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ProtoNode FPC-N34 and ProtoNode FPC-N35 Start-up Guide For Interfacing Weil-McLain Products: SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 1 (SOLA), Evergreen, SlimFit 550-750 Series 2 & 3, SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 2 and SVF Models To Building Automation Systems: BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Metasys N2, LonWorks and SMC Cloud APPLICABILITY &...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Technical Support Thank you for purchasing the ProtoNode for Weil-McLain. Please call Weil-McLain for technical support of the ProtoNode product. Sierra Monitor Corporation does not provide direct support. If Weil-McLain needs to escalate the concern, they will contact Sierra Monitor Corporation for assistance. Support Contact Information: Weil-McLain 500 Blaine Street...
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6. Connect the ProtoNode 6 pin RS-485 connector to the RS-485 network that is connected to each of the devices. (Section 4.2) 7. Connect the ProtoNode FPC-N34 3 pin RS-485 port to the field protocol cabling, (Section 4.3) or connect the ProtoNode FPC-N35 2 pin LonWorks port to the field protocol cabling. (Section 4.4) 8.
BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network ........14 3.5.3.1 Baud Rate DIP Switch Selection ..................14 Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices ....................15 ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 Showing Connection Ports ..........15 Serial Device Connections to the ProtoNode ................16 4.2.1 Biasing the RS-485 Device Network ..................17 4.2.2...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Appendix C. Vendor Information – Weil-McLain ..................43 SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 1 (SOLA) Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2 and LonWorks ..............................43 Evergreen/SlimFit 550-750 Series 2 & 3/SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 2/SVF Models Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2 and LonWorks ............45 Appendix D.
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Figure 7: Baud Rate DIP Switches ......................14 Figure 8: BMS Baud Rate ........................... 14 Figure 9: ProtoNode FPC-N34 (Top) and ProtoNode FPC-N35 (Bottom) ..........15 Figure 10: Device and Power Connections....................16 Figure 11: RS-485 Biasing Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (Left) and ProtoNode N35 (Right) ....17 Figure 12: RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (Left) and ......
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide CERTIFICATIONS BTL Mark – BACnet ® 1 Testing Laboratory The BTL Mark on ProtoNode 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.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide INTRODUCTION ProtoNode Gateway The ProtoNode is an external, high performance building automation multi-protocol gateway that is preconfigured to automatically communicate between Weil-McLain’s products (hereafter called “device”) ®2 connected to the ProtoNode and automatically configures them for BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys ®3 N2 by JCI, Modbus TCP/IP or LonWorks It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications.
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide FPC-N35 Connectivity Diagram: The ProtoNode can connect with Sierra Monitor’s SMC Cloud. The SMC Cloud allows technicians, the OEM's support team and Sierra Monitor's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoNode. The SMC Cloud provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field: •...
Each ProtoNode 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 ProtoNode FPC-N34 FPC-N34-0970 ProtoNode FPC-N35 FPC-N35-0991 Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Configuring Device Communications 3.3.1 Input COM Settings on Any Serial Device Connected to the ProtoNode • Any connected serial device MUST have the same baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and parity settings as the ProtoNode. •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Selecting the Desired Protocol Configuration • ProtoNode FPC-N34 units use the “S” bank of DIP switches (S0 – S3) to select the protocol configuration. See the table in Figure 5 for the switch settings to select The OFF position is when the DIP switches are set closest to the outside of the box •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide BMS Network Settings: MAC Address, Device Instance and Baud Rate 3.5.1 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the MAC Address for BMS Network • Only 1 MAC Address is set for ProtoNode regardless of how many devices are connected to ProtoNode.
BMS for BACnet MS/TP. • The ProtoNode baud rate for Metasys N2 is set for 9600. DIP switches B0 – B3 are disabled for Metasys N2 on the ProtoNode FPC-N34. • DIP switches B0 – B3 are disabled on the ProtoNode FPC-N35 (LonWorks).
Serial Device Connections to the ProtoNode ProtoNode 6 Pin Phoenix connector: • The 6 pin Phoenix connector is the same for ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 (LonWorks). • Pins 1 through 3 are for RS-485 devices. Use standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide 4.2.1 Biasing the RS-485 Device Network • An RS-485 network with more than one device needs to have biasing to ensure proper communication. The biasing only needs to be done on one device. • The ProtoNode has 510 ohm resistors that can be used to set the biasing. The ProtoNode’s default positions from the factory for the biasing jumpers are OFF.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide 4.2.2 End of Line Termination Switch for the RS-485 Device Network • On long RS-485 cabling runs, the RS-485 trunk must be properly terminated at each end. • The ProtoNode has an end of line (EOL) blue jumper. The default setting for this blue EOL switch is OFF with the jumper straddling the pins closest to the inside of the board of the ProtoNode.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Serial Network (FPC-N34): W iring Field Port to RS-485 Network • Connect the RS-485 network wires to the 3-pin RS-485 connector on ProtoNode FPC-N34 as shown below in Figure Use standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide LonW orks (FPC-N35): Wiring LonWorks Devices to the LonWorks Terminal • Wire the LonWorks device network to the ProtoNode LonWorks Terminal. Use approved cable per the FT-10 installation guidelines • LonWorks has no polarity. Figure 15: LonWorks Terminal Page 20 of 61...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide USE THE PROTONODE WEB CONFIGURATOR TO SETUP THE GATEWAY Connect the PC to the ProtoNode via the Ethernet Port First, connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and ProtoNode. Ethernet Port Figure 18: Ethernet Port Location There are two methods to access the ProtoNode via Ethernet connection, either by changing the subnet of the connected PC (Section 5.1.1) or using the FieldServer Toolbox to change the IP...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide 5.1.2 Changing the IP Address of the ProtoNode 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. •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Connecting to the ProtoNode Web Configurator After setting a local PC on the same subnet as the ProtoNode (Section 5.1), open a web browser on the PC and enter the IP Address of the ProtoNode; the default address is 192.168.1.24. NOTE: If the IP Address of the ProtoNode was changed, the assigned IP Address can be discovered using the FS Toolbox utility.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide • To add an active profile to support a device, click the Add button under the Active Profiles heading. Select a profile from the drop-down menu field that appears underneath the Current profile column. (Figure • For every device that is added, assign a unique Node-ID.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Ethernet Network: Setting IP Address for the Field Network • After setting a local PC to the same subnet as the ProtoNode (Section 5.1), open a web browser on the PC and enter the IP Address of the ProtoNode; the default address is 192.168.1.24. •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide • To access the FS-GUI, click on the “Diagnostics & Debugging” button in the bottom right corner of the page. • From the FS-GUI landing page, click on “Setup” to expand the navigation tree and then select “Network Settings”...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Change ProtoNode COM Settings • In the Web Configurator, the ProtoNode COM Settings are the first parameters displayed. Figure 24: Web Configurator ProtoNode COM Settings NOTE: The ProtoNode default setting for the Modbus RTU serial baud rate is 19200 and the default stop bits setting is 1.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide BACNET: SETTING NODE_OFFSET TO ASSIGN SPECIFIC DEVICE INSTANCES • After setting a local PC to the same subnet as the ProtoNode (Section 5.1), open a web browser on the PC and enter the IP Address of the ProtoNode. If the IP Address of the ProtoNode has been changed by previous configuration, the assigned IP Address must be gathered from the network administrator The Web Configurator is displayed as the landing page...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide HOW TO START THE INSTALLATION OVER: CLEARING PROFILES • After setting a local PC to the same subnet as the ProtoNode (Section 5.1), open a web browser on the PC and enter the IP Address of the ProtoNode; the default address is 192.168.1.24. •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide LONWORKS (FPC-N35): COMMISSIONING PROTONODE ON A LONWORKS NETWORK Commissioning may only be performed by the LonWorks administrator. Commissioning ProtoNode FPC-N35 on a LonW orks Network During the commissioning process, the LonWorks administrator may prompt the user to hit the service pin on the ProtoNode FPC-N35 at a specific point (this step occurs at different points of the commissioning process for each LonWorks network management tool).
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide • Open a web browser and go to the following address: [IP Address of ProtoNode]/fserver.xif Example: 192.168.1.24/fserver.xif • If the web browser prompts to save the file, save the file onto the PC. If the web browser displays the xif file as a web page, save the file onto the local PC as “fserver.xif”.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Appendix A. Troubleshooting 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 30: Ethernet Port Location •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Viewing Diagnostic Information • Type the IP Address of the ProtoNode into the web browser or use the FieldServer Toolbox to connect to the ProtoNode. • Click on Diagnostics and Debugging Button, then click on view, and then on connections. •...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Check 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: Visual observations of LEDs on the ProtoNode (Appendix A.4) Check baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoNode and Devices See the diagram below for ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 LED Locations. Diagnostic LEDs Description The SPL LED will light if the unit is not getting a response from one or more of the configured devices.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Take 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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Weil-McLain ProtoNode 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 38 of 61...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Click on “Start Diagnostic” When the capture period is finished, 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”...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode 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.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Appendix B. Additional Information Update 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 Use the FS Toolbox utility if the IP Address is unknown (Appendix...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Securing ProtoNode with Passwords Access to the ProtoNode 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.
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Appendix C. Vendor Information – Weil-McLain 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 Weil-McLain technical support. The Modbus TCP/IP node address of the device is also the same as the Modbus RTU node address. SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 1 (SOLA) Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2 and LonWorks BACnet...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide DHW Time of Day Setpoint (W) nvi/nvoDHWTODSP_XXX SNVT_temp_p DHW Time of Day Setpoint Status nvoDHWTDSPSt_XXX SNVT_temp_p DHW requested Rate Status nvoDHWRqRtSt_XXX SNVT_count_f Fan Speed Status nvoFanSpdSt_XXX SNVT_count_f Firing Rate Status nvoFirRtStat_XXX SNVT_count_f Flame Signal Status nvoFlmSigSt_XXX SNVT_count_f Inlet Sensor Status nvoInSenStat_XXX...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide System Pump Cycle Count nvoSysPpCyCt_XXX SNVT_count_f System Pump Cycle Count Status nvoSyPpCyCtS_XXX SNVT_count_f Warm Weather Shutdown Setpoint nvoWmWtShDSP_XXX SNVT_temp_p Warm Weather Shutdown Setpoint Status nvoWmWtSDSPS_XXX SNVT_temp_p CH Enable (W) nvi/nvoCH_Enable_XXX SNVT_switch CH Enable Status nvoCHEnblSt_XXX SNVT_switch CH Frost Protection Enable (W) nvi/nvoCHFrPrEn_XXX SNVT_switch...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Priority 2 Supply Max Target nvi/nvoPr2SpMxTr_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 2 Supply Min Target nvi/nvoPr2SpMnTr_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 2 OD Reset/Volts Max nvi/nvoPr2ODRVMx_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 2 OD Reset/Volts Min nvi/nvoPr2ODRVMn_XXX SNVT_count_f Active Network Prepump Time nvoAcNPrPpTm_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 2 Min On Time Setting nvi/nvoPr2MnOnTS_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 2 Max On Time Setting...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Local Supply Temperature nvoLocSupTp2_XXX SNVT_count_f Local Return Temperature nvoLocRetTp2_XXX SNVT_count_f Bad EEPROM Count nvoBdEEPRMCt_XXX SNVT_count_f Bad Ram Count nvoBadRamCnt_XXX SNVT_count_f Default Count nvoDefltCnt_XXX SNVT_count_f Ignition Retries nvoIgnRetr_XXX SNVT_count_f Lockout History 1 Expansion Board Errors nvoHs1ExBdEr_XXX SNVT_count_f Manual Lockout Count nvoManLckCnt_XXX SNVT_count_f...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Lockout History 3 Boiler Out Temp 1 nvoHs3BlOtT1_XXX SNVT_count_f Lockout History 3 Heat Exchanger Temp 1 nvoHs3BlInT1_XXX SNVT_count_f Lockout History 3 Supply Temperature nvoHs3SupTmp_XXX SNVT_count_f Lockout History 3 Return Temperature nvoHs3RetTmp_XXX SNVT_count_f Lockout History 3 Boiler In Temp 1 nvobH1ErMHI_XXX SNVT_count_f Lockout History 3 0-10V Output...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Boiler Rotation Method nvi/nvoBlrRotMth_XXX SNVT_count_f Force Lead Rotate nvi/nvoFrcLdRot_XXX SNVT_count_f User Mode nvoUserMode_XXX SNVT_count_f Net1 Priority System Add Boiler Diff nvi/nvoN1PrSABDf_XXX SNVT_count_f Net1 Priority System Drop Boiler Diff nvi/nvoN1PrSDBDf_XXX SNVT_count_f Net1 Priority Mod Delay Time nvi/nvoN1PrMdDkT_XXX SNVT_count_f Net1 Priority Stabilization Time nvi/nvoN1PrStbTm_XXX...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Master Boiler Net1 or Net2 nvoMBN1orN2_XXX SNVT_count_f Master Boiler Max Boiler Temp nvoMBMxBlTp_XXX SNVT_count_f Master Boiler Boiler On Diff nvoMBBlOnDf_XXX SNVT_count_f Master Boiler Boiler Off Diff nvoMBBlOfDf_XXX SNVT_count_f Master Boiler Pre Pump Time nvoMBPrPpTm_XXX SNVT_count_f Master Boiler Post Pump Time nvoMBPsPpTm_XXX SNVT_count_f Master Boiler Number of Boilers on Network...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Shadow 5 Input 2 Priority nvoSh5In2Pr_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 5 Input 2 System Type nvoSh5In2STy_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 5 Input 3 Priority nvoSh5In3Pr_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 5 Input 3 System Type nvoSh5In3STy_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 5 Input Status nvoSh5InSt_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 5 Boiler Status nvoSh5BlrSt_XXX SNVT_count_f...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Shadow 8 Min Rate nvoSh8MnRt_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 8 Max Rate nvoSh8MxRt_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 8 Modulation Rate nvoSh8ModRt_XXX SNVT_count_f Shadow 8 Boiler Status 3 and Available Status nvoSh8BlrSt3_XXX SNVT_count_f Custom Type String 2 1 nvoCusSt2_1_XXX SNVT_count_f Custom Type String 2 2 nvoCusSt2_2_XXX SNVT_count_f Custom Type String 2 3...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Priority 2 System Type nvoPr2SysTyp_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 2 Target Adjustment nvoPr2TarAdj_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 2 Run Aux Pump/Output setting nvoPr2RnAxPm_XXX SNVT_switch Priority 2 Run Boiler Pump setting nvoPr2RnBPSt_XXX SNVT_switch Priority 3 System Type nvoPr3SysTyp_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 3 Target Adjustment nvoPr3TarAdj_XXX SNVT_count_f Priority 3 Run Aux Pump/Output setting...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide LKHS1 Hard Temperature Sensor nvoLK1HTmpSn_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS1 Hard Flue Temp Too High nvoLK1HFlTHi_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS1 Soft Flame Fault nvoLK1SFlmFl_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS1 Soft Ignition Fault nvoLK1SIgnFl_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS1 Soft High Temp Limit nvoLK1SHTpLm_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS1 Soft Blower Fault nvoLK1SBlwFl_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS1 Soft Expansion Board Fault Hw Fault...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide LKHS2 In Auto Limit Open nvoLK2IAtLmO_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS2 In Low Water Cutoff Open nvoLK2ILWCtO_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS2 In Air P-Switch Open nvoLK2IArPSO_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS2 In Flow Switch Open nvoLK2IFlSwO_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS2 RO Gas Valve ON nvoLK2ROGsVl_XXX SNVT_switch LKHS2 RO Circulator 1 ON nvoLK2ROCir1_XXX SNVT_switch...
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Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Shad2 In1 Source is set to 0-10V nvoSh2I10_10_XXX SNVT_switch Shad2 In2 Priority Boiler nvoSh2In2PrB_XXX SNVT_count_f Shad2 In2 Aux Pump/Output Type nvoSh2In2AxP_XXX SNVT_count_f Shad2 In2 Source is set to 0-10V nvoSh2I10_10_XXX SNVT_switch Shad2 In3 Priority Boiler nvoSh2In3PrB_XXX SNVT_count_f Shad2 In3 Aux Pump/Output Type nvoSh2In3AxP_XXX...
Weil-McLain ProtoNode Start-up Guide Appendix F. 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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