Instruction Manual

Pulsar Plus Controller Family
Issue 7 December 2011 3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 3
Table of Figures .................................................................................................................... 5
Table of Tables ...................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 9
Pulsar Plus Family Controllers .................................................................................................... 9
Key Features ............................................................................................................................... 9
Applications .............................................................................................................................. 11
Product Description ............................................................................................................ 13
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 13
Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 14
Getting Started – Installation, Start-Up, and Basic Configuration .......................................... 17
Preparation ............................................................................................................................... 17
Install and Configure Slot/Door-Mount Controllers ................................................................. 18
Install and Configure Pulsar Plus NE843G Controller ............................................................... 23
Connect To the Controller ........................................................................................................ 29
Initial Startup of the Controller ................................................................................................ 43
Basic Controller Configuration.................................................................................................. 44
Web Interface ........................................................................................................................... 47
Controller Operation ........................................................................................................... 53
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 53
Front Panel Controls and Status Display - Pulsar ..................................................................... 54
Front Panel Controls and Status Display - Phoenix .................................................................. 57
Audible Alarm ........................................................................................................................... 60
Voltage Test Jacks ..................................................................................................................... 61
Local and Remote Access Ports ................................................................................................ 62
Front Panel Menu Structure ..................................................................................................... 63
Status ........................................................................................................................................ 70
Control/Operations .................................................................................................................. 74
History ...................................................................................................................................... 76
Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 77
10/100 Base-T Port ................................................................................................................... 89
Optional Devices and Modules ............................................................................................ 93
One-Wire Peripheral Devices ................................................................................................... 93
NE872A Distribution Monitor and Control Module ............................................................... 100
QS871A Distribution Monitor and Control Module ............................................................... 105
ES772A Remote Distribution Module ..................................................................................... 109
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 119
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 123
Safety ............................................................................................................................... 127
Safety Statements ................................................................................................................... 127
Warning Statements and Safety Symbols .............................................................................. 128
Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 129
Contacts and Warranty ..................................................................................................... 131
Customer Service Contacts ..................................................................................................... 131
Product Warranty ................................................................................................................... 131
Appendix A: Software Upgrades through Craft Port ........................................................... 133
Appendix B: T1.317 Command Language ........................................................................... 139