Linear Network Router LIN 501C User Manual

AM-SEK / LIN-501C Quick Start Guide  
AM-SEK / LIN-501C Quick Start Guide  
Communicating with the Access Network  
Using Ping to Test IP Addresses  
1. From the Windows START menu, select RUN.  
Overview  
Programming PC Overview  
At the installation site, a programming PC needs to be connected to the  
Local Area Network.This PC can be a permanent one in the installation,  
or can be a temporary PC brought in by the installer.  
The AM-SEK Kit includes a LIN-501C Serial-to-Ethernet Module that  
provides a standard network TCP/IP connection for Linear’s AM3Plus,  
AE1000Plus, and AE2000Plus access controllers. The module can be  
used as an alternative to a traditional telephone modem typically used  
for remote access to Plus panel controllers.  
Local Connecting with AccessBase2000  
2. Enter COMMAND (or CMD) into the OPEN: field and press OK.The  
DOS command prompt window will open.  
After opening the AccessBase2000 application, go to the network  
settings screen and set each active network to connect using the virtual  
COM port number (COM2 - COM8) that was setup to communicate with  
its LIN-501C module.  
3. To test an IP address enter PING and the IP address.  
Administrator access will be required to setup the virtual COM ports on  
the PC. The virtual COM ports are assigned the IP address and port  
number of each LIN-501C module.  
4. If the Ping command displays “Request timed out.the IP address  
is not currently used. The address can be assigned to a LIN-501C  
module.  
The LIN-501C module connects between the Plus panel’s RS-232 Serial  
port and the installation’s Local Area Network (LAN). Access to the panel  
can be locally through the LAN or remotely from the Wide Area Network  
(WAN).Typically the module is connected to a port on a router located on  
the installation’s LAN.  
Local Connecting with AXNET  
If AccessBase2000 is used to manage the access network, it needs  
to be installed on the management PC. To avoid overwriting the  
installation’s database, don’t run AccessBase2000 remotely on a  
separate setup PC.  
Create a Windows direct connect network when setting up for AXNET  
communications.Be sure to select the virtual COM port number assigned  
to the LIN-501C module for the “Communications Cable Between Two  
Computers” setting. Be sure to configure the port speed to 38400 bps.  
In Plus panel networks, with multiple panels interconnected via  
RS‑485 wiring, the LN‑501C module connects to Node #1 of an  
AXNET network, or Node #1 of any AccessBase2000 network.  
If AXNET is going to be used to manage the access network, the PC will  
use a Windows direct connect network connection to communicate with  
the access network. Refer to Page 5 of AXNET manual P/N 226505 for  
details on setting up the Windows direct connect network connection.  
Remote Connecting with AccessBase2000  
The LIN-501C does not replace the RS-485 and modem connections in a  
multiple access panel network. It does enable using an Ethernet network  
connection (instead of a direct serial connection or modem) between  
a Windows PC and supported Linear access panels to access and  
configure the panels using AXNET and/or AccessBase2000 applications.  
After opening the AccessBase2000 application, go to the network  
settings screen and set each active network to connect using the virtual  
COM port number (COM2 - COM8) that was setup to communicate with  
the router’s external IP address and module’s public port number.  
5. If the Ping command displays replies from the IP address, the  
address is already being used by a device and cannot be assigned  
to a LIN-501C module.  
Module Installation  
1. Mount the LIN-501C module in a secure and weather protected location.  
2. Connect the modular jack end of the A2C-DB9 cable to the RS-232  
Port of the Linear “Plus” panel.  
NOTE: In existing installations, it is not recommended to  
connect with AccessBase2000 remotely on a separate setup  
PC. The installation’s database in the local PC could get  
overwritten, causing LOSS OF ALL CARDHOLDER DATA and  
other programming! Always backup installation data!  
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For easy configuration and setup, Windows based software utilities are  
included on the installation CD. The utility software is used for setting up  
the LIN-501C module’s IP address and the computer’s virtual COM ports.  
3. Connect the DB9 connector end of the A2C-DB9 cable to the COM  
port on the LIN-501C module.  
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The utility software is compatible with Windows XP , Windows Vista , and  
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4. Connect a CAT-5 network cable between the LAN connector on the  
LIN-501C module and an open port on the Local Area Network’s  
router (300 foot cable length maximum).  
Windows 7 To help with the module and router network configuration,  
a log sheet is provided to document the installation settings.  
Remote Connecting with AXNET  
Create a Windows direct connect network when setting up for AXNET  
communications. Be sure to select the virtual COM port number that was  
setup to communicate with the router’s external IP address and module’s  
public port number. Be sure to configure the port speed to 38400 bps.  
After the network connection is made and connected, use an Internet  
Web browser to connect to the AXNET panel.  
5. Route the wire from the power supply and connect the power supply  
cable RED (+) and BLACK (-) terminals on the plug-in terminal block.  
Plug the terminal block into the module.  
Network Issues  
Computer network topologies range from simple to complex. These  
instructions outline installation for a basic local area network. Large and  
complex networks may require setup that is beyond the scope of these  
instructions. If setup issues arise while configuring the LIN-501C module,  
seek assistance from the IT professional responsible for maintaining the  
network.  
AM-SEK Kit Includes:  
6. Repeat Steps 1-5 for each additional LIN-501C module installed for  
different access networks in the installation.  
Software CD  
& Quick Start  
Guide  
7. When power is applied, a module’s RUN indicator should light and  
the LAN indicator should flash.  
LIN-501C General Specifications  
Note: LIN-501C Module is only available in the AM-SEK Kit and  
is not sold separately.  
Power Adapter  
LOCAL AREA NETWORK  
4-PORT ROUTER  
WIDE AREA NETWORK  
ACCESS CONTROL  
INSTALLATION SITE  
ANY LINEAR "Plus"  
TELEPHONE ENTRY  
OR ACCESS CONTROL  
SYSTEM  
INTERFACE  
DEVICE  
Power: 12 VDC from plug-in power supply (included), also supports a  
5 volt DC redundant input from an external power supply  
10/100 BASE-T  
ETHERNET  
Network Connection: 100BASE-T RJ-45 connector  
Network Speed: Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps  
CAT-5  
Serial Connection: Male DB9 for connection with A2C/DB9 serial  
cable (included)  
TO UP TO 7 MORE  
PLUS PANELS ON AN  
AB2000 NETWORK  
INTERNET  
SERVICE  
PROVIDER  
ISP  
LIN-501C  
MODULE  
Serial Port Speed: 38.4 Kbps  
LIN-501C  
RS-485  
Serial Cable  
Mounting: DIN-rail or screw mounting  
Dimensions (LIN‑501C Module): 3-1/2” W x 3-3/4” H x 1” D  
Weight: 6-1/2 ozs.  
TO UP TO 3 MORE  
PLUS PANELS ON AN  
AXNET NETWORK  
LIN‑501C  
Serial‑to‑Ethernet  
Module  
RS-232  
THE  
INTERNET  
A2C/DB9  
SERIAL  
CABLE  
LOCAL  
COMPUTER  
POWER  
SUPPLY  
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123  
(760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340  
TYPICAL INSTALLATION WITH THE LIN-501C MODULE FUNCTIONING AS THE  
INTERFACE BETWEEN THE PLUS PANEL AND THE INSTALLATION'S LOCAL AREA NETWORK  
Copyright © 2011 Linear LLC  
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