Chapter 4 Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Checklist; Led Diagnostics - UTC Fire and Security KiddeFire Systems ARIES NETLink BACnet User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST

If you are experiencing problems with the BACnet
before contacting Kidde Technical Support:
• Confirm that the network cabling is correct.
• Confirm that the computer network card is operational and correctly configured.
• Confirm that there is an Ethernet adapter installed in the PC's Device Manager List, and
that it is configured to run the TCP/IP protocol.
• Check that the IP netmask of the PC matches the BACnet Interface Module. The default IP
address of the BACnet Interface Module is 192.168.1.24.
255.255.255.0.
• Ensure that the PC and BACnet Interface Module are on the same IP Network, or assign a
Static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.0 network using the Remote User Interface
Utility.
• If Using Windows XP, ensure that the firewall is disabled.
• Ensure that all other Ethernet cards active on the PC, especially wireless adapters, are dis-
abled.
• Ensure that the BACnet Interface Module address is set correctly.
• Ensure that DIP switch positions are set correctly. Refer to Section 1-3.2, DIP Switches,
in Chapter 1 for more information.
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LED DIAGNOSTICS

Refer to Section 1-3.3, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), in Chapter 1 for the location and
description of LEDs on the BACnet Interface Module which can be helpful for troubleshooting
purposes.
Note: The lid on top of the BACnet Interface Module has to be removed in order to see the
LEDs. Pull on the lid while holding onto the 6-pin Phoenix connector. Do not hold the
wall mount tabs when pulling the lid, as these are designed to break off if not required.
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1.Go to Windows Start > Run.
2.Type in "ipconfig".
3.The account settings should be displayed.
4.Ensure that the
255.255.255.0
– Check position of Switch S0.
– Check position of "B Bank" switches for MS/TP network baud rate, if
applicable.
– Check position of "A Bank" switches for BACnet Interface Module address
for use with MS/TP network, if applicable.
®
Interface Module, check the following
IP address is 192.168.1.xxx
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Subnet Mask address is
and the netmask
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