CTI Products NCB/EM with External PSTN Modem - Manual

Network Combiner NCB/EM
Connectivity for International Telephone Lines
– External Modem
Usage
The NCB-International Network Combiner
when used in pairs, allows multiple
L
ON W ORKS ® networks to be connected in
real-time, spanning distances from local
area to worldwide.
Features

Router and Modem connects multiple
LonWorks networks together over
public telephone lines

Dial-up PSTN circuit

2 wire / 4 wire leased line

Use any analog or digitized channel
capable of carrying standard V.34
modem signaling

L ON W ORKS Router technology

Full L ON W ORKS system
interoperability is maintained.

Supports all L ON T ALK

protocol
message services.

Configured with standard L ON W ORKS
network management tools.

Subnet and group segmentation can
be used to maximize network
performance.

Fully Interoperable Peer-to-Peer
Communication Via Telephone Lines

Any node can communicate with any
other node, regardless of the location
of each.

No custom hardware or complex
custom software to write, debug, or
maintain.

No system node application code
changes needed.

Ring mode provides for fault tolerance
and alternative path for messages.

Perform Remote System Diagnostics

Remote Protocol Analysis

Remote Network Installation Updates
(Bindings, etc.)

Remote Code Download

External V.34 Dial-up Modems certified
for use world wide

33.6 Kbps Data Rate

Dial Up and Dedicated/ Leased Line
Modems available.

Modem Controller and Telephone
Directory for dialing and modem
control.
 “Perpetual Connection” dial-up mode
emulates leased line operation.

Supports LonWorks transceivers:

TP/XF-78 & 1250, FTT, Link Power

SMX transceivers including power line
and RS485.

Typical Applications:

Building Automation

HVAC

Utilities

Security

Industrial

Remote Monitoring/Control

Remote Diagnostics
NCB-
International 
Module