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T18625

FieldServer

BACnet Router FS-ROUTER-BAC2

Start-up Guide

BAS Router (BACnet Multi-Network Router)

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

The instructions are effective for the above as of September 2020.

Summary of Contents for FieldServer FS-ROUTER-BAC2

Page 1: ...Revision 2 A T18625 FieldServer BACnet Router FS ROUTER BAC2 Start up Guide BAS Router BACnet Multi Network Router APPLICABILITY EFFECTIVITY The instructions are effective for the above as of Septemb...

Page 2: ...nical support needs related to the FieldServer product MSA Safety 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas CA 95035 Website www sierramonitor com U S Support Information 1 408 964 4443 1 800 727 4377 Email smc suppo...

Page 3: ...ACnet Ethernet and BACnet Explorer 19 7 3 Network Settings 20 7 4 Router Diagnostics 21 8 BACnet Explorer 22 8 1 Discover Device List 23 8 2 View Device Details and Explore Points Parameters 24 8 2 1...

Page 4: ...26 Highlighted Present Value 27 Figure 27 Write Property Window 27 Figure 28 Updated Present Value 28 Figure 29 BACnet Router Landing Page SMC Cloud Tab 29 Figure 30 Registration Information Page 29...

Page 5: ...three physical communication ports on the BAS Router One is a 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port and the other two are RS 485 MS TP ports Configuration is accomplished via a web page The BACnet Router is cloud...

Page 6: ...51 2 EQUIPMENT SETUP 2 1 Mounting The BACnet Router can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit NOTE For dimension details see Appendix B 2 Figure 1 DIN Rail Bracket Fig...

Page 7: ...85 is selected by checking that the number 4 DIP Switch is set to the left side Connect to the 3 pin connector s as shown below The following baud rates are supported 9600 19200 38400 76800 3 1 1 Wiri...

Page 8: ...figuring the BACnet Router via the Web App To connect the BACnet Router either connect the PC to the Router s Ethernet port or connect the Router and PC to an Ethernet switch Use Cat 5 cables for the...

Page 9: ...be added to the power supply of the host system A safety margin of 25 is recommended Figure 5 Required Current Draw for the Gateway Apply power to the BACnet Router as shown below in Figure 6 Ensure t...

Page 10: ...rectly 5 1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox Install the FS Toolbox application from the USB drive or download it from the Sierra Monitor website Use the FS Toolbox application to find the BACnet Router a...

Page 11: ...ntrusted This will cause the following pop up windows to appear When the Web Server Security Unconfigured window appears read the text and choose whether to move forward with HTTPS or HTTP When the wa...

Page 12: ...e default is admin and the Password found on the label of the FieldServer NOTE There is also a QR code in the top right corner of the FieldServer label that shows the default unique password when scan...

Page 13: ...ll appear that allows the user to select which mode the FieldServer should use NOTE Cookies are used for authentication NOTE To change the web server security mode after initial setup go to Appendix A...

Page 14: ...and Private Key text into their respective fields If the Private Key is encrypted type in the associated Passphrase Click Save A Redirecting message will appear After a short time the FieldServer GUI...

Page 15: ...ettings From the Web App landing page click the BACnet Router tab on the left side of the screen A warning message will appear when performing the first time setup click the Exit Registration button t...

Page 16: ...the updated settings Reload discard the currently displayed settings and reload the settings stored on the device This will undo any unsaved edits Defaults discard the currently displayed settings an...

Page 17: ...egardless of technology must have a unique network number For example a single RS 485 MS TP segment or BACnet IP subnet can each be regarded as a BACnet network segment All routing ports that connect...

Page 18: ...BACnet IP BBMD settings Public IP Address and Port if the BBMD is being accessed across a NAT Router then these values must be configured with the public IP Address and Port by which the BBMD can be r...

Page 19: ...nteed to discover all other MS TP master devices on the network MAC Address legal values are 0 to 127 must be unique on the physical network Baud Rate the serial baud rate used on the network Token Us...

Page 20: ...er Start up Guide Page 20 of 51 7 3 Network Settings The IP Settings for the BACnet Router are used by BACnet IP The IP Settings can be edited in the Network Settings section as shown Figure 16 Networ...

Page 21: ...de Page 21 of 51 7 4 Router Diagnostics By clicking on the Router Diagnostics tab all the connection communication details can be viewed to ensure the BACnet Router is working correctly Figure 17 BACn...

Page 22: ...on Bacnet without having to ask the BMS integrator to test the unit To access the embedded BACnet Explorer click the BACnet Explorer tab NOTE For BACnet IP click on the Settings button on the left si...

Page 23: ...devices connected to the same subnet as the BACnet Explorer click the Discover button binocular icon This will open the Discover window click the checkboxes next to the desired search settings and cl...

Page 24: ...green message to appear in the upper right corner of the browser to confirm that the action is complete 8 2 View Device Details and Explore Points Parameters To view the device details click the blue...

Page 25: ...rLink_1 and click the Explore button that appears to the right of the highlited device as a magnifying glass icon or double click the highlighted device o Now additional device details are viewable ho...

Page 26: ...ndow If changes are expected since the last explore simply press the Refresh button that appears to right of individual properties to refresh the value NOTE The Explorer Search Bar will find devices b...

Page 27: ...are editable such as object name object description etc however this is not recommended because the BACnet Explorer is a discovery tool not a Building Management System BMS To edit the present value...

Page 28: ...Start up Guide Page 28 of 51 Enter the appropriate change and click write The window will close When the BACnet Explorer page appears the present value will be changed as specified Figure 28 Updated...

Page 29: ...ration management as well as maintenance For more information about the SMC Cloud refer to the SMC Cloud Start up Guide 9 1 Create a New SMC Cloud Account The first step to connecting to the SMC Cloud...

Page 30: ...pear Follow the directions presented in the warning message and check that the DNS settings are set up with the following Domain Name Server DNS settings o DNS1 8 8 8 8 o DNS2 8 8 4 4 Ensure that the...

Page 31: ...teway details and create a new account o Enter user details and click Next o Enter the site details by entering the physical address fields or the latitude and longitude then click Next Figure 32 SMC...

Page 32: ...tion required then click Next o Click the Create an SMC Cloud account button and enter a valid email to send a Welcome to SMC Cloud invite to the email address entered Figure 34 SMC Cloud Registration...

Page 33: ...ll appear Click the Close button and the following screen will appear listing the device details and additional information auto populated by the BACnet Router NOTE Update these details at any time by...

Page 34: ...nt The Welcome to SMC Cloud email will appear as shown below NOTE If no SMC Cloud email was received check the spam junk folder for an email from notification fieldpop io Contact the FieldServer suppo...

Page 35: ...r password fields and click the checkbox to agree to the privacy policy and terms of service NOTE If access to data logs using RESTful API is needed do not include in the password Click Save to save t...

Page 36: ...ion as per registration credentials NOTE If the login password is lost see the SMC Cloud Start up Guide for recovery instructions On first login the Privacy Policy window will appear Read the Terms of...

Page 37: ...BACnet Router Start up Guide Page 37 of 51 NOTE For additional SMC Cloud instructions see the SMC Cloud Start up Guide Figure 41 SMC Cloud Landing Page...

Page 38: ...X A USEFUL FEATURES Appendix A 1 Tooltips Tooltips appear when the mouse pointer hovers over the corresponding settings field A balloon will appear giving a description of that input field This applie...

Page 39: ...S GUI page and click on Diagnostics in the Navigation panel o Open the FieldServer Toolbox software and click the diagnose icon of the desired device Go to Full Diagnostic and select the capture perio...

Page 40: ...Next Gen Recovery Appendix A 4 Internet Browser Software Support The following web browsers are supported Chrome Rev 57 and higher Firefox Rev 35 and higher Microsoft Edge Rev 41 and higher Safari Rev...

Page 41: ...l Setup NOTE Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect Navigate from the BACnet Router landing page to the FS GUI by clicking the blue Diagnostics text on the bottom of the screen C...

Page 42: ...ppendix A 5 1 Change Security Mode Click Security in the Navigation panel Click the Mode desired o If HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate is selected follow instructions in Section 6 2 1 Click the...

Page 43: ...will only be available if the security mode was previously setup as HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate Click Security in the Navigation panel Click the Edit Certificate button to open the certifi...

Page 44: ...bel For recovery instructions see the FieldServer Next Gen Recovery document If the default unique password is lost then the unit must be mailed back to the factory NOTE Any changes will require a Fie...

Page 45: ...oup and Password o User details are hashed and salted NOTE The password must meet the minimum complexity requirements An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of stre...

Page 46: ...s Click the pencil icon next to the desired user to open the User Edit window Once the User Edit window opens change the User Security Group and Password as needed Click Confirm Once the Success messa...

Page 47: ...p Guide Page 47 of 51 Appendix A 6 1 3 Delete Users Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry When the warning message appears click Confirm Figure 51 Setup Users Figure 52...

Page 48: ...ments An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of strength on the top right of the Password text field NOTE If a gateway in the field is updated to a secure gateway t...

Page 49: ...wing two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has b...

Page 50: ...BACnet Router Start up Guide Page 50 of 51 Appendix B 2 FS ROUTER BAC2 Dimension Drawing Figure 55 BACnet Router Dimensions R1 Serial Port Power Port R2 Serial Port...

Page 51: ...which original identification marks have been removed or altered This Limited Warranty also will not apply to interconnecting cables or wires consumables or to any damage resulting from battery leakag...

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