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FieldServer BACnet Router FS-ROUTER-BACX Start-up Guide BAS Router (BACnet Multi-Network Router) APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY The instructions are effective for the above as of July 2018. Document Revision: 2.A T18054...
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BACnet Router 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: +1 408 964-4443 +1 800 727-4377 Email: support@sierramonitor.com EMEA Support Information: +44 2033 1813 41...
BACnet Router Start-up Guide BACNET ROUTER DESCRIPTION The BACnet Router provides stand-alone routing between BACnet networks such as BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet, and BACnet MS/TP – thereby allowing the system integrator to mix BACnet network technologies within a single BACnet internetwork. There are three physical communication ports on the BAS Router.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide BACNET ROUTER SETUP 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).
BACnet Router Start-up Guide R2 Port Jumper Settings Gently remove the BACnet Router enclosure to access the jumpers on the unit. 3.3.1 Bias Resistors Bias Resistor Jumper Figure 4: Bias Resistor Jumper The FieldServer bias resistors are used to keep the RS-485 bus to a known state, when there is no transmission on the line (bus is idling), to help prevent false bits of data from being detected.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide 3.3.2 Termination Resistor Termination Resistor Jumper Figure 5: Termination Resistor Jumper Termination resistors are also used to reduce noise. These pull the two lines of an idle bus together. However, they would override the effect of any bias resistors, if connected. Page 10 of 27...
BACnet Router Start-up Guide 3.3.3 Power Jumper Settings Power Jumper Switch in position “A” Figure 6: Power Jumper Switch The FieldServer Carrier Board power jumper is set to position A by default but can be changed to position B for other power supply requirements. Position A: The Carrier makes use of a full-wave rectifying bridge.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide R1 Port Small DIP Switches NOTE: Only applies to FS-ROUTER-BAC models. Gently remove the BACnet Router enclosure to access the small DIP switches for the R1 Port. Bias Resistor Switch End of Line Switch Figure 7: Bias Resistor DIP Switches & EOL •...
BACnet Router Start-up Guide INSTALLING THE BACNET ROUTER NOTE: Only the 2 port FS-ROUTER-BAC model BACnet Router utilizes the R1 port. RS-485 Connection R1 Port Connect to the 3-pin connector as shown. Figure 8: Port 1 RS-485 Connection The following Baud Rates are supported on the R1 Port: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115200 RS-485 Connection R2 Port A- SG...
BACnet Router Start-up Guide 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port Ethernet Port Figure 10: Ethernet Connection The Ethernet Port is used both for BACnet Ethernet and BACnet/IP communications. It is also used for configuring the router from a Web page. Connect the router to a BACnet network and optionally to a PC for configuration purposes via an Ethernet cable between the PC and the BACnet Router or connect the BACnet Router and the PC to the switch using a straight CAT5 cable.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide CONNECTING TO THE BACNET ROUTER The FieldServer Toolbox Application can be used to discover and connect to the BACnet Router on a local area network. To connect to the BACnet Router over the Internet using Toolbox, add the Internet exposed IP Address of the Router by clicking on the button, or alternatively enter the Internet exposed IP Address in a web browser directly.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide Using a Web Browser Directly • Open a Web Browser and connect to the BACnet Router’s Default IP Address. The Default IP Address of the BACnet Router is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. • If the PC and the BACnet Router are on different IP Networks, assign a Static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.2.X network.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide CONFIGURING THE BACNET ROUTER Settings 7.1.1 Button Functions • Save – write the currently displayed settings to the device. A restart will be required to apply the updated settings. • Reload – discard the currently displayed settings and reload the settings stored on the device.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide 7.1.5 BACnet/IP Secondary • Enable BBMD – select this checkbox to enable the Router to act as a BBMD. • IP Port – this MUST be different to the IP Port used on the BACnet/IP Primary connection. Default is 47809 (0xBAC1). •...
BACnet Router Start-up Guide Diagnostics By clicking on the Diagnostics tab all the connection communication details can be viewed to ensure the BACnet Router is working correctly. Figure 13: BACnet Router Diagnostics Page Page 19 of 27...
BACnet Router Start-up Guide 7.2.1 DeviceFind The diagnostics page offers a DeviceFind function for listing BACnet devices that are visible to the router. A configurable Who-Is broadcast is sent out when the 'Start' button is pressed, and I-Am responses received back from the field are listed, along with the name of the router port by which each device can be reached.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide Appendix 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 applies to all input fields except Network Settings input fields.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide Appendix A.2. Before Contacting Technical Support Take a Diagnostic Capture When a problem occurs that cannot be resolved with regular troubleshooting, take a log via the FieldServer Toolbox. Send this log together with a detailed description of the problem to support@sierramonitor.com for evaluation.
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BACnet Router Start-up Guide Ensure “Full Diagnostic” is selected (this is the default) NOTE: If desired, the default capture period can be changed. Click on “Start Diagnostic” When the capture period is finished, the “Diagnostic Test Complete” window will appear Page 23 of 27...
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BACnet Router Start-up Guide Step 2: Send Log Once the diagnostic test is complete, a .zip file will be saved on the PC Click “Open” to launch explorer and have it point directly at the correct folder Email the diagnostic zip file to support@sierramonitor.com Page 24 of 27...
BACnet Router Start-up Guide Appendix A.3. Take a Diagnostic Capture with FS-GUI Diagnostic Capture with FS-GUI is only available on FieldServers with a bios updated/released on November 2017 or later. Completing a Diagnostic Capture through the FieldServer allows network connections (such as Ethernet and Wi-Fi) to be captured. Once the Diagnostic Capture is complete, email it to technical support.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide Appendix B Specifications FS-ROUTER-BACX One 6-pin Phoenix connector: RS-485 +/- ground port, power +/- frame ground port Available One 3-pin RS-485 Phoenix connector: RS-485 +/- ground port Ports One Ethernet-10/100 port Input Voltage: 9-30VDC or 12-24VAC Power Input Power: Frequency 50/60 Hz.
BACnet Router Start-up Guide Appendix C 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.
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