FieldServer FS-8704-06 User Manual

Driver Version:

2.01

Document Revision:

4

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

Effective for all systems manufactured after March 2011

Driver Manual

(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)

FS-8704-06 BACnet/IP

A Sierra Monitor Company

FS-8704-06 BACnet IP Driver Manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 BACnet IP Description .................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 BTL Mark – BACnet Testing Laboratory ............................................................................................................ 4

2 Driver Scope of Supply ................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver....................................................................................... 5

2.2 Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment ............................................................................................ 5

2.2.1 Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 5

3 Hardware Connections ................................................................................................................................... 6

4 Data Array Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 7

5 Configuring the FieldServer as a BACnet IP Client........................................................................................... 8

5.1 Client Side Connection Parameters................................................................................................................... 8

5.2 Client Side Node Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 9

5.3 Client Side Map Descriptor Parameters............................................................................................................ 9

5.3.1 FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ..................................................................................... 9

5.3.2 Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ........................................................................................... 10

5.3.3 Timing Parameters ................................................................................................................................. 11

5.3.4 Map Descriptor Example ........................................................................................................................ 12

6 Configuring the FieldServer as a BACnet IP Server ........................................................................................ 13

6.1 Driver Specific FieldServer Parameters ........................................................................................................... 13

6.2 Server Side Connection Parameters ............................................................................................................... 14

6.3 Server Side Node Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 14

6.4 Server Side Map Descriptor Parameters ........................................................................................................ 15

6.4.1 FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ................................................................................... 15

6.4.2 Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ........................................................................................... 16

6.4.3 Map Descriptor Example ........................................................................................................................ 18

Appendix A. Useful Features ................................................................................................................................ 19

Appendix A.1. BACnet object names ............................................................................................................................. 19

Appendix A.2. Network number .................................................................................................................................... 19

Appendix A.3. Accessing Data from BACnet Properties comprising Arrays of Values .............................................. 20

Appendix A.4. FieldServer implementation of BACnet priority Arrays ....................................................................... 20

Appendix A.4.1. Accessing Priority Array information...................................................................................... 21

Appendix A.5. Relinquishing Control of a Point as a Client ......................................................................................... 21

Appendix A.6. Using BBMD ............................................................................................................................................ 22

Appendix A.6.1. Setting up a Broadcast Distribution Table (BDT) .................................................................... 22

Appendix A.6.2. BBMD Configuration Example ................................................................................................ 22

Appendix A.7. BACnet State Text Preload .................................................................................................................... 26

Appendix A.7.1. Method 1 – Using an Offset/User Table: ................................................................................ 26

Appendix A.7.2. Method 2 – Using a Single Data Array: .................................................................................. 27

Appendix A.7.3. Using Intrinsic Reporting for a Multistate Value .................................................................... 28

Appendix A.8. COV and Intrinsic Reporting .................................................................................................................. 28

Appendix A.8.1. Notes on COV configuration: .................................................................................................. 28

Appendix A.8.2. Notes on Intrinsic Reporting configuration: ........................................................................... 29

Appendix A.8.3. Node Configuration Example - Enable or Disable COV ........................................................... 30

Appendix A.8.4. Map Descriptor Example - COV .............................................................................................. 30

Appendix A.8.5. Map Descriptor Example – Intrinsic Reporting ....................................................................... 30

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Appendix A.8.6. Setting the Priority of Intrinsic Alarming ................................................................................ 31

Appendix A.8.7. Map Descriptor Example – Set up a Permanent Static Recipient List .................................... 32

Appendix A.9. Factors Determining the Reliability Property....................................................................................... 33

Appendix A.10. Specifying ReadPropertyMultiple and WritePropertyMultiple Transactions using Linked Map

Descriptors ...................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Appendix A.11. Update Property Function ................................................................................................................... 37

Appendix A.11.1. Supported values: ................................................................................................................. 37

Appendix A.11.2. Mode of Operation when used for the Relinquish_Default property: .................................. 37

Appendix A.11.3. Update Property Configuration Example: ............................................................................ 38

Appendix A.12. Disabling selected BACnet services .................................................................................................... 39

Appendix A.13. Using a .ini file to set the Vendor_ID and Vendor_Name of the Device Object ............................. 39

Appendix B. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix B.1. Debugging a BACnet connection ........................................................................................................... 40

Appendix B.2. COV Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 40

Appendix B.3. BACnet Specific Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix B.4. BACnet Specific Error Messages............................................................................................................ 41

Appendix B.5. BACnet Error Response Decoding ......................................................................................................... 41

Appendix B.5.1. BACnet Error CLASS ................................................................................................................ 41

Appendix B.5.2. BACnet Error CODES for Error Class OBJECT ........................................................................... 42

Appendix C. Vendor Information ......................................................................................................................... 43

Appendix C.1. McQuay ................................................................................................................................................... 43

Appendix C.2. Trane ....................................................................................................................................................... 43

Appendix C.2.1. Enabling Trane Alarming ........................................................................................................ 43

Appendix C.2.2. Example 1 – Analog input ....................................................................................................... 44

Appendix C.2.3. Example 2 – Binary Input ........................................................................................................ 44

Appendix C.3. Liebert ..................................................................................................................................................... 45

Appendix C.4. Honeywell EBI ......................................................................................................................................... 45

Appendix C.5. Using Cimetrics Explorer ........................................................................................................................ 45

Appendix C.6. Trending using OniconTrend Log Objects............................................................................................. 46

Appendix C.6.1. Operating Statistics ................................................................................................................ 47

Appendix C.6.2. Date and Time Synchronization .............................................................................................. 48

Appendix D. Reference ........................................................................................................................................ 49

Appendix D.1. FieldServer Vendor ID ............................................................................................................................ 49

Appendix D.2. Object_Type Legal Values – Abbreviation Descriptions ...................................................................... 49

Appendix D.3. Property Legal Values ............................................................................................................................ 49

Appendix D.4. Units ........................................................................................................................................................ 51

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1 BAC N ET IP DESCRIP T IO N

The BACnet/IP driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using BACnet/IP
protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server or Client.

All information in a BACnet system is represented in terms of objects. The Object_Identifier is a 32-bit code that
identifies the type of Object (also identified by the Object_Type Property) and its "Instance" number, which
together uniquely identify the Object within its BACnet device. Theoretically, a BACnet device could have over four
million Objects of a particular type. The Object_Name is a text string, which has a unique capability. BACnet
devices may broadcast queries for devices that contain Objects with a specific Object_Name. This can greatly
simplify project setup.

BACnet requires one Device Object to be present in every BACnet device. The Device Object makes information
about the device and its capabilities available to other devices on the networks. Before one BACnet device starts
control-related communications with another, it needs to obtain some of the information presented by the other
device's Device Object. Unlike other Objects, the Device Object's Instance number must be unique across the
entire BACnet internetwork because it is used to uniquely identify the BACnet devices. It may be used to
conveniently identify the BACnet device from other devices during installation.

Standard object types are used to hold real time data and other information. Each Object Type is referenced by a
number, for example 0 represents an Analog Input.

Each Object consists of a number of prescribed properties, the main property being the Present_Value. Objects
are monitored and controlled through their properties. The Analog Input Object is representative of the Objects
involved directly with control elements and many of its Properties reflect this.

The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files
included with the FieldServer.

1.1 BTL Mark – BACnet Testi n g L aboratory

The BTL mark is a symbol that indicates to a consumer that a product has passed a
series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory which verifies that the
product correctly implements the BACnet features claimed in the listing. The mark is a
symbol of a high-quality BACnet product. For more information about the BACnet
Testing Laboratory go to: http://www.bacnetinternational.net/btl/.

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FieldServer Technologies PART #

Description

FS-8915-10

UTP cable (7 foot) for Ethernet connection1

Part #

Description

Ethernet 10/100 BaseT hub2

1

2

2 DRIVER SC OPE OF SUPP LY

2.1 Supplied by F i e ldServe r Technolo g i e s for this d river

2.2 Provided by t he Supplier o f 3

rd

Party Eq u i p m ent

2.2.1 Hardware

This cable is necessary for connection to the driver. It is shipped with the FieldServer and not separately with the driver.
Not all FieldServer models support 100BaseT. Consult the appropriate instruction manual for details of the Ethernet speed supported by

specific hardware.

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FieldServer

FieldServer Part #

8915-10

UTP cable

Connect to an Ethernet Port

on the FieldServer

N1

18

Hub/Router

Remote BACnet IP

Device

3

3 HARDWA R E CONNECTIONS

It is possible to connect a BACnet/IP device using the N1 or the N23 network ports. These ports need to be
configured for BACnet/IP in the configuration file.

Configure the Controller according to manufacturer’s instructions

Not all ports shown are necessarily available on the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available on

specific hardware.

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Section Title

Data_Arrays

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Data_Array_Name

Provide name for Data Array

Up to 15 alphanumeric
characters

Data_Array_Format

Provide data format. Each Data Array can only take on one
format.

Float, Bit, Uint16, Uint32,
Sint16, Sint32, Byte

Data_Array_Length

Number of Data Objects. Must be larger than the data
storage area required by the Map Descriptors for data placed
in this array.

1-10, 000
// Data Arrays

Data_Arrays

Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Format

, Data_Array_Length

DA_AI_01

, Float

, 200

DA_AO_01

, Float

, 200

DA_DI_01

, Bit

, 200

DA_DO_01

, Bit

, 200

4 DATA ARRAY PARAMETER S

Data Arrays are “protocol neutral” data buffers for storage of data to be passed between protocols. It is necessary

to declare the data format of each of the Data Arrays to facilitate correct storage of the relevant data.

Example

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Section Title

Connection

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Adapter

Adapter Name

N1, N24

Protocol

Specify protocol used

BACnet_IP

Poll_Delay*

Time between internal polls

0-32000s; 0.25s

IP_Port*

Specify the UDP port that will be used to communicate
with other BACnet Client devices.

Any legal IP port value (1 - 65535);
47808

// Client Side Connections

Connections

Adapter

, Protocol

, Poll_Delay

N1

, Bacnet_IP

, 0500s

4

5 CONFI G URING THE FI E LDSERVER A S A BACNET I P CLIENT

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The
information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files
included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” sample files provided with the FieldServer).

This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to communicate
with a BACnet/IP Server.

The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable
the FieldServer for BACnet/IP communications, the driver independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in

the “Data Arrays” section, the destination device addresses need to be declared in the “Client Side Nodes” section,
and the data required from the Servers needs to be mapped in the “Client Side Map Descriptors” section. Details

on how to do this can be found below.

Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.

5.1 Client Side C onnection Paramet e r s

Example

Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available on specific hardware.

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Section Title

Nodes

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Provide name for Node

Up to 31 alphanumeric characters

Node_ID

BACnet device identifier of physical Server Node

0 - 4194303

Protocol

Specify protocol used

BACnet_IP

Adapter

Specify port Adapter used

N1, N24

Retries*

Number of timeouts before the Node goes offline.

0,1,2,3

// Client Side Nodes

Nodes

Node_Name

, Node_ID

, Protocol

, Adapter

, Retries

DEV_01

, 1

, Bacnet_IP

, N1,

, 2

Section Title

Map Descriptors

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Map_Descriptor_Name

Name of this Map Descriptor. This is used for
Object_Name Property. Refer to Appendix A.1.

Up to 37 alphanumeric
characters

Data_Array_Name

Name of Data Array where data is to be stored in
the FieldServer

One of the Data Array names
from Section 4.

Data_Array_Offset

Starting location in Data Array

0 to (Data_Array_Length-1) as
specified in Section 4

Function

Function of Client Map Descriptor. Refer to the
FieldServer Configuration manual for more
information.

Rdbc, Wrbc, Wrbx, Arcs

5.2 Client Side N o de Param eters

Example

5.3 Client Side Map Descri p t o r Param e ters

5.3.1 FieldServer Specific M ap Descripto r Paramet e rs

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Section Title

Map Descriptors

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Name of remote Server Node.

One of the Node_Names
specified in Section 5.2

Object_Type
(Alias = Data_Type)

Type of object. Refer to Appendix D.1 for more
information.

AI, AO, AV, BI, BO, BV, MI, MO,
MV, NC

Object_Instance
(Alias = Address)

Instance of the object on the device.

0, 1, 2, 3, …4194303
Property

The BACnet property to be read.

Refer to Appendix D.3

Data_Array_Low_Scale*

Scaling zero in Data Array

-32767 to 32767, 0

Data_Array_High_Scale*

Scaling max in Data Array

-32767 to 32767, 100

Node_Low_Scale*

Scaling zero in Connected Node

-32767 to 32767, 0

Node_High_Scale*

Scaling max in Connected Node

-32767 to 32767, 100

Length*

Used to create an array of sequential
Object_Instances on an Object_Type.

1 to max point count of the
FieldServer, 1

Array_Index*

When referencing Multistate properties, allows
the user to specify the index of the property to
be read. If 1 is specified, the first one will be
read, if 2 is specified, the second will be read,
etc. If 0 is specified, the driver will return the
total number (count) of array items linked to
the property. If the parameter is not specified,
a list of all items will be returned. Refer to
Appendix A.3

0 to max number of array items
in the BACnet Property, -

Write_Priority*

Allows the driver to specify the write priority
used to write an output.

1..16, 16

Linked_Map_Descriptors*

This parameter allows the linking of Map
Descriptors to an active read or write Map
Descriptor in order to construct a
ReadPropertyMultiple or WritePropertyMultiple
transaction. Refer to Appendix A.10

The name of a previously defined
active Map Descriptor, -

Length*

When the optional Length parameter is set to a
value N, the Map Descriptor will include N
consecutive instances of the specified
Object_Type. For example, if a Map Descriptor
specifies Object_Type, Address 4 and Length 3,
this means that the AO instances 4, 5 and 6 will
be included in the read or write transaction. The
corresponding Data Array values are in
consecutive positions in the Data Array, starting
at the specified Data_Array_Offset.

Any positive integer that falls
between the range of the
Data_Array_Offset and the
Data_Array_Length as specified
in section 4, -
Refer also to Appendix A.10

5.3.2 Driver Spec i f i c Map D e s criptor P a r ameters

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Section Title

Map Descriptors

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Scan_Interval*

Rate at which data is polled

0-32000s, 2s

5.3.3 Timing Parame t ers

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// Client Side Map Descriptors

Map_Descriptors

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Object_Type

, Object_Instance

, Property

, Scan_Interval

CMD_AI_01

, DA_AI_01

, 0

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, AI

, 1

, Present_Value

, 20.000s

CMD_AI_02

, DA_AI_01

, 1

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, AI

, 2

, Present_Value

, 20.000s

CMD_AI_03

, DA_AI_01

, 2

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, AI

, 3

, Present_Value

, 20.000s

CMD_AO_01

, DA_AO_01

, 0

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, AO

, 1

, Present_Value

, 30.000s

CMD_AO_02

, DA_AO_01

, 1

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, AO

, 2

, Present_Value

, 30.000s

CMD_AO_03

, DA_AO_01

, 2

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, AO

, 3

, Present_Value

, 30.000s

Map_Descriptors

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Object_Type

, Object_Instance

, Property

, Scan_Interval

CMD_DI_01

, DA_DI_01

, 0

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, BI

, 1

, Present_Value

, 15.000s

CMD_DI_02

, DA_DI_01

, 1

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, BI

, 2

, Present_Value

, 15.000s

CMD_DI_03

, DA_DI_01

, 2

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, BI

, 3

, Present_Value

, 15.000s

CMD_DO_01

, DA_DO_01

, 0

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, BO

, 1

, Present_Value

, 30.000s

CMD_DO_02

, DA_DO_01

, 1

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, BO

, 2

, Present_Value

, 30.000s

CMD_DO_03

, DA_DO_01

, 2

, Rdbc

, DEV_01

, BO

, 3

, Present_Value

, 30.000s

5.3.4 Map Descript o r Exampl e

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Section Title

Bridge

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Title

FieldServer name

Text

Network_Number*

Specify a unique network number if there are multiple virtual Server
Nodes. Refer to Appendix A.2

1 – 65535, 5
// FieldServer Driver specific parameters

Bridge

Title

BACnet Server

6 CONFI G URING THE FI ELDSERVER A S A BACNET I P SERVER

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The
information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files
included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” files provided with the FieldServer).

This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to communicate
with a BACnet/IP Client.

The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable
the FieldServer for BACnet/IP communications, the driver independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in
the “Data Arrays” section, the FieldServer virtual node(s) needs to be declared in the “Server Side Nodes” section,
and the data to be provided to the Clients needs to be mapped in the “Server Side Map Descriptors” section.
Details on how to do this can be found below.

Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.

6.1 Driver Specif i c FieldSer v er Paramete r s

Example

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Section Title

Connections

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Adapter

Adapter Name

N1, N25

Protocol

Specify protocol used

BACnet_IP

Connection_Type*

Specify if this Connection should act as a BBMD Server on the
network. Refer to Appendix A.5 for more information.

BBMD, -

IP_Port*

Specify the UDP port that will be used to communicate with
other BACnet Client devices.

Any legal IP port value (1

- 65535); 47808

// Server Side Connections

Connections

Adapter

, Protocol

, Connection_Type

N1

, Bacnet_IP

, BBMD

Section Title

Nodes

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Provide name for Node

Up to 31
alphanumeric
characters

Node_ID

BACnet station address of physical Server node

0 - 4194303

Protocol

Specify protocol used

BACnet_IP

Node_Option*

Enable or disable COV for this Node. Refer to Appendix A.8 for
further information.

COV_Enable,
COV_Disable, -

Node_Type*

Specific to Trane applications. The Node type can be defined.
Refer to Appendix C.2

BCU, Summit
Workstation, -

Disabled_Services*

Certain BACnet Services can be disabled on a BACnet Server Node
when specific requirements necessitate this. Refer to Appendix
A.12 for more information.

-, WPM, COV

Model_Name*

Sets the Model Name Property of the Device Object

Up to 32
alphanumeric
characters

5

6.2 Server Side C o nnection Paramete r s

Example

6.3 Server Side N o de Param e ters

Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available

on specific hardware.

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// Server Side Nodes

Nodes

Node_Name

, Node_ID

, Protocol

, Node_Option

, Model_Name

6

Virtual_DEV_11

, 11

, Bacnet_IP

, COV_Enable

, WBA11M. MSTP BACnet-IP

Section Title

Map Descriptors

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Map_Descriptor_Name

Name of this Map Descriptor. This is used for
Object_Name Property. Refer to Appendix A.1.

Up to 37 alphanumeric characters

Data_Array_Name

Name of Data Array where data is to be stored
in the FieldServer

One of the Data Array names from
Section 4

Data_Array_Offset

Starting location in Data Array

0 to (“Data_Array_Length” -1) as
specified in Section 4

Function

Function of Server Map Descriptor

Passive

6

Example

6.4 Server Side M ap Descript o r Parame t ers

6.4.1 FieldServer Specific M ap Descripto r Paramet e rs

Note that adapter is not declared under Server Side Nodes.

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Section Title

Map Descriptors

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Name of Node to fetch data from

One of the Node Names
specified in Section 6.3

Object_Type
(Alias = Data_Type)

Data type in Controller

AI, AO, AV, BI, BO, BV, MI, MO,
MV, NC. Refer to Appendix
D.1.

Object_Instance
(Alias = Address)

Instance of the Object on the Device.

0, 1, 2, 3, …4194303
Units*

The object units

Refer to Appendix D.4, m2

Data_Array_Low_Scale*

Scaling zero in Data Array

-32767 to 32767, 0
Data_Array_High_Scale*

Scaling max in Data Array

-32767 to 32767, 100

Node_Low_Scale*

Scaling zero in Connected Node

-32767 to 32767, 0

Node_High_Scale*

Scaling max in Connected Node

-32767 to 32767, 100

Active_Text7*

Specify the Active Text property of the Object

Any text string of length up to
40 characters, Active

Inactive_Text7*

Specify the Inactive Text property of the Object

Any text string of length up to
40 characters, Inactive

Relinquish_Default7

Specify the value to be returned as Present_Value
on startup or when control is relinquished. Must be
specified for outputs. Refer to Appendix D.3

Any Float value
Length*

Used to create an array of sequential
Object_Instances on an Object_Type.

1 to max point count of the
FieldServer, 1

Notification_Class*

Specify the Mapdescriptor_Name of the
Notification_Class Object that manages Intrinsic
Reporting for this Map Descriptor. Refer to
Appendix A.8.

One of the configured
Mapdescriptor_Names of type
NC (Notification Class).
Objects are not available to
any NC if left out.

Ack_Required*

For a Notification_Class Object, specify whether
EventNotifications require a user
Acknowledgement. Refer to Appendix A.8.

Yes, No

COV_Increment*

For a Server Map Descriptor of type AO or AI,
initialize the COV_Increment property. Refer to
Appendix A.8.

Any Float value, 0
Input_alarm_State*

For binary points the user can specify which of the
states (0 or 1) to regard as an alarm state.

0, 1

7

6.4.2 Driver Specif i c Map D e s criptor P a r ameters

See the BACnet DFS to determine if a particular object supports this property

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Section Title

Map Descriptors

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Description*

Specify the object’s description property.
E.g. Room Temp – Refer to Appendix A.8.3

Any text string of length up to
40 characters, If not
configured, defaults to
Object_Name.

Update_Property*

The Update_Property Parameter may be configured
on a BACnet Server Map Descriptor to allow a
property other than the Present_Value to be
updated in addition to the Present_Value when the
Data Array Value changes. Warning: This is a highly
specialized function only to be used under very
particular circumstances by users with a detailed
understanding of BACnet. Refer to Appendix A.1

Present Value,
Relinquish_Default

Notification_Class_MD*

This is the Notification Class map descriptor
governing the sending of Event Notifications
(Intrinsic Alarming) Refer to Appendix A.8.7

Map Descriptor defined per
Appendix A.8

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// Server Side Map Descriptors

Map_Descriptors

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Object_Type

, Object_Instance

, Units

SMD_AI_01

, DA_AI_01

, 0

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, AI

, 1

, Degrees-Fahrenheit

SMD_AI_02

, DA_AI_01

, 1

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, AI

, 2

, Degrees-Fahrenheit

SMD_AI_03

, DA_AI_01

, 2

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, AI

, 3

, Degrees-Fahrenheit

SMD_AO_01

, DA_AO_01

, 0

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, AO

, 1

, percent-relative-humidity

SMD_AO_02

, DA_AO_01

, 1

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, AO

, 2

, percent-relative-humidity

SMD_AO_03

, DA_AO_01

, 2

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, AO

, 3

, percent-relative-humidity

Map_Descriptors

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, Object_Type

, Object_Instance

SMD_DI_01

, DA_DI_01

, 0

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, BI

, 1 SMD_DI_02

, DA_DI_01

, 1

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, BI

, 2 SMD_DI_03

, DA_DI_01

, 2

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, BI

, 3 SMD_DO_01

, DA_DO_01

, 0

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, BO

, 1

SMD_DO_02

, DA_DO_01

, 1

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, BO

, 2

SMD_DO_03

, DA_DO_01

, 2

, Passive

, Virtual_DEV_11

, BO

, 3

6.4.3 Map Descript o r Exampl e

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