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Lighting Serial Interface 12V DC 7 Expandable Ports RS-485 Ness

BRAND: Ness
SKU: 101-214
$250.30 List price: $333.70
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Ness lighting serial interface features 12V DC, 7 expandable ports and RS-485. Ideal for lighting control integration.

Alternatively Known As: Ness M1XSP, Ness 101-214, M1 Lighting Serial Interface, M1 Serial Port Expander

Technical Specifications
  • Operating Voltage: 12V DC
  • Current Draw: 31mA
  • Bus Connection: 4-wire RS-485 M1 keypad data bus
  • Serial Interface: RS-232 with selectable RS-485 operation
  • Maximum Expandable Units: 7 with M1G or M1EZ8 controls
  • Baud Rate: Adjustable from 300 to 38,400 baud
  • Configuration: Address DIP switches and application jumpers
  • Diagnostics: LED status indicator
  • Termination: On-board end-of-line bus termination jumper
  • Firmware: Flash memory for firmware updating
  • Included: Serial cable and black surface-mountable housing
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 28.58mm x 111.13mm x 76.3mm
  • Weight: 0.2 kg
Key Features
  • Adapts Ness M1 and M1EZ8 controls to compatible serial lighting systems
  • Functions as a lighting interface, thermostat interface and serial port expander
  • Supports lighting controllers using serial communications, including selected OnQ-ALC, PCS-UPB, Centralite, Vantage and Dynalite systems
  • Operates remotely from the M1 control via the RS-485 data bus
  • Supports connection of compatible communicating thermostats from RCS, Aprilaire and HAI
  • Adjustable communications baud rate from 300 to 38,400 baud
  • DIP-switch address selection and configurable application jumpers
  • Flash firmware capability for field updates
  • Surface-mountable housing supplied
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by a suitably qualified security, automation or low-voltage technician. Follow the Ness M1XSP installation manual and the connected lighting-system manufacturer's wiring and configuration requirements.
Applications
  • Integrating compatible serial lighting controllers with Ness M1 and M1EZ8 control systems
  • Expanding Ness M1 serial communications for compatible automation equipment
  • Connecting compatible communicating HVAC thermostats to Ness M1 systems
  • Building automation and residential security-control installations
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS 61000.6.3:2021 may be relevant to EMC emissions for residential, commercial and light-industrial electronic installations; Ness product-specific compliance is not stated in the available manufacturer documentation.
Environmental Benefits
  • Low operating current of 31mA helps minimise operating energy consumption
  • Flash firmware updating can extend service life by avoiding unnecessary hardware replacement
  • Integration with existing M1 control equipment can reduce electronic waste associated with system upgrades
Warranty Information

Ness manufactured or supplied products are covered by a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase, subject to Ness warranty terms and exclusions.

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Available through Ness and authorised Australian security and automation distributors.

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