Unitronics GW-BAC1 User Manual

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DOC01002-A5 10/14

GW-BAC1

BACnet Gateway

User Guide

For Interfacing Unitronics PLCs

To Building Automation Systems:

BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus/TCP.

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The BTL Mark on GW-BAC1 is a symbol that indicates that a product has passed a

series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory which verifies that

the product correctly implements the BACnet features claimed in the listing.

The mark is a symbol of a high-quality BACnet product.

Go to http://www.bacnetinternational.net/btl/ for more information about the

BACnet Testing Laboratory.

Certifications

 BTL MARK – BACNET TESTING LABORATORY

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TABLE OF CONT ENTS

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 GW-BAC1 Gateway ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Record Identification Data .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.3 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Interfacing GW-BAC1 to Devices ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.1 GW-BAC1 Showing Connection Ports ................................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Connecting a Unitronics PLC to the GW-BAC1 via Modbus RS-485 .................................................................... 7

2.2.1 Biasing the Modbus RS-485 Network ........................................................................................................... 8

2.2.2 End of Line Termination Switch for the Modbus RS-485 port on the GW-BAC1 .......................................... 9

2.3 BACnet MS/TP Field Devices: Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Network ................................................................ 10

2.4 Connecting Power to GW-BAC1 ........................................................................................................................ 11

3 Creating configuration file and configurating the PLC ....................................................................................... 12

3.1 UniBACnet configurator .................................................................................................................................... 12

3.2 PLC configuration example. .............................................................................................................................. 18

4 ChangING the GW-BAC1 IP Address .................................................................................................................. 21

4.1 Connect the PC to GW-BAC1 via the Ethernet Port .......................................................................................... 21

4.2 BACnet/IP: Setting IP Address for Field Network ............................................................................................. 22

Appendix A. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 23

Check Wiring and Settings ..................................................................................................................... 23 Appendix A.1.

Diagnostic Capture ................................................................................................................................ 24 Appendix A.2.

LED Diagnostics for Modbus RTU Communications Between GW-BAC1 and Devices .......................... 27 Appendix A.3.

Appendix B. Reference ............................................................................................................................................. 28

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Appendix B.1.

Compliance with UL Regulations ........................................................................................................... 28 Appendix B.2.

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LIST O F FIGUR ES

Figure 1: BACnet board ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 2: Power and RS-485 Connections ........................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 3: Modbus RS-485 Biasing Switch on the GW-BAC1 .............................................................................................. 8

Figure 4: Modbus RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the GW-BAC1 ................................................................... 9

Figure 5: Connection from GW-BAC1 to RS-485 Field Network ....................................................................................... 10

Figure 6: RS-485 EOL Switch ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Figure 7: Required current draw for the GW-BAC1 .......................................................................................................... 11

Figure 8: Power Connections ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Figure 9: Tools menu on VisiLogic .................................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 10: Tools menu on UniLogic .................................................................................................................................. 12

Figure 11: BACnet Connection MS/TP Screen .................................................................................................................. 13

Figure 12: BACnet Connection IP Screen .......................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 13: BACnet Nodes Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Figure 14: BACnet Map descriptors Screen ...................................................................................................................... 14

Figure 15: Modbus connection RTU Screen ..................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 16: Modbus connection IP Screen ......................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 17: Finish Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 18: File Transfer Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Figure 19: File menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Figure 20: MODBUS RTU configuration ............................................................................................................................ 18

Figure 21: Example of COM initialize ................................................................................................................................ 18

Figure 22: Example of Modbus configuration .................................................................................................................. 19

Figure 23: Example of MODBUS TCP/IP configurator ....................................................................................................... 19

Figure 24: Example of TCP/IP card and socket initialize ................................................................................................... 19

Figure 25: Example of TCP/IP card and socket initialize ................................................................................................... 20

Figure 26: Example of MODBUS Command ...................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 27: Ethernet Port Location..................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 28: PC IP configuration .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 29: Changing IP Address via FST Web GUI ............................................................................................................. 22

Figure 30: Ethernet Port Location..................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 31: Diagnostic tool – device selection ................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 32: Diagnostic selection ......................................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 33: Diagnostic tool – start diagnostic .................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 34: Diagnostic tool –diagnostic test complete ...................................................................................................... 26

Figure 35: Diagnostic LEDs ................................................................................................................................................ 27

Figure 36: Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 28

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1

1 INT RODUCTION

1.1 GW-BAC1 Gateway

The GW-BAC1 is an external, high performance Building Automation multi-protocol gateway that has been
preprogrammed for enabling Unitronics products (hereafter called “device”) to various building automation
protocols. These protocols include BACnet®1MS/TP and BACnet/IP2. Configuration for the various protocols is
done via Unitronics configuration tool UniBACnet Configurator.

1.2 Record Identi fic atio n Data

Each GW-BAC1 has a unique serial number located on the underside of the unit. This number should be
recorded, as it may be required for technical support.

1.3 Technical Sup port

For technical support and questions concerning setting up the GW-BAC1 to work with a Unitronics PLC
(e.g. Vision, UniStream etc.) please contact Unitronics technical support at [e-mail] .

BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE

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2 INT ERFACIN G GW-BAC1 TO DEVIC ES

2.1 GW-BAC1 Showing Con nect ion Ports

Figure 1: BACnet board

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Device Pins

GW-BAC1 Pin #

Pin assignment

Pin RS-485 +

Pin 1

RS-485 +

Pin RS-485 -

Pin 2

RS-485 -

Pin GND

Pin 3

RS-485 GND

Power In (+)

Pin 4

V +

Power In (-)

Pin 5

V -

Frame Ground

Pin 6

FRAME GND

2.2 Connec tin g a Unit ronics P LC to the GW-BAC1 vi a Mo dbu s RS -485

GW-BAC1 6 Pin Phoenix connector for RS-485 Device

 The 6 pin Phoenix connector is the same for GW-BAC1.
 Pins 1 through 3 are for Modbus RS-485 devices.

o The RS-485 GND (Pin 3) is not typically connected.

 Pins 4 through 6 are for power. Do not connect power (wait until Section 3.4).

Figure 2: Power and RS-485 Connections

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RS-485 Bias Switch

2.2.1 Biasin g the M odbu s RS -485 Networ k

 An RS-485 network with more than one device needs to have biasing to ensure proper communication.

The biasing needs to be done on one device.

 The GW-BAC1 has 530 Ohm resistors that can be used to set the biasing. The GW-BAC1’s default positions

from the factory for the Biasing jumpers are OFF.

The OFF position is when the 2 RED biasing jumpers straddle the 4 pins closest to the outside of the board of the GW­BAC1. See Error! Reference source not found..

 Only turn biasing ON:

o IF the BMS cannot see more than one device connected to the GW-BAC1
o AND you have checked all the settings (Modbus COM settings, wiring, and DIP switches).

 To turn biasing ON, move the 2 RED biasing jumpers to straddle the 4 pins closest to the inside of the

board of the GW-BAC1.

Figure 3: Modbus RS-485 Biasing Switch on the GW-BAC1

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2.2.2 End of Line T erm inat ion Swi tch for the Modbus RS-485 port on the GW- BAC 1

 On long RS-485 cabling runs, the RS-485 trunk must be properly terminated at each end.
 The GW-BAC1 has an End Of Line (EOL) blue jumper. The default setting for this Blue EOL switch is OFF

with the jumper straddling the pins closest to the inside of the board of the GW-BAC1.

o On short cabling runs the EOL switch does not to need to be turned ON.

 If the GW-BAC1 is placed at one of the ends of the trunk, set the blue EOL jumper to the ON position

straddling the pins closest to the outside of the board of the GW-BAC1.

 Always leave the single Red Jumper in the A position (default factory setting).

Modbus RS-485 EOL Switch

Leave in A Position

Figure 4: Modbus RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the GW-BAC1

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BMS RS-485

Wiring

GW-BAC1

Pin #

Pin

Assignment

RS-485 +

Pin 1

RS-485 +

RS-485 -

Pin 2

RS-485 -

-

Pin 3

RS-485 GND

G

-

End-of-Line Switch

2.3 BACnet MS/TP Fiel d D e vices: Wiring Fi eld Port to RS-4 85 Netw ork

 Connect the BACnet MS/TP RS-485 network wires to the 3-pin RS-485 connector on GW-BAC1 as shown

below in Error! Reference source not found..

o The RS-485 GND (Pin 3) is not typically connected.

 See Section 3 for information on connecting to BACnet/IP network.
 If the GW-BAC1 is the last device on the BACnet MS/TP trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination

Switch needs to be enabled (Error! Reference source not found.).

o The default setting from the factory is OFF (switch position = right side).
o To enable the EOL Termination, turn the EOL switch ON (switch position = left side).

Figure 5: Connection from GW-BAC1 to RS-485 Field Network

Figure 6: RS-485 EOL Switch

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Power Requirement for GW-BAC1 at 9V through 30 VDC or 12-24 VAC

Current Draw Type

GW-BAC1 Family

12VDC/VAC

24VDC/VAC

30VDC

FPC – N34 (Typical)

170mA

100mA

80mA

FPC – N34 (Maximum)

240mA

140mA

100mA

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.

Power to GW-

BAC1

GW-BAC1

Pin #

Pin

Assignment

Power In (+)

Pin 4

V +

Power In (-)

Pin 5

V -

Frame Ground

Pin 6

FRAME GND

2.4 Connec tin g Po wer to GW- BAC1

Apply power to GW-BAC1 as show below in Error! Reference source not found.. Ensure that the power supply
used complies with the specifications provided in Appendix B.1.

 GW-BAC1 accepts either 9-30VDC or 12-24 VAC on pins 4 and 5.

o The “Frame Ground” (pin 6) is not typically connected.

Figure 7: Required current draw for the GW-BAC1

Figure 8: Power Connections

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3 CREATING C ONFIGURATI O N FILE AND CON FIGURATI NG THE PLC

3.1 UniBAC net con fig urator

UniBACnet configurator is a tool provided Unitronics that allows the user to create the configuration file for the GW­BAC1 easily. Once created, the configuration file should be downloaded to the GW-BAC1 in order to enable it to
communicate with the Unitronics PLC. The UniBACnet configurator can be launched from both the VisiLogic and
UniLogic programing applications Tools menu.

Figure 9: Tools menu on VisiLogic

Figure 10: Tools menu on UniLogic

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Configuration file creation steps

 BACnet Connection: Use this menu for setting up the BACnet Gateway communication parameters.

First you must choose the type of BACnet Protocol: MS/TP (Serial) or IP.

Figure 11: BACnet Connection MS/TP Screen

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Figure 12: BACnet Connection IP Screen

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 BACnet Device instance: Here you will add all the BACnet slave devices.

Figure 13: BACnet Nodes Screen

The Device instance must correspond with the ID given to the device. To assign an ID to the device please follow
the configuration manual of the device.

 BACnet Map Descriptions: Here you will add the Inputs/Outputs/values to be read and or write in each node,

select the format –Int16. Uint16, Int32, Uint32-, Object ID, scan interval and function type.

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Figure 14: BACnet Map descriptors Screen

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Note that the read function will let you read and write while write function will only let you write.
Read and write block continuous means that the data will be read and write continuously.
Write block on change means that only when there is change in the data, it will be written.

 Modbus Connection: Here the user will configure the Modbus connection to the PLC.

First the user must select between Modbus protocol: RTU or TCP/IP, then the corresponding configuration.

Figure 15: Modbus connection RTU Screen

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Figure 16: Modbus connection IP Screen

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 Finish: This window will show the addressing map of the data to be read/write from/to the device -to be use

in VisiLogic ladder logic- and will let you export the configuration file that you will download to the GW-BAC1
via the GUI browser.

Figure 17: Finish Screen

Once you have created the configuration file, it has to be downloaded to the GW-BAC1 unit according to
the following instructions.

a. Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (Straight through or Cross-Over) between the PC and GW-

BAC1

b. The Default IP Address of GW-BAC1 is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC and

GW-BAC1 are on different IP Networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.xxx
network

c. Go to > >
d. Right-click on Local Area Connection > Properties

e. Highlight >
f. Select: Use the following IP address

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g. Click twice

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h. After setting your PC to be on the same subnet as the GW-BAC1, open a web browser on your PC

and enter the IP address of the GW-BAC1; the default address is 192.168.1.24.

i. If IP address of the GW-BAC1 has been changed by previous configuration, down load FieldServer

Toolbox to discover unknown IP address of the GW-BAC1.

http://www.fieldserver.com/docs/downloads/FieldServer-Toolbox.zip

j. The FST Web GUI page will be presented.

From the FST Web GUI’s landing page, click on “Setup” to expand the navigation tree and then select “File transfer”
to access the IP Settings menu. (Error! Reference source not found.)

Figure 18: File Transfer Screen

k. Select browse and look for the CSV file you just created.
l. Click on submit button. The download process should take a couple of seconds.
m. To finish please click on system restart.

 The File menu will let you save the current configuration or open a previously saved one.

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Figure 19: File menu

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3.2 PLC configur ati on e xample.

Please note: The following section provides an example of the required configuration using the Vision570 PLC.
The configuration required for your specific application may require some changes.
VisiLogic includes further examples for BACNet/Modbus RTU and BACnet/Modbus TCP_IP.

In all setting the PLC must be configured as a MODBUS master.
Depending on the MODBUS protocol the user has chosen, the PLC needs to be configured as MODBUS RTU or
MODBUS TCP_IP master.

Figure 20: MODBUS RTU configuration

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Figure 21: Example of COM initialize

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Figure 22: Example of Modbus configuration

Figure 23: Example of MODBUS TCP/IP configurator

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Figure 24: Example of TCP/IP card and socket initialize

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Figure 25: Example of TCP/IP card and socket initialize

After the initial configuration, add the proper Modbus commands to read/write data using the addresses table
obtained in the finish screen of the UniBACnet Configurator.

Figure 26: Example of MODBUS Command

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Ethernet

4 CHANGING T HE GW-BAC1 IP ADDR ESS

4.1 Connec t the P C to GW-BA C1 v ia the Eth ernet Port

Figure 27: Ethernet Port Location

 Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (Straight through or Cross-Over) between the PC and GW-BAC1
 The Default IP Address of GW-BAC1 is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC and GW-BAC1

are on different IP Networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.xxx network

 Go to > >
 Right-click on Local Area Connection > Properties

 Highlight >
 Select: Use the following IP address

 Click twice

Figure 28: PC IP configuration

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4.2 BACnet/IP : Setting IP A ddress for Field Netwo rk

 Open a browser application and type default IP address of the GW-BAC1 192.162.1.24.

The FST Web GUI page will be presented.

 From the FST Web GUI’s landing page, click on “Setup” to expand the navigation tree and then select

“Network Settings” to access the IP Settings menu. (Error! Reference source not found.)

Figure 29: Changing IP Address via FST Web GUI

 Enter the new IP address for the GW-BAC1’s Ethernet port in the “N1 IP address” field.
 If necessary, change the Subnet Mask setting in the “N1 Netmask” field.
 If necessary, change the IP Gateway setting in the “Default Gateway” field.
 Note: If the GW-BAC1 is connected to a router, the IP Gateway of the GW-BAC1 should be set to the IP

address of the router that it is connected to.

 Click the “System Restart” button at the bottom of the page to apply changes and restart the GW-BAC1.
 Unplug Ethernet cable from PC and connect the GW-BAC1 to the network hub or router.
 Record the IP address assigned to the GW-BAC1 for future reference.

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Appendix A. Troubleshooting

Check Wiring and Settings Appendix A.1.

 If Tx/Rx are not flashing rapidly then there is a COM issue on the Modbus side and you need to check the

following things:

o Visual observations of LEDs on GW-BAC1. (Appendix A.3)
o Check baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits
o Check Modbus device address
o Verify wiring

 Field COM problems:

o Visual observations of LEDs on GW-BAC1. (Appendix A.3)
o Visual dipswitch settings (using correct baud rate and device instance)
o Verify IP address setting
o Verify wiring

If the problem still exists, a Diagnostic Capture needs to be taken and sent to Unitronics technical support.

( Appendix A.2)

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Ethernet Port

Diagnostic Capture Appendix A.2.

 Once the log in Diagnostic Capture is complete, email it to [e-mail].

The Diagnostic Capture will allow us to rapidly diagnose the problem.

Ensure that FieldServer Toolbox is loaded on the PC that is currently being used, or download FieldServer­Toolbox.zip at http://www.protocessor.com/tech-support/utilities-and-design-documents.php

 Extract the executable file and complete the installation.

Figure 30: Ethernet Port Location

 Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC/Laptop
 Disable firewall and virus protection software if possible
 Connect a standard cat5 Ethernet cable between the PC and GW-BAC1
 Double click ion the FS toolbox Utility.
 Step 1: Take a Log

o Click on the diagnose icon of the desired device.

Figure 31: Diagnostic tool – device selection

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o Select full Diagnostic

Figure 32: Diagnostic selection

o If desired, the default capture period can be changed.
o Click on Start Diagnostic.

Figure 33: Diagnostic tool – start diagnostic

 Wait for Capture period to finish. Diagnostic Test Complete window will appear.

Continue to step 2.

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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 Choose open to launch explorer and have it point directly at the correct folder. Send the Diagnostic

zip file to [e-mail]

Figure 34: Diagnostic tool –diagnostic test complete

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Tag

Description

SPL

The SPL LED will light if the GW-BAC1 is off line.

RUN

The RUN LED will start flashing 20 seconds after power indicating normal operation.

ERR

The SYS ERR LED will go on solid 15 seconds after power up. It will turn off after 5 seconds. A steady red light
will indicate there is a system error on GW-BAC1. If this occurs, immediately report the related “system error”
shown in the error screen of the GUI interface to Unitronics technical support for evaluation.

RX

The RX LED will flash when a message is received on the host port.

TX

The TX LED will flash when a message is sent on the host port.

PWR

This is the power light and should show steady green at all times when GW-BAC1 is powered.

Diagnostic LEDs

SPL

LED Diagnostics for Modbus RTU Communications Between GW-BAC1 and Devices Appendix A.3.

Please see the diagram below for GW-BAC1 LED Locations.

Figure 35: Diagnostic LEDs

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GW-BAC1

Electrical Connections

One 6-pin Phoenix connector, one RS-485 +/- ground port, power +/- frame ground
port
One 3-pin RS-485 Phoenix connector, one RS-485 +/- ground port
One Ethernet-10/100 Ethernet port

Approvals:

CE Certified; TUV approved to UL 916, EN 60950-1, EN 50491-3 and CSA C22-2
standards;
FCC Class A Part 15; DNP3 Conformance Tested; OPC Self-tested for Compliance;
RoHS Compliant; CSA 205 Approved

BTL Marked

Power Requirements

Multi-mode power adapter: 9-30VDC or 12 - 24VAC

Physical Dimensions

11.5 cm L x 8.3 cm W x 4.1 cm H (4.5 x 3.2 x 1.6 in.)

Weight:

0.2 kg (0.4 lbs)

Operating
Temperature:

-40°C to 75°C (-40°F to167°F)

Surge Suppression

EN61000-4-2 ESD EN61000-4-3 EMC EN61000-4-4 EFT

Humidity:

5 - 90% RH (non-condensing)

(Specifications subject to change without notice)

Appendix B. Reference

Specifications Appendix B.1.

Figure 36: Specifications

Compliance with UL Regulations Appendix B.2.

For UL compliance, the following instructions must be met when operating GW-BAC1.

 The units shall be powered by listed LPS or Class 2 power supply suited to the expected operating

temperature range.

 The interconnecting power connector and power cable shall:

 Comply with local electrical code.
 Be suited to the expected operating temperature range.
 Meet the current and voltage rating for GW-BAC1/Net

 Furthermore, the interconnecting power cable shall:

 Be of length not exceeding 3.05m (118.3”)
 Be constructed of materials rated VW-1 or FT-1 or better

 If the unit is to be installed in an operating environment with a temperature above 65 °C, it should be

installed in a Restricted Access Area requiring a key or a special tool to gain access

 This device must not be connected to a LAN segment with outdoor wiring.

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