GE NX-586E — NetworX Direct Connect Module Instructions

Description

The GE NX-586E Direct Connect module can store up to four (4) NetworX alarm panel configurations (panel programming only, no modules) in its own non-volatile memory. Configuration files can be created using DL900 software (v1.13+) without a panel attached (power must still be supplied), or via installer program mode on any existing NetworX panel with no computer needed. Files stored on the Direct Connect unit can be transferred to any panel of the same type, or read by DL900 software for review, editing, and archiving.

Requirements

• Computer running DL900 download software (Windows®) with an available serial port
• NX-586E Direct Connect module
• Any NetworX control panel

Operations

A. PC to Panel Direct Connect

1. Connect NX-586E to the serial port.
2. Connect the alligator-clip cable to the NetworX panel: Red → POS, Black → COM, Green → DATA.
3. Start the DL900 Download software.
4. Select: PROGRAM → SETUP → DIRECT CONNECT SETTINGS.
5. Select the correct port number and baud rate (Protocol must be Binary — default. Baud rate should match the NX-586E; default is 9600). Click OK.
6. Select the account to use.
7. Select DOWNLOAD → DIRECT CONNECT (or use the toolbar / [F11] key).
8. Download as normal. Note: you cannot view keypad status or enroll devices during Direct Connect.

B. Writing Data from DL900 to the NX-586E

The NX-586E holds the entire programming worksheet for up to four (4) NetworX control panels. Note: module programming information is NOT read or written to/from the NX-586E.

1. Perform steps 1–6 of "PC to Panel Direct Connect" above. In step 2, COM and POS can be connected to any 12VDC source; DATA does not need to be connected.
2. Select: DOWNLOAD → WRITE PANEL DATA TO 586. You'll be warned this could overwrite user codes if they were changed by the user.
3. Select the storage location on the NX-586E (this overwrites existing data there without further prompting).
4. A screen indicates data is being sent; when it disappears, the process is complete.

C. Reading Data from the NX-586E to DL900

1. Perform steps 1–6 of "PC to Panel Direct Connect" above (same COM/POS/DATA note as above).
2. Select: DOWNLOAD → READ PANEL DATA FROM 586.
3. Select the location on the NX-586E to retrieve data from.
4. A screen indicates data is being read; when it disappears, the process is complete.

D. Using the NX-586E Without a Computer

1. Attach the 3-alligator-clip cable to the proper terminals on the NetworX panel. Note: if a keypad is installed in Partition 8 / Keypad 8, it must be removed during this operation.
2. On a Partition 1 keypad, enter 8.
3. Enter the 4- or 6-digit program code (default is 9713).
4. When prompted for device number, enter 2 5 5 #.
5. When prompted for location, enter 0 #.
6. To Read (store the NetworX panel configuration into a file on the NX-586E): Enter 1, then the file number (1–4), then #. The 'Receiving Data' LED flashes while running; the keypad chimes ('ding-dong') on success.
7. To Write (copy a file from the NX-586E to the panel): Enter 2, then the file number (1–4), then #. The 'Sending Data' LED flashes while running; the keypad chimes ('ding-dong') on success.
8. A triple-beep sounds if an error occurs during Read or Write. View the result in Location 0 / Segment 1 (see table below).

Location 0 — Tasks & Results (8 Segments)

This is the only location used on the NX-586E.