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Chapter - 2. NETWORK PROTOCOLS
2.1. MCS-MAGNUM BMS PROTOCOLS
The following Protocols are available with the Magnum. Changes can be made to the settings using the Keypad or
can be made using MCS-CONNECT SERVICE WINDOW.
1. BACnet IP
2. MCS PROTOCOL
3. MODBUS RTU PROTOCOL
4. ETHERNET PROTOCOL (this protocol is always active)
5. MODBUS IP (this protocol is always active)
2.1.1
BACnet OVER IP PROTOCOL
The BACnet DEVICE ID is a five-digit number. The first three digits are based on MCS’s BACnet Vendor ID
181, and the
last two are set by the BACnet/MS/TP address.
181
XX
↓
↓
BACnet
BACnet IP
Vendor181
Address
In case the end user would like to set up an ID other than 181-XX, there is an extended BACnet setting that can only be
set in MCS Config.
The following changes can be made using the Keypad or can be made using
MCS-CONNECT
SERVICE WINDOW.
The
BACnet IP
address can be verified and changed (with the proper authorization code) from the Keypad/LCD. The
following steps will display the BACnet IP Network address, and the the TCP/IP port:
Press the Menu key, select Serv Tools, and then press the Enter key.
Use
arrow to
BACnet Setting
then press Enter.
Select address then press Enter. Change the address so it matches the last two digits of the device
ID then press Enter.
Use
arrow to tab to the TCP/IP address.
Select address then press Enter. Change the address and port to match your device.
2.1.2
ETHERNET NETWORK PROTOCOL
The following steps will display the
ETHERNET NETWORK
settings:
If you are going to manually assign the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
Press the Menu key, select Serv Tools, and then press the Enter key.
Select Ethernet Network then press Enter.
Set “DYNAMIC IP” to NO.
Set the “IP Address”.
Set the “Subnet Mask”.
Set “Default Gateway”.
Reset Magnum for change to take effect.
If you are going to let your network assign the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
:
Press the Menu key, select Serv Tools, and then press the Enter key.
Select Ethernet Network then press Enter.
Set “DYNAMIC IP” to YES.
Connect the MCS-Magnum to the network and power up the board.
