Safety instructions Overview This chapter states the general safety instructions that must be followed when installing and operating the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module. The material in this chapter must be studied before attempting any work on, or with, the unit.
What this chapter contains ............17 Configuring RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module settings ....... . 17 Working with the web server What this chapter contains .
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Intended audience The manual is intended for the people who are responsible for commissioning and using an RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module. The reader is expected to have basic knowledge of electrical fundamentals, Building Automation and Control networks (BACnet), electrical wiring practices and operating the drive.
Terms, abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual Term or abbreviation Description APDU Application Layer Protocol Data Units are used in BACnet to convey the information contained in the application service primitives and associated parameters. BACnet APDUs consist of protocol control information and, possibly, user data. The variable portion of each APDU may contain service-specific information.
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DCC/RD Device Communication Control/Reinitialize Device DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Directed broadcast See the one-hop forwarding description in this table. Distribution mask A distribution mask or broadcast distribution mask indicates how broadcast messages are to be distributed on the IP subnetwork served by the BBMD.
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Two-hop forwarding There are two ways that a BBMD may distribute broadcast messages to remote IP subnetworks: One-hop or two-hop distribution. For one-hop forwarding, see the description in this table. All IP routers are not configured to pass directed broadcasts. Therefore BBMD may be configured to send a directed message to the BBMD on the remote subnetwork (two-hop distribution) which then transmits it using the B/IP broadcast address.
Overview What this chapter contains This chapter gives basic information on BACnet routing and describes the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module. Introduction to BACnet routing BACnet routers BACnet routers are devices that interconnect BACnet networks to form a BACnet internetwork. The BACnet routers use the messages of the BACnet network layer protocol (layer 3) to maintain their routing tables and exchange their routing information.
If you notice that the network communication often fails or slows down significantly, check all routers and make sure that only one router provides routing from BACnet/ IP to BACnet/Ethernet in your network. In the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module, BACnet/Ethernet is not activated by default. BACnet/IP Broadcast Management Device...
RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module The RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module is a BACnet router. It is a snap-on module, fitted inside the drive and fully compatible with all ABB ACH550 standard drives for HVAC including older ACH550 product generations. The router module provides an internal web server functionality. You can use the web server, for example, for the following purposes: •...
Quick start-up guide What this chapter contains This chapter presents the steps to take during the start-up of the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module and is intended for experienced professionals of IT and BACnet communication. Detailed installation instructions of the module are given in RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module Installation Manual (3AUA0000040168 Rev A [English]).
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7. Use your BACnet client software to access the connected frequency drive using BACnet/IP (or BACnet/Ethernet). For instructions on resetting the router module, see RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module Installation Manual (3AUA0000040168 Rev A [English]). Quick start-up guide...
Working with the web server What this chapter contains This chapter contains instructions on connecting to the web server of the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module, login/logout instructions, general setting instructions and a list of the user right levels. For more information on the menu structure of the web...
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For the supported browsers, see RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module Installation Manual (3AUA0000040168 Rev A [English]). When you start the router module for the first time, the Start page displays "RBIP-01 not commissioned. Default configuration active!". The router module must be set up according to the settings of your BACnet project.
For more information on the menu structure, see section Menu structure of the router module in chapter User interface. User right levels The RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module has three user right levels: User name Default Rights password guest (No password...
"Configuration is not active!" warning in blue color. Additionally, the Activate menu tab turns into blue color. Returning to the Start page Click the ABB logo on the top left corner to return back to the Start page. Working with the web server...
User interface What this chapter contains This chapter describes the user interface of the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module and gives detailed instructions on the settings you can make with the web server. Menu structure of the router module The user interface of the router module provides three levels.
The Start submenu contains the Start page. It is displayed when you start the module or logout from it. When you start the router module for the first time, the Start page displays "RBIP-01 not commissioned. Default configuration active!". The router module must be set up according to the settings of your BACnet project.
Device submenu When you select the Device submenu, the Device Settings page opens. It provides general settings for the BACnet operation. Device Settings page Select the options required for you BACnet project or choose a free text where it is possible.
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Device Settings Option Description NONE BBMD and FD are not active. BBMD/FD Mode BBMD and FD can be active only in BACnet/IP. BBMD The router module provides the BBMD functionality to the BACnet subnetwork, allowing connections from external FD. BBMD can be active only in BACnet/IP. The router module runs in the BACnet/IP FD mode, connecting to an external BBMD.
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Device Settings Option Description APDU timeout The APDU_Timeout property indicates the amount amount of time in milliseconds between retransmissions of an APDU requiring acknowledgment for which no APDU Timeout acknowledgment has been received. The default value for this property is 3000 milliseconds.
Network submenu When you select the Network submenu, the Network Settings page opens. It provides general IP settings of the router module. If needed, retrieve this information from your IT administrator. Network Settings page On the Network Settings page, give the following settings for the router module: Network Settings Description IP Address...
BACnet/IP submenu When you select the BACnet/IP submenu, the BACnet/IP Settings page opens. It provides settings for BACnet/IP. BACnet/IP Settings page If your router works as a BACnet/IP router, give the following settings on the BACnet/IP Settings page: BACnet/IP Settings Description The network number of your local BACnet/IP network.
BBMD submenu When you select the BBMD submenu, the page that provides the settings for the BACnet/IP Broadcast Management Device (BBMD) opens. In the BBMD mode, the router module provides the BBMD functionality to the local subnetwork. Global Options, Two-hop forwarding In the two-hop mode, the IP routers are not involved in the broadcast transport.
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Broadcast Distribution Table Entry In the one-hop mode, BDT contains the addresses of the IP routers, which forward the broadcast messages to the external subnetworks. In the one-hop mode, you must set up the IP routers to support the so-called directed broadcast. In this mode, BDT contains the addresses of the external IP routers (not the external BBMD) and the Subnet/Distribution Mask is the subnet mask of the IP router providing the broadcast forwarding.
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Removing Broadcast Distribution Table Entries 1. Select the BDT entry/entries you wish to remove. 2. Click the Remove button. Save button The Save button temporarily saves the changes made on this page. Note: You must save your changes before switching to another configuration page. If you switch to another page without saving, the settings remain unchanged.
FD submenu When you select the FD submenu, the Foreign Device Settings page opens. It provides settings for a foreign device (FD). In this mode, the router module acts as a foreign device to retrieve broadcast messages from an external BBMD. Foreign Device Settings page If your BACnet/IP router works as a foreign device, fill in the following settings: Foreign Device...
MS/TP submenu When you select the MS/TP submenu, the MS/TP Settings page opens. It provides the settings for BACnet MS/TP. MS/TP Settings page If your BACnet router works in MS/TP, give the following settings: MS/TP Settings Description The baud rate in the MS/TP network The potential values are: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800 and Baud Rate 115200 bit/s.
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MS/TP Settings Description The Token timeout is the minimum time without a DataAvailable or ReceiveError event that a node must wait for a remote node to begin using a token or replying to a Poll For Master frame. Token Timeout The valid range is from 20 to 100 milliseconds, and the default value is 20 milliseconds.
Ethernet submenu When you select the Ethernet submenu, the Ethernet Settings page opens. It provides settings for BACnet/Ethernet (ISO 8802-2 type 1 on ISO 8802-3). Ethernet Settings page If your router works as an Ethernet router, fill in the BACnet/Ethernet network number: Ethernet Settings Description...
When you select the Verbose submenu, the Verbose Levels page opens. It provides different levels of diagnostics and is intended for experienced users. The RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module provides two separate log files, the error log file and the verbose log file.
Restart submenu When you select the Restart submenu, the Restart page opens. It contains the Restart button. Note: After clicking the Restart button, the router automatically restarts. Restarting the router takes approximately 25 seconds. The router does not respond during restart.
Ping submenu When you select the Ping submenu, the Ping Execution page opens. Note: The Ping Execution page is intended for experienced users for checking the connection or displaying the information of the local host. User interface...
Backup menu The Backup menu contains the Backup, Restore and Last config submenus. Backup submenu When you select the Backup submenu, the Backup page opens. The page allows you to display the contents of the configuration file backup and to save the backup file to your own hard disk.
Restore submenu When you select the Restore submenu, the Restore page opens. The page allows you to upload a backup file from your own hard disk and restore the configuration from it. The backup file is a simple text file which allows easy modification for experienced users.
2. If restoring the previous configuration fails or you are unsatisfied with the result, perform the factory reset by pressing and holding down the Reset switch for at least 15 seconds. See also RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module Installation Manual (3AUA0000040168 Rev A [English]).
Passwords menu The Passwords menu contains the User and Admin submenus for changing the user and admin passwords. For more information on the user levels, see section User right levels in chapter Working with the web server. Note: Only the admin user has the right to change passwords. User submenu When you select the User submenu, the Password Change page opens.
Admin password. 1. Enter the old Admin password. The default password is admin/admin. 2. Enter the new password and confirm it. 3. Click Change. Maintenance menu The Maintenance menu is reserved for the ABB service people. User interface...
Activate menu When you select the Activate menu, the Activate page opens. Note: After clicking the Activate and Restart button, the router automatically restarts. Restarting the router takes approximately 25 seconds. The router does not respond during restart. Note: If the IP address of the router changes in the configuration change, set the IP address of your PC accordingly.
Help menu The Help menu contains the Factory Manuals, Project Manuals, Language Pack, Support and About submenus. Factory Manuals submenu When you select the Factory Manuals submenu, the relevant page opens. It contains a list of the manuals included in the server. The available space for factory manuals is 150 MB.
Note: Only the admin user has the right to upload new manuals or files. 4. In the File Upload field, select the manual or file, for example, on your local hard disk. 5. Click the Upload button. Project Manuals submenu When you select the Project Manuals submenu, the relevant page opens.
Language Pack submenu The router module supports languages by adding so-called language packs. The language packs are binary files that provide translations of the user interface texts. The language packs are identified by the international abbreviation for the language according to ISO 639-1, for example en for the English language, de for German. 1.
Support submenu When you select the Support submenu, the Support page opens. It provides contact information for retrieving support for your RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module and your BACnet project. User interface...
About submenu The About page displays the copyright and version information of the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module. In addition, the FW-Revision (Firmware_Revision) of the BACnet device object (router module) is displayed. User interface...
Fault tracing What this chapter contains This chapter lists the LEDs of the RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module and describes their funtion. LED indications The RBIP-01 BACnet/IP Router Module is equipped with the following LEDs: LED name Color Function POWER Green...
This router supports 10/100 MBit/s BACnet/IP and BACnet over Ethernet networks, as well as BACnet MS/TP (EIA-485) network. The RBIP-01 router supports all standardized BACnet MS/TP baud rates up to 76.8k, as well as the master mode functionality. BBMD (BACnet Broadcast Management Device) and FD (Foreign Device) functionalities are also supported.
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