at the proper specifications could damage the NXBCCG-K and possibly overheat the DC adapter. RF Device Placement All dimmers, switches, keypads and shades / draperies must be located within 30 ft (9 m) of the NXB-CCG-K (FIG. 2).
Installation Installation 1. Find a suitable location for the NXB-CCG-K. 2. Mount vertically (FIG. 3) or horizontally (FIG. 4), using two #6 (M3) screws (FIG. 5). When mounting, allow 7 in (177.8 mm) clearance for the antenna and ensure convenient access to the power plug. In order to achieve proper RF performance, do not mount unit in a metal enclosure. Wall 1” (25.4 mm) FIG. 3 NXB-CCG-K - Vertical Installation 1” (25.4 mm) Level Surface FIG. 4 NXB-CCG-K - Horizontal Installation 3.
Installation 2.62" (67.0 mm) FIG. 5 Underside of NXB-CCG-K 4. Use CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the NXB-CCG-K to the chosen network’s Master. Please refer to the Ethernet Pin Numbering diagram (FIG. 6) for the correct connection. Ethernet Pin Numbering The numbering for pins in the Ethernet port is as follows: Ethernet Pin Numbering Ethernet: Pin #: T+Ve 1 T-Ve 2 R+Ve 3 R-Ve 6 FIG.
Installation Connecting To the NXB-CCG-K Automatic Detection The NXB-CCG-K supports mDNS or ZeroConfig. This allows the device to be automatically detected on a network with a ZeroConfig-capable browser or Apple’s Bonjour plug-in. The Safari web browser has a Bonjour browser built into it in the Bookmarks window. In newer versions of Safari, the Bonjour plug-in must be enabled before use. The Bonjour plug-in is not available in the mobile version of Safari.
Installation XML Integration File The NXB-CCG-K can generate an XML file to assist with further integration efforts, The file is generated as a text file (FIG. 8). The Lutron Integration Protocol credentials can also be added to the web address to automate this process (example: “[IP address of NXB-CCG-K]/xml?login=&password=”). FIG.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you should have issues with installing an NXB-CCG-K or with setting up a network, consider the following options: Ensure power is connected to the NXB-CCG-K Ensure a network connection is made between the NXB-CCG-K and a router/PC Factory default the NXB-CCG-K Place a router between the NXB-CCG-K and the controlling PC Refresh the NXB-CCG-K web page Cycle power to the NXB-CCG-K Ensure power is connected to all devices being programmed in the system Ensure
Web Interface Pages Web Interface Pages Overview The NXB-CCG-K feature a built-in zero-configuration networking client that allows you to determine the unit’s IP address via NetLinx Studio v3.0 (or higher), or a similar zero-configuration client or browser. Entering the device’s IP address in an enabled browser (Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari for PCs and Firefox and Safari for Macintoshes) allows the device to be accessed in that browser.
Web Interface Pages Configure Page Once logged in, the Web interface defaults to the Settings tab of the Configure page. From here, the administrator may access other tabs and pages to add or change Web and integration logins and passwords, change network or security settings, add devices to a network, or control the programming of buttons on an individual device. Settings Tab The NXB-CCG-K’s network settings can be modified via the Settings tab of the Configure page (FIG. 10). FIG.
Web Interface Pages Settings Tab (Cont.) Reset: Click this button to return the page to its previous settings without saving any changes. Update: Click this button to save and update all changes. From the Settings tab, DHCP functionality may be enabled or disabled. When DHCP is disabled, the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and two DNS servers can be set manually. The DNS name may also be set at this time.
Web Interface Pages Web Logins Tab The Web Logins tab of the Configure page controls management of web logins (FIG. 14). FIG. 14 Configure - Web Logins tab Web Logins Tab Username: Displays the usernames for each of the current web logins. Change Password: Click this link to change the password for the web login. Delete User: Click this link to delete the user. This feature is disabled if only one user is listed. Add Web Login: Click this button to add a new web login to the current list.
Web Interface Pages Changing the Password of a Web Login To change a web login’s password: 1. In the Web Logins tab, click the Change Password link on the appropriate web login to open the Change Password window (FIG. 16). FIG. 16 Change Password window 2. Enter and confirm the new password. 3. Click Change or press Enter on your keyboard to confirm the new password. Deleting a Web Login To delete a login: 1.
Web Interface Pages You may have up to 10 integration logins at one time, with a minimum number of zero. The logins that are created in this tab can be used via SSH or raw socket integration. Adding an Integration Login To add a new user login: 1. From the Configure page, select the Integration Logins tab. 2. Click the New Integration Login button to open the Add Integration User window (FIG. 19). FIG. 19 Add Integration User window 3. Enter the new username and password and click Create.
Web Interface Pages 4. The login will no longer appear in the Integration Login tab. Firmware Update Tab Firmware updates may be made through the Firmware Update tab (FIG. 22). This section allows you to select a .lef firmware update file and upload it to the NXB-CCG-K. FIG. 22 Firmware Update tab Firmware Update Tab Firmware Path: Enter the path to where the firmware is located on your system. Use the Browse button to open a window to find the firmware on your system or network.
Web Interface Pages Downgrading the firmware to a previous version will delete the current programming on the NXB-CCG-K. Some firmware update failures may cause the NXB-CCG-K to reboot. If this occurs, wait till the startup feedback is complete and then login to the Web Interface pages to try to update again. Ensure that you are uploading a valid firmware update file provided by Lutron. Support File Tab The NXB-CCG-K supports extracting device logs from the device for troubleshooting purposes.
Web Interface Pages Add Devices Page The Add Devices page (FIG. 26) allows you to add, remove, and manage up to 10 devices at a time within the NXBCCG-K network. FIG. 26 Add Devices page Add Devices Page Add/Remove Devices: Click this button to add new devices to the NXB-CCG-K network. Name: Displays the name of the device in the network. Type: Displays the type of device in the network. ID: Displays the device ID number (1-10) in the network.
Web Interface Pages FIG. 28 “Unable to enter/remove device mode” prompt You may retry entering the Add/Remove Device mode when the other system is out of that mode. b. Entering activation may fail due to house code collision. This condition is extremely unlikely, as random house codes are picked when the device first enters activation and upon collisions with other house codes. 3. The network is now waiting for devices to report themselves.
Web Interface Pages When using the Press Button function, some devices may not be easily accessible: for instance, they may only be accessible by ladder or concealed in areas not easily reached. In this case, the Wiggle Shades function (FIG. 30) allows remote addressing of shades. FIG. 30 Wiggle Shades function For more information on Lutron shades, please contact Lutron Customer Support. AMX does not support Lutron shades. To enter a device to your system via Wiggle Shades: 1.
Web Interface Pages Adding Devices Once in Activation Mode, new devices can be added to the system and currently activated devices can be removed. To add new devices, do the following: 1. Press and hold the device to be added to the network, and verify that is exhibiting the appropriate LED feedback on the appropriate button. Sensors will not show activation feedback. 2. The device will then report itself to the system. 3. In the Add Devices page, the Device Heard popup window appears (FIG.
Web Interface Pages 2. Enter the new device name in the Device Name window field. 3. Click Save or press Enter on your keyboard to save your changes. Changing Device Integration IDs Devices that are added to the NXB-CCG-K network can have their IDs changed, whether in or out of Activation Mode. This is the integration ID that is used to refer to the device when controlling the system via the integration protocol. To change the Device Integration ID: 1.
Web Interface Pages Program Page The Program page can be used to program Clear Connect devices to respond to scene activations, occupancy events, and physical keypad button presses (FIG. 39). All programming is done in real time on the system. FIG. 39 Program - Devices tab If the device that you are trying to assign to a button or sensor or the device that you are programming (keypad or sensor) is not physically present or is not powered, programming will likely fail.
Web Interface Pages To add more available buttons for programming, right-click the device name to add ten more buttons to the list below the device. To change the name of a given button, right-click the button name to open the Rename Button window (FIG. 41). FIG. 41 Rename Button window Button Details To add devices to the button: 1. Click the Program Devices button in the Button Details pane (FIG. 40) to open the Add Devices to Button window (FIG. 42). FIG. 42 Add Devices to Button window 2.
Web Interface Pages Occupancy Tab Occupancy sensors show up in the Program page in the same way as a keypad or dimmer. The occupied and unoccupied actions can be programmed individually to loads. This allows you the ability to create a vacancy sensor by not assigning any programming to the occupied action. Occupancy sensors can be programmed in groups (where occupancy is determined by the state of all sensors in the group) or individually (FIG. 44). FIG.
Web Interface Pages Integration The NXB-CCG-K supports a subset of the Lutron Integration Protocol (available on the Lutron website) that is relevant for the devices that are supported by the NXB-CCG-K. The NXB-CCG-K also provides the ability to download an XML file that provides integration information about the system that is currently programmed to it, in the Lutron XML format.
Web Interface Pages 26 NXB-CCG-K NetLinx® Clear Connect™ Gateway
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