QNX-based NiagaraAX hosts

QNX-based NiagaraAX hosts

Sometimes called “embedded” JACE controllers, these include JACE-2, -4, and -5 series controllers shipped with the QNX operating system. These devices use onboard flash memory for file storage. An option for an onboard dialup modem is available, or if needed, an external modem can be used.

The QNX-based controllers are not Windows hosts and therefore do not support WINS for name resolution of Windows hosts. They have the following characteristics:

used to integrate legacy, LonWorks, and BACnet devices

optionally provide browser user interface to NiagaraAX installation (JACE-2, JACE-4, and JACE-5 with UI option)

support host name lookup on a DNS server

can be a DHCP client

cannot be a Windows DDNS or Active Directory client

primary communication port is a 10/100mbps ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector. Other connections may include serial ports (RS-232, RS-485) and specialized ports, such as LonWorks FTT-10, depending on host.

All QNX-based JACE models have an integral backup battery. The backup battery allows continuous operation during brief power outages. The “JACE power monitoring” feature allows monitoring AC power and backup battery level, and a configurable delay for orderly shutdown of the JACE upon AC power failures. You can access power monitoring of a QNX-based JACE in the PowerMonitorService in a running station.