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Connecting to a BACnet system
17.2
Setting up BACnet
To set up the BACnet server you must:
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Connect the Ethernet cable.
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Configure the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
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Ping the Fire Alarm Control Panel to verify the connection.
Follow the instructions below to complete these steps.
17.2.1
Connecting the Ethernet cable
Connect the Ethernet cable
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the main board (MD-871A) of the
node. The port is labelled P7 and is in the bottom left corner of the mounted board.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a computer, a router, or a switch.
17.2.2
Configuring the Fire Alarm Control Panel
You need to follow this procedure only for the node that is connected by Ethernet.
Configure the Fire Alarm Control Panel for BACnet
1. Connect your computer to the Fire Alarm Control Panel, and then open the Configurator.
See chapter 2 for details.
2. In the Configurator, open the version of the job that is active on the panel.
3. Create a new version of that job so that you can make changes.
4. Select
the
Node
that you connected the Ethernet cable to.
Note:
You must purchase a BACnet license in order to use FleX-Net™ with BACnet.
You must purchase one license for each job.
Note:
Connect FleX-Net™ only over secure networks.
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