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FieldServer – EZ Gateway
Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide
FS-EZX-MOD-BAC
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Effective for all systems manufactured after August 2016.
Document Revision: 8.A

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  • Page 1 FieldServer – EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide FS-EZX-MOD-BAC APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after August 2016. Document Revision: 8.A...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Technical Support Please call us for any technical support needs related to the FieldServer product. Sierra Monitor Corporation 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, CA 95035 Website: www.sierramonitor.com U.S. Support Information: +1 408 262-6611 +1 800 727-4377 Email: support@sierramonitor.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix A.3. LED Functions ..........................22 Appendix B Reference .............................. 23 Appendix B.1. Specifications ........................... 23 Appendix B.2. Compliance with UL Regulations ..................... 24 Appendix B.3. Dimension Drawing FS-EZX-MOD-BAC ..................24 Limited 2 Year Warranty ............................25 Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: R2 Port connection ............................7 Figure 2: R1 Port connection ............................7 Figure 3: Power Connection ............................8 Figure 4: Ethernet Port ..............................8 Figure 5: Landing Page ..............................9 Figure 6: Connections Page ............................

  • Page 5: About The Ez Gateway

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide ABOUT THE EZ GATEWAY EZ Gateway is a high performance, cost effective Building and Industrial Automation multi-protocol gateway providing protocol translation between serial and Ethernet, devices and networks. NOTE: For FieldPoP™ information, refer to the FieldPoP™ Device Cloud Start-up Guide online at the Sierra Monitor.com Resource Center.

  • Page 6: Installing The Ez Gateway

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide INSTALLING THE EZ GATEWAY Mounting The following mounting options are available:  Product comes with tabs for wall or surface mount. These can be snapped off if not required.  DIN Rail Mounting Bracket - included in the Accessory Kit or ordered separately (Part # FS-8915- 35-QS).

  • Page 7: Rs-485 Connections

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide RS-485 Connections 4.2.1 RS-485 Connection R2 Port Connect to the 3 pins on the left-hand-side of the 6 pin connector as shown. A- SG Figure 1: R2 Port connection The following Baud Rates are supported on the R2 Port: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 4.2.2 RS-485 Connection R1 Port Connect to the 3-pin connector as shown.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide OPERATION Power up the Device Apply power to the device. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided B.1. Ensure that the cable is grounded using the “Frame GND” terminal. The EZ in Section Appendix Gateway requires a power supply that provides 9-30VDC or 12-24VAC.

  • Page 9: Connecting To The Ez Gateway

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Connecting to the EZ Gateway 5.3.1 Using the Toolbox Application to Discover and Connect to the EZ Gateway  Install the Toolbox application from the USB drive or get it from the Sierra Monitor website. http://www.sierramonitor.com/customer-care/resource-center?filters=software-downloads ...

  • Page 10: Set Ip Address Of The Ez Gateway

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Set IP Address of the EZ Gateway 5.4.1 Using the Toolbox Application to Set the IP Address  From the Toolbox main page, click on the setup button (gear icon).  Select Network Settings.  Modify the IP Address (N1 IP Address field) of the EZ Gateway Ethernet port.
  • Page 11 Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide  Click Update IP Settings, then click on the Change and Restart to restart the Gateway and activate the new IP Address. NOTE: If the Web Configurator GUI was open in a browser, the browser will need to be pointed to the new IP Address of the EZ Gateway before the GUI will be accessible again.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Ez Gateway

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide CONFIGURING THE EZ GATEWAY Setting up the Connections  The Connections Page is used to setup the connection ports and parameters. Figure 6: Connections Page  Click the Save button in the Controls Section once completed. Page 12 of 25...

  • Page 13: Creating Device Ez Profiles

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Creating Device EZ Profiles  Click on the fields under Profile Name to enter the name of the EZ Profiles. Figure 7: Device Profiles Page  Click on the Edit button (pencil icon) next to the name. ...

  • Page 14: Figure 10: Mapping Bacnet Addresses To Modbus Registers

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide  Click on the blue plus sign icon on the left side of the Address to map the BACnet Addresses to the Modbus Registers. Figure 10: Mapping BACnet Addresses to Modbus Registers  Repeat for all of the Modbus registers. ...

  • Page 15: Figure 12: Notification Class Window

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide  To define a Notification Class, click the “Notification Class” tab and define the parameters as needed. Figure 12: Notification Class Window  Once all mappings and settings are defined, click the “Save” button to record the Profile. Figure 13: Define EZ Profiles ...

  • Page 16: Deviceproxy Advanced Settings

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide 6.2.1 DeviceProxy Advanced Settings  If required, click the Advanced Settings button (eye icon) to enter the Device Description and Device Location. (Figure Figure 15: Advanced Window Importing a Device Profile  Profiles on the local computer can be imported to the EZ Gateway by going to the Device Proxy section and hitting the arrow to the right of the Add button.

  • Page 17: Mapping Bacnet Output With Device Ez Profiles

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Mapping BACnet Output with Device EZ Profiles  Click on the DeviceProxy™ button.  Choose the EZ Profile to load from the drop down. Figure 17: Choose Profile to Load  Choose the appropriate Connection and Node ID for both the incoming Modbus device and the mapped BACnet output.

  • Page 18: Test And Commission The Ez Gateway

    Appendix A, or any of the troubleshooting appendices in the related driver supplements and Configuration Manual. Sierra Monitor Corporation also offers a technical support page on the Sierra Monitor Corporation website at www.sierramonitor.com, which contains a significant number of resources and documentation that may be of assistance.

  • Page 19: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Newer versions may be available on the web at http://www.sierramonitor.com/customer-care/resource-center.  Ensure that FieldServer Toolbox is Loaded on the PC that is currently being used, or download FieldServer-Toolbox.zip on the Sierra Monitor Corporation webpage, under Customer Care- Resource Center, Software Downloads: http://www.sierramonitor.com/customer-care/resource-center?filters=software-downloads ...
  • Page 20 Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide  Disable firewall and virus protection software if possible.  Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between the PC and ProtoNode.  Double click on the FS Toolbox Utility.  Step 1: Take a Log Click on the diagnose icon of the desired device Select full Diagnostic...
  • Page 21 Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide NOTE: If desired, the default capture period can be changed. Click on “Start Diagnostic” Wait for Capture period to finish, then the Diagnostic Test Complete window will appear  Step 2: Send Log Once the Diagnostic test is complete, a .zip file will be saved on the PC Choose “Open”...

  • Page 22: Appendix A.2. Notes Regarding Subnets And Subnet Masks

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Appendix A.2. Notes Regarding Subnets and Subnet Masks RFC standards allocate the IP Address range of 192.0.0.0 through to 223.255.255.255 to be used in Class-C subnetting (Subnets listed as 255.255.255.xxx, where xxx can vary based on filtering required). Consequently, the IP stack for this product will not allow any IP Addresses in this range to be allocated a subnet that does not fall within the Class C range.

  • Page 23: Appendix B Reference

    Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Appendix B Reference Appendix B.1. Specifications FS-EZX-MOD-BAC One 6-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 port (+ / - / gnd) Power port (+ / - / Frame-gnd) Available Ports One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 port (+ / - / gnd)

  • Page 24: Appendix B.2. Compliance With Ul Regulations

    Restricted Access Area requiring a key or a special tool to gain access.  This device must not be connected to a LAN segment with outdoor wiring. Appendix B.3. Dimension Drawing FS-EZX-MOD-BAC R1 Port R2 Port...

  • Page 25: Limited 2 Year Warranty

    Sierra Monitor Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for two years after date of shipment. Sierra Monitor Corporation will repair or replace any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period. Final determination of the nature and responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by Sierra Monitor Corporation personnel.