
FMS-2000M
LIT-12013580
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Network setup
In the network menu, you can set up the network communications between the FMS-2000M Critical Environment Monitor and the
facility.
BACnet MS/TP network setup
On the BACnet MS/TP network, you can adjust the device ID offset, MaxMaster, baud rate, and MAC address.
Setting up the device ID offset
Specify a device ID offset from zero to 4,194,000. The device instance number that uniquely identifies a BACnet monitor within a
network of FMS-2000M monitors is the sum of the device ID offset and the MAC address value.
1. On the home screen, tap the
Settings
icon to enter the
Settings
menu.
2. To view network settings, tap
Network
.
3.
To view the device ID offset, tap
BACnet Protocol
.
4.
To adjust the device ID offset, tap the
Arrow
icon.
5. Enter a number between zero and 4,194,000.
6.
To confirm the new settings, tap the
Checkmark
icon.
Setting up the MaxMaster
This parameter specifies the highest permitted address for a master node on the same network. The default value for this parameter
is 127. Set this parameter to a lower value than the default to reduce the number of addresses polled by each master node on the
network. This effectively improves the overall networking efficiency.
1. On the home screen, tap the
Settings
icon to enter the
Settings
menu.
2. To view network settings, tap
Network
.
3. To view the MaxMaster, tap
BACnet Protocol
.
4. To adjust the MaxMaster, move the slider towards the
Plus
icon to increase or the
Minus
icon to decrease the parameter. You can
also tap the
Plus
or
Minus
icon to make adjustments.
5.
Optional:
Tap the
Revert
icon to revert to the previous setting.
6.
To confirm the new settings, tap the
Checkmark
icon.
Choosing the baud rate
Complete the following steps to set the baud rate when using a BACnet MS/TP configuration:
1. On the home screen, tap the
Settings
icon to enter the
Settings
menu.
2. To view network settings, tap
Network
.
3. To set the baud rate, expand
Baud Rate
and select the appropriate rate.
4. To save the new settings, collapse
Baud Rate
.
Setting the MAC address for BACnet MS/TP
On the BACnet MS/TP protocol, you can set up a MAC address within a valid range of 4 to 127 to support master mode.
1. On the home screen, tap the
Settings
icon to enter the
Settings
menu.
2. To view network settings, tap
Network
.
3. On the Network screen, tap
MAC Address
.
4. To adjust the MAC address, move the slider towards the
Plus
icon to increase or the
Minus
icon to decrease the parameter. You
can also tap the
Plus
or
Minus
icon to make adjustments.
5.
Optional:
Tap the
Revert
icon to revert to the previous setting.
6.
To confirm the new settings, tap the
Checkmark
icon.