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BIG ASS FANS BACnet Adapter Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE BACnet Adapter For help, call 1-877-BIG-FANS or visit www.bigassfans.com...

  • Page 3: Installation Guide

    Explains the electrical installation of Big Ass Fans when integrated with adapter hardware. No part of this document may be reproduced or translated into a different language without the prior written consent of Big Ass Fans. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 Quick Start Guide 1. Methods of configuration (Section 1): • ProtoNode supporting RS-485 devices only: Run Auto Discovery. • ProtoNode supporting RS-485 and Ethernet devices at the same time: Run Auto Discovery and/or the Web Configurator. • ProtoNode Supporting only Ethernet devices: Run the Web Configurator only. 2.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide 1.1 - ProtoNode Gateway 1.2 - Big Ass Fans Devices: Method of Configuration 1.3 - Big Ass Fans Devices and Point Count Available 1.4 - BTL Mark: BACnet Testing Laboratory 2 - BACnet Setup 2.1 - Record Identification Data 2.2 - Configure Modbus RTU COM Settings...
  • Page 6 Contents (cont.) 10 - Fan Remote Operator 10.1 - Dimensions 10.2 - Installation Station (Optional) 10.3 - Operation 10.4 - Remote Operator Station Wiring: Delta E Series VFDs 10.5 - Remote Operator Station Wiring: Delta M Series VFDs 10.6 - Remote Operator Station Wiring: Lenze SMVector VFDs 10.7 - Remote Operator Station Wiring: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex VFDs Appendix A - Appendix A.1 - Checking Wiring and Settings...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.1 - ProtoNode gateway ProtoNode is an external, high performance Building Automation multi-protocol gateway that is pre-configured to automatically communicate between any of Big Ass Fans’ products (hereafter called “device”) to various building automation protocols. These protocols include BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys N2 by JCI, and Modbus TCP.

  • Page 8: Big Ass Fans Devices: Method Of Configuration

    Web Config Only Figure 1: Method of configuration for the devices 1.3 - Big Ass Fans devices and point count available When installing the ProtoNode, be aware of the total combined points of the devices being connected to the ProtoNode. The total number of devices attached to ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34) cannot exceed 1200 Modbus registers for BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/ IP, Modbus/TCP or Metasys N2.

  • Page 9: Bacnet Setup

    2 - BACnet Setup The following describes BACnet setup for ProtoCessor ProtoNode RER. 2.1 - Record identification data Each ProtoNode has a unique part number located on the underside of the unit. This number should be recorded, as it may be required for technical support.

  • Page 10: Select Field Protocol

    2 - BACnet Setup (cont.) 2.3 - Select field protocol Select the desired field protocol: BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus/TCP, or Metasys N2 via S bank DIP switches for ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34 BACnet). 2.3.1 - Using the S0–S3 bank of DIP switches •...

  • Page 11: Set Mac Address, Device Instance, Node-Id

    2 - BACnet Setup (cont.) 2.4 - Set MAC address, Device Instance, Node-ID Set the MAC address for BACnet MS/TP. Set the Device Instance for BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP. Set the Node-ID for Metasys N2 and Modbus/TCP on ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34). 2.4.1 - Setting the MAC address Set the MAC address for BACnet MS/TP for ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34 BACnet).

  • Page 12: Set Node_Off

    2 - BACnet Setup (cont.) 2.4.2.1 - Set Node_Off Set Node_Off to assign specific Device Instances for BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP. • If the Device Instances need to be set for addresses other than 50,000 to 50,127, change the Node+-Offset (50,000 is the default for Node+Offset).

  • Page 13: Set Baud Rate

    2 - BACnet Setup (cont.) 2.5 Set baud rate Set the baud rate for BACnet MS/TP on ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34 BACnet). 2.5.1 - Setting the serial baud rate Set the serial baud rate (DIP switch B0–B3) for BACnet MS/TP. • DIP switches B0–B3 can be used to set the serial baud rate to match the baud rate provided by the Building Management System for BACnet MS/TP.

  • Page 14: Connection Ports

    3 - Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices 3.1 - Connection ports The following shows the connection ports on ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34). RS-485 port - Field protocol RS-485 Field RX/TX LEDs "A" bank - node ID End of Line Termination switch or Mac address "B"...

  • Page 15: Wiring Connections

    3 - Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices (cont.) 3.2 - Wiring connections The following shows the wiring connections to ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34 BACnet). ProtoNode 6-pin Phoenix connector: Pin outs to Modbus RTU products • ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34 BACnet) has a 6-pin Phoenix connector. Pins 1 through 3 are for Modbus RS-485 to the devices and pins 4 through 6 are for power.

  • Page 16: End-Of-Line Termination Switch For The Modbus Rs-485 Port On The Protonode

    3 - Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices (cont.) 3.2.2 - End-of-line termination switch for the Modbus RS-485 port on the ProtoNode • On long RS-485 cabling runs, the RS-485 trunk must be properly terminated at each end. • If the ProtoNode is placed at one end of the trunk, turn the blue RS-485 end-of-line terminating switch to the ON position. •...

  • Page 17: Wiring Power To The Protonode

    3 - Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices (cont.) 3.4 - Wiring power to the ProtoNode The following describes how to wire power to ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34 BACnet). Ensure the power supply used complies with the specifications provided in Appendix D.1. Ensure the cable is grounded using the “Frame-GND”...

  • Page 18: Run Auto Discovery

    4 - Run Setup for Connected RS-485 Devices Run setup for RS-485 devices (profiles) connected to ProtoNode RER (Auto Discovery). There may be some RS-485 devices that are not discoverable. These devices must be set up by the Web Configurator. See Section 1.2 for information on which devices can be Auto Discovered.

  • Page 19: Connect Pc To Protonode Via Ethernet Port

    5 - Run Web Configurator Run the Web Configurator to set up the Ethernet and RS-485 devices (profiles) connected to ProtoNode RER. 5.1 - Connect PC to ProtoNode via Ethernet port Ethernet Figure 19: Ethernet port location 1. Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight through or crossover) between the PC and the ProtoNode. 2.

  • Page 20: Restarting The Installation

    5 - Run Web Configurator (cont.) Figure 21: Web Configurator showing an active Modbus TCP profile selected After selecting the profile, Modbus node address, and IP address for the Modbus TCP device, click Add to add the profile to be configured.

  • Page 21: Connect Pc To Protonode Via Ethernet Port

    7 - Changing the ProtoNode IP Address Change the ProtoNode IP address using the Web GUI for BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP. 7.1 - Connect PC to ProtoNode via Ethernet port Ethernet Figure 24: Ethernet port location 1. Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight through or crossover) between the PC and the ProtoNode. 2.

  • Page 22: Set Ip Address For Bacnet/Ip And Modbus Tcp

    7 - Changing the ProtoNode IP Address (cont.) 7.3 - Set IP address for BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP 1. Open the PC's Web browser and enter the default IP address of the ProtoNode (192.168.1.24). Connect to the ProtoNode. 2. From the GUI main landing, click Diagnostics and Debugging to get to the Utilities section of the GUI (to change IP address and other capabilities, see Figure 27).

  • Page 23: Downloading The Cas Explorer And Requesting An Activation Key

    8 - CAS BACnet Explorer The CAS BACnet Explorer is for validating the ProtoNode in the field. ProtoCessor has arranged a complementary two-week fully functional copy of CAS BACnet Explorer (through Chipkin Automation) that can be used to validate BACnet MS/TP and/or BACnet/IP communications of the ProtoNode in the field without having to have the BMS Integrator on site.

  • Page 24: Cas Bacnet Setup

    8 - CAS BACnet Explorer (cont.) 8.2 - CAS BACnet setup The following instructions are for setting up CAS Explorer for the first time on BACnet MS/ST and BACnet/IP. 8.2.1 - CAS BACnet MS/TP setup Connect either the serial or USB to RS-485 converter to your PC and the 3-pin BACnet MS/TP connector on ProtoNode RER. In CAS Explorer, do the following: 1.

  • Page 25: Modbus Wiring Overview

    Wait three (3) minutes for capacitors to discharge to safe voltage levels. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death. Darkened display LEDs are not an indication of safe voltage levels. CAUTION: The Big Ass Fans product warranty will not cover equipment damage or failure that is caused by improper installation.

  • Page 26: Cable Types And Distances

    9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.2 - Cable types and distances The maximum total distance for a Modbus loop is 4,000 cable feet (1,219.2 m); however, this may not always be practical. The cable impedance, load impedance, foreign signal presence, serial baud rate, and number of attached devices will decrease this maximum distance limit.
  • Page 27 Tap CHANGE if you want to change the address, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Record the Modbus address. You will need to know the address when setting up and using the BACnet adapter.
  • Page 28 9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.4 - Setup and wiring: 200V–240V & 400V–480V Delta E Series VFDs (Powerfoil X Series fans) (cont.) ® It is important that the last device connected on a run of Modbus cable (single or multiple devices) includes an EOL resistor to maintain proper cable impedance as shown.
  • Page 29 Make these parameter changes before disconnecting the wall controller cable from the VFD and proceeding with fan power down and Modbus loop termination. If necessary, Big Ass Fans recommends leaving the wall controller installed as a redundant means of control.
  • Page 30 9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.5 - Setup and wiring: 575V–600V Delta M Series VFDs (Powerfoil X Series fans) (cont.) ® RJ22 - RJ45 Port Adapter (unique to M series) RJ45 / Screw Terminal Adapter MBA (+) Orange w/WHT...

  • Page 31: Setup And Wiring: Lenze Smvector Vfds

    9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.6 - Setup and wiring: Lenze SMVector VFDs (Powerfoil 8 and Basic 6 fans) ® ® WARNING: The fan controllers contain high voltage capacitors that take time to discharge after removal of mains supply.
  • Page 32 9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.6 - Setup and wiring: Lenze SMVector VFDs (Powerfoil 8 & Basic 6 fans) (cont.) ® ® It is important that the last fan connected on a run of Modbus cable (regardless of...

  • Page 33: Rs-485 Network Biasing: Lenze Smvector Vfds

    SMVector drive in the network series. Due to the presence of a 120 Ω resistor at the end of the line, Big Ass Fans recommends installing the 680 Ω resistors at the first fan location to prevent clutter on the terminal strip.

  • Page 34: Setup And Wiring: Allen-Bradley

    9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.8 - Setup and wiring: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4, 4M, & 40 VFDs (Powerfoil & Wickerbill fans) ® ® ® WARNING: The fan controllers contain high voltage capacitors that take time to discharge after removal of mains supply.
  • Page 35 9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.8 - Setup and wiring: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4, 4M, & 40 VFDs (Powerfoil & Wickerbill fans) (cont.) ® ® ® R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 It is important that the last device connected on a...

  • Page 36: Connecting More Than 32 Fans (Daisy Chaining)

    9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.9 - Connecting more than 32 fans (daisy chaining) The gateway is capable of communicating with only 32 unique serial addresses; however, it is possible to connect more than 32 fans on a single gateway installation utilizing each fan controller’s 0–10VDC daisy chaining setup as illustrated below. Each fan controller contains a single 0–10VDC analog input for speed reference, as well as a 0–10VDC analog output;...

  • Page 37: Fire Alarm Interface Methods

    9 - Big Ass Fans Electrical Installation (cont.) 9.10 - Fire alarm interface methods The most common method for interfacing fans with a fire alarm system is to provide a dry relay contact to each fan. In this scenario, the relay coil is controlled by the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) or a Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC).

  • Page 38: Fan Remote Operator Station (Optional)

    10 - Fan Remote Operator Station (Optional) WARNING: Ensure power is disconnected from the fan(s) prior to installing the remote operator station(s). The remote operator station lets you switch between automated fan control and local fan control. One remote operator station is required for each fan you plan to control locally.
  • Page 39 04-07: Multifunction Input Terminal 5 "20" Communication Command Enable Jumper wire installation (yellow) Big Ass Fans recommends making the parameter changes listed above prior to remote wiring or jumper wire installation. A new jumper should be installed between terminals MI5 and MI6. WWW.BIGASSFANS.COM ©2013 DELTA T LLC...
  • Page 40 "28" 2nd Source for Frequency Command Jumper wire installation (shown above in yellow) Big Ass Fans recommends making the parameter changes listed above prior to remote wiring or jumper wire installation. A new jumper should be installed between terminals M4 and M5.

  • Page 41: Remote Operator Station Wiring: Lenze Smvector Vfds

    Jumper wire installation (yellow) Big Ass Fans recommends making the parameter changes listed above prior to remote wiring or jumper wire installation. Jumpers should be installed between terminals 1 and 17, terminals 13B and 13C, and terminals 12V and 16. If an ESFR pilot relay is already installed on terminals 12V and 13A, remove the N.O.
  • Page 42 10 - Fan Remote Operator Station (Optional) (cont.) 10.7 - Remote operator station wiring: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4, 4M, & 40 VFDs (Powerfoil & Wickerbill fans) ® ® ® WARNING: The fan controllers contain high voltage capacitors that take time to discharge after removal of mains supply. Before working on the fan controller, ensure isolation of mains supply from line inputs at the fan controller’s disconnect if installed.

  • Page 43: Appendix A.1 - Checking Wiring And Settings

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Appendix A.1 - Checking wiring and settings Symptom Possible solution(s) If TX/RX are not flashing rapidly, there is a COM issue on the Modbus side. Check the No COMS on Modbus RTU side. following: • Visually observe the LEDs on the ProtoNode (Appendix A.4). •...
  • Page 44 Appendix A - Troubleshooting (cont.) 9. Double-click the FST Diag Utility. 10. Select a FieldServer IP address. The IP address can be entered manually or selected by clicking 1. Get FS IP address in the utility. Type the ProtoNode IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.24.

  • Page 45: Appendix A.3 - Setting The Network Number For Bacnet/Ip

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting (cont.) Appendix A.3 - Setting the network number for BACnet/IP The network number for BACnet/IP can be changed when more than one ProtoNode is on the same subnet. On the main Web Configurator screen, update the network number in the "network_nr" parameter and click Submit. Note that the default value is 50.

  • Page 46: Appendix B.1 - Smvector Modbus Rtu Mappings

    Appendix B - Modbus RTU Mappings Appendix B.1 - SMVector Modbus RTU mappings The following shows SMVector Modbus RTU mappings to BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, and Metasys N2. BACnet BACnet N2 data N2 point Point name object type object ID type address Drive Control Stop Drive Drive Control Start Drive...

  • Page 47: Appendix B.3 - Delta Vfd M Modbus Rtu Mappings

    Appendix B - Modbus RTU Mappings (cont.) Appendix B.3 - Delta VFD M Modbus RTU mappings The following shows Delta VFD M Modbus RTU mappings to BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, and Metasys N2. BACnet BACnet N2 data N2 point Point name object type object ID type...

  • Page 48: Appendix B.5 - Ab_Pf4M Modbus Rtu Mappings

    Appendix B - Modbus RTU Mappings (cont.) Appendix B.5 - AB_PF4M Modbus RTU mappings The following shows AB_PF4M Modbus RTU mappings to BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, and Metasys N2. BACnet BACnet N2 data N2 point Point name object type object ID type address Maximum Output Freq...

  • Page 49: Appendix C - Mac Address Dip Switch Settings

    Appendix C - MAC Address DIP Switch Settings Address Address WWW.BIGASSFANS.COM ©2013 DELTA T LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 50 Appendix C - MAC Address DIP Switch Settings (cont.) Address Address WWW.BIGASSFANS.COM ©2013 DELTA T LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 51 Appendix C - MAC Address DIP Switch Settings (cont.) Address Address WWW.BIGASSFANS.COM ©2013 DELTA T LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

  • Page 52: Appendix D.1 - Specifications

    Appendix D - Reference Appendix D.1 - Specifications One 6-pin Phoenix connector, one RS-485 +/- ground port, power +/- frame ground port Electrical One 3-pin RS-485 Phoenix connector, one RS-485 +/- ground port connections One Ethernet-10/100 Ethernet port Pending CE (EN55022; EN55024; EN60950), UL916, Pending FCC Class A Part 15, DNP3 Conformance Tested, OPC Self-tested for Compliance, RoHS Compliant, CSA 205 Approved Approvals BTL Marked...
  • Page 53 2 years Big Ass Fans (“BAF”) warrants its gateway apparatus for building automation systems (“BAS Gateway Apparatus”) to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for two years after the date of shipment to the customer. BAF will repair or replace any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period.

  • Page 54: Customer Service

    40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia (+603) 5565 0888 Manufacturing and Warranty You are responsible for providing and paying for shipping when returning a product to Big Ass Fans for the purpose of recycling under the WEEE directive. Manufacturer Warranty and WEEE Returns...
  • Page 56 004252 REV. I 10/02/2019 2251 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511 1 (877) BIG-FANS | WWW.BIGASSFANS.COM...

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