
SimplySNAP BMS Gateway/ProtoAir Start-up Guide
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INTRODUCTION
2.1
ProtoAir Gateway
NOTE: The BMS Gateway (BMS-GW) is a co-branded hardware and software solution
manufactured by Sierra Monitor Corporation (SMC). The Synaspe Wireless p/n for this
product is BMS-GW. However, within this document, the BMS-GW will be referred to as the
ProtoAir, which is the product name provided by SMC.
The ProtoAir wireless gateway is an external, high performance
building automation multi-protocol
gateway
that is preconfigured to auto-discover the SimplySNAP site controller SS420/450 (hereafter simply
called “device”) connected to the ProtoAir and automatically configures them for BACnet/IP, BACnet
MS/TP, Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus RTU.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The ProtoAir is
pre-loaded with tested profiles/configurations for the supported devices.
FPA-W44 Connectivity Diagram:
The ProtoAir can connect with Sierra Monitor’s SMC Cloud. The SMC Cloud allows technicians, the OEM's
support team and Sierra Monitor's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoAir. The SMC Cloud
provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field:
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Remotely monitor and control devices.
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Collect device data and view it on the SMC Cloud Dashboard and the SMC Smart Phone App.
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Create user defined device notifications (alarm, trouble and warning) via SMS and/or Email.
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Generate diagnostic captures (as needed for troubleshooting) without going to the site.
For more information about the SMC Cloud, refer to the