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NCB/AY Asynchronous Network Combiner
The LonWorks® Router for Serial Links
The NCB-Async Network Combiner Module is a member of CTI Product's family of WON™ Wide Operating Network devices that, when used in pairs, allows multiple LonWorks networks to be connected in real time, spanning distances beyond the reach of conventional LonWorks network wiring.
The communication channel spanning the distance between local LonWorks networks can be any serial communication link supporting RS232 asynchronous serial data, such as fractional T1, X.25, or microwave digital channel banks. Data transfer between distant networks via an NCB-Async module pair is "live", delayed only by the transit time through the routers and the data rate across the serial link.
- LonWorks connectivity over serial-data links, multiplexers, etc.
- Uses LonWorks Router technology
- Full LonWorks system interoperability is maintained.
- Supports all LonTalk® protocol message services.
- Configured with standard LonWorks network management tools.
- Subnet and group segmentation can be used to maximize network performance.
- Fully Interoperable LonWorks Peer-to-Peer Communication Via Non-LonWorks Serial Links
- Any node can communicate with any other node, regardless of the location of each.
- No complex custom software to write, debug, or maintain.
- No system node application code changes.
- Perform Remote System Diagnostics Via Non-LonWorks Serial Links
- Remote Protocol Analysis
- Remote Network Installation Updates (Bindings, etc.)
- Remote Code Download
- Supports Echelon® standard transceivers:
- TPXF78 & 1250, FTT/Link Power
- SMX including power line & RS485
- Typical Applications:
- Building Automation
- HVAC
- Utilities
- Industrial
- Remote Monitoring/Control
- Remote Diagnostics
- Security / Access Control