Sierra Monitor Corporation FieldServer BACnet Router Startup Manual

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FieldServer

BACnet Router Wi-Fi FS-ROUTER-BACW

Start-up Guide

BAS Router (BACnet Multi-Network Router)

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

The instructions are effective for the above as of May 2018.

BACnet Router Start-up Guide

Contact Information

Technical Support

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Sierra Monitor Corporation
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Milpitas, CA 95035

Website: www.sierramonitor.com

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BACnet Router Start-up Guide

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 BACnet Router Description ................................................................................................................ 5

2 Equipment Setup ................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Mounting ......................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna ........................................................................................................... 6

3 Installing the BACnet Router .............................................................................................................. 7

3.1 RS-485 ............................................................................................................................................ 7

3.1.1 Connection P1 Port ................................................................................................................. 7

3.1.1.1 Wiring ............................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port ................................................................................................... 8

4 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 9

4.1 Power Up the Device ...................................................................................................................... 9

5 Connecting to the BACnet Router ................................................................................................... 10

5.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox ..................................................................................................... 10

5.2 Using a Web Browser Directly ...................................................................................................... 11

6 Configuring the BACnet Router ....................................................................................................... 12

6.1 Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 12

6.1.1 Button Functions.................................................................................................................... 12

6.1.2 Multiple Connections ............................................................................................................. 12

6.1.3 BACnet Device ...................................................................................................................... 12

6.1.4 BACnet/IP .............................................................................................................................. 13

6.1.5 BACnet MS/TP, BACnet Ethernet and BACnet Explorer ...................................................... 14

6.2 Network Settings ........................................................................................................................... 15

6.3 Router Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................... 17

7 BACnet Explorer ................................................................................................................................ 18

7.1 Discover Device List ..................................................................................................................... 19

7.2 View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters ................................................................... 20

7.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field .................................................................................................. 23

Appendix A Useful Features .................................................................................................................... 25

Appendix A.1. Tooltips............................................................................................................................. 25

Appendix A.2. Before Contacting Technical Support Take a Diagnostic Capture .................................. 26

Appendix B Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 29

Appendix C Limited 2 Year Warranty ...................................................................................................... 30

BACnet Router Start-up Guide

List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: DIN Rail .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 2: RS-485 R2 Connection Port .......................................................................................................... 7

Figure 3: Ethernet Connection ...................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 4: Connecting Power.......................................................................................................................... 9

Figure 5: Required Current Draw for the BACnet Router ............................................................................. 9

Figure 6: BACnet Router Settings Page ..................................................................................................... 11

Figure 7: Network Settings – IP Settings .................................................................................................... 15

Figure 8: Network Settings – Wi-Fi Client and Wi-Fi Access Point Settings .............................................. 16

Figure 9: BACnet Router Diagnostics Page ................................................................................................ 17

Figure 10: FS-GUI BACnet Explorer Button ............................................................................................... 18

Figure 11: BACnet Explorer Login Page ..................................................................................................... 18

Figure 12: BACnet Explorer Page ............................................................................................................... 19

Figure 13: Discover Window ....................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 14: Device List ................................................................................................................................. 20

Figure 15: Device Sub-items ....................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 16: Full Device Sub-items ................................................................................................................ 21

Figure 17: Simplified Device Details ........................................................................................................... 21

Figure 18: Additional Device Details ........................................................................................................... 22

Figure 19: Highlighted Present Value ......................................................................................................... 23

Figure 20: Write Property Window .............................................................................................................. 23

Figure 21: Updated Present Value .............................................................................................................. 24

Figure 22: Settings Tooltips ........................................................................................................................ 25

Figure 23: Ethernet Port Location ............................................................................................................... 26

Figure 24: Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 29

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1 BACNET ROUTER DESCRIPTION

The BACnet Router provides stand-alone routing between BACnet networks such as BACnet/IP, BACnet
Ethernet, and BACnet MS/TP – thereby allowing the system integrator to mix BACnet network
technologies within a single BACnet internetwork. There are three physical communication ports on the
BAS Router. One is a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and the other two are RS-485 MS/TP ports.
Configuration is accomplished via a web page.

The BACnet Router with Wi-Fi (FS-ROUTER-BACW) model has one RS-485 port, one Ethernet 10/100
port and supports Wi-Fi network connection. Additionally, the Router acts as a Wi-Fi access point for
modern web based configuration and remote access from any mobile device without user restrictions.

The BACnet Router is cloud ready and connects with Sierra Monitor’s SMC Cloud.

NOTE: A cellular version of the BACnet Router is not available.
NOTE: For SMC Cloud information, refer to the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide online at the Sierra

Monitor Resource Center.

NOTE: The latest versions of instruction manuals, driver manuals, configuration manuals and

support utilities are available online at the Sierra Monitor website.

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2 EQUIPMENT SETUP

2.1 Mounting

The BACnet Router can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit.

2.2 Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna

Screw in the Wi-Fi antenna to the front of the unit as shown in Figure 2.

Din Rail
Bracket

Figure 1: DIN Rail

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3 INSTALLING THE BACNET ROUTER

3.1 RS-485

3.1.1 Connection P1 Port

NOTE: Ensure RS-485 is selected by checking that the number 4 DIP Switch is set to the left side.

Connect to the 3-pin connector as shown below.

The following baud rates are supported on the P1 Port:
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800

3.1.1.1 Wiring

RS-485

BMS RS-485 Wiring

BACnet Router Pin

Assignment

RS-485 +

TX +

RS-485 -

RX -

GND

GND

NOTE: Use standard grounding principles for GND.

Figure 2: RS-485 R2 Connection Port

TX+ RX- GND

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3.2 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port

The Ethernet Port is used both for BACnet/IP communications and for configuring the BACnet Router via
the Web App. To connect the BACnet Router, either connect the PC to the Router’s Ethernet port or
connect the Router and PC to an Ethernet switch. Use CAT5 cables for the connection.

NOTE: The Default IP Address of the BACnet Router is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0.

Figure 3: Ethernet Connection

Ethernet Port

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4 OPERATION

4.1 Power Up the Device

Apply power to the device. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided.
Ensure that the cable is grounded using the FG or “Frame GND” terminal. The BACnet Router is powered
by 12-24V DC.

Power Requirement for BACnet Router External Gateway

Current Draw Type

BACnet Router Family

12V DC

24V DC

FS-FS-ROUTER-BACW (Typical)

170mA

100mA

FS-FS-ROUTER-BACW (Maximum)

240mA

140mA

NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host
system. A safety margin of 25% is recommended.

Figure 5: Required Current Draw for the BACnet Router

Figure 4: Connecting Power

FG

– +

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5 CONNECTING TO THE BACNET ROUTER

The FieldServer Toolbox Application can be used to discover and connect to the BACnet Router on a
local area network. To connect to the BACnet Router over the Internet using Toolbox, add the Internet
exposed IP Address of the Router by clicking on the button, or alternatively enter the Internet
exposed IP Address in a web browser directly.

5.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox

• Install the FS Toolbox application from the USB drive or download it from the Sierra Monitor

website.

• Use the FS Toolbox application to find the BACnet Router, change the IP Address details (if
required) and launch the Web App (by clicking the Connect button).

+

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5.2 Using a Web Browser Directly

• Open a Web Browser and connect to the BACnet Router’s Default IP Address. The Default IP
Address of the BACnet Router is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0

• If the PC and the BACnet Router are on different IP Networks, assign a Static IP Address to the
PC on the 192.168.2.X network.

NOTE: The FieldPoP™ tab (see Figure 6) allows users to connect to the SMC

Cloud, Sierra Monitor’s device cloud solution for IIoT. The SMC Cloud enables secure

remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for
configuration, management, maintenance. For more information about the SMC Cloud,
refer to the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide.

Figure 6: BACnet Router Settings Page

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6 CONFIGURING THE BACNET ROUTER

6.1 Settings

6.1.1 Button Functions

• Save – write the currently displayed settings to the device. A
restart will be required to apply the updated settings.

• Reload – discard the currently displayed settings and reload
the settings stored on the device. This will undo any unsaved
edits.

• Defaults – discard the currently displayed settings and load
default settings. This must still be saved and the device must
be restarted for the default settings to be applied.

• Restart – restarts the device.

6.1.2 Multiple Connections

• Network Number – set up the BACnet network number for the connection. Legal values are
1-65534. Each network number must be unique across the entire BACnet internetwork.

• Enable – enable or disable the connection; note that BACnet/IP Primary is always enabled.

6.1.3 BACnet Device

• Device Instance and Device Name – a BACnet
Router must provide a Device Object. Configure its
name and Instance Number here. Take care to select
a Device Instance Number that is unique across the
entire BACnet internetwork.

• Device Location – enter a location for the Device.
The location may not contain any commas.

• Device Connection – select which connection to
bond the BACnet device settings.

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6.1.4 BACnet/IP

• IP Port – the BACnet/IP default is 47808 (0xBAC0),
but a different port number may be specified here.

• IP Port – this MUST be different to the IP Port used
on the BACnet/IP Primary connection. Default is
47809 (0xBAC1).

• BBMD Connection – select which connection to
bond the BACnet/IP BBMD settings.

• Public IP Address and Port – if the BBMD is being
accessed across a NAT Router, then these values
must be configured with the public IP Address and
Port by which the BBMD can be reached from across
the NAT Router. The Public IP Address and Port
would also be used in the BDT of remote BBMD's that
need to reach this BBMD across the NAT Router. If
no NAT Router is being used, these fields can be left
blank. For example, type into a Google browser “my
IP Address” to see the local PC’s Public IP Address.

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6.1.5 BACnet MS/TP, BACnet Ethernet and BACnet Explorer

• Max Info Frames – the number of transactions the
Router may initiate while it has the MS/TP token.
Default is 50.

• Max Master – the highest MAC address to scan for
other MS/TP master devices. The default of 127 is
guaranteed to discover all other MS/TP master
devices on the network.

• MAC Address – legal values are 0 to 127, must be
unique on the physical network.

• Baud Rate – the serial baud rate used on the
network.

• Token Usage Timeout (ms) – the number of
milliseconds the router will wait before deciding that
another master has dropped the MS/TP token. This
value must be between 20ms and 100ms. Choose a
larger value to improve reliability when working with
slow MS/TP devices that may not be able to meet
strict timing specifications.

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6.2 Network Settings

The IP Settings for the BACnet Router are used by BACnet/IP. The IP Settings can be edited in the
Network Settings section as shown.

NOTE: Common Settings make it possible to choose the primary connection when both Ethernet

and Wi-Fi Client connections are available.

Figure 7: Network Settings – IP Settings

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Scroll down to view and edit the Wi-Fi Client or Wi-Fi Access Point Settings.

Figure 8: Network Settings – Wi-Fi Client and Wi-Fi Access Point Settings

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6.3 Router Diagnostics

By clicking on the Router Diagnostics tab all the connection communication details can be viewed to
ensure the BACnet Router is working correctly.

Figure 9: BACnet Router Diagnostics Page

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7 BACNET EXPLORER

The Bacnet Explorer tab allows installers to validate that their equipment is working on Bacnet without
having to ask the BMS integrator to test the unit.

• To access the embedded BACnet Explorer click the BACnet Explorer tab.

• Then login to the BACnet Explorer page using the supplied username and password.

NOTE: The default user name is “admin” and default password is “admin”.

NOTE: For BACnet/IP, click on the Settings button on the left side of the landing page to ensure

the BACnet Router is on the BACnet/IP network subnet or to configure BBMD.

Figure 10: FS-GUI BACnet Explorer Button

Figure 11: BACnet Explorer Login Page

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7.1 Discover Device List

• From the BACnet Explorer landing page, click on the BACnet Explorer button on the left side of
the screen to go to the BACnet Explorer page.

• To discover the devices connected to the same subnet as the BACnet Explorer, click the
Discover button (binocular icon).

• This will open the Discover window, click the checkboxes next to the desired search settings and
click Discover to start the search.

NOTE: The “Discover All Devices” or “Discover All Networks” checkboxes must be unchecked to

search for a specific device range or network.

Figure 12: BACnet Explorer Page

Figure 13: Discover Window

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NOTE: Allow the devices to populate before interacting with the device list for optimal

performance. Any discovery or explore process will cause a green message to appear in
the upper right corner of the browser to confirm that the action is complete.

7.2 View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters

• To view the device details, click the blue plus sign ( ) next to the desired device in the list.
o This will show only some of the device properties for the selected aspect of a device

Figure 14: Device List

Figure 15: Device Sub-items

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• To view the full details of a device, go back to highlighting the device directly (in Figure 16 “1991
WeatherLink_1”) and click the Explore button ( ) that appears to the right of the highlited

device as a magnifying glass icon or double-click the highlighted device.

o Now additional device details are viewable; however, the device can be explored even further

• Click on one of the device details.

Figure 17: Simplified Device Details

Figure 16: Full Device Sub-items

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• Then click on the Explore button or double-click the device object.

A full list of the device details will appear on the right side window. If changes are expected since the last
explore, simply press the Refresh button ( ) that appears to right of individual properties to refresh the
value.

NOTE: The Explorer Search Bar will find devices based on their Device ID.
NOTE: The Explorer Discovery Tree has 3 levels that correspond to the following.

• Network number
o Device

▪ Device object

Figure 18: Additional Device Details

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7.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field

The only recommended field to edit via BACnet Explorer is the device’s present value field.

NOTE: Other BACnet properties are editable (such as object name, object description, etc.);

however, this is not recommended because the BACnet Explorer is a discovery tool not a
Building Management System (BMS).

• To edit the present value, select it in the property listings.

• Then click the Write button ( ) on the right of the property to bring up the Write Property

window.

Figure 19: Highlighted Present Value

Figure 20: Write Property Window

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• Enter the appropriate change and click write.
The window will close. When the BACnet Explorer page appears, the present value will be

changed as specified.

Figure 21: Updated Present Value

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APPENDIX A USEFUL FEATURES

Appendix A.1. Tooltips

Tooltips appear when the mouse pointer hovers over the corresponding settings field. A balloon will
appear giving a description of that input field. This applies to all input fields.

Figure 22: Settings Tooltips

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Appendix A.2. Before Contacting Technical Support Take a Diagnostic Capture

When a problem occurs that cannot be resolved with regular troubleshooting, take a log via the
FieldServer Toolbox. Send this log together with a detailed description of the problem to

[e-mail] for evaluation. The diagnostic capture will allow technical support to

rapidly diagnose the problem.
NOTE: While all necessary documentation is shipped with the FieldServer on the USB flash drive, these

documents are constantly being updated. Newer versions may be available on SMC’s website.

• Ensure that FieldServer Toolbox is loaded onto the local PC. Otherwise, download the
FieldServer-Toolbox.zip via the Sierra Monitor Resource Center Software Downloads.

• Extract the executable file and complete the installation.

• Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between the PC and QuickServer.

• Double click on the FS Toolbox Utility.

Step 1: Take a Log

o Click on the diagnose icon of the desired device

Ethernet Port

Figure 23: Ethernet Port Location

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o Ensure “Full Diagnostic” is selected (this is the default)

NOTE: If desired, the default capture period can be changed.

o Click on “Start Diagnostic”

o When the capture period is finished, the “Diagnostic Test Complete” window will appear

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Step 2: Send Log

o Once the diagnostic test is complete, a .zip file will be saved on the PC

o Click “Open” to launch explorer and have it point directly at the correct folder
o Email the diagnostic zip file to [e-mail]

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APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS

FS-ROUTER-BACW

1

Available Ports

One RS-485 +/- ground port One power +/- frame ground port
One Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port

Power Requirements

Input Voltage: 12-24V DC Current draw: @ 12V, 240 mA
Power Rating: 2.5 Watts

Approvals

CE and FCC Class B & C Part 15, TUV approved to UL 60950, IC Canada,
RoHS Compliant, PTCRB and CTIA

Dimensions (WxDxH)

4 x 1.1 x 2.7 in (10.16 x 2.8 x 6.8 cm)

Weight

0.4 lbs (0.2 Kg)

Operating Temperature

-20 to 70oC (-4 to 158oF)

Humidity

10-95% RH non-condensing

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Frequency: 2.4 GHz Channels: 1 to 11 (inclusive)
Antenna Type: SMA Encryption: TKIP, WPA & AES

Figure 24: Specifications

“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his expense.
Modifications not expressly approved by FieldServer could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment under FCC rules.”

1

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX C LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY

Sierra Monitor Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under
normal use and service for two years after date of shipment. Sierra Monitor Corporation will repair or
replace any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period. Final determination of the nature
and responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by Sierra Monitor Corporation
personnel.

All warranties hereunder are contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product was
intended and do not cover products which have been modified or repaired without Sierra Monitor
Corporation’s approval or which have been subjected to accident, improper maintenance, installation or
application, or on which original identification marks have been removed or altered. This Limited Warranty
also will not apply to interconnecting cables or wires, consumables or to any damage resulting from
battery leakage.

In all cases Sierra Monitor Corporation’s responsibility and liability under this warranty shall be limited to

the cost of the equipment. The purchaser must obtain shipping instructions for the prepaid return of any
item under this warranty provision and compliance with such instruction shall be a condition of this
warranty.

Except for the express warranty stated above, Sierra Monitor Corporation disclaims all warranties with
regard to the products sold hereunder including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness and
the express warranties stated herein are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of Sierra Monitor
Corporation for damages including, but not limited to, consequential damages arising out of/or in
connection with the use or performance of the product.