AAON CommLink 6 Transfer Communication Controller
Nkọwapụta
- Dakọtara na VCCX-454 Series
- Dakọtara na VCCX/VCCX-IP Series
- CommLink 6 Technical Guide
- Product Name: CommLink 6
- Part Description: AAON Unit Controllers, MiniLink PD 5, E-BUS Cable Assembly
| COMMLINK 6 Ntụziaka nka | |
| NKWUO NA ỤBỌCHỊ | Mgbanwe |
| Mkpu. A, Ọgọst 15, 2024 | Ntọhapụ mbụ |
| Mkpu B, Ọgọst 30, 2024 | Ozi nhazi IP agbakwunyere, mmelite ịchọ mma |
| Mkpu. C, Ọktoba 22, 2024 | Ozi nhazi CommLink agbakwunyere maka Windows® 10 na emechaa |
| Rev. D, May 16, 2025 | Updated Single and Multiple Loop Diagrams, clarified connection setup instructions |
| Ntụaka akụkụ aha ngwaahịa | |
| Nkọwa akụkụ | NKE NKE NKE |
| Ndị na-ahụ maka otu AAON | Na-adịgasị iche |
| MiniLink PD 5 | ASM01626 |
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Mgbakọ E-BUS Cable E-BUS Ike & Comm 1.5 ft., 3 ft., 10 ft., 25 ft., 50 ft., 75 ft., 100 ft., 150 ft., 250 ft., na 1000 Ụkwụ Spool |
G029440 (1.5 ft.), G012870 (3 ft.), G029460 (10 ft.),
G045270 (25 ft.), G029510 (50 ft.), G029530 (75 ft.), G029450 (100 ft.), G029470 (150 ft.), V36590 (250 Ft.), G018870 (SPOOL) |
OZI IZUGBE
gafereview na System chọrọ
ASM07420 CommLink 6 na-eji nyefee nkwukọrịta n'etiti ndị njikwa ma ọ bụ loops mpaghara na sistemụ njikwa gị. Enwere ike iji ya dị ka interface maka njikọ kọmputa na sistemụ gị.
CommLink 6 na-enye nzikọrịta ozi na sistemụ njikwa site na kọmpụta ọ bụla na-arụ sọftụwia Prism 2.
The CommLink 6 communication interface provides TCP IP Internet and/or intranet connection for Ethernet networked computer systems or USB directly connected to a PC, providing communication with the connected system.
Using standard TCP/IP Protocol, with AAON’s Prism 2 software, you are able to monitor and configure your controllers without a modem or a direct connection from a PC. Utilizing existing routers, proxies, or firewalls allows a PC running Prism 2 to connect to a controller in a remote accessible location or building. Several IP connection profileEnwere ike ịmepụta s iji kwado nlekota ọtụtụ ngwaọrụ CommLink 6.
Ịdọ aka ná ntị: Nyochaa wiwi na nkọwa nke azụ azụ iji gosi na polarity ziri ezi mgbe ị na-agbanye ike 24 VAC na ngọngọ ike CommLink ma ọ bụ mmebi dị njọ na ngwaahịa a ga-ebute.
Achọrọ Sistemụ
Ihe ọkọlọtọ (chọrọ)
- CommLink 6 nwere eriri USB na nkwụnye ọkụ (wetara)
- PC nwere ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri Ethernet ma ọ bụ ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri USB (nke ndị ọzọ wetara)
- See the SETUP section for additional information.
- Microsoft Windows® 10 or later (must be installed on the computer you are going to use)
- Software Prism 2 (nwere ike ibudata ya n'efu site na www.aaon.com)
Nhọrọ nhọrọ
MinkLink PD 5
IHE: AAON Controls Support cannot troubleshoot internal PC and/or Windows®-based operating system problems or building networks..
Ịwụnye
Ntuziaka mmalite ngwa ngwa
IHE: Ọ bụrụ na ị na-eji CommLink 6 na-ejighị Prism 2, ị ga-eme naanị nzọụkwụ 1-3.
Nzọụkwụ 1: Set your CommLink’s Loop switch to Multiple or Single. .
- Otutu mgbe enwere otu CommLink 6 nwere opekata mpe otu MiniLink PD 5 arụnyere na sistemụ.
- Na-alụbeghị di mgbe enwere otu CommLink 6 na-enweghị modul MiniLink PD5 ejikọrọ.
Nzọụkwụ 2: Set your CommLink’s Baud rate switch to High or Low
- All devices connected on the buss need to be the same baud rate.
- VCCX2, VCCX-IP, VCCX-454, and GPC-XP are capable of communicating high or low speed.
- Older generation, VCM, VCMX, and GPC are only capable of communicating low speed.
- Refer to the individual controllers technical guide for baud rate settings.
Nzọụkwụ 3: Wire your CommLink to the appropriate controller on your system, and plug the CommLink into a power supply.
- Multi-Loop: A single daisy chain of MiniLinks
- Single Loop: A single daisy chain of controllers
Nzọụkwụ 4: Install Prism 2 software on your computer.
Ịdọ aka ná ntị: If you are replacing an earlier version of the CommLink with a CommLink 6, ensure the R(+) and T(-) terminals on the communications terminal block are wired the same as the back plate instructions. Incorrect wiring could lead to damage of the equipment.
IHE: AAON Controls Support cannot troubleshoot internal PC and/or Windows®-based operating system problems, firewalls, routers, and/or problems on a customer’s internal or external network. An IT professional may need to be consulted.
Njikọ na WIRING
Otu netwọk RS-485 Loop Wiring
Njikọ ọtụtụ RS-485 Loop Wiring
MELITE
Ọdụ COM
Ịchọta ihe COM Port Number nke CommLink 6 na-eji (Windows® 10)
Nzọụkwụ 1: Ensure CommLink 6 is connected to PC using a USB cable.
Nzọụkwụ 2: Right-click on the Windows® icon, located on the bottom left or top left of the Windows Tool Bar or by using the search bar and typing Device Manager. 
Nzọụkwụ 3: Select <Device Manager>.
Nzọụkwụ 4: Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the
common ports.
Nzọụkwụ 5: Locate the USB Serial Port (COM#). The COM# in parentheses is the port it is located on. Write this COM port number down. You will need to know this when setting up the Prism 2 software.
Nzọụkwụ 6: If the COM port number is 10 or greater, go to “Changing the USB COM Port Number” in the Troubleshooting section.
Ịgbanwe nọmba ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri USB COM
When the CommLink 6 is first connected to a PC, Windows will assign a COM port number to be used for communicating with the Prism 2 software. If the port number is 10 or greater, it needs to be changed to a value less than 10 to be recognized by Prism 2.
Nzọụkwụ 1: Right-click on the Windows® icon and select <Device Manager> to get to the Device Manager Window.
Nzọụkwụ 2: Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the COM ports.
Nzọụkwụ 3: Right-click on “USB Serial Port (COM#)” and select <Properties>. In the Properties Window, select the <Port Settings> tab.
Nzọụkwụ 4: To assign a port number less than 10, click on <Advanced>. The Advanced Settings Window will appear.
Nzọụkwụ 5:
In the COM Port Number drop box, select which COM port you wish to use. Make sure to select a COM port number that is not currently in use (the ports are listed in the Device Manager Window). Select a port number that is less than 10.
IHE: Windows® ga-ekenye nọmba ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri na ngwaọrụ ọ bụla etinyere na kọmputa gị. Yabụ ọ bụrụ na enweghị ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri dị n'okpuru 10, họrọ nọmba ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri na-erughị 10 maka ngwaọrụ edepụtara nke ị maara na ị naghị eji ugbu a.
Nzọụkwụ 6: Once you select the correct COM port number, click <OK> and close any windows opened in the process of changing the port number. Make note of this number because you will need it for your Prism 2 setup.
prism 2
Nzọụkwụ 1: Open your Prism 2 software.
Nzọụkwụ 2: Click the <Login> button and type in the Level 9 User Name and password (default is “admin, admin”). Click <Login>.
Nzọụkwụ 3: If Prism 2 is online, click the<ON LINE> button to make it go <OFFLINE>. On initial startup, Prism 2 will not go online until a jobsite has been set up.
Nzọụkwụ 4: Click on any empty location in the Job-Site Selection Window and then type in a job name in the Selected Location box and press <Enter>. Ensure you hit the enter key on keyboard to “Submit” or “Save” your change after typing.
Nzọụkwụ 5: Click the <Job-Site> button to open the Job-Sites Window.
Nzọụkwụ 6: In the Serial Port field, click on the pull down box and select the COM Port number that the CommLink 6 is using.
Nzọụkwụ 7: In the Type of CommLink selection box, select the radio button next to CommLink 6.
Nzọụkwụ 8:
In the Network Configuration selection box, select the type of system configuration you are using. The only options applicable to CommLink 6 are Multiple Loop Configuration (Network) or Single Loop Configuration.
Nzọụkwụ 9:
Click <Exit> to close out of the Job Sites Window. After closing Job-site Editor, If the new job site name doesn’t appear in the Job-site list click on another job site or empty space to refresh the view.
Nzọụkwụ 10: Select the job-site in the job-site list then click on the <ON LINE> Button .
Nzọụkwụ 11: From the <Communications> menu, select <Chọọ maka Nkeji>.
Nzọụkwụ 12: Nke Chọọ maka Installed Units Window will pop up. Click <Start Search> located in the upper left-hand corner of the window to initiate an automatic detection of all installed controllers and MiniLinks on your system.
Nzọụkwụ 13: If everything is working correctly, Units Found on this Loop should increase. You will also see green boxes indicating units that have been found..
Nzọụkwụ 14: If Units Found on this Loop stays at zero, try the following options:
- Check the wiring to the CommLink 6 and the AHU/RTU Controllers
- Check to see if the Loop Light on the Commlink is flashing. If it is solid the Commlink is not talking to any device. If it is flashing it is at least talking to one device on the network.
- Read through these directions again to make sure all steps were followed.
Nzọụkwụ 15: To stop a search, click <Cancel Search>.
Nzọụkwụ 16: Once you are done searching for units, close out of the window or click <Exit>.
Nzọụkwụ 17: A window will pop up that asks, “Do you want to save the search results?” Click <Yes> if you wish to save the results. Click <No> if not.
Nzọụkwụ 18: You can now access any installed unit from the Main Prism 2 Screen by selecting a loop from the Loop Selection Window with a single-click and by selecting the unit from the Unit Selection Window with a double-click
Computer Static IP Configuration
Nhazi adreesị IP Kọmputa maka Windows® 10 na emesia.
Before you can communicate with the CommLink through the IP network port your computer and the CommLink IP addresses have to be within the same IP Network Scheme.
Nzọụkwụ 1: Right click the Windows icon or <Start>; then click <Network Connections>.
Nzọụkwụ 2: Then click <Network and Sharing Center>. The Network and Sharing Center Window will appear.
Nzọụkwụ 3: In the Network and Sharing Center Window, select the Local Area Connection entry. The Local Area Connection Status Window will appear.
Nzọụkwụ 4: Click the <Properties> button. The Local Area Connection Properties Window will appear. 
Nzọụkwụ 5: In the Connection Items List Box (Figure 9), be sure the Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) is checked. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP v4) to highlight it and then click <Properties>. The Internet Protocol Properties Window will appear.
Nzọụkwụ 6: Type in the following information:
- Tinye adreesị IP 192.168.1.5
- Mee ihe mkpuchi Subnet 255.255.255.0
- Mepee ntọala ụzọ ámá ndị an-kpọ (hapụ ntọala ahụ oghere ka egosiri na eserese 10).
- Blank out the Preferred DNS server setting and the Alternate DNS server setting.
Nzọụkwụ 7: Select <OK> until all of the above windows are closed.
Nhazi netwọk IP
Nzọụkwụ 1: Run the Prism 2 program, open the Job Sites Window, and type the default IP address 192.168.1.25 in the Node IP Address field. See the Prism 2 Technical Guide if needed for further instructions. To access the IP Module web ibe, pịa na tab wee pịa Web Ntọala> (lee n'okpuru).
Nzọụkwụ 2: The Sign In Window, shown below, will pop up before you can have access to the CommLink IP Module Webibe. Hapụ aha njirimara na oghere, na na Paswọdu ubi, tinye paswọọdụ dị na ala nke CommLink. Wee pịa .
IHE: If there is no password label on the bottom of your CommLink, open the CommLink and look at the IP Module label for the MAC Address. The MAC address is the 12 digit dashed alphanumeric number The password is 8500 plus the MAC address with no spaces or dashes. 
Nzọụkwụ 3: The CommLink IP Module Window, shown below, will appear if a connection is established.
Nzọụkwụ 4: Click <Network Configuration> found in the menu bar on the left side of the web ibe.
Nzọụkwụ 5:
Under IP configuration, select the radio button in front of the option <Use the following IP configuration> and type in the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway as provided by the jobsite IT staff.
IHE: Be sure all other settings are set to default.
Nzọụkwụ 6: Click <OK> at the bottom of the Network Settings Screen once the changes have been made.
Nzọụkwụ 7: Click <CommLink Configuration> found in the menu bar on the left side of the web ibe.
Nzọụkwụ 8: Under Port Settings, in the Baud Rate drop down menu, select the appropriate baud rate and click OK.
Nzọụkwụ 9: Click <Change Password> found in the menu bar on the left side of the web ibe.
Nzọụkwụ 10: The Change Password Window will appear. Type in a new password in both fields—the New Password field and Retype Password field and press <OK>. A message will appear if the password change is successful. Make sure to write the new password down.
IHE: If for some reason you forget or lose the password, you can press the reset button on the back of the CommLink (located next to the DIAG button). This will reset the password to the factory-set password and will also reset ALL factory settings. As a result, all factory settings will need to be reconfigured.
Nzọụkwụ 11: After you are done modifying all of the IP settings, click <Apply Settings> in the menu bar to the left.
Nzọụkwụ 12: To verify that the changes were successful, connect to the building’s network using a standard Ethernet cable. Then make sure your PC has a connection to the Local Area Network and reopen the IP Setup Webpage by typing in the newly assigned IP Address.
Nzọụkwụ 13: Be sure to set the IP address in Prism 2 to the new IP address set up for the CommLink.
Remote Mbido
Nzọụkwụ 1: Connect a crossover cable from the CommLink6 Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on your Windows laptop.
Nzọụkwụ 2: Navigate to the “Control Panel” and click “Network and Sharing Center”.
Nzọụkwụ 3: Here you will see the Ethernet port for the CommLink6 under “Active Networks”. Click the blue Ethernet link next to the “Connections:” label.
- If you are unsure which network is the crossover cable to the CommLink6, unplug the cable and plug it back in to watch it reappear.
Nzọụkwụ 4: Click “Properties” and set the IP address to 192.168.1.24 and the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0
- This changed your laptop’s IP address only. It cannot yet talk with the CommLink6.
Nzọụkwụ 5: Open Prism and click “Job Site” in the upper left corner of the screen.
Nzọụkwụ 6: Set the Node IP Address to 192.168.1.25. Set the Serial Port to “No Port Selected”. This is the CommLink6’s default IP address. 
Nzọụkwụ 7: Perform a “Chọọ maka Units” to confirm they are communicating.
Nzọụkwụ 8
Obtain the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the building’s network.
Nzọụkwụ 9:
Click “Communications” on the top left hand corner and select “CommLink IP Web Ntọala".
Nzọụkwụ 10 : The sign in window will pop up before you can have access to the CommLink IP Webpage. Leave the Username blank, and in the Password field, enter the password located on the IP module. You will need to open up the CommLink to find this.
Nzọụkwụ 11: The CommLink IP Window, shown below, will appear if a connection is established.
Nzọụkwụ 12: Click “Network Configuration” found in the menu bar on the left side of the web ibe.
Nzọụkwụ 13: Select the radio button “Use the following IP configuration:” and enter the building’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
Nzọụkwụ 14: Scroll down to the bottom of that same page. Click “OK” and then click “Apply Settings” on the menu bar. After clicking “Apply Settings”, WAIT. It will appear as if nothing has changed, but after 5-10 seconds it will load.
IHE: Issues may occur if attempting to access any other function before it has finished loading.
Nchọpụta nsogbu
CommLink 6 Igwe ọkụ
USB LED
LOOP:
Na-egosi mmemme nkwukọrịta na netwọkụ njikwa mpaghara. Ikanam a na-amagharị mgbe ejiri netwọk njikwa gbanwere data.
USB TX: Indicates transmitted data status of USB connection. This LED only flashes when your CommLink 6 is connected to a computer and data is sent to Prism from the CommLink 6 via USB.
USB RX: Indicates received data status of USB connection. This LED only flashes when your CommLink 6 is connected to a computer and data is sent from Prism to the CommLink 6 via USB.
USB STAT: Indicates connection to your computer. This LED will turn on solid once you plug the USB cable into your computer as long as the connection is not lost.
Igwe ọkụ netwọkụ
- ETH STAT: Indicates connection to your ethernet. This LED will turn on solid once you plug the ethernet cable into the CommLink 6 and remain lit as long as the connection is not lost.
- ETH TX: Indicates activity on the local area network. This LED flashes on when LAN is transmitting and receiving data and is only operational with an Ethernet connection.
- ETH RX: Indicates local area network is connected. This LED is on when connected to LAN and is only operational with an Ethernet connection.
- ETH LINK: Indicates wireless connection to the local area network. This LED flashes on when LAN is transmitting and receiving data and is only operational with an Ethernet connection.
Njikọ
Ndakọrịta Proxy na Firewall
Nhazi proxy na Firewall nwere ike ịdị mkpa mgbe CommLink 6 jikọtara ya na LAN/WAN nke ihe nchekwa ọkụ dị na ahịa, Proxy, ma ọ bụ NAT na-enyere aka na-echebe. Ọpụamples of these would include Cisco, NetGear, LinkSys, or WatchGuard Technologies. Also, some ISPs provide IP Address ranges that are already fire-walled at the NOC or ISP Head-End. Make sure that your IT Department or ISP can create a mapped TCP port 39288 on your firewall/proxy to TCP port 39288 on the assigned IP Address of the CommLink 6.
Only with proper configuration of the Firewall/Proxy are connections to the CommLink 6 from outside of the local area network going to be possible. Check that the Firewall/Proxy TCP port 39288 is not set to time out or reset after a specified amount of time when there is no traffic from the remote PC.
Nsogbu na Prism 2 Software
Nyochaa na ahọpụtara ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri COM ziri ezi, nke njikọ USB mebere, na mpio saịtị Job. Nyochaa nọmba ọdụ ụgbọ mmiri COM site na ịpị aka nri na akara ngosi Windows®, họrọ , na viewing .
Chọpụta na bọtịnụ redio ahụ ahọpụtara maka Ụdị CommLink na mpio saịtị Job.
Nyochaa na ahọpụtara ụdị CommLink ziri ezi n'okpuru Nhazi netwọkụ na mpio saịtị Job. Họrọ ma ọ bụ .
Nsogbu na njikọ USB
- Nyochaa na USB TX na USB RX na-egbu maramara mgbe ị na-eme a Chọọ maka Nkeji ma ọ bụ nwaa imepe ihuenyo ọkwa na Prism 2.
- Ọ bụrụ na LEDs USB ada ada, kwụpụ wee jikọọ njikọ USB.
Wrong Monitor Size
When Prism2 gets the wrong monitor size from the windows registry, it will not show the controller view. There is a thumbnail view when you hover over the Prism icon in the task bar that is all white.
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FAQ
- Q: Can multiple CommLink 6 devices be monitored simultaneously?
A: Yes, several IP connection profiles can be created to facilitate monitoring several CommLink 6 devices using AAON’s Prism 2 software. - Q: Where can I download the manual for the CommLink 6?
A: The manual is available for download at www.aaon.com.
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