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BACnet MS/TP Communication Data Bus Fundamentals
Network Guide 39
Setting the Controller's MAC Address Through a Connected
Allure EC-Smart-Vue Sensor
To commission a controller that has a MAC Address DIP switch located on the faceplate or
under the cover (in the case of an ECB-103 or ECB-VAV Series controller - when equipped)
with an Allure EC-Smart-Vue sensor, first set all the MAC address DIP switches to 0 (this is
the factory default). Connect an Allure EC-Smart-Vue sensor to the controller to then set the
MAC address. See
Commissioning Controllers on page 99 for this procedure. If the MAC
Address is set with an Allure EC-Smart-Vue sensor, the change is made immediately without
any need to power cycle the controller.
Setting the Controller's MAC Address Through the color LCD
Screen of a 50 Series Controller
To commission a controller through its color LCD screen, first set all the MAC address DIP
switches to 0 (this is the factory default). Through the color LCD Screen, set the MAC address
in the Options menu. Refer to the 50 Series User Guide for more information.
If the MAC Address is set with through the color LCD Screen, the change is made immediately
without any need to power cycle the controller.
Inter-Building BACnet Connection
BACnet network connections between buildings must be made using BACnet/IP or FOX as
shown below.
Figure 24: Typical Inter-Building Connection Using BACnet/IP or FOX