ESCO-IPN
Portable BACnet Multi-Network Router
Installation Guide
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The information contained in this document provides details of installation,
and operation for installers and users of the ESCO-IPN multi-network
router.
ESCO-IPN is a multi-network router, sharing messages among BACnet/IP,
BACnet Ethernet and MS/TP networks. The router is configurable via its internal
webpage. The unit attaches to a USB port of your computer and has one
isolated MS/TP port and one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Auto-MDIX port.
The MS/TP port offers a 3-pin terminal block with a removable plug for the
EIA-485 connection. Through this port, up to 254 devices can be addressed — as
many as 31 full-load devices on the attached segment. All MS/TP baud rates (as
stated in the BACnet standard) are supported.
The Ethernet port offers a shielded RJ-45 connector. Through auto-negotiation
and Auto-MDIX, it automatically matches its duplex setting, data rate and signal
polarity to whatever is needed by the attached equipment. Thus, only a straight-
through CAT5 cable is needed for hook-up.
The USB port is strictly used to power the ESCO-IPN. No communications is
supported via the USB port.
The ESCO-IPN features a user-accessible switch to reset the IP address, subnet
mask and gateway address to the factory defaults.
Three LEDs are present: A power LED glows green when proper power is
provided. The Ethernet LED glows green for 100 Mbps operation and yellow for
10 Mbps and flashes to indicate activity. A green LED flashes when MS/TP traffic
is received.
2.0 SPECIFICATION
Electrical:
INPUT
USB (Type B Port)
Voltage (V, nominal): 5 VDC
Current (mA, typical): 300
Power:
2.5 W
Environmental:
Operating temperature:
0°C to 60°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Relative Humidity:
10-95%, non-condensing
Functional:
Signalling:
10BASE-T
Cable length limit:
100m
MS/TP Baud rate (bps):
9600, 19200, 38400, 76800
MS/TP node limit:
254 devices total
31 full-load devices per segment
MS/TP LED:
flashing green = receive valid activity
Ethernet LED:
green = 100 Mbps
yellow = 10 Mbps
flashing = activity
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029 2085 8400
EIA-485
1200m (for AWG 18)
IMPORTANT
This is a Class A product as defined in EN55022. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
Each unit complies with Class A radiated and conducted emissions as defined
by EN55022 and CFR 47, Part 15. This equipment is intended for use in non-
residential areas.
Connectors
3-pin (MS/TP) Pin Assignments
(Also explained on product label.)
RJ-11 (MS/TP) Pin Assignments
2
RT -
4
SC
5
RT +
(All other pins are unused.)
RJ-45 (MDI Ethernet) Pin Assignments
1
TD +
2
TD -
3
RD +
4
RD -
(All other pins are unused.)
Mechanical
Figure 4. Product Dimensions.
32 mm
67 mm
04. 01. 17. Leaflet Number 671781
The EMC Directive
2014/30/EU
The Low Voltage
Directive
2014/35/EU
Figure 1. 3-pin Connector.
+
-
SC
Figure 2. RJ-11 Connector.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 3. RJ-45 Connector.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
108 mm
1
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