KMC Controls KMD-5551E Application Manual

Applications Guide

Tier 2

Tier 2

Translator A Translator B

KMD-5551E translator

Includes installation, operation, and maintenance instructions

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KMC Controls, Inc.

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Handling precautions

To prevent damage from electrostatic discharges, take reasonable precautions when
handling, servicing, or installing the router. Discharge accumulated static electricity by
touching your hand to a securely grounded object before working with the router.

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C o n t e n t s

Contents 3

Section 1: Introduction 5

Specifications 5
Accessories and replacement parts 8
Mounting the translator 8
Connecting for network routing 9

Tier 2 wiring 10

EOL (End-Of-Line) termination switches 10
Connecting power 10
Single-cable connection 12
Maintenance 13
If you encounter difficulty 13

Section 2: Translation concepts 15

Translation rules 15

KMD to BACnet translation 16

BACnet to KMD translation 16
Applicable controllers 16
Example networks 17

KMD Tier 2 only 17

KMD Tier 1 and a single KMD Tier 2 18

KMD Tier 1 and two KMD Tier 2 networks 19

Section 3: Configuring the KMD-5551E translator 21

Initial setup 21

Set up for configuration 22

Logging in 22

Changing your computer's address 24
Device properties page 27
Time page 28
Security page 29
KMD HPO Override Report page 30
Session timeout 32

Section 4: Setting up translation 33

BACnet IP routing 33
BACnet foreign device routing 34
BACnet Broadcast Management Device routing 36

Network address translation 37

Table 37
BACnet PAD routing 38
Configuring the KMD Virtual Port 39

Main Net (Tier 1) 39

Subnet (Tier 2) 40
KMD Subnet Device Configuration page 40

KMD columns 41

BACnet columns 42
Routing Status page 42

Route Status buttons 43

Route Status list 43

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Purging the Route Status list 46

Licensing the translator 46

Purchase a license 46
Download the required module files 47
Discover and add translators to the BACnet network 47
Add the module files to the station 48
Add the translator license to the station 48
Add the translation service palette 49
Discover the KMD devices 50

Adjust the tuning policy 50

Section 5: Advanced features 53

Recovering the network address 53
Updating the firmware 54
Configure from a file 55

Index 57

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KMD-5551E Translator

Sec ti on 1: Introduction

This section provides a description of the KMC Controls KMD-5551E translator. It also
introduces safety information. Review this material before installing or operating the
translator.

The KMC Controls KMD-5551E translator is a BACnet to KMDigital translator. The translator
highlights are:

l Translates between one KMD Tier 1 controller and one KMD Tier 2 network to a

BACnet virtual network.

l Compatible with Niagara

l Easy to install and simple to configure.

l Configured from internally served web pages.

l Internal network diagnostics and route status reports.

AX

and Niagara 4 Frameworks.

Topics in this section

Specifications 5
Accessories and replacement parts 8
Mounting the translator 8
Connecting for network routing 9
Connecting power 10
Single-cable connection 12
Maintenance 13
If you encounter difficulty 13

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Communication ports

BACnet Ethernet, BACnet IP, KMD Tier 1

10BaseT/100BaseT, RJ–45 connector

KMD Tier 2

One optically isolated Tier 2 port, 9.6–38.4kilobaud

Removable three-screw terminal block, 12–22 AWG wire

Switched end-of-line termination

USB

USB micro B connection for temporary power

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Configuration and software

All configuration is through internal browser based configuration pages. Requires HTML5
browser.

BACnet routing

One BACnet IP port that can be set up for any of the following protocols:

l Normal BACnet IP network routing

l BACnet broadcast management device with network and port address translation

l Foreign device registration with BACnet broadcast management devices (BBMD)

l PAD (packet assembling/disassembling) routing

One BACnet Ethernet port

Installation

Supply voltage 24 VAC (50/60 Hz) or 24 VDC; –15%, +20%; Class2 only; non-

supervised (all circuits, including supply voltage, are power
limited circuits)
5 volts DC from powered USB connection
Supply source automatically switches to highest available
voltage
8 VA required power

Weight Approximately 5.3 ounces (149 grams)

Case material Green and black flame retardant plastic

Processor and memory

Processor Processor 32-bit ARM® Cortex-M4

Memory Configuration parameters and diagnostics are stored in

nonvolatile memory; auto restart on power failure

Regulatory and agency listings

UL UL 916 Energy Management Equipment

RoHS RoHS compliant (pending)

CE CE compliant

FCC FCC Class A, Part 15, Subpart B and complies with Canadian

ICES-003 Class A

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Environmental limits

Operating Temperature 32 to 120° F (0 to 49° C)

Shipping Temperature -40 to 140° F (–40 to 60° C)

Humidity 0–95% RH, non-condensing

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5.64 in.

143 mm

1.25 in.
38 mm

6.31 in.

160 mm

6.00 in.

152 mm

Ø .187 in.

4.8 mm

5.50 in.

140 mm

5.95 in.

151 mm

3.16 in.
80 mm

KMD-5551E Translator Section 1: Introduction

Timekeeping

The KMD-5551E translator is a BACnet time master device.

Update interval Daily, weekly, or monthly

Time message type UTC, local, or both

Setting time Synchronized to SNTP server, set from computer time, or

manually entered

Niagara compatibility

Compatible with Niagara 3.8 and later. Requires a license and module added to a Niagara
station, typically in a J.A.C.E. controller, on the same BACnet internetwork.

Translation

Translates between one KMD Tier 1 controller, the controllers connected to one KMD Tier
2 network, or both to a BACnet virtual network. Values for KMD input, output, and variable
points are translated between BACnet input, output, and value objects. Translation is
limited to the following properties:

l Point values and Present values

l Manual and Out-of-service status

l Device, controller, and panel names

l Object and point names, descriptions, and labels

l Units of measure

Dimensions and mounting

Surface mount or 35 x 7.5 mm DIN rail mounting

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6.00 in.

152 mm

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Accessories and replacement parts

The following accessories and replacement parts are available from KMC Controls, Inc.

Power transformer

XEE-6111-50

XEE-6112-50

Surge suppressors

KMD-5567

Cables

HPO-5551

HSO-9001

HSO-9011

Replacement parts

HPO-9901

License

DR-KMD-TRANS

Transformer, 120-to-24 VAC, 50 VA, single-hub

Transformer, 120-to-24 VAC, 50 VA, dual-hub

EIA-485 surge suppressor for MS/TPor Tier 2 networks

Conquest Router Tech Cable Kit–Includes USB, Ethernet, and
MS/TP to NetSensor cables

Ethernet cable, 50 feet

Ethernet cable, 50 feet, plenum rated

Controller replacement parts kit with terminal blocks and DIN clip

Niagara license for any KMD-5551E translator discovered by a
station

Mounting the translator

For permanent installations, the translator can be flush mounted or snapped to a 35 x 75 mm
DIN rail. Fortranslator dimensions, see the topic Specifications on page 5.

Surface mounting Extend the mounting tabs away from the translator body and fasten with
screws.

Illustration 1–1 Surface mounting the translator

DIN rail mounting Mount the DIN rail and then do the following:

1 Extend the mounting tabs.

2 Place the bottom of the router over the DIN rail.

3 Push the mounting tabs back toward the router body to lock it to the rail.

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Internet

Firewall

Network router

KMD-5551E

24 volts (on end)

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Connecting for network routing

Connect the KMD-5551E translator to a network router or network switch and, as needed, to
a KMD Tier 2 network. For permanent installations, the router is typically connected to a 24
volt transformer for power.

For installations that include Internet access, install the translatorbehind a firewall.

Illustration 1–2 Permanent installation

See also the following topics:

l Mounting the translator on page 8

l Connecting power on page 10

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Tier 2 wiring

Use shielded cable and the following principles when connecting the KMD-5551E translator
to a Tier 2 network:

l Use twisted pair, shielded cable with capacitance of no more than 51 picofarads per

foot for all network wiring. Belden cable model #82760 meets the cable requirements.

l Connect the -A terminal in parallel with all other A or -A terminals.

l Connect the -B terminal in parallel with all other B or +B terminals.

l Connect the shields of the cables together at each controller.

l Connect the shield to an earth ground at one end only.

l Use a KMD-5575 repeater if the cable length will exceed 4,000 feet (1,220 meters). Use

no more than seven repeaters per Tier 2 network.

l Place a KMD-5567 surge suppressor in the cable where it exits a building.

Illustration 1–3 Tier 2 wiring and end-of-line switches

EOL (End-Of-Line) termination switches

The devices on the physical ends of the Tier 2 wiring segment must have end-of-line
termination added forproper network operation.

l If the translator is at the end of the network segment, set the EOL switch to ON.

l If the translator is in the middle of the network segment, set the EOL switch to OFF.

Connecting power

Power the KMD-5551E translator from a 24 volt power source, either AC or DC, or from a USB
connection. The translator begins to operate when a power source is applied. Use the
following guidelines when choosing and wiring sources to the translator.

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USB power

24 volts AC 24 volts DC

KMD-5551E Translator Section 1: Introduction

For USB power Connect the translator to a powered USB port with a USB A to USB micro B
cable. Typically the USB ports on laptop computers can supply power to the router. When
connecting to a USB hub, verify the power specifications of the hub. See the topic

Specifications on page 5.

Illustration 1–4 USB connection

Note: When using USB connection for power and communications, use the USB cable from the

HPO-5551 Technician's Router Cable Kit. The cable from the kit is specified to supply
enough power for both the USB and the networkconnection.

To use the USB for power and network communications, see the topic Single-cable

connection on page 12.

For permanent installations, the translator is usually powered from a 24 volt transformer or
DC power supply.

Illustration 1–5 24 volt power connections

For 24 volt AC power Connect a 24 volt transformer to the black power terminal block on the

end of the translator.

l Connect the AC phase to the phase terminal .

l Connect the ground side of the transformer to the ground terminal .

l Use a Class2 transformer of the appropriate size to supply power to the translator.

l KMC Controls recommends powering the translator from a dedicated transformer.

l Do not run 24 volt power from within an enclosure to external devices.

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For 24 volt DC power Connect a 24 volt power supply to the black power terminal block on
the end of the router.

l Connect the positive terminal (+) to the phase terminal .

l Connect the negative terminal (-) of the power supply to the ground terminal .

l Use a Class2 power supply of the appropriate size to supply power to the translator.

l KMC Controls recommends powering the translator from a dedicated power supply.

l Do not run 24 volt power from within an enclosure to external devices.

Single-cable connection

The single-cable connection method connects the KMD-5551E translator to a computer with
a USB cable that supplies both power and communications. The USB port becomes a virtual
network interface card (NIC) and establishes a network between the computer and the
translator.

Note: Use the USB cable from the HPO-5551 Router Technician's Cable kit for a single cable

connection. This cable meets the specification to supply the power and communications
required by the translator. Other cables may prevent routing on one or more ports.

Illustration 1–6 Single-cable connection

To set up a single-cable connection, do the following:

1 Plug the USB cable from the HPO-5551 cable kit into the translator.

2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer.

Depending on the version of Windows, the first time the translator is plugged into a
computer, Windows will display a message that it is installing a new driver. Click on the
message to see more details. Note the name of the device in the message because
you will need this information in later steps. Allow the installation to finish and then
close the dialog.

3 From the Windows Control Panel, click Network and Internet and then Networking

Sharing Center.

4 Once the center is open, click Change Adaptor Settings.

5 Identify the Local Area Connection that is associated with the translator and click it to

open the connection.

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6 In the Local Area Connection status, click Properties.

7 When the next dialog opens, choose Internet Protocol Version 4 and then click

Properties.

8 In the Properties dialog, select Use the following IPaddress and then enter a unique

IPaddress and subnet mask.

l The IP address must be unique and be part of the same subnet as the translator’s

address.

l If the translator is still configured with the default address, use 192.168.1.252.

l Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0.

9 When finished, click OK to save the work and then close all dialog boxes.

To test the connection, open a browser window and enter the address of the translator.
When the log in page opens, set up the translator as described in the topic Setting up

translation on page 33.

Maintenance

The KMD-5551E translator requires no routine maintenance. If necessary, clean with a damp
cloth and mild soap.

If you encounter difficulty

If you experience difficulty with the KMD-5551E translator, KMC Controls provides the
following assistance.

The KMC Controls web siteNavigate to the support section on the KMC controls web site

for the latest information for KMD-5551E translator and other KMC Controls products.

www.kmccontrols.com

KMC technical supportOur distribution partners have unlimited and free access to our team

of Technical Support representatives. We provide coast-to-coast and toll-free support from
8:00 AM Eastern to 5:00 PM Pacific time.

Toll-Free Technical Support: [phone]

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Tier 2

BACnet routing

Tier 1

Translation

Translation

A

BACnet virtual

network and

devices

KMD controllers

and networks

B

C

D

E

A

B

C

D

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KMD-5551E Translator

Sec ti on 2: Tran slation conc epts

This section explains the basics of translation, shows example networks, and explains the
rules for translation.

The KMD-5551E translator connects between one or more KMDigital controllers and a
BACnet internetwork. The translator polls designated KMDigital controllers and adds them
as BACnet devices to a virtual BACnet network. The BACnet routing within the translator
makes the virtual network and devices available to any other device or operator workstation
on the internetwork. The devices on the virtual network can then be discovered and
manipulated within the Niagara frameworks as standard BACnet devices and objects.

Illustration 2–1 KMD-5551E translator block diagram

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Topics in this section

Translation rules 15
Applicable controllers 16
Example networks 17

Translation rules

The KMD-5551E translator supports one Tier 1 controller and the controllers on one Tier 2
network. The Tier 2 network does not have to be connected to the Tier 1 controller.

l KMDigital input, output, and variable points are translated as BACnet input, output, and

value objects.

l Digital KMD points are translated to binary objects.

l Analog KMD points are translated to analog objects.

l KMD analog input points with Counts selected as units are translated as BACnet

accumulator objects.

l Labels and descriptions in KMD points are translated as BACnet name and description

properties.

At power-up or reset, the translator scans for devices on the designated KMD networks. For
large networks the translator may take up to an hour to discover all devices and objects.

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After the initial discovery, the translator automatically scans once an hour for new devices or
changes. To start an immediate rediscovery, see the topic KMD Subnet Device Configuration

page on page 40.

KMD to BACnet translation

l For KMD output and variable points not set to Manual, the value of the point is

transferred to the Relinquish Default property of a BACnet output orvalue object.

l For KMD output and variable points set to Manual, the value of the point is transferred

to Priority 8 in the Priority Array of a BACnet output or value object.

l Values for KMD input points are transferred to the Present Value of a BACnet input

object.

l KMD input points set to Manual status are transferred to a BACnet input object as Out

Of Service.

l When reading a property, values may be cached for up to 30 seconds.

BACnet to KMD translation

l Changing the BACnet Present Value property at any priority level transfers directly to

the value of the KMD point and the point is set to Manual.

l Changing an Input Object to Out of Service changes the KMD point to Manual.

l Values are cached for up to 30 seconds.

Applicable controllers

The following controllers are compatible with the KMD-5551E translator.

Tier 1 controllers

l KMD-5210

l KMD-5205

l KMD-5270

Tier 2 controllers

l KMD-5800 series

l KMD-7000 series

l KMD-7300 series

l KMD-7400 series

Tier 2 controllers (obsolete)

l KMD-5500 series

l KMD-6000 series

l KMD-6100 series

l KMD-6300 series

l KMD-6400 series

l KMD-6900 series

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Example networks

The following network diagrams are examples of how to connect the KMD-5551E translator
to KMDigital networks. These are conceptual diagrams only. For detailed installation
instructions, see the following topics.

l Connecting for network routing on page 9

l Setting up translation on page 33

KMD Tier 2 only

For networks without a KMD Tier 1 controller, connect a translator directly to the Tier 2
network and to the same local area network to which the JACE is connected. All Tier 2
devices will appear on the same virtual BACnet network.

Illustration 2–2 KMD-5551E translator connected to a Tier 2 network

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KMD Tier 1 and a single KMD Tier 2

Connect the KMD-5551E translator to the Tier 2 network and to the same local area network
that the Tier 1 and JACE controllers are connected to. The Tier 1 and all Tier 2 controllers will
appear on the same virtual BACnet network.

Illustration 2–3 KMD-5551E translator connected to a Tier 1 controller and a Tier 2 network

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Tier 2

Tier 2

Translator A Translator B

KMD-5551E Translator Section 2: Translation concepts

KMD Tier 1 and two KMD Tier 2 networks

A KMD-5210 LAN Controller requires two KMD-5551E translators to translate the points in a
LAN Controller and the controllers on both Tier 2 networks to BACnet devices and objects.

l Configure Translator A for the Tier 1 controller.

l Connect one of the Tier 2 networks to Translator A and configure it.

l Connect and configure Translator B for the second Tier 2 network.

l The Tier 1 controller and the Tier 2 controllers associated with Translator A will appear

on one BACnet virtual network. The controllers on the Tier 2 network with Translator B
will appear on a second BACnet virtual network.

Illustration 2–4 Two KMD-5551E translators connected to a Tier 1 controller and two Tier 2
networks

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KMD-5551E Translator

Sec ti on 3: Configu r i ng the KMD- 5 551E

tran slator

This section provides important guidelines forconfiguring a translator before it is placed
on a network. Review this information carefully for proper installation.

The translatormust be configured as a network device. To prevent disrupting an existing
network, configure the network address before connecting the translator to the network. The
BACnet device instance and other properties can be configured at the same time or after the
translator has an IPaddress assigned and it is installed in its permanent location on a
network.

Topics in this section

Initial setup 21
Device properties page 27
Time page 28
Security page 29
KMD HPO Override Report page 30
Session timeout 32

Initial setup

Configure the KMD-5551E translator with an HTML5 compatible web browser using the web
pages served from within the translator. The translator has the following default network
address values.

l IPaddress—192.168.1.252

l Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

l Gateway—192.168.1.1

You will need the following information before you can configure a translator.

From the BACnet system engineer:

l BACnet device instance for the translator.

l Network numbers for each of the enabled networks.

l If applicable, the address and port for a PAD router orBBMD to which the translator will

connect.

From the IT system administer:

l The IP address for the translator.

l The IP subnet mask for the Ethernet LAN to which the translator will connect.

l The IP address of the network gateway.

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l If the translator is part of a system that uses the Internet, you will also need the public

IP address and port.

You will also need an HTML5 compliant browser, Ethernet cable, and a USB-A to USB-B
micro cable or a 24 volt AC power source.

Set up for configuration

To configure the translator, plug it into an Ethernet port. Typically this is a direct connection
to a computer Ethernet connection which requires changing the computer IPaddress. See
the procedure Changing your computer's address on page 24.

In addition to the Ethernet connection, supply temporary power to the translator with a USB
cable. An alternative to the USB power connection is a 24 volt AC source. See Connecting

power on page 10.

Illustration 3–1 Connecting for configuration

Logging in

Use an HTML5 browser to log in and configure the translator.

To log in, do the following.

1 Connect the translator to an Ethernet port by doing one of the following.

l Connect directly to the computer.

l Connect to a subnet that recognizes address 192.168.1.252.

2 Connect the translator to either USB or 24 volt AC power.

3 Open a new browser window.

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4 Enter the address 192.168.1.252.

5 At the log in window enter the following user name and password.

l User name: admin

l Password: admin

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6 Once you have logged in, other parameters of the translator can be changed from the

Home page.

l To change the IP address, see the topic Device properties page on page 27.

l To set up BACnet routing and translation, see the topic Setting up translation on

page 33

l To change passwords and add users, see the topic Security page on page 29.

Note: Once you change the IP address, place the translator on the new subnet and log in using

the new address. After the address is changed and saved, the translator will not respond to
the old address.

Changing your computer's address

To directly connect a computer to a translator, you must set the IPaddress of the computer
to be compatible with the IP address of the translator.

1 From the Windows Control Panel, click Network and Internet and then Networking

Sharing Center.

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2 Choose the local connection for the LAN. Depending on the computer and version of

Windows, the exact name for the connection may be Ethernet, Local Area
Connection, or something similar.

3 In the Ethernet Status dialog, click Properties.

4 In the Ethernet Properties dialog, scroll and select Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IP) and then click Properties.

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5 In the Properties dialog, select Use the following IPaddress and then enter the

following forthe IPaddress, subnet mask, and Gateway.

l IP address—192.168.1.10

l Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

l Gateway—Leave empty or unchanged

6 When all information is correct, click OK.

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Device properties page

The Device page identifies the KMD-5551E translator for the Local Area Network (LAN). The
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway values are supplied by the IT department
system administrator.

The Device page also identifies the translator as a BACnet device and sets BACnet
communication properties. The default device instance forthe translatoris 5551.

Note: Once the window is saved, the translatorwill use the new settings and will require you to

log in at the new address. If the translatoris not on the same subnet as the network
gateway router, it will not function correctly.

Note: The Device Instance on this page identifies the KMD-5551E translatoras a BACnet device

but not KMD controllers as BACnet devices. See the topics Configuring the KMD Virtual Port

on page 39 and KMD Subnet Device Configuration page on page 40.

Device Name The name must be unique among all devices on the BACnet internetwork.

Description Optional information not included in the device name.

Location An optional value that describes the translator's physical location.

Device Instance A number that identifies the translator on the internetwork. The device

instance must be unique on the internetwork and in the range from 0 to 4,194,302. The
device instance is assigned by the BACnet system designer. The default device instance is

5051. This device instance is different than any device instance assigned to a KMD device
by the translator.

Number APDU Retries Indicates the maximum number of retries that an APDU is

retransmitted.

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APDU Timeout Indicates the time—in milliseconds—between retransmissions of an APDU

requiring an acknowledgment for which no acknowledgment has been received.

APDU Seg. Timeout The Segment Timeout property indicates the time—in milliseconds—

between the retransmission of an APDU segment.

Backup Failure Timeout The time—in seconds—that the translator must wait before ending

a BACnet backup or restore procedure. Use a BACnet Operator Workstation such as KMC
Connect or TotalControl to backup the router.

IPAddress The internal or private network address of the translator.

Subnet Mask Mask determines which part of the IP address is used fora network identifier

and which part is used for a device identifier. The mask must match the mask for the
network gateway router and other devices on the subnet.

Default Gateway The address of the network gateway router. The KMD-5551E translator

and gateway router must be part of the same LAN subnet.

Restart Device Restarts the translator. Similar to restarting the translatorwith a BACnet

cold start from KMC Connect or TotalControl. A restart does not change properties or save
changes not yet saved.

MAC The MAC (Media Access Control) address uniquely identifies the translatoron the local

area network. This number is assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be changed.

Time page

Set up the translator as a BACnet time master device for any of the local networks.

Time The local time and date maintained by the translator. Time can be entered directly or

synchronized to the time in the computer running the browser.

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SNTP Time Server A Simple Network Time Protocol Server is a networkdevice that

maintains time for all devices, BACnet included, connected to a local area network. The
KMD-5551E translator receives these time messages and rebroadcasts them as a BACnet
time service message. The BACnet time messages can be sent hourly, daily, weekly, or
monthly.

l IP Address The address of the SNTP server. This is supplied by the IT department.

l Sync to PC Click to transfer time maintained by the local computer to the router.

BACnet Time Sync Networks Selects the interval and type of BACnet time message for

each network.

l Sync Network Enabled networks are indicated with a green background. To enable a

network, see the topic Setting up translation on page 33.

l Time Sync Period Sets the interval to send time synchronization to None, Daily,

Weekly, or Monthly.

l Time Choice Sets the type of time synchronization to NONE, UTC, LOCAL, or UTC &

LOCAL.

The translatorsupports both UTC and local time synchronization.

l UTC The translator sends time sync messages in universal time (UTC). The devices

on the network then apply an offset to calculate local time and date. UTC is the
preferred method when the building automation system crosses time zones.

l Local time The translator sends time sync messages in local time from which

devices update their internal clock.

Security page

The Security page sets user access to the translator. Assign users to one of the four access
levels.

l The user name list must include at least one name with Administrator privileges.

l User names and passwords are case sensitive.

l Only the Custom access level can be changed.

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The router is configured with the following default user name and password.

l User name: admin

l Password: admin

Table 3–1 Security access levels

Configure Security

Administrator Display

Modify

Display
Modify

View Only Display

Operator Display

Modify

Custom Display*

Modify*

Display*
Modify*

*Assigned as required.

KMD HPO Override Report page

This KMD HPO Override Report page lists the override status of the optional HPO-6700
series output cards installed in KMD controllers.

l Only output points with the HPO card switches set to the H (Hand controlled On) or O

(Off) position are listed in the report.

l The report does not show which of the H or O positions the switch is in.

l Controllers with switches set to the A (Auto) position are not listed in the report.

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KMD controllers must be configured to recognize HPO cards. To configure the controllers
use either WinControl Plus or Hardware Configuration Manager. See Technical
Bulletin TB0305A, WinControl Compatible Check Box for details.

Illustration 3–2 HPO Override Report page

Name The name of the KMD controller is listed in the Index column.

Point Mnemonic The Point Mnemonic column identifies each output point that is in a

manual mode (H or O). The mnemonic consists of three parts:

l The panel number of the controller on the Tier 2 network.

l The word "OUTPUT".

l The number of the output point within the controller.

Description The Description column lists the Description property assigned to the output

point within the KMD controller.

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Session timeout

The browser session will automatically close after one hour of inactivity. After 58 minutes,
the Reset Session Timer button appears on any open page. Click to reset the session timer.

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Use the Configuration window to set up BACnet and KMD networks that will connect to the
KMD-5551E translator. Review this information carefully forproper installation.

The KMD-5551E translator supports the following routing protocols.

l One KMD Tier 1 controller

l One KMD Tier 2 network

l One BACnet Ethernet network

l One BACnet IP network that can be set up forany of the following protocols.

l Normal BACnet IP network routing

l BACnet broadcast management device with network and port address translation

l Foreign device registration with BACnet broadcast management devices (BBMD)

l PAD (packet assembling/disassembling) routing

Set up translation either during initial configuration or after the translator has an IPaddress
assigned and it is installed in its permanent location. See Configuring the KMD-5551E

translator on page 21 for initial configuration and log in procedures.

Topics in this section

BACnet IP routing 33
BACnet foreign device routing 34
BACnet Broadcast Management Device routing 36
BACnet PAD routing 38
Configuring the KMD Virtual Port 39
KMD Subnet Device Configuration page 40
Routing Status page 42
Licensing the translator 46
Adjust the tuning policy 50

BACnet IP routing

The IP port can be configured for normal IProuting. The values on this page are assigned by
the BACnet system engineer.

For the log in procedure, see the topic Initial setup on page 21.

1 Use an Internet browser to log in.

2 Click Routing and then Configuration.

3 Select Enable for the IP Port.

4 From the list box, choose IP (Normal).

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5 Set the Network and Port properties as needed and then click Save.

Note: The translator will restart when changes are made. For additional changes, log

in again.

Enable Select to enable the network. The port block turns green when enabled.

Port Assign a unique UDP port number to each of the enabled IP networks. The default port

number is 47808.

Net Designates the BACnet network number for the port. Assign network numbers in the

range from 1 to 65534.

Other IProuting protocols

l BACnet Broadcast Management Device routing on page 36

l BACnet PAD routing on page 38

l BACnet foreign device routing on page 34

BACnet foreign device routing

The IP Port can be configured as a BACnet Foreign device. The values on this page are
assigned by the BACnet system engineer.

For the log in procedure, see the topic Initial setup on page 21.

1 Use an Internet browser to log in.

2 Click Routing and then Configuration.

3 Select Enable for the port.

4 From the list box, choose Foreign Device.

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5 Set other properties as needed and then click Save.

Note: The translator will restart. For additional changes, log in again.

Enable Select to enable the network. The port block turns green when enabled.

Net Designates the BACnet network number for the port. Assign network numbers in the

range from 1 to 65534.

Port Assign a unique UDP port number to each of the enabled IP networks. The default port

number is 47808.

Remote IP Enter the address of the remote BBMD. If network address translation (NAT) is

used between the KMD-5551E translator and the BBMD, contact the network system
administrator for the correct public IP address.

Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote BBMD. If port address translation (PAT) is

used between the KMD-5551E translator and the BBMD, contact the network system
administrator for the correct public UDP port.

Time To Live Sets the interval at which the translator sends a registration message to the

BBMD with which it is registered. The valid time range is 1-65535 seconds.

If the BBMD does not receive a registration message within the value of the period set by
Time To Live plus 30 seconds, the BBMD will remove the translator from its foreign device
table and will not send broadcast messages to the translator.

Other IProuting protocols

l BACnet IP routing on page 33

l BACnet Broadcast Management Device routing on page 36

l BACnet PAD routing on page 38

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BACnet Broadcast Management Device routing

The IP port can be configured as a BACnet Broadcast Management Device (BBMD). When
configuring the IP port as a BBMD, keep in mind the following rules.

l Configure only one BBMD for a single IP subnetwork.

l Assign the same BACnet network number to all BBMDs on the internetwork.

l The BBMD can accept registration from foreign devices or perform BBMD-to-BBMD

routing.

For the log in procedure, see the topic Initial setup on page 21.

To set up the translatoras a BBMD, do the following:

1 Use an Internet browser to log in.

2 Click Routing and then Configuration.

3 Select Enable for the port.

4 From the portlist box, choose BBMD.

5 Click Table and then add entries to the Broadcast Distribution Table (BDT).

6 Set other properties as needed and then click Save.

Note: The translator will restart. For additional changes, log in again.

Enable Select to enable the network. The port block turns green when enabled.

Net Designates the BACnet network number for the port. Assign network numbers in the

range from 1 to 65534.

Port Assign a unique UDP port number to each of the enabled IP networks. The default port

number is 47808.

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Network address translation

When using Network address translation, coordinate with the IT department to obtain a
public IPaddress and a port exception in the firewall.

Use public address Select to enable network address translation and port forwarding.

Public address The static public IP address supplied by the IT department.

Public port The public UDP port supplied by the IT department. For security, use a port that

is not in the typical range of BACnet ports.

Table

The items in Table define the Broadcast Distribution Table (BDT) for the BBMD. Enter an IP
address, UDP port number, and IP subnet mask of each BBMD that is part of the
internetwork.

l If none of the BBMDs are using a public IP address, the BDT entries in every BBMD are

the same.

l If the BBMD uses a public IPaddress, the BDTs are different in every translator. Each

BDT will use its own private IPaddress, port number, and subnet mask and the public
IPaddress, port number, and subnet mask for all of the other BBMDs on the
internetwork.

To add or delete entries, do the following:

l Adding entries—Click Add for additional entries.

l Deleting entries—Select sel and click Delete.

Max FDT Table Entries Sets the maximum number of foreign devices that can register at

one time. The value for MAX FDT Entries is 1–128.

Enable FD Service When selected, the BBMD permits foreign devices to register with the

BBMD. The maximum number of devices is limited by the value in Max FDT Table Entries.

Accept Remote Configuration When selected, the BBMD will update the BDT with a table it

receives from another BBMD.

Other IProuting protocols

l BACnet IP routing on page 33

l BACnet PAD routing on page 38

l BACnet foreign device routing on page 34

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BACnet PAD routing

The IP port can be configured for PAD (Packet Assembling and Dissassembling) routing to a
companion PAD router located on a different subnet. The values on this page are assigned
by the BACnet system engineer.

For the log in procedure, see the topic Initial setup on page 21.

1 Use an Internet browser to log in.

2 Click Routing and then Configuration.

3 Select Enable for the port.

4 From the list box, choose PAD.

5 Set other properties as needed and then click Save.

Note: The translator will restart. For additional changes, log in again.

The KMD-5551E translator supports BACnet IP PAD routing. A BACnet IP PAD router is a
special type of router that connects two or more BACnet network segments that are
separated by at least one IP-only router. The PAD router monitors network traffic for BACnet
messages addressed to other subnets and then repackages the message so that they can
pass through IP routers, in effect forming a “tunnel” between the two network segments. A
companion PAD router unpacks and retransmits the message on the remote BACnet
network.

Enable Select to enable the network. The port block turns green when enabled.

Net Designates the BACnet network number for the port. Assign network numbers in the

range from 1 to 65534.

Port Assign a unique UDP port number to each of the enabled IP networks. The default port

number is 47808.

Remote IP Enter the address of the remote PAD router. If network address translation (NAT)

is used between the local router and the PAD router, contact the network system
administrator for the correct public IP address.

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Remote Port Enter the port number of the remote PAD router. If port address translation

(PAT) is used between the KMD-5551E translator and the PAD or BBMD, contact the network
system administrator for the correct public IP address.

Other IProuting protocols

l BACnet Broadcast Management Device routing on page 36

l BACnet IP routing on page 33

l BACnet foreign device routing on page 34

Configuring the KMD Virtual Port

Configuring the KMD Virtual Port sets up KMDigital controllers as virtual BACnet devices on a
BACnet virtual network.

NET Sets up the BACnet virtual network for the KMD controllers. The Tier 1 and all Tier 2

controllers connect to the same translatorare added to this network as BACnet devices.
Network numbers must be unique on the BACnet internetworkand in the range from 1 to

65534.

Main Net (Tier 1)

Settings in the Main Net area point the translator to a KMD Tier 1 controller. The KMD Tier 1
controller is added as a BACnet device to the BACnet virtual network designated in NET.

Enable Select to enable the connection to a Tier 1 KMDigital controller.

Main Panel IP Enter the IP address of the Tier 1 KMDigital controller.

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Main Panel Port Use this only to set the UDP port for Network and Port Address Translation

(NAT and PAT). Default is 21068.

Panel Number The number assigned to the Tier 1 controller in the KMDigital system.

Device Instance Assign a number that identifies the Tier 1 Controller on the BACnet

internetwork as a BACnet device. The device instance must be unique on the internetwork
and in the range from 0 to 4,194,302.

Note: This device instance is different than the device instance assigned to the translator in the

topic Device properties page on page 27. The device instance forthe translator identifies
the translator as a device on the BACnet internetwork. This device instance identifies the
Tier 1 controller on the virtual BACnet network.

BACnet Device MAC The MAC (Media Access Control) address assigned to the Tier 1

controller for the virtual network. This must be unique on the virtual network and in the range
from 0 to 127.

Subnet (Tier 2)

Settings in the Subnet area configure communications between the KMD-5551E translator
and the KMDigital controllers connected to the translator's Tier 2 connector.

Note: The KMD Tier 2 networkmust be wired to the Tier 2 connector on the translator. See the

topic Tier 2 wiring on page 10.

Enable Select to enable the connection to a Tier 2 network.

Baud Rate Set this to match the Baud Rate of the controllers on the Tier 2 network.

Panel number Assign the translator a panel number address to use on the Tier 2 network.

Typically this is zero (0).

KMD Subnet Device Configuration page

Use the KMD Subnet Device Configuration page for any of the following items.

l Enable a Tier 1 controller as a device on the BACnet virtual network.

l Add Tier 2 controllers as BACnet devices to the virtual network.

l View the status of the KMDigital devices on the virtual network.

l Rediscover the network fornew or changed devices.

See the topic Configuring the KMD Virtual Port on page 39 to configure the Tier 1 controller
and the Tier 2 network.

Rediscover Selected When clicked, the translatorreloads the selected KMDigital controllers

and updates the virtual BACnet devices. Depending on the size of the Tier 2 network, this
may take several minutes.

Starting Device Instance Sets the first Device Instance the translator will assign when

using Auto Assign Device Instance.

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Auto Assign Device Instance When clicked, the translator automatically assigns BACnet

Device Instance numbers to the KMD Tier 2 devices. The beginning instance number is set
by the value in Starting Device Instance. All other Tier 2 controllers are assigned an instance
number in sequence.

Save Click to save all changes on the page. This will force the translator to restart.

Visible to BACnet Select to make the KMD controller visible on the BACnet virtual network

as a BACnet device.

Note: Tier 1 controllers are enable on, but not set up on, this page. See the topic Configuring the

KMD Virtual Port on page 39 to configure a Tier 1 controller.

Refresh Click to reload the current settings from the translator.

Status The Status column is a list of the online status and MAC address of each Tier 2

controller. Use the status column for troubleshooting translation issues.

Green A green background will also include the base model number of the controller.

This indicates the translator is working correctly and values are transferring as
needed.

Red A red background indicates that no controller is online for the MAC. This status

could indicate that a previously discovered controller is now offline or no controller has
been assigned to this MAC address.

Yellow A yellow background indicates that port for that MAC is locked. This may

indicate that discovery is still in progress or that the translator has not been
discovered by a Niagara station with the KMD translation service.

Gray No device has been discovered at this MAC.

Illustration 4–1 Subnet Device Configuration page

KMD columns

Panel Number For informational purposes. This is the Panel Number assigned to the

KMDigital controller on the KMD network.

Last Panel Designates the highest numbered KMDigital controller that the translator will add

to the BACnet virtual network. Setting this lower than the highest number of panels will result
in missing BACnet devices. Setting this higher than the last available KMDigital controller
may result in increased polling time.

Panel Name The name assigned to the controller on the KMDigital network.

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BACnet columns

Lock Instance When selected, the assigned Device Instance will not be changed when

automatically assigning device instance numbers to KMDigital controllers.

Device Instance For Tier 2 controllers this assigns a number that identifies the controller on

the BACnet internetwork as a BACnet device. The device instance must be unique on the
internetwork and in the range from 0 to 4,194,302. For Tier 1 controllers the device instance
is shown only for information. See the topic Configuring the KMD Virtual Port on page 39 to
change the device instance fora Tier 1 controller.

MAC address For Tier 2 controllers, this field assigns a MAC (Media Access Control)

address to the Tier 2 controllers forthe virtual network. This must be unique on the virtual
network and in the range from 0 to 255. For Tier 1 controllers the MAC is shown only for
information. See the topic Configuring the KMD Virtual Port on page 39 to change the MAC in
a Tier 1 controllers.

Routing Status page

The KMD-5551E translator includes BACnet routing functions. References to the router and
routing in this topic refer to the BACnet routing functions and networks, including the BACnet
virtual network, within the translator. The status of the KMDigital networks, controllers, or
points are not included on this page.

The Routing Status page contains a network status list and command buttons to update the
display and networks. The page consists of three major parts.

l Send commands to the router with the Route Status buttons on page 43.

l View the status of networks in the Route Status list on page 43.

l Clear selected networks by Purging the Route Status list on page 46.

Refresh Click to refresh the Route Status list. To automatically refresh the list every 10

seconds, select the Auto Refresh check box.

Illustration 4–2 Routing Status page

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Route Status buttons

The Route Status buttons are useful for diagnosing routing and network problems.

Send I-Am-Router-To-Network Broadcasts to all networks that the router is on the network.

This can trigger internetwork wide updates.

Clear Direct Network Status Forces the status of all direct networks to Active. If a network

problem continues after clearing the direct networks, the networks with problems will return
to a status other than Active.

Purge Remote Networks Removes all remote routes from the network table.

Send Who-Is-Router-to-Network Initiates a query to other routers that results in the

discovery of other networks. Other routers respond with a BACnet I-Am-Router-To-Network
message.

Clear Remote Networks Forces the status of all remote networks to Active. If a problem

continues with a remote network, it will return to a status other than Active.

Send Sequence Sequentially broadcasts the three commands Purge, Clear, and Send I-Am-

Router-To-Network.

Route Status list

The Routing Status list is a diagnostic display of all networks known to the router. Both direct
and remote networks are listed.

l Direct (or local) networks are connected directly to the router.

l Remote networks are on the other side of one or more remote routers. The path to a

remote network always includes at least one directly connected network.

Each of the columns lists information about local or remote networks.

Tip: If a directly connected network is shown to have a problem, the remote networks that

connect to it will also show problems. Correct directly connected network problems before
troubleshooting remote networkproblems.

Status The status of each network known to the router. See the table Route status

conditions for a description of each condition.

Net The columns under Net will change modes depending on the setting of Use Learned

Networks on the Routing Status page on page 42.

Destination The Destination is always the network number the router is using.

l If Use Learned Networks is enabled, this is the learned network number.

l If Use Learned Networks is not enabled, this is the network number entered for

the port on the Configuration page.

Configured (Use Learned Networks enabled) The network number that is configured

for the port on the Configuration page. If this number is different than the Destination
network, the networknumber is in red.

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Discovered (Use Learned Networks not enabled) The learned network number at a

port. If this network number is different than the network number on the Configuration
page the number is in red and the status will be other than Active. Other networks are
listed as N/A.

Next Router A list of each network connected to the router's ports that will be used to route

a message to the next router.

l Network The BACet network number to the next router.

l Address The MAC address of the next router.

Time The elapsed time since the status update.

Idle Time The elapsed time since the last traffic was passed to the network by the router.

Table 4–1 Route status conditions

Status Icon Description Action

Active The network is

functioning correctly and
capable of passing
traffic.

Busy The amount of network

traffic is high enough
that no new traffic can
be accepted.

Down
Gone

The network is not
functional and is
rejecting traffic.

No Status

The router is searching
for the network.

Duplicated Network

Two networks are using
the same network
number. A router cannot
pass traffic on a
duplicated network.

None required.

A temporary condition
that does not require
intervention.

Most likely will require
manual intervention.
Conditions that cause
a networkto be down
may include either LAN
or BACnet router
problems.

Usually a temporary
condition. Does not
require intervention.

Usually requires
intervention to locate
and change the
duplicated network
number. Multiple
duplicated networks
are usually an
indication of a network
loop.

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Table 4–1 Route status conditions (continued)

Status Icon Description Action

Duplicate MAC

Sole Master

BBMD: Unknown

The router has detected
two MS/TP device using
the same MAC address.
Traffic is not routed.

The router is not
detecting any master
MS/TP devices on the
local network. Slave
devices however, may
be present.

Indicates the router is
receiving BBMD traffic
from an unknown BBMD.
This does not stop traffic
from routing.

Change the MST/TP
MAC address in either
the router or the device
that contains the
duplicated number.

Requires corrective
action if master
devices are known to
be connected to the
local MS/TP network.

If appropriate, add the
unknown BBMD to the
local BDT. A possible
cause of unknown
traffic is an address
issue because of
network address
translation.

BBMD: Multiple

Foreign Device NAK

Mismatched Network
Number

Indicates the router has
detected another BBMD
in the same subnet as
itself. Traffic is not
routed.

A foreign device is
preventing the router's
request to distribute
messages. Initially, this
will not block traffic.
However, as additional
registration requests are
received, attempts
speed up until traffic is
stopped.

The learned network
does not match the
configured network.

Remove a BBMD from
the network.

The remote device
server cannot register
additional devices.
Increase the value of
Max FDT Entries in the
remote server or
register with a different
server.

Select Use Learned

Networks on the

Configuration page or
change the router's
network number.

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Purging the Route Status list

To clear old data from the Route list, select a network and then click Purge.

l Choose Select to remove a specific remote network from the table.

l Choose Select Routes to remove all of the remote routes related to a directly

connected network.

The selected network or networks are then cleared from the list. As the router detects the
actual networks in use, they are added back to the list.

Licensing the translator

To provide a license to the KMD-5551E translator, the translator requires a KMC translator
service running on a Tridium station.

l The KMD translator module is usually added to a station running on a JACE but, it may

be added to a KMC Converge or Workbench station as long as the station is
continuously in operation.

l Only one station needs to operate the translator service.

l The station must also have the BACnet driver added to the station’s drivers.

Before starting, verify the BACnet network is running on the station. If the network is not
running on the station, see the Tridium document NiagaraAXBACnet Guide to add the
network to the station.

The following procedures will guide you through enabling the translation service.

1 Purchase a license on page 46.

2 Download the required module files on page 47.

3 Discover and add translatorsto the BACnet network on page 47.

4 Add the module files to the station on page 48.

5 Add the translator license to the station on page 48.

6 Add the translation service palette on page 49.

7 Discover the KMD devices on page 50.

Purchase a license

Purchase a license fora DR-KMD-TRANS driver from KMC Controls, Inc. When purchasing
the license, you will need the Host ID of the Niagara station on which the translator service
will run. One station running the translator service will enable all of the KMD-5551E
translators on the internetwork.

To purchase a license, do the following:

1 Open the Platform of the computer or JACE that includes the station that will be

licensed.

2 Open Platform Administration.

3 Click View Details.

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4 Highlight the Host ID. The Host ID consists of several groups of characters separated

with hyphens(-).

5 Press CTRL+C to copy the Host ID.

6 Paste the Host ID into an email or purchase order document to send to Customer

Service at KMC Controls, Inc.

When the order is processed, Customer Service will add the Host ID to the online license
server database and send a license and certificate file as attachments to an email. The files
will be needed if an Internet connection is not available when you license the translator
service.

Download the required module files

You will need translator module .jar files that are available from the software download
section of partners.kmccontrols.com. Files for both NiagaraAXand Niagara N4 are included
in a single .zip distribution file.

NiagaraAXOnly a single file, kmcKmdTranslator.jar, is distributed.

Niagara N4 The folder in the distribution .zip file contains two required files:

kmcKmdTranslator-rt.jar

kmcKmdTranslator-wb.jar

To download the files, do the following:

1 Download the file from partners.kmccontrols.com and store it in a convenient location.

2 Open the downloaded .zip file.

3 Do one of the following:

l For Niagara

AX

move the .jar file to the following location:

C:\KMC\Niagara-3.8.x\modules

l For Niagara N4, move both .jar files to the following location:

C:\KMC\Niagara-4.x.x.x\modules.

For brands other than KMC, the "KMC" name in the file path will be different.

Discover and add translators to the BACnet network

All KMD-5551E translators must be connected to the same BACnet internetworkas the
station and the station must have a BACnet driver installed. Installing and configuring the
BACnet driver is covered in the Tridium document NiagaraAXBACnet Guide.

Note: The translator device is different than a Tier 1 device. The translator will have the device

instance number assigned in the Device properties page on page 27.

To discover the translator, do the following:

1 Open the station.

2 Expand Config and then Drivers.

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3 Double click BacnetNetwork.

4 Click Discover.

5 In the Configure Device Discovery dialog, select the network that includes the

translator.

6 When discovery is complete, select the translator from the Discovered list.

7 Click Add at the bottom of the page.

8 In the Add dialog, verify that type is set to Bacnet Device.

9 Click OK. The translator will be added to the Bacnet Network under the station drivers.

10 Repeat this procedure for all KMD-5551E translators on the internetwork.

If the translator cannot be discovered, verify that the station has a BACnet driver installed
and that the driver is configured to be part of the same BACnet internetwork that includes the
KMD-5551E translator.

Add the module files to the station

The KMD-5551E translator license service requires .jar module files to be added to the
station.

To add files to a NiagaraAXstation, do the following:

1 Open the platform.

2 Start the File Transfer Client.

3 In the Files on this computer list, locate the file, kmcKmdTranslator.jar.

4 Select the file.

5 On the right side of the page, locate the folder opt/niagara/modules.

6 Click to start the transfer.

To add files to a Niagara N4 station, do the following:

1 Open the platform.

2 Start the File Transfer Client.

3 In the Files on this computer list, locate the following files:

l

kmcKmdTranslator-rt.jar

l

kmcKmdTranslator-wb.jar

4 Select files.

5 On the right side of the page, locate the folder opt/niagara/modules.

6 Click to start the transfer.

Add the translator license to the station

The KMD-5551E translators are not enabled with a translation service until they are licensed.
The service can be licensed with either an Internet connection or with local files. A license

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and certificate files are supplied in an email message from KMC Controls, Inc. when the
translation driver is purchased.

Internet connection

If an Internet connection is available, the license and certificate can be obtained from the
online license server.

1 Open the platform.

2 Start the License Manager.

3 Under Licenses, click Import.

4 Select Import licenses from the licensing server.

5 Click OK.

The License Manager will automatically locate the license server on the Internet and
add a license and a certificate.

6 Click OK to restart the station.

Adding a license without an Internet connection

If an Internet connection is not available, you will need the KMC license and certificate files
supplied by KMC Controls, Inc. when the driver was purchased. The procedure requires
adding both a license and a certificate file to the platform.

1 Open the platform.

2 Start the License Manager.

3 Under License, click Import.

4 Select Import one or more licenses from files.

5 Browse to the location of the license file and select it.

6 Click OK.

Note: Do not restart the station at this time. It will be restarted when this procedure is

finished.

7 Under Certificates, click Import.

8 Browse to the location of the certificate file and select it.

9 Click OK.

10 With the Application Director, restart the station.

Add the translation service palette

The KMC KMD Translator Service enables all KMD-5551E translators on the same BACnet
internetwork.

1 Open the station.

2 Expand Config to reveal Services.

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3 Open the palette side bar.

4 Select the kmcKMDtranslator palette.

5 Drag the KMC KMD Translator Service to Services.

Within a few minutes the translation service will enable translation for the KMD-5551E
translators.

Discover the KMD devices

Once a translator is enabled from a licensed station, the KMD devices will be available for
discovery in Workbench.

1 Open the station.

2 Expand Config and then Drivers.

3 Double-click BacnetNetwork.

4 Click Discover.

5 In the Configure Device Discovery dialog, select one or more virtual networks

configured in KMD-5551E translators.

6 When discovery is complete, select the KMD devices in the Discovered list.

7 Click Add at the bottom of the page.

8 In the Add dialog, verify that Type is set to Bacnet Device.

9 Click OK. The KMD devices will be added to the BACnet Network under the station

drivers.

Adjust the tuning policy

Using a KMD-5551E translator requires adjusting the tuning policy of the BACnet network.

To set the tuning policy, do the following:

1 Open the station.

2 Expand Config, Drivers, BacnetNetwork, and then TuningPolicies.

3 Double-click Default Policy.

4 In the Property Sheet, verify or make the following changes:

l Set Write On Start to false.

l Set Write On Up to false.

l Set Write On Enabled to false.

l Set Poll Frequency to Slow.

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5 Click Save.

Illustration 4–3 BACnet tuning policy for KMD-5551E translator

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Sec ti on 5: Adv an ced features

This section covers features for updating and backing up the KMD-5551E translator.

Features in the Advanced group are for updating the firmware and backing up the translator
configuration.

Recovering the IPaddress Discover an unknown networkIP address.

Firmware updates—From time to time, KMC Controls issues updates to the firmware for the

translator. The updates can be added directly to the translator from the browser pages.

Configure from file—Configuration properties for the translator can be saved in a JSON

(JavaScript Object Notation) file. The file can then be used as a backup file or to configure
other translators with similar properties.

Topics in this section

Recovering the network address 53
Updating the firmware 54
Configure from a file 55

Recovering the network address

If the network address of the translatoris lost or unknown, the translator will respond to the
default IPaddress for the first 20 seconds after power is applied.

1 Disconnect the translator from the LAN and connect the translator as described in the

topic Initial setup on page 21.

2 Unplug the translator from the power source.

3 On the computer, open a browser window and enter the default address of

192.168.1.252.

4 Reconnect the translator from the power source and immediately attempt to connect

with the browser. The browser will respond with the translator's IP address and subnet
mask.

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5 Once the address is known, connect the translator to the correct IPsubnet for normal

operation ortranslator configuration.

Updating the firmware

The translatorfirmware can be updated from the Firmware page in the Advanced group.

Note: The translator firmware can also be updated with KMC Connect, TotalControl, or the

Firmware Upgrade Tool. For instructions, see the help and other documentation for those
programs.

Illustration 5–1 Firmware update page

To update the firmware, do the following:

1 Download the new firmware from the KMC partner portal. The file is a self extracting

executable file that will install the firmware in the correct location.

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2 Run the downloaded file. This will place a .zip file in the folder at

C:\ProgramData\KMC Controls\Firmware Upgrade
Manager\BACnet Family\BAC-5051E. Do not unzip this file.

3 Use an Internet browser to log in to the router.

4 From the Advanced group, choose Firmware.

5 Click Choose File and browse to the following location: C:\ProgramData\KMC

Controls\Firmware Upgrade Manager\BACnet Family\BAC­5051E.

6 Locate and open the folder with the correct version of firmware and then select the

.zip file.

7 When the Proceed with Download dialog opens, click OK.

8 When the download is finished, click Commit. The translator will restart.

Configure from a file

Configuration properties for the KMD-5551E translator can be saved in a configuration file.
The configuration file can then be used as a backup file or to configure other translators with
similar properties.

1 Use an Internet browser to log in.

2 From the Advanced group, click Choose File.

3 Browse to the file location, choose the file, and then click Open.

4 When the Overwrite Router Configuration dialog opens, click OK to precede.

Choose File Browse to the location and choose the configuration file.

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Save Configuration Saves the router configuration in the file config_5051E.json.
The file type is JSON (Java Script Object Notation) and it is saved in the Windows current
user's downloads folder.

Illustration 5–2 Configure from File page

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I n d e x

firmware updates 54
FLASH updates 54
foreign device routing 34

2

24 volt power 10

A

access level 29
accessories 8
adding users 29
address

network gateway 27
of router 27

public IP 36
address unknown 53
advanced features 53

configure from file 55

firmware updates 54
applicable models 16

B

backup configuration 55
baud 5
BBMD routing 36
BDT 36
broadcast distribution table 36

C

configuration

for network 21

from file 55
contact information 13

D

default

device instance 27

gateway address 21

IP address 21

subnet mask 21
device

configuration 27

instance 27

name 27
dimensions 7
DIN rail mounting 8

E

end-of-line switches 9
environmental limits 6

F

firewall 9

G

gateway

configuring 21
default address 21

gateway address 27

H

HPO Override Report 30

I

initial setup 21
IP address

configuring 21
default 21
Device window 27
recovering 53

IP routing 33

J

JSON file 55

L

license requirements 8
licensing procedure 46

M

MAC

of KMD controllers 40

of the router 27
maintenance 13
manual points 30
mounting 8

N

name of router 27
network

address 27

gateway 27

termination 9

unknown address 53

virtual 15, 39

wiring 9
Niagara

compatibility 5, 7

license 8

O

override report 30

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PAD routing 38
passwords 29
power

24 volt 10
from transformer 10

from USB 10
power specifications 6
public IP address 36
purge routes 46

R

recovering IP address 53
regulatory specifications 6
replacement parts 8
report, HPO 30
Reset Session Timer 32
restart 27
routing

BACnet IP 33

BACnet PAD 38

BBMD routing 36

foreign device 34

status 42

S

security 29
session timeout 32
setting time 28
setup 21
single cable connection 12
SNTP server 28
specifications

baud 5

envionmental 6

ethernet 5

MS/TP 5

power 6

regulatory 6

timekeeping 7

translation 7

weight 6
status

routing 42

translation 40
subnet mask

configuring 21

default 21
surface mounting 8

T

table, broadcast distribution 36
telephone number 13
Tier 2

specifications 5

wiring 10
Time page 28
time service 28
timekeeping specifications 7
timeout 32
transformer wiring 10
translation

applicable models 15

concepts 15

networks 17

rules 15

specifications 7
troubleshooting

BACnet networks 42

status column 40
tuning policy 50

U

unknown address 53
updating firmware 54
USB

power 10

single cable connection 12
UTC time 28

V

virtual

network 39

network description 15

port 39

W

weight 6
wiring

connecting power 10

Tier 2 network 10

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