Helvar 435 BACnet Gateway: User Guide
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2.
Configuration
This section describes the process of allowing a BACnet client on the BACnet/IP-based control
system to access the data recorded by the connected Helvar routers. It explains the specific
configuration of the following:
•
Each of the devices connected to the BACnet Gateway.
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The communication protocols used by the hardware connected to the 435 BACnet Gateway.
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The parameters used to specify the data that the the BACnet client will access on the
BACnet/IP based control system.
2.1.
Configuration pages
You can configure the BACnet Gateway via the internal configuration pages. These settings define
the operation of the unit; they are password protected to prevent unauthorised access.
The internal configuration pages include the following:
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Admin: To configure the login security (password) of the unit, the firmware version and the
documentation.
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Map points: To link and assign the required Helvar router points detected by the unit, to a
predetermined ‘object type’ in this BACnet device.
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IP config: To configure the unique identity of the BACnet Gateway on the IP (Internet
Protocol) network.
•
Comms settings: To configure the communications network parameters that correspond to
the communications with the Helvar routers and with the BACnet/IP network.
•
Back up and restore: To save the internal configuration and apply an existing backup file or
firmware update file.
Remember:
To apply the changes, press
Save
or the corresponding
Save
button. You may need to
wait until the unit reboots and Refresh the browser.
To cancel all the unsaved changes, and
Refresh
the browser.
