Integrating Network 8000 Microflo or CVV-80000 Controllers with Niagara R2 GCM Driver

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Issue

Can Network 8000 Microflo or CVV-80000 series controllers be integrated using the Niagara R2 GCM driver?

Product Line

TAC IA Series

Environment

• Niagara R2
• Network 8000 controllers connected via GCM-84000
• GCS bus communication

Cause

Clarification needed on architectural compatibility and integration method between Network 8000 controllers and Niagara R2 using the GCM driver.

Resolution

Yes, integration is supported.

• The Network 8000 controllers connect to the GCS bus of a GCM-84000 controller.
• The GCM database contains VVBOX blocks, which interact with Microflo controllers.
• These VVBOX blocks can be read and written using GcmGeneric objects within a Niagara R2 UNC station.

Key Notes:

• Ensure proper configuration of VVBOX blocks in the GCM database.
• Use GcmGeneric objects for data exchange between Niagara R2 and Network 8000 controllers.