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- Page 1 FieldServer BACnet Router Wi-Fi FS-ROUTER-BACW Start-up Guide BAS Router (BACnet Multi-Network Router) APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY The instructions are effective for the above as of June 2020. Document Revision: 2.F T18621...
- Page 2 BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide Technical Support Please call us for any technical support needs related to the FieldServer product. MSA Safety 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, CA 95035 Website: www.sierramonitor.com U.S. Support Information: +1 408 964-4443 +1 800 727-4377 Email: smc-support@msasafety.com EMEA Support Information: +31 33 808 0590...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS BACnet Router Description ........................ 5 Equipment Setup ..........................6 Mounting ............................6 Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna ......................6 Installing the BACnet Router ......................7 RS-485 ............................7 3.1.1 Connecting to the R1 & R2 Port ....................7 3.1.1.1 Wiring .......................... - Page 4 BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: DIN Rail ............................6 Figure 2: RS-485 R2 Connection Port ......................7 Figure 3: Ethernet Connection ........................8 Figure 4: Required Current Draw for the BACnet Router ................9 Figure 5: Power Connections ........................9 Figure 6: Web Server Security Unconfigured Window ................
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Page 5: Bacnet Router Description
FS ENOTE BACNET ROUTER DESCRIPTION The BACnet Router provides stand-alone routing between BACnet networks such as BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet, and BACnet MS/TP – allowing the system integrator to mix BACnet network technologies within a single BACnet internetwork. There are three physical communication ports on the BAS Router. One is a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and the other two are RS-485 MS/TP ports. -
Page 6: Equipment Setup
FS ENOTE EQUIPMENT SETUP Mounting The BACnet Router can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. Din Rail Bracket Figure 1: DIN Rail Appendix B.2. NOTE: For dimension details see Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna Screw in the Wi-Fi antenna to the front of the unit as shown in Appendix B.2. -
Page 7: Installing The Bacnet Router
FS ENOTE INSTALLING THE BACNET ROUTER RS-485 3.1.1 Connecting to the R1 & R2 Port For the R1 Port only: Switch between RS-485 and RS-232 by moving the number 4 DIP Switch left for RS-485 and right for RS-232 (Figure The R2 Port is RS-485. -
Page 8: 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port
FS ENOTE 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port Ethernet Port Figure 3: Ethernet Connection The Ethernet Port is used both for BACnet/IP communications and for configuring the BACnet Router via the Web App. To connect the BACnet Router, either connect the PC to the Router’s Ethernet port or connect the Router and PC to an Ethernet switch. -
Page 9: Operation
FS ENOTE OPERATION Power Up the Device Check power requirements in the table below: Power Requirement for BACnet Router External Gateway Current Draw Type BACnet Router Family 12VDC 24VDC/AC FS-ROUTER-BACW (Typical) 250mA 125mA NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host system. -
Page 10: Connecting To The Bacnet Router
FS ENOTE CONNECTING TO THE BACNET ROUTER The FieldServer Toolbox Application can be used to discover and connect to the BACnet Router on a local area network. To connect to the BACnet Router over the Internet using Toolbox, add the Internet exposed IP Address of the Router by clicking on the button, or alternatively enter the Internet exposed IP Address in a web browser directly. -
Page 11: Setup Web Server Security
FS ENOTE SETUP WEB SERVER SECURITY Login to the FieldServer The first time the FieldServer GUI is opened in a browser, the IP Address for the gateway will appear as untrusted. This will cause the following pop-up windows to appear. •... -
Page 12: Figure 8: Warning Expanded Text
FS ENOTE • Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In Figure 8 example this text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (unsafe)”. Figure 8: Warning Expanded Text • When the login screen appears, put in the Username (default is “admin”) and the Password (found on the label of the FieldServer). -
Page 13: Select The Security Mode
FS ENOTE Select the Security Mode • On the first login to the FieldServer, the following screen will appear that allows the user to select which mode the FieldServer should use. Figure 10: Security Mode Selection Screen Appendix A.7. NOTE: To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to NOTE: Cookies are used for authentication. -
Page 14: 6.2.1 Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate
FS ENOTE 6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate This is the recommended selection and the most secure. • Once this option is selected, the Certificate, Private Key and Private Key Passphrase fields will appear under the mode selection. Figure 11: Security Mode Selection Screen •... -
Page 15: Configuring The Bacnet Router
FS ENOTE CONFIGURING THE BACNET ROUTER Once the web server is set up, the BACnet Router landing page will appear. Figure 12: BACnet Router Settings Page Figure 12) allows users to connect to the NOTE: The SMC Cloud™ tab (see SMC Cloud, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. -
Page 16: Settings
FS ENOTE Settings 7.1.1 Button Functions • Save – write the currently displayed settings to the device. A restart will be required to apply the updated settings. • Reload – discard the currently displayed settings and reload the settings stored on the device. This will undo any unsaved edits. -
Page 17: 7.1.4 Bacnet/Ip
FS ENOTE 7.1.4 BACnet/IP • IP Port – the BACnet/IP default is 47808 (0xBAC0), but a different port number may be specified here. • IP Port – this MUST be different to the IP Port used on the BACnet/IP Primary connection. Default is 47809 (0xBAC1). -
Page 18: 7.1.5 Bacnet Ms/Tp, Bacnet Ethernet And Bacnet Explorer
FS ENOTE 7.1.5 BACnet MS/TP, BACnet Ethernet and BACnet Explorer • Max Info Frames – the number of transactions the Router may initiate while it has the MS/TP token. Default is 50. • Max Master – the highest MAC address to scan for other MS/TP master devices. -
Page 19: Network Settings
FS ENOTE Network Settings The IP Settings for the BACnet Router are used by BACnet/IP. The IP Settings can be edited in the Network Settings section as shown. Figure 13: Network Settings – IP Settings NOTE: Common Settings make it possible to choose the primary connection when both Ethernet and Wi-Fi Client connections are available. -
Page 20: Figure 14: Network Settings - Wi-Fi Client And Wi-Fi Access Point Settings
FS ENOTE Scroll down to view and edit the Wi-Fi Client or Wi-Fi Access Point Settings. Figure 14: Network Settings – Wi-Fi Client and Wi-Fi Access Point Settings Page 20 of 46... -
Page 21: Router Diagnostics
FS ENOTE Router Diagnostics By clicking on the Router Diagnostics tab all the connection communication details can be viewed to ensure the BACnet Router is working correctly. Figure 15: BACnet Router Diagnostics Page Page 21 of 46... -
Page 22: Bacnet Explorer
FS ENOTE BACNET EXPLORER The Bacnet Explorer tab allows installers to validate that their equipment is working on Bacnet without having to ask the BMS integrator to test the unit. • To access the embedded BACnet Explorer click the BACnet Explorer tab. Figure 16: FS-GUI BACnet Explorer Button •... -
Page 23: Discover Device List
FS ENOTE Discover Device List • From the BACnet Explorer landing page, click on the BACnet Explorer button on the left side of the screen to go to the BACnet Explorer page. Figure 18: BACnet Explorer Page • To discover the devices connected to the same subnet as the BACnet Explorer, click the Discover button (binocular icon). -
Page 24: View Device Details And Explore Points/Parameters
FS ENOTE NOTE: Allow the devices to populate before interacting with the device list for optimal performance. Any discovery or explore process will cause a green message to appear in the upper right corner of the browser to confirm that the action is complete. Figure 20: Device List View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters •... -
Page 25: Figure 22: Full Device Sub-Items
FS ENOTE • “1991 To view the full details of a device, go back to highlighting the device directly (in Figure 22 WeatherLink_1”) and click the Explore button ( ) that appears to the right of the highlited device as a magnifying glass icon or double-click the highlighted device. Figure 22: Full Device Sub-items Now additional device details are viewable;... -
Page 26: Figure 24: Additional Device Details
FS ENOTE • Then click on the Explore button or double-click the device object. Figure 24: Additional Device Details A full list of the device details will appear on the right side window. If changes are expected since the last explore, simply press the Refresh button ( ) that appears to right of individual properties to refresh the value. -
Page 27: 8.2.1 Edit The Present Value Field
FS ENOTE 8.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field The only recommended field to edit via BACnet Explorer is the device’s present value field. NOTE: Other BACnet properties are editable (such as object name, object description, etc.); however, this is not recommended because the BACnet Explorer is a discovery tool not a Building Management System (BMS). -
Page 28: Figure 27: Updated Present Value
FS ENOTE • Enter the appropriate change and click write. The window will close. When the BACnet Explorer page appears, the present value will be changed as specified. Figure 27: Updated Present Value Page 28 of 46... -
Page 29: Appendix A. Useful Features
FS ENOTE Appendix A. Useful Features Appendix A.1. Tooltips Tooltips appear when the mouse pointer hovers over the corresponding settings field. A balloon will appear giving a description of that input field. This applies to all input fields. Figure 28: Settings Tooltips Page 29 of 46... -
Page 30: Appendix A.2. Take A Diagnostic Capture
FS ENOTE Appendix A.2. Take a 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: •... - Page 31 FS ENOTE • 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 31 of 46...
- Page 32 FS ENOTE 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 will be saved on the PC Click “Open” to launch explorer and have it point directly at the correct folder Email the diagnostic zip file to smc-support@msasafety.com Page 32 of 46...
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Page 33: Appendix A.2.2. Using Fs-Gui
FS ENOTE Appendix A.2.2. Using FS-GUI Diagnostic Capture with 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. -
Page 34: Appendix A.3. Securing Fieldserver With Passwords
FS ENOTE Appendix A.3. Securing FieldServer with Passwords Access to the FieldServer 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. -
Page 35: Appendix A.4. Wi-Fi Signal Strength
FS ENOTE Appendix A.4. Wi-Fi Signal Strength Wi-Fi <60dBm – Excellent <70dBm – Very good <80dBm – Good >80dBm – Weak Figure 32: 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 FieldServer position. -
Page 36: Appendix A.7. Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup
FS ENOTE Appendix A.7. Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup • Navigate from the BACnet Router landing page to the FS-GUI by clicking the blue “Diagnostics” text on the bottom of the screen. Figure 33: BACnet Router Landing Page •... -
Page 37: Appendix A.7.1. Change Security Mode
FS ENOTE Appendix A.7.1. Change Security Mode • Click Security in the Navigation panel. Figure 35: FS-GUI Security Setup • Click the Mode desired. 6.2.1 If HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate is selected, follow instructions in Section • Click the Save button. Page 37 of 46... -
Page 38: Appendix A.7.2. Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver
FS ENOTE Appendix A.7.2. Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer NOTE: A loaded certificate will only be available if the security mode was previously setup as HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate. • Click Security in the Navigation panel. Figure 36: FS-GUI Security Setup –... -
Page 39: Appendix A.8. Change User Management Settings
FS ENOTE Appendix A.8. Change User Management Settings • Click User Management in the navigation panel. NOTE: If the passwords are lost, the unit can be reset to factory settings to reinstate the default unique password on the label. If the default unique password is lost then the unit must be mailed back to the factory. -
Page 40: Appendix A.8.1.1. Create Users
FS ENOTE Appendix A.8.1.1. Create Users • Click the Create User button. Figure 38: Create User Window • Enter the new User fields: Name, Security Group and Password. NOTE: Passwords must be at least 10 characters long. An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of strength on the top right of the Password text field. -
Page 41: Appendix A.8.1.2. Edit Users
FS ENOTE Appendix A.8.1.2. Edit Users • Click the pencil icon next to the desired user to open the User Edit window. Figure 39: Setup Users • Once the User Edit window opens, change the User Security Group and Password as needed. Figure 40: Edit User Window •... -
Page 42: Appendix A.8.1.3. Delete Users
FS ENOTE Appendix A.8.1.3. Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. Figure 41: Setup Users • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. Figure 42: User Delete Warning Page 42 of 46... -
Page 43: Appendix A.8.2. Change Fieldserver Password
FS ENOTE Appendix A.8.2. Change FieldServer Password • Click the Password tab. Figure 43: FieldServer Password Update via FS-GUI • Change the login password for the FieldServer as needed. NOTE: Passwords must be at least 10 characters long. An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of strength on the top right of the Password text field. -
Page 44: Appendix B. Reference
BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide Appendix B. Reference Appendix B.1. Specifications FS-ROUTER-BACW One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 port (TX+/RX-/gnd) One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 port (TX+/RX-/gnd) Available Ports One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: Power port (+/-/Frame-gnd) One Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port Input Voltage: 9-30VDC or 24VAC Current draw: 24VAC 0.125A Power Requirements... -
Page 45: Appendix B.2. Fs-Router-Bacw Dimension Drawing
BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide Appendix B.2. FS-ROUTER-BACW Dimension Drawing Power Port Wi-Fi Antenna Socket R2 Serial Port R1 Serial Port Figure 45: BACnet Router Dimensions Page 45 of 46... -
Page 46: Appendix C. Limited 2 Year Warranty
BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide Appendix C. Limited 2 Year Warranty MSA Safety warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for two years after date of shipment. MSA Safety will repair or replace any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period.
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