SMC Networks FieldServer BACnet Explorer, Startup Manual

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BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 BACnet Explorer Description ............................................................................................................. 5
2 Installing the BACnet Explorer ........................................................................................................... 5
2.1 RS-485 Connection R2 port ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 10/100 Ethernet Connection port .................................................................................................... 5
3 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Power up the device ....................................................................................................................... 6
4 Connecting to the BACnet Explorer .................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox ....................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Connect Using a Web Browser ...................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Logging into BACnet Explorer ........................................................................................................ 9
4.3.1 Change Password ................................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Add Additional Users .................................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Manage Users .............................................................................................................................. 10
5 Configuring the BACnet Explorer .................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Configuration Page ....................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.1 Network Settings ................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.2 BACnet Settings .................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Foreign Device Registration for BBMD Support ........................................................................... 14
6 Using the BACnet Explorer ............................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Discover Device List ..................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters ................................................................... 16
6.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field .................................................................................................. 19
Appendix A Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix B References ............................................................................................................................ 22
Appendix B.1. Understanding FDR ......................................................................................................... 22
Appendix B.2. Understanding BACnet BBMD and NAT Routing ............................................................ 22
Appendix C Limited 2 year Warranty ...................................................................................................... 24