Summary of Contents for SMC Networks ProtoAir FPA-W44
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ProtoAir FPA-W44 Start-up Guide For Interfacing Bosch Products: C_Platform, D_Platform To Building Automation Systems and SMC Cloud: BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP and Metasys N2 APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Explains ProtoAir hardware and how to install it. The instructions are effective for the above as of February 2019.
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Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Technical Support Thank you for purchasing the ProtoAir for Bosch. Please call Bosch for technical support of the ProtoAir product. Sierra Monitor Corporation does not provide direct support. If Bosch needs to escalate the concern, they will contact Sierra Monitor Corporation for assistance.
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Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Quick Start Guide 1. Methods of Configuration: (Section 2.2) • Auto-Discovery: See Figure 1 for the table of devices that support automatic configuration. • Web Configurator: For devices that cannot be automatically configured, use a web browser to access the Web Configurator page.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Certification ............................7 BTL Mark – BACnet ® Testing Laboratory ..................7 Introduction ............................8 ProtoAir Gateway ..........................8 Methods of Configuration ....................... 9 ProtoAir Setup ............................ 10 Record Identification Data ......................10 Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device ................
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Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix B Additional Information ......................50 Appendix B.1 Updating Firmware ......................50 Appendix B.2 BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoAir on the Subnet ....50 Appendix B.3 Securing ProtoAir with Passwords ..................51 Appendix B.4 Wi-Fi Access Point Network Settings ................52 Appendix B.5 Mounting ...........................
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide CERTIFICATION BTL Mark – BACnet ® 1 Testing Laboratory The BTL Mark on ProtoAir is a symbol that indicates that a product has passed a series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory which verifies that the product correctly implements the BACnet features claimed in the listing.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide INTRODUCTION ProtoAir Gateway The ProtoAir wireless gateway is an external, high performance building automation multi-protocol gateway that is preconfigured to automatically communicate between Bosch’s devices (hereafter simply called “device”) connected to the ProtoAir and automatically configures them for BACnet/IP, BACnet ®2 MS/TP, Modbus TCP/IP and Metasys It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Methods of Configuration The ProtoAir offers two methods of configuration: • Auto-Discovery: Supported RS-485 devices can be automatically detected and identified for addition to the ProtoAir’s configuration via the ProtoAir’s Web Configurator. (Section 6.3) • Web Configurator: Devices that cannot be identified by Auto-Discovery must be configured to the gateway by selecting profiles on the ProtoAir’s Web Configurator.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide PROTOAIR SETUP Record Identification Data Each ProtoAir has a unique part number located on the side or the back of the unit. This number should be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows: Model Part Number ProtoAir...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Configuring Modbus Device Communications 3.3.1 Input COM Settings on Any Device Connected to the ProtoAir • Any connected serial device MUST have the same baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and parity settings as the ProtoAir. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide INTERFACING PROTOAIR TO DEVICES Device Connections to ProtoAir The ProtoAir has a 3-pin Phoenix connector for connecting RS-485 devices on the R1 port. NOTE: Use standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND. ProtoAir Device Pins Pin # Assignment RS-485 + Pin 1...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Bias Resistors R1 Bias Resistor DIP Switches (2 and 3) R2 Bias Resistor DIP Switches (2 and 3) Figure 8: Bias Resistor DIP Switches To enable Bias Resistors, move both the BIAS- and BIAS+ dip switches to the right as shown in Figure The ProtoAir 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.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Termination Resistor R1 Termination Resistor DIP Switch (1) R2 Termination Resistor DIP Switch (1) Figure 9: Termination Resistor DIP Switch If the ProtoAir is the last device on the serial trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Power-Up ProtoAir Check power requirements in the table below: Power Requirement for ProtoAir External Gateway Current Draw Type ProtoAir Family 12VDC 24V DC/AC FPA – W44 (Typical) 250mA 125mA NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host system.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide CONNECT THE PC TO THE PROTOAIR There are two ways to connect the PC to the ProtoAir, either by Ethernet cable (Section 5.1) or Wi-Fi Access Point (Section 5.2). Connecting to the ProtoAir via Ethernet First, connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and ProtoAir. Ethernet Port Figure 12: Ethernet Port Location 5.1.1 Enable Access Through the Local Browser...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide 5.1.1.2 Changing the IP Address of the ProtoAir with FieldServer Toolbox • Ensure that FieldServer Toolbox is loaded onto the local PC. Otherwise, download the FieldServer-Toolbox.zip via the Sierra Monitor website’s Software Downloads. • Extract the executable file and complete the installation. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Connecting to the ProtoAir Over Wi-Fi Access Point When the ProtoAir is first powered up, the Wi-Fi Access Point will be enabled allowing direct connection to the ProtoAir with Wi-Fi. To connect to the ProtoAir Wi-Fi Access Point: •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide CONFIGURE THE PROTOAIR Accessing the ProtoAir Web Configurator • Navigate to the IP Address of the ProtoAir on the local PC using one of two methods: Open a web browser and enter the IP Address of the ProtoAir; the default Ethernet address is 192.168.1.24, the default Wi-Fi Access Point address is 192.168.50.1 If using the FieldServer Toolbox (Section 5.1.1.2), click the Connect button NOTE: If the IP Address of the ProtoAir has been changed, the IP Address can be discovered...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • From the Web App landing page (Figure 15), click the Settings tab and then click Configuration. Figure 15: Web App Landing Page • Then click the Profiles Configuration button to go to the Web Configurator page. Figure 16: Configure Tab NOTE: The SMC Cloud™...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Select Field Protocol • On the Web Configurator page, the first configuration parameter is the Protocol Selector. Figure 17: Web Configurator Showing Protocol Selector Parameter • Select the field protocol desired, using the number key under the Parameter Description header, and click the Submit button.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Use Discovery Mode to Configure Devices Connected to the Gateway This configuration method works only with devices set as Auto-Discovery in Section 2.2. • Click the Discovery Mode button at the bottom of the screen. Figure 18: Web Configurator Showing Discovery Mode Button •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Setting ProtoAir Configuration Parameters This section applies to Web Configurator devices referenced in Section 2.2. • In the Web Configurator, the Active Profiles are shown below the configuration parameters. The Active Profiles section lists the currently active device profiles, including previous Web Configurator additions and any devices identified by Auto-Discovery configuration methods.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • To add an active profile to support a device, click the Add button under the Active Profiles heading. This will present a drop-down menu underneath the Current profile column that lists all the available profiles. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances • Follow the steps outlined in Section to access the ProtoAir Web Configurator. • The Node_Offset field shows the current value (default = 50,000). The values allowed for a BACnet Device Instance can range from 1 to 4,194,303 •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles • Follow the steps outlined in Section to access the ProtoAir Web Configurator. • At the bottom-left of the page, click the “Clear Profiles and Restart” button. • Once restart is complete, all past profiles discovered and/or added via Web configurator are deleted.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide NETWORK SETTINGS Navigate to the FS-GUI Network Settings • Open the FS-GUI page. From the Web App landing page, click the word “Diagnostics” found in blue at the bottom of the screen Figure 25: Web App Landing Page From the Web Configurator page, click on the blue “Diagnostics &...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • Find the Navigation tree on the left side of the screen. Figure 27: FS-GUI Landing Page • Click the orange arrow next to the ProtoAir CN number and title to expand the tree. • Click on the orange arrow next to Setup to expand the tree. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Change the ProtoAir IP Address Configure the IP settings of the ProtoAir in the following methods: • When using the Ethernet port to connect to the local network (Section 7.2.1). • When connecting the ProtoAir to a local wireless access point, configure the Wi-Fi Client Settings in the ProtoAir (Section 7.2.2).
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide 7.2.1 Update Wired Network Settings IP Settings tab is the landing page when selecting Network Settings on the navigation tree. To change the IP settings, follow these instructions: • Enable DHCP Client State to automatically assign IP Settings or modify the settings manually as needed, via these fields: IP Address, Netmask, Default Gateway and Domain Name Server1/2.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide 7.2.2 Update Wi-Fi Client Settings From the FS-GUI Network Settings landing page, click on the Wi-Fi Client tab. To change the Wi-Fi client settings, follow these instructions: • Set the Wi-Fi Status to ENABLED for the ProtoAir to communicate with other devices via Wi-Fi. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide 7.2.3 Common Settings From the FS-GUI Network Settings landing page, click on the Common tab. NOTE: Default is Primary Connection is Ethernet. To change the primary connection when both Ethernet and Wi-Fi Client connections are available: •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide SMC CLOUD USER SETUP, REGISTRATION AND LOGIN User Setup Request an invitation to SMC Cloud from the manufacturer’s support team and follow the instructions below to set up login details: • The “Welcome to SMC Cloud” email will appear as shown below. Figure 32: Welcome to SMC Cloud Email NOTE: If no SMC Cloud email was received, check the spam/junk folder for an email from notification@fieldpop.io.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • Click the “Complete Registration” button and fill in user details accordingly. Figure 33: Setting User Details • Fill in the name, phone number, password fields and check the checkbox to agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Registration Process Once SMC Cloud user credentials have been generated, the ProtoAir can be registered onto the SMC Cloud server. • Click on the SMC Cloud™ tab on the left-hand side of the screen. Figure 34: Web App Landing Page – SMC Cloud Tab •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • If a warning message appears instead of the splash page, follow the suggestion that appears on screen. • If the ProtoAir cannot reach the SMC Cloud server, the following message will appear. Figure 36: SMC Cloud Connection Problems Message Follow the directions presented in the warning message and check that the DNS settings are set up with the following Domain Name Server (DNS) settings: DNS1=8.8.8.8...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • On the registration page, fill in user credentials and all other device information fields for registration of each individual ProtoAir in the field. Figure 37: SMC Cloud Registration Page • To input the device location, do one of the following: Enter the address in the address field Click the “Get Current Location”...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • Once the device has successfully been registered, the following screen will appear listing the device details and additional information auto-populated by the ProtoAir. Figure 38: Device Registered for SMC Cloud Page 38 of 63...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Login to SMC Cloud After the ProtoAir is registered, go to www.smccloud.net and type in the appropriate login information as per registration credentials. Figure 39: SMC Cloud Login Page NOTE: If the login password is lost, see the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide for recovery instructions.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix A.1 Lost or Incorrect IP Address • Ensure that FieldServer Toolbox is loaded onto the local PC. Otherwise, download the FieldServer-Toolbox.zip via the Sierra Monitor website’s Software Downloads. • Extract the executable file and complete the installation. Ethernet Port Figure 42: Ethernet Port Location •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix A.2 Viewing Diagnostic Information • Type the IP Address of the ProtoAir into the web browser or use the FieldServer Toolbox to connect to the ProtoAir. • Click on Diagnostics Button, then click on view, and then on connections. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix A.3 Checking Wiring and Settings • No COMS on Modbus RTU side. If the Tx/Rx LEDs are not flashing rapidly then there is a COM issue. To fix this, check the following: A.4) Visual observations of LEDs on ProtoAir (Appendix Check baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits Check Detector ID matches the correct device...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix A.4 LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoAir and Devices See the diagram below for ProtoAir FPA-W44 LED Locations. FPA-W44 Diagnostic LEDs Description The SS LED will light if the unit is not getting a response from one or more of the configured devices.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix A.5 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture When there is a problem on-site that cannot easily be resolved, perform a diagnostic capture before contacting support so that support can quickly solve the problem. There are two methods for taking diagnostic captures: •...
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Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide • Step 1: Take a Log Click on the diagnose icon of the desired device Ensure “Full Diagnostic” is selected (this is the default) NOTE: If desired, the default capture period can be changed. Page 46 of 63...
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Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide 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 is saved on the PC Choose “Open”...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix A.5.2 Using FS-GUI Diagnostic Capture via 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.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix A.6 Wi-Fi Signal Strength Wi-Fi <60dBm – Excellent <70dBm – Very good <80dBm – Good >80dBm – Weak Figure 46: Wi-Fi Signal Strength Listing NOTE: If the signal is weak or spotty, try to improve the signal strength by checking the antenna and the ProtoAir position.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix B Additional Information Appendix B.1 Updating Firmware To load a new version of the firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Extract and save the new file onto the local PC. 2. Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the FieldServer in the address bar. Default IP Address is 192.168.1.24 A.1) Use the FS Toolbox utility if the IP Address is unknown...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix B.3 Securing ProtoAir with Passwords Access to the ProtoAir can be restricted by enabling a password on the FS-GUI Passwords page – click Setup and then Passwords in the navigation panel. There are 2 access levels defined by 2 account names: Admin and User.
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix B.4 Wi-Fi Access Point Network Settings From the FS-GUI Network Settings landing page, click on the Wi-Fi AP tab. To change the Wi-Fi AP settings, follow these instructions: • The Access Point Status Field must be ENABLED to allow connecting to the ProtoAir via Wi-Fi. •...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix B.5 Mounting The ProtoAir can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. Din Rail Bracket Figure 51: DIN Rail Page 53 of 63...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix B.6 Physical Dimension Drawing Power Port Wi-Fi Antenna Socket R2 Serial Port R1 Serial Port Figure 52: ProtoAir FPA-W44 Dimensions Page 54 of 63...
Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix C Vendor Information – Bosch NOTE: All Modbus TCP/IP registers are the same as the Modbus RTU registers for the serial device. If this point list is needed, contact *customer technical support. The Modbus TCP/IP node address of the device is also the same as the Modbus RTU node address. Appendix C.1 C_Platform Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP and Metasys N2 BACnet BACnet...
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Bosch ProtoAir Start-up Guide Appendix E 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.
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