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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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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KMD-5551E Translator
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, 9.6–38.4kilobaud
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%; Class2 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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Extend mounting tabs
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/TPor 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)
Tier 2
KMD-5551E Translator Section 1: Introduction
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 Class2 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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Computer with
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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 Class2 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 IPaddress and then enter a unique
IPaddress 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 siteNavigate 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 supportOur 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: (866) 303-4562
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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
E
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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