Orion PT-Link II BACnet3 User Manual

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PT-Link II BACnet3

Technical Guide

RNE Controller Code: SS1045

VCB-X Controller Code: SS1051 Version 2.0

VCM-X Controller Code: SS1026 & Y200920 Version 2.0 and up;

VCM-X Modular Controller Code: SS1030 & SS1034

VCM-X WSHP Controller Code: SS1032 & SS1033

SA Controller Code: Y200921

VCM Controller Code: SS1016, Y200409, Y200616, Y200822

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................. 4

1.1 Overview and System Requirements ................................................................................................................4

1.1.1 Data Sharing ............................................................................................................................................4

1.1.2 Scheduling ...............................................................................................................................................4

1.1.3 Hardware Specifi cations ..........................................................................................................................4

1.1.4 System Requirements .............................................................................................................................4

2. SETTING UP YOUR PT-LINK II ......................................................................... 5

2.1 Quick Start Guide ..............................................................................................................................................5

2.2 Connection and Wiring Information ...................................................................................................................6

2.3 Confi guring the PT-Link DIP Switches ..............................................................................................................7

2.3.1. Set the BACnet MS/TP Baud Rate ..........................................................................................................7

2.3.2. Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC Address .....................................................................................................7

3. PT-LINK CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 8

3.1 FS-GUI ..............................................................................................................................................................8

3.2 PT-Link II Ethernet Connection .........................................................................................................................9

3.3 IP Address Confi guration ................................................................................................................................10

3.3.1 Computer IP Address Set-up for Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8 ..................................................................10

3.3.1.1 Computer IP Address Set-up for Windows NT & XP .................................................................10

3.3.1.2 Computer IP Address Set-up for Windows Vista, 7 & 8 ............................................................. 11

3.3.2 BACnet MS/TP: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specifi c Device Instances ......................................... 12

3.4 Changing the Confi g.sys File ................................................................................................................... .......13

3.4.1 Verifying Communications .....................................................................................................................15

4. UPDATING THE SOFTWARE ........................................................................... 16

4.1 Updating the PT-Link II Controller ...................................................................................................................16

4.1.1 Programming the PT-Link II with BootLoader ........................................................................................16

4.1.2 Finding What COM Port Number the PT-Link II is Using .......................................................................18

4.1.3 Changing the USB COM Port Number ..................................................................................................19

4.2 Updating the Field Server Software ................................................................................................................20

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

5. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 21

5.1 Troubleshooting Communications ...................................................................................................................21

5.1.1 Check Wiring and Settings ....................................................................................................................21

5.1.2 Verifying Communications .....................................................................................................................21

5.2 Troubleshooting LEDs .....................................................................................................................................22

5.2.1 PT-Link Board LEDs ..............................................................................................................................22

5.2.2 PT-Link Module LEDs ............................................................................................................................23

5.3 Troubleshooting the PT-Link Controller ...........................................................................................................24

5.3.1 Addressing WattMaster Devices in a BACnet® Network. ......................................................................24

5.3.2 CAS BACnet Explorer for Validating PT-Link in the Field ......................................................................24

5.3.2.1 Downloading the CAS Explorer and Requesting an Activation Key .......................................... 24

5.3.2.2 CAS BACnet MS/TP Setup ........................................................................................................25

5.3.3 Viewing Diagnostic Information .............................................................................................................25

5.4 FieldServer Diagnostic Utilities .......................................................................................................................26

5.4.1 Diagnostic Capture Procedures ............................................................................................................. 26

6. DATA ARRAYS ................................................................................................. 28

6.1 VCB-X & VCM-X Modular Data Arrays ...........................................................................................................28

6.2 VCM-X WSHP Coil & VCM-X WSHP Tulsa / RNE Data Arrays ......................................................................29

6.3 VCM-X & SA Data Arrays ................................................................................................................................30

6.4 VCM Data Array ..............................................................................................................................................31

7. PARAMETER TABLES ..................................................................................... 32

7.1 VCB-X BACnet Parameters ............................................................................................................................33

7.1.1 VCB-X PT-Link II BACnet® Property Identifi er ......................................................................................43

7.2 VCM-X Modular BACnet Parameters .............................................................................................................44

7.3 VCM-X WSHP (Tulsa) & RNE BACnet Parameters ........................................................................................45

7.4 VCM-X WSHP (Coil) BACnet Parameters ......................................................................................................47

7.5 VCM-X PT-Link II BACnet® Property Identifi er ...............................................................................................48

7.5.1 VCB-X PT-Link II BACnet® Property Identifi er ......................................................................................53

7.6 SA Controller BACnet Parameters ..................................................................................................................54

7.6.1 SA Controller PT-Link-BACnet®Property Identifi er:...............................................................................57

7.7 VCM BACnet Parameters ...............................................................................................................................58

7.7.1 VCM PT-Link II BACnet® Property Identifi er: ........................................................................................63

8. FIELDSERVER GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE .............................................. 64

8.1 The FieldServer Graphical User Interface (FS-GUI) with Confi guration Parameter page Navigation Tree ....64

8.2 Network Settings .............................................................................................................................................65

8.3 Setting a Password for the FS-GUI .................................................................................................................65

9. NODE ID (DEVICE INSTANCE) & MAC ADDRESS ........................................... 67

10. BACNET PIC STATEMENT ............................................................................ 70

10.1 Protocessor Driver - (PICS) BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement .............................70

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Overview and System Requirements

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The OE368-23B-BACNET3, PT -Link II BACnet® provides bi-direction­al communication between your BACnet® MS/TP protocol network and
up to four* of any of the following types of Orion controllers—VCM-X,
VCB-X, RNE, SA, VCM, MUA II, or VAV/CAV:

VCM-X Controller (SS1026, SS1030, SS1032, SS1033,
SS1034, Y200920)

VCB-X Controller (SS1051)
RNE Controller (SS1045)

SA Controller (Y200921)
VCM Controller (SS1016, Y200409, Y200616, Y200822)
**VAV/CAV Controller (SS1003, Y200301) and

MUA II Controller (SS1004, Y200405)

To determine what controller you have, you must look at the label located
on the controller. NOTE: The label is located on the EPROM on older
devices. If the controller label does not match any of the SS or Y numbers
listed above, your controller will not work with the PT -Link II BACnet®.

*NOTE: The PT-Link II BACnet® device can be used to con-

nect to four Orion controllers. If more than four Orion
controllers are present in a system, you will need ad­ditional PT-Link II BACnet® devices.

1.1.2 Scheduling

• Allows BACnet

to the Orion controller side of the gateway by using
standard BACnet® services.

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devices to send Schedule events

1.1.3 Hardware Specifi cations

Technical Data

BACnet®-MS/TP Loop
Controller Loop
Network Protocol

Protocol
(WattMaster Loop)

Power Input Voltage
Power Consumption
Operating T emp
Operating Humidity

Weight

Table 1: PT-Link II BACnet® Interface
Technical Data

9600, 19200, 38400, 76800 Mbps
RS-485, 9600 Baud Rate
BACnet®

HSI Open Protocol Token Passing

24 VAC
10 VA Maximum

-30°F to 150°F
90% RH Non-Condensing

4.5 oz.

**NOTE: Documentation is available for MUA II/VAV/CA V on

our Orion Controls website: www.orioncontrols.com.

1.1.1 Data Sharing

• Provides values from points on the Orion side of the

gateway to BACnet® devices as if the values were
originating from BACnet® objects.

• Allows BACnet

Orion controller side of the PT-Link II BACnet® by using
standard BACnet

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devices to modify point values on the

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write services.

1.1.4 System Requirements

• The PT-Link II BACnet

assembled for panel mounting. Panel mounting components
are included for your convenience.

• Computer running Microsoft Windows

system.

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interface is packaged and

TM

operating

• Ethernet Crossover Cable (supplied).

• PT-Link II BACnet software—located on included CD-

ROM and downloadable from www.orioncontrols.com.

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2. QUICK PT-LINK SET-UP

2.1 Quick Start Guide

The following steps will get you up and running in no time:

1. Familiarize yourself with the PT-Link II components (Figure 1).

2. Connect your PT-Link II to the Controller(s) on your system (up
to four) and connect your PT-Link II to the BACnet Network
(Figure 2). NOTE: Controllers must be addressed as
1, 2, 3 & 4.

3. Obtain the following from your Building Automation System
Integrator: the BACnet MAC address (System Node ID) and the
MS/TP network baud rate. Also, relay to your System Integrator
that the BACnet Device Instance Number for the PT-Link will be
the MAC address + 50,000. If this Device Instance will not work,
then continue to the full setup.

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BACnet

Communications
Wiring Terminal

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4. Confi gure your PT Link DIP Switches. See Section 2.3, page 7.

• Set the BACnet MS/TP baud rate via the B Bank set of DIP
switches.

• Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC Address using the PT-Link A
Bank DIP switches. The BACnet MS/TP MAC Address
MUST be set between 1 and 127.

4.25

1.31

Configuration
DIP Switches

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BACnet

Protocessor
Module

Ethernet
Port

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RSGND

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485

DRIVER

Local Loop
Communications
Driver Chip

ON

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2

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1

COMM

R

SH

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Local Loop
Communications
Wiring Terminal

Communications
LED

4.82
Diagnostic
LED #1

Diagnostic
LED #2

Power
LED

2.61

LOOP

PROTO

LED1

LED2

TIMER

W_DOG

H-BEAT

POWER

MADE IN USA

0.20 Dia.
Mounting Hole
Typ. 3 PL.

USB

24 VAC Power
Terminal

Port

Figure 1: PT-Link II BACnet® Dimensions and Components

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2. QUICK PT-LINK SET-UP

2.2 Connection and Wiring Information

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MS/TP Connection

To Network

BACnet

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MS/TP Connection

To Network

BACnet

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PT-Link Interface

485

RSGND

ON

O

O

N

N

4

2

345

678

2

3

1

1

Caution: The BACnet

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Communication Terminal Block

Line Voltage

DRIVER

COMM

R

SH

T

LOOP

PROTO

LED1

LED2

TIMER

W_DOG

H-BEAT

POWER

MADE IN USA

24 VAC
(10 VA)

Must Be Disconnected Before
Connecting The Modular
Service Tool. After
Programming The
Controller(s), Disconnect The
Service Tool and Then

Typical Terminal Blocks. All
Wiring To Be T To T, SHLD
(G) To SHLD (G) & R To R

Reconnect The
Communication Terminal

Block.

Note: All Programming Of
Controllers Must Be Done
Using The Modular Service
Tool. The Modular System
Manager Should Not Be
Used On A System That

Modular Service Tool

Mode

Selection

STATUS

SETPOINTS

SCHEDULES

OVERRIDES

ALARMS

CONFIGURATION

BALANCE - TEST

ON

UP

PREV

DOWN

ESC

ENTER

13

2

708

DEC

NEXT

CLEAR

654

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MINUS

-

Has A PT-Link Installed.

Wiring Notes:

1.) All wiring to be in accordance with local and national electrical
codes and specifications.

IMPORTANT WIRING NOTE:

Use the Daisy-Chain Topology As Shown in This Diagram.
DO NOT Use a Star Topology with Multiple Units Tied
Directly to the PT-Link II.

Up To 4 Controllers

Can Be Interconnected.

Address Controllers

As Shown.

Controller

Address 1

T
SHLD
R

24 VAC
(8 VA)

Line Voltage

Controller

Address 3 Address 4

24 VAC
(8 VA)

Line Voltage

Controller

Address 2

24 VAC
(8 VA)

Line Voltage

Controller

24 VAC
(8 VA)

Line Voltage

2.) All communication wiring to be 18 gauge minimum, 2 conductor
twisted pair with shield. Use Belden #82760 or equivalent.

Figure 2: PT-Link II BACnet® Interface Wiring

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2. QUICK PT-LINK SET-UP

2.3 Confi guring the PT-Link DIP Switches

The DIP Switches allow you to set the protocol between BACnet MS/TP
and BACnet IP, set the BACnet MS/TP Baud Rate, and set the BACnet
MS/TP MAC address, and set the BACnet MS/TP device instance. You
can obtain the MAC address, Device Instance, and baud rate from your
Building Automation System (BAS) Integrator. The DIP Switches are
shown in Figure 3.

NOTE: Y ou must cycle power after making changes to the DIP

Switch Settings for the settings to take effect.

2.3.1 Set the BACnet MS/TP Baud Rate

“B” bank DIP switches B1 – B4 is used to set the BACnet MS/TP baud
rate of the PT -Link. This matches the baud rate required by the Building
Management System for BACnet MS/TP.

Using B1 – B4 to Set Baud Rate

Baud B1 B2 B3 B4

9600 ON ON ON ON
19200 OFF OFF OFF ON
38400 ON ON OFF ON
57600 OFF OFF ON ON
76800 ON OFF ON ON

Table 2: Baud Rate Settings

FFP-485

DIP
Switch
Bank A

DIP
Switch
Bank B

Figure 3: DIP Switches

CAUTION: DIP Switch 8 in Bank A must always remain off

for proper operation.

2.3.2 Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC Address

1. Only (1) MAC address is set for the PT-Link regardless of how
many devices are connected to it.

2. Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC addresses of the PT-Link to a value
between 1 and 127 (MAC Master Addresses). This is so that the BMS
Front End can fi nd the PT-Link via the BACnet auto discovery func-
tion. MAC addresses from 128 to 255 cannot be auto discovered by
the BMS Front End.

3. Set “A” bank DIP switches A1 – A7 to assign a MAC Address to
the PT-Link for BACnet MS/TP. Please refer to Section 9, page 67
for the complete range of MAC Addresses and DIP switch settings.

NOTE: The BACnet Device’s Instance is generated by adding

the MAC address to the Node Offset, which defaults to
50,000. If the Device Instance must be set to something
other than in the range of 50,001 to 50,127, see Section

3.3.2, page 12 to change the Node Offset value.

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3. PT-LINK CONFIGURATION

3.1 Graphical User Interface

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The PT-Link is confi gured using a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
which is a password protected web browser-based interface that uses
a combination of technologies and devices to provide a platform from
which you can gather and process information. The GUI allows you
to do the following:

• Change the BACnet Device Instance to something other
than 50,001 to 50,127

• Check the status and diagnostics of the PT-Link,
such as network settings, connection information, node
information, map descriptors, and error messages

• Monitor the PT-Link’s internal data and parameters

• Change or update the PT-Link’s internal data and
parameters

• Restart the PT-Link

The following items are needed to be able to run the GUI:

• PC Requirements—a computer with a web browser that

connects over the Ethernet on port 80*
*NOTE: Computer and network fi rewalls must be

opened for Port 80 to allow the GUI to function.

• Software Requirements—Mozilla Firefox 13.0 and up,

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 & 9**, Google Chrome 19.0
and up, Opera 11 and up, or Safari 4.1 and up

**NOTE: Internet Explorer 8 does have some limitations
in terms of graphical features. Some effects such as rounded
corners and semi-opaque backgrounds are not supported.
So, although technical functionality is operational, the looks
might be slightly different

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3. PT-LINK CONFIGURATION

Ethernet Cable

Ethernet Hub
Or Switch

Connect Ethernet
Cable To
Ethernet

Connect
Ethernet
Cables To
Ethernet Hub
Ports

1

2

3

4

Ethernet Cable

Connect Ethernet
Crossover Cable
To PT-Link Ethernet
Port

PT-Link BACnet

485

DRIVER

COMM

R

SH

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LOOP

PROTO

LED1

LED2

TIMER

W_DOG

H-BEAT

POWER

MADE IN USA

Computer

1

2

34567

8

O

N

O

N

1

2

3

4

ON

RSGND

5308

1210

5308

IAEZH004

Made in USA

3.2 PT-Link II Ethernet Connection

You have two options for connecting the PT-Link II to your PC via
Ethernet:

1.) You may connect the PT-Link II directly to your PC by
using a standard CAT5 or crossover cable (by others) as
shown. See Figure 4 for details.

2.) You can also connect both your PC and the PT-Link II to
an Ethernet Hub or Ethernet Switch with standard CAT5
cables. See Figure 5 for details.

Computer

Connect Ethernet
Crossover Cable Directly
To PC Ethernet Card Port

Locate a CA T5 cable and plug one end into your computer’s Ethernet port.
If connecting directly, plug the other end of the Cable into the Ethernet
port on the PT -Link II. If connecting through an Ethernet Hub or Switch,
plug the other end of the PC cable into the hub, and use a second CAT5
cable to connect the PT-Link II to the hub as well.

Power up the PT-Link II by plugging in the power cable. The PT-Link
II may take up to three minutes to power up completely. Once the PT­Link II is powered up, you should notice that the RUN LED is blinking
continuously on the ProtoCessor Board. See Figure 28, page 23 for a
diagram showing the location of the ProtoCessor RUN LED.

Ethernet Crossover Cable

PT-Link BACnet

IAEZH004

Made in USA

RSGND

1210

ON

O

O

N

N

4

2

2

3

34567

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1

1

5308

5308

Connect Ethernet
Crossover Cable
To PT-Link Ethernet
Port

Figure 4: Connecting With Crossover Cable

485

DRIVER

COMM

R

SH

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LOOP

PROTO

LED1

LED2

TIMER

W_DOG

H-BEAT

POWER

MADE IN USA

Figure 5: Connecting With Ethernet Cable & Hub

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3. PT-LINK CONFIGURATION

3.3 IP Address Confi guration

3.3.1 Computer IP Address Set-up for
Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8

In order for the PT -Link II to communicate properly, it is imperative to
set the IP address of both the PT-Link II as well as the computer to be
within the same netmask. You need to change the IP address on your
computer. The following instructions will explain how to con fi gure the IP
address for Microsoft® Windows XP, V ista, 7, and 8 operating systems.

3.3.1.1 Computer IP Address Set-up for
Windows NT & XP

1.) Click <start>; then click <Control Panel>.

2.) Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
The Network Connections Window will appear (Figure 6).

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Figure 6: Network Connections Window

NOTE: If any wireless connections are listed, disable them

by right-clicking the connection and selecting

<Disable>.

3.) In the Network Connections Window, double-click the
Local Area Connections entry. The Local Area Connection
Status Window will appear (Figure 7).

Figure 7: Local Area Connection Status Window

4.) As shown in Figure 7, click <Properties> in the lower
left of the window. The Local Area Connection Properties
Window will appear.

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Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window

5). As shown in Figure 8, in the Connection Items list box,
be sure the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Select the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to highlight it and then click

<Properties>. The Internet Protocol Properties Window will

appear.

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3. PT-LINK CONFIGURATION

3.3 IP Address Confi guration

3.3.1.2 Computer IP Address Set-up for
Windows Vista, 7 & 8

1.) Click <start>; then click <Control Panel> (Vista &
Windows 7). Click <start>; then right-click for <All apps>.
Click <All apps> and then click <Control Panel>

(Windows 8).

2.) Click on the Network and Internet icon.

3.) Click Network and Sharing Center.

4.) From the shaded box in the left side of the window, select

Manage Network Connections (Vista) or Change adapter
settings (Windows 7).

5.) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select

<Properties> for the drop down window.

Figure 9: Internet Protocol Properties Window

6). Select the radio button in front of Use the following
IP address (Figure 9) and write down the current defaults

so that you can re-enter them when you fi nish confi guring
the PT-Link and then type in the following
information:

a.) IP address 192.168.1.5
b.) Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
c.) Default Gateway is blank

7.) Click <OK> until all of the above network confi guration
windows are closed. You may have to reboot the computer
before the new values are valid.

6.) Choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by
highlighting it and then click <Properties>. The Internet
Protocol Properties Window will appear (Figure 9).

7.) Select the radio button in front of Use the following
IP address (Figure 9) and write down the current defaults
so that you can re-enter them when you fi nish confi guring
the PT-Link and then type in the following
information:

a.) IP address 192.168.1.5
b.) Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
c.) Default Gateway is blank

8.) Click <OK> until all of the above network confi guration
windows are closed. You may have to reboot the computer
before the new values are valid.

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3.3 IP Address Confi guration

3.3.2 BACnet MS/TP - Setting Node_
Offset to Assign Specifi c Device
Instances

After setting your PC to be on the same subnet as the PT-Link,
open a web browser on your PC and enter the IP address of
the PT-Link; the default address is 192.168.1.24. (Figure 10).

1. If the IP address of the PT-Link has been changed by previous
confi guration, you will need to get the assigned IP address from the
network administrator or use the FieldServer ToolBox to fi nd the
IP Address.

2. The confi guration page will be displayed as your landing page.
(Figure 10)

3. The node offset can be changed on the confi guration page.

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Figure 10: BACnet MS/TP Settings for Node_Offset

4. The Node_Offset fi eld will be presented displaying the current
value (default = 50,000).

5. Change the value of Node_Offset to establish the desired Device
Instance value, and click <Submit>.

Device Instance = Node_Offset +
A bank DIP switch setting
(A1-A7)

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3. PT-LINK CONFIGURATION

3.4 Changing the Confi g.csv File

NOTE: You may need Administration rights to perform this

function. See the Password Section, page 65.

1.) Open your web browser, and type the IP Address of the PT-Link,
which defaults to <192.168.1.24>, and press <ENTER>. The GUI

will launch. See Figure 11.

Figure 11: The FS-GUI Main Screen

3.) Refer to the File Transfer Window below (Figure 13). In the Con-
fi guration Tab, under Retrieve, click the confi g.csv fi le in order to save
it to a destination and then open it.

2.) In the Navigation Window on the left of the FS-GUI Screen, click

<Setup> and then click <File Transfer>. See Figure 12.

Figure 12: Navigation Window - File Transfer

Figure 13: File Transfer - Confi guration Tab

4.) Open the confi g.csv fi le in Notepad. See Figure 14.

WARNING: Only edit the confi g.csv fi le using Notepad. DO

NOT use Excel. Using Excel to edit the confi g.csv fi le will

corrupt its contents!

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Figure 14: Confi g.csv File

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3.4 Changing the Confi g.csv File

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5.) Near the top of the text fi le under ‘System_Node_ID’, change the

BACnet MAC address from the default of 11 (Figure 15). You can
obtain this address to enter from your Building Automation System
(BAS) Integrator.

Figure 15: System Node ID

6.) If you need to change the server baud rate, under ‘Connections’,

change the Server_Baud (Figure 16). Possible Baud Rate values are
(9600, 19200, 38400, and 76800). The default Baud Rate is 38400. You
can obtain the correct baud rate from your BAS Integrator.

8.) The last change you may need to make is the Node_ID under ‘Client

Side Nodes’ which is the BACnet Device Instance Number (Figure 18).
The default is 1.Y ou can obtain the Node ID from your BAS Integrator.

Figure 18: Client Node ID

9.) Once all changes have been made to the text fi le, while still in

Notepad, click <File> in the upper left and then click <Save>. Now
close the fi le and return to the FS-GUI Screen open in your browser.

NOTE: Do not rename the fi le. The fi le must always be named

“confi g.csv”; otherwise, it will be ignored by the PT-
Link.

Figure 16: Server Baud Rate

7.) Inside the text fi le under ‘Connections’, change the ‘Server_DIP’

parameter from ‘Enabled’ to ‘Disabled’. (See Figure 17).

Figure 17: Server Dip Switch

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3.4 Changing the Confi g.csv File

10.) In the File Transfer Window under Update Confi guration, click

<Choose Files> or <Browse>and locate the confi g.csv fi le you just

saved. Then click <Submit>. See Figure 19. Wait until the message,
“Confi guration update complete” appears and then click the <System

Restart> button at the bottom of the File Transfer W indow to activate

the new confi guration fi le.

3.4.1 Verifying Communications

1. ) In the Navigation Window on the left of the FS-GUI Main Screen,
click

<View> and then click <Data Arrays>. See Figure 20.

Figure 20: Navigation Window - View Data Arrays

Figure 19: Update Confi guration

NOTE: The following fi les can also be udpated in File Transfer W indow:

Firmware Files: The FieldServer Firmware contains the application
program commonly referred to as the DCC or the PCC. This program
contains the protocol drivers applicable to the application and the Field­Server Operating System Kernel. A Firmware update is only required
when updated fi les are received from FieldServer support. Firmware
fi les have a *.bin extension. The procedure for updating these is the
same as for the confi guration fi les, but the update needs to be made in
the Firmware Tab.

General (Other) Files: Other fi les that can be updated include the FS-
GUI image and other fi les described in driver manuals. The procedure for
updating these is the same as for the confi guration fi les, but the update
needs to be made in the General Tab.

2. ) Click on the Controller name. In this case, it is DA_C160_I0, a
VCM-X Controller. The Controller’s Data Array Table will display.
See Figure 21.

Figure 21: VCM-X Data Array Table

3 ) You can now cross reference the values shown in Figure 21 with
the listed parameter names in the appropriate Data Array Table for your
controller type. These tables can be found on pages 28-31.

3.4.2 FS-GUI Reference Guide

PT-Link II BACnet3 Interface

An FS-GUI Reference Guide can be found in Section 8, page 64.

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4.1 Updating the PT-Link II Controller

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4.1.1 Programming the PT-Link II with
BootLoader

The PT-Link II is equipped with the ability to update its software with
the use of a computer. You will need the following before you begin:

• PT-Link II in need of an update (powered up,

no other connections necessary)

• Computer running Microsoft Windows

system

TM

operating

• Prism 2 software from www.orioncontrols.com

• Latest version of PT-Link II software (e-mailed from our

tech support staff or downloaded from any of our websites)
and software sheet

• USB Driver Setup.exe fi le from PT-Link II CD or

downloaded from any of our websites.

• USB cable

Follow these simple steps to update the PT-Link II:

1.) Turn on your computer and download the latest Prism 2 software
from www.orioncontrols.com.

2.) Either download the PT -Link II update fi le from http://techsupport.
wattmaster.com or save the fi le to your computer from the e-mail you
received from Tech Support. Record the path and name of the fi le for
later use. Also, print the software sheet provided for future reference.

8.) In the Job-Sites Window, from the Serial Port drop down list, select
the correct COM port. If you don’t know the COM port number or if
the number is 10 or higher, follow the directions on pages 18 and 19.

9.) From Prism 2’s Communications tab, select “Flash Selected
Controller.”

10.) The Flash Controller Window will appear.

3.) Run the USB Driver Setup.exe fi le (found on the PT-Link II CD or
downloaded from any of our websites) so that Prism can communicate
to the PT Link II. Unzip the fi le to the directory where you saved your
PT-Link II software.

4.) Plug the USB cable into the computer’s and PT-Link II’s USB
ports.

5.) A message will pop-up from the lower menu bar of Windows that
reads, “Found New Hardware.” Click on this message and follow the
instructions that appear to install the USB drivers.

6.) Open Prism 2 and Login with the User Name, admin and the Pass­word, admin. If successful, “Administrator Access” will appear at the
lower right of the Prism program. NOTE: If using a Prism 2 version
prior to 4.0, the Login is fl ash. If successful, “Level 4 Access” will ap-
pear at the lower right of the Prism program.

7.) Click on the <Job-Site> icon. The Job-Sites Window will ap­pear. In the Type of CommLink Dialog Box, select “CommLink 5.”

11.) From the Flash Controller Window’s Connection tab, select
“Direct”. Keep the Flash Controller Window open.

12.) Cycle power to the PT-Link II and within 5 seconds, click the

<Get Info> button in the Flash Controller W indow. The PT-Link II in-

formation will now appear in the window under the <Get Info> button.

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4.1 Updating the PT-Link II Controller

13.) The Application ID should be SS1035 and the Application V ersion
should match the software version you will be updating to.

14.) In the HEX File fi eld, enter the path and name of the HEX fi le you
downloaded and/or copied to your hard drive. Use the Browse button
(...) to the right of the fi eld if you need help in locating the fi le.

15.) Now, cycle power to the PT-Link II once again and within 5
seconds click on the <Program HEX> button (shown above). If suc­cessful, you should see the Progress Application HEX bar showing the
progress percentage.

16.) When the bar shows 100% completed, verify the PT-Link II’s
software is running by observing the Timer LED blinking.

17.) Verify the PT -Link II’ s Application Version by once again cycling
power to the PT-Link II and within 5 seconds clicking the <Get Info>
button.

18.) Verify all fi elds are correct in the information below the <Get

Info> button and under “Finalization Data.” The “Int Flash Length”

and “Checksum” values should match the values provided with the
software sheet.

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4.1.2 Finding What COM Port Number
the PT-Link II is Using

1. Left-click on <Start>, located on the bottom
left of the Windows Tool Bar.

2. Select <Control Panel>.

3. Double-click the System Icon.

6. Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the
common ports.

7. Locate the USB Serial Port (COM#). The COM# in
parentheses is the port it is located on. Write this COM
port number down. You will need to know this when
setting up the Prism software.

8. If the COM port number is 10 or greater, go to
“Changing the USB COM Port Number” on page 19.

4. Click the <Hardware> tab.

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5. Click the <Device Manager> button.

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4.1 Updating the PT-Link II Controller

4.1.3 Changing the USB COM Port
Number

When the PT-Link II is fi rst plugged in, it will be assigned a COM port
number to be used for communicating with the Prism software. If the
port number is 10 or greater, it needs to be changed to a value less than
10 to be recognized by Prism.

1. Click <Start>, click <Control Panel>, click

<System>, click the <Hardware> tab, and then

click <Device Manager> to get to the Device
Manager Window.

2. Click on the plus sign next to Ports to see all of the
COM ports.

4. To assign a port number less than 10, click on

<Advanced>. The Advanced Settings Window

will appear.

5. In the COM Port Number drop box, select which
COM port you wish to use. Make sure you select a
COM port number that is not currently in use (you can
see the ports in use in the Device Manager Window).
Select a port that is less than 10.

NOTE: Windows

that has ever been installed on your computer. So if
there are no available ports below 10, choose a port
number less than 10 for a device listed that you know
you are not currently using.

®

will assign a port number to every device

3. Right-click on “USB Serial Port (COM#)” and select

<Properties>. In the Properties Window, select the
<Port Settings> tab.

6. Once you select the correct COM port number, click

<OK> and close any windows opened in the process

of changing the port number. Make note of this number
because you will need it for your Prism setup.

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4.2 Updating the Field Server Software

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1.) Extract and save the update fi le you receive from Field Server onto
your PC.

2.) Open your web browser, and type the IP Address of the PT-Link,
which defaults to <192.168.1.24>, and press <ENTER>. The GUI

will launch. Click <Diagnostic and Debugging>. The Main Screen
will appear. See Figure 22.

Figure 22: The FS-GUI Main Screen

4.) Refer to the File Transfer W indow below (Figure 24). In the General
Tab, click <Browse> and locate the fi le you saved in Step 1. Then click
on <Submit>. When the download is complete, click on the <System

Restart> button.

Figure 24: File Transfer - General Tab

3.) In the Navigation Window on the left of the FS-GUI Screen, click

<Setup> and then click <File Transfer>. See Figure 23.

Figure 23: Navigation Window - File Transfer

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 Troubleshooting Communications

5.1.1 Check Wiring and Settings

No COMS on WattMaster side

If TX/RX are not fl ashing rapidly, then there is a COM issue on the
WattMaster side and you need to check the following things:

• Visual observations of LEDs on ProtoNode.

(Figure 28, page 23)

• Check baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits

• Check WattMaster device address

• Verify wiring

• Verify all the WattMaster devices that were discovered

in FST Web Confi gurator. (page 12)

NOTE: If the problem still exists, a Diagnostic Capture

needs to be taken and sent to W attMaster Technical
Support. See page 26.

Field COM problems

• Visual observations of LEDs on PT-Link. (Figure 27,

page 22)

5.1.2 Verifying Communications

1. ) In the Navigation Window on the left of the FS-GUI Main Screen,
click <View> and then click <Data Arrays>. See Figure 25.

Figure 25: Navigation Window - View Data Arrays

2. ) Click on the Controller name. In this case, it is DA_C160_I0, a
VCM-X Controller. The Controller’s Data Array Table will display.
See Figure 26.

• Visual dipswitch settings (using correct baud rate and
device instance)

• Verify IP address setting

• Verify wiring

NOTE: If the problem still exists, a Diagnostic Capture

needs to be taken and sent to W attMaster Technical
Support. See page 26.

Figure 26: VCM-X Data Array Table

3 ) You can now cross reference the values shown in Figure 26 with
the listed parameter names in the appropriate Data Array Table for your
controller type. These tables can be found on pages 28-31.

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5.2 Troubleshooting LEDs

5.2.1 PT-Link II Board LEDs

The PT-Link II BACnet® is equipped with LEDs that can be used for
troubleshooting. There are eight LEDs on the PT -Link board. See Figure
27 for the locations of the LEDs on the PT -Link board. The LED descrip­tions and functions are listed in the following paragraphs.

POWER LED

When the PT-Link II BACnet® is powered up, the “POWER” LED
should light up and stay on continuously. If it does not light up, check
to be sure that you have 24 VAC connected to the board, that the wiring
connections are tight, and that they are wired for correct polarity. The 24
V AC power must be connected so that all ground wires remain common.
If after making all these checks the “POWER” LED still does not light
up, please contact WattMaster Controls Technical Support at our Toll
Free number—866-918-1100—for assistance.

LOOP LED

When power is applied to the PT-Link II BACnet®, the “LOOP” LED
will also light up. The LED should fl icker rapidly, indicating that the
PT-Link is trying to communicate with the controllers on the loop. A
“fl icker” is defi ned as a brief moment when the LED turns off and
back on. If the “LOOP” LED does not operate as indicated above, fi rst
power down the unit and then reapply power. If this does not work,
please contact WattMaster Controls Technical Support at our Toll Free
number—866-918-1100—for assistance.

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LED 1

When power is fi rst applied, “LED 1” will be off temporarily and then
will blink one time for each controller it is communicating with. For
example, if you have 4 controllers on the loop connected to the PT -Link,
“LED 1” will blink 4 times. If the amount of blinks does not match the
number of controllers connected to the loop, it indicates there is a com­munications problem. The best way to fi nd out which board is not com-
municating is to go to each controller and look at its “COMM” LED. The
“COMM” LED should be solid and will fl icker occasionally indicating
communication with the PT-Link II BACnet®. If the “COMM” LED
does not fl icker, there is no communication with that controller.

LED 2

When power is fi rst applied, “LED 2” will be off temporarily and then
will blink slowly indicating that the PT -Link baseboard is communicating
with the ProtoCessor Module. If “LED 2” does not blink, check that the
ProtoCessor Module is installed correctly on the PT -Link baseboard and
that the “PWR” LED is lit up on the ProtoCessor Module.

PROTO LED

When the PT-Link II is fi rst powered up, the “PROTO” LED should
blink rapidly and may appear to be on solid. This LED verifi es com-
munication with the board and the ProtoCessor. If the LED doesn’t
light up, check that the ProtoCessor is installed correctly and fi rmly
connected to the Base Board. The “PWR” LED should also be lit on
the ProtoCessor Module.

Figure 27: PT-Link II BACNET® LED Locations

WATCH DOG LED

The “W-DOG” LED is used for troubleshooting by W attMaster Controls
Technical Support. The “W-DOG” LED should always be on solid.

HEARTBEAT LED

The “H-BEAT” LED blinks to show the PT-Link II board software is
running. If the LED doesn’t light up, and all other checks have been
made, please contact W attMaster Controls T echnical Support at our T oll
Free number—866-918-1100—for assistance.

TIMER LED

The “TIMER” LED is used for troubleshooting by W attMaster Controls
Technical Support. The “TIMER” LED should always be blinking
steadily.

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