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Summary of Contents for SMC Sierra Monitor FS-BENG Series
- Page 1 BACnet Explorer Next Generation (NG) FS-BENG-X Start-up Guide APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after June 2017. Document Revision: 1.D...
- Page 2 BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Technical Support Thank you for purchasing the BACnet Explorer from Sierra Monitor Corporation. Please call us for any technical support needs related to the FieldServer product. Sierra Monitor Corporation 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, CA 95035 Website: www.sierramonitor.com U.S.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS BACnet Explorer Description ......................5 Equipment Setup ..........................6 Physical Dimensions........................6 2.1.1 FS-BENG-C Drawing ......................6 Mounting ............................7 Attaching the Antenna(s) ........................ 7 FS-BENG-C: Inserting the SIM Card ....................8 Installing the BACnet Explorer ......................9 RS-485 ............................ - Page 4 BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: BACnet Explorer NG FS-BENG-C and FS-BENG-W Dimensions ....... 6 Figure 2: DIN Rail ........................7 Figure 3: Micro SIM Card Slot ....................8 Figure 4: RS-485 R2 Connection Port ..................9 Figure 5: Ethernet Connection ....................10 Figure 6: Connecting Power ......................11 Figure 7: BACnet Explorer Login Page ..................13...
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Page 5: Bacnet Explorer Description
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide BACNET EXPLORER DESCRIPTION The BACnet Explorer NG provides a discovery tool for any BACnet/IP or BACnet MS/TP network without any additional dongles or installations needed. BBMD BACnet network discovery is also supported. The BACnet Explorer comes in two models. The FS-BENG-W model has one RS-485 port, one Ethernet 10/100 port and supports Wi-Fi network connection. -
Page 6: Equipment Setup
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide EQUIPMENT SETUP Physical Dimensions 2.1.1 FS-BENG-C Drawing Power Port Cellular Antenna Wi-Fi Antenna Socket Socket P1 Serial Port Figure 1: BACnet Explorer NG FS-BENG-C and FS-BENG-W Dimensions NOTE: The drawing above includes the cellular antenna and SIM card slot on the top side of the unit. -
Page 7: Mounting
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Mounting The BACnet Explorer NG can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. Din Rail Bracket Figure 2: DIN Rail Attaching the Antenna(s) Wi-Fi Antenna: If using the FS-BENG-W (Wi-Fi) or FS-BENG-C (Cellular & Wi-Fi) models, screw in the Wi-Fi antenna to the front of the unit as shown in Figure Cellular Antenna:... -
Page 8: Fs-Beng-C: Inserting The Sim Card
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide FS-BENG-C: Inserting the SIM Card NOTE: A micro 3G SIM card must be purchased from an AT&T, Kore Telematics or Vodafone cellular provider to set up Cellular functionality and create a data plan for the ProtoAir. Insert the SIM card into the Micro SIM card slot shown below. -
Page 9: Installing The Bacnet Explorer
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide INSTALLING THE BACNET EXPLORER RS-485 3.1.1 Connection P1 Port NOTE: Ensure RS-485 is selected by checking that the number 4 DIP Switch is set to the left side. Connect to the 3-pin connector as shown below. TX+ RX- GND Figure 4: RS-485 R2 Connection Port The following Baud Rates are supported on the P1 Port:... -
Page 10: 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port Ethernet Port Figure 5: Ethernet Connection The Ethernet Port is used both for BACnet/IP communications and for configuring the BACnet Explorer via the Web App. To connect the BACnet Explorer, either connect the PC to the Explorer’s Ethernet port or connect the Explorer and PC to an Ethernet switch. -
Page 11: Operation
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide OPERATION Power up the Device Apply power to the device. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided. Ensure that the cable is grounded using the FG or “Frame GND” terminal. The BACnet Explorer NG is powered by 12-24V DC. -
Page 12: Connecting To The Bacnet Explorer
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide CONNECTING TO THE BACNET EXPLORER The FieldServer Toolbox Application can be used to discover and connect to the BACnet Explorer on a local area network. To manually connect to the BACnet Explorer using the Toolbox, click on the plus icon ) and enter the IP Address, or enter the Internet IP Address into a web browser. -
Page 13: Connect Using A Web Browser
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Connect Using a Web Browser • Open a Web Browser and input the BACnet Explorer’s IP Address. The Default IP Address of the BACnet Explorer is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. • If the PC and the BACnet Explorer are on different IP Networks, assign a Static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.2.X network. -
Page 14: Logging Into Bacnet Explorer
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Logging into BACnet Explorer • Click the orange “Login” button and enter user name and password informaiton into the Login Window. NOTE: The default user name is “admin” and default password is “admin”. Figure 8: Login Window •... -
Page 15: 5.3.1 Change Password
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide 5.3.1 Change Password • Once logged in, click on the profile dropdown menu ( ) in the top right corner of any page. • Then click on Settings ( ) to open the Profile Settings window. Figure 10: Profile Settings Window •... -
Page 16: Figure 12: Select User
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide NOTE: Only administrators are able to see and edit the Manage User fields. • To edit a user entry, select a specific user from the dropdown menu. Figure 12: Select User • This opens up multiple fields that allow editing of user information. Figure 13: Edit User Information •... -
Page 17: Configuring The Bacnet Explorer
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide CONFIGURING THE BACNET EXPLORER Configuration By default the BACnet Explorer will open up on the BACnet Explorer page (Figure 9). Navigate to Configuration by clicking on the Configuration button, found along the left side of the page. The BACnet Explorer settings are split up into three types: Local Settings, Remote Settings and Network Settings. -
Page 18: Figure 16: Network Settings Page - Wifi Client, Wifi Access Point And Cellular Settings
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Scroll down to view and edit the Wi-Fi Client, Wi-Fi Access Point and Cellular Settings. Figure 16: Network Settings Page – WiFi Client, WiFi Access Point and Cellular Settings NOTE: Cellular Settings only available on FS-BENG-C models. Page 18 of 37... -
Page 19: 6.1.2 Local Settings - Bacnet
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide 6.1.2 Local Settings – BACnet Enter the fields for the settings described below as needed: Figure 17: Connection Settings Parameter Definition All Connections The BACnet network number for the connection. Legal values are 1-65534. Each network number must be unique across the entire BACnet internetwork. Network Number The Internal Network Number is used for internal BACnet traffic and has to be unique across the BACnet network. -
Page 20: 6.1.3 Remote Settings - Foreign Device Registration For Bbmd Support
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide 6.1.3 Remote Settings – Foreign Device Registration for BBMD Support The BACnet Explorer uses “Foreign Device Registration” or “FDR” to communicate to BACnet/IP devices on another network. Follow the instructions below to enable FDR between the BACnet Explorer and a remote network: •... -
Page 21: 6.1.4 Common Network Settings
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide 6.1.4 Common Network Settings Choose the preferred connection when both Ethernet and Wi-Fi Client connections are available by changing the Primary Connection. • Go to the FS-GUI page by clicking the link, found at the bottom of the page. Figure 21: FS-GUI Landing Page •... -
Page 22: Using The Bacnet Explorer
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide USING THE BACNET EXPLORER • Click on the BACnet Explorer button on the left side of the screen to go to the BACnet Explorer page. Figure 23: BACnet Explorer Page Discover the Device List • To discover the devices connected to the same subnet as the BACnet Explorer, click the Discover button (binocular icon). -
Page 23: View Device Details And Explore Points/Parameters
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide 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 25: Device List View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters •... -
Page 24: Figure 27: Full Device Sub-Items
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide • To view the full details of a device, go back to highlighting the device directly (in Figure 27 “50001”) and click the Explore button or double-click the device/object. Figure 27: Full Device Sub-items Now additional device details are viewable; however, the device can be explored even further •... -
Page 25: Figure 29: Additional Device Details
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide • Then click on the Explore button or double-click the device object. Figure 29: 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 on the upper right side of the screen when highlighting individual properties to refresh all the values. -
Page 26: Edit The Present Value Field
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide 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 27: Figure 32: Updated Present Value
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide A check will appear inside the save button and the window will close. When the BACnet Explorer page appears the present value will be changed as specified. Figure 32: Updated Present Value Page 27 of 37... -
Page 28: Track Devices Via Monitor View
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Track Devices via Monitor View Before using the Monitor View page, device properties must be selected to be monitored for analysis and testing. To do so follow the instructions below: • When viewing the expanded device properties on the BACnet Explorer page, click the checkbox under Monitor for any property to track. -
Page 29: Figure 35: Monitor View Showing Tracked Device Properties
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide • To log data for Historian or FieldPoP, click the checkbox under the Log column. Figure 35: Monitor View Showing Tracked Device Properties • Click on the graph icon ( ) to the right of the listed data elements to open the Data Logging window. -
Page 30: View Data Logging Information With Historian
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide View Data Logging Information with Historian NOTE: Historian can log up to 8,000 data points. • Click the Historian tab on the left side of the page. Figure 39: Historian Page • Click on the Settings button (gear icon) to set up data to graph. Figure 40: Historian Settings Window •... -
Page 31: Figure 42: Historian Graph
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide • After a few seconds the graph should appear Figure 42: Historian Graph To view individual values of data, scroll across the graph to show a text box that states each exact point and the location of that point on the graph via a blue dot. To view a graph of only select dates/time frames, move the cursor towards the miniature version of the graph that is shown just below the full size graph. -
Page 32: Figure 43: Selected Portion Of Historian Graph
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide The full-size version of the graph will populate accordingly. Figure 43: Selected Portion of Historian Graph Any additional edits to the time frame can be adjusted by clicking and dragging the wedge markers on either side of the highlighted portion of the miniature graph. To go back to the full graph, click on any faded portion of the miniature graph. -
Page 33: Appendix A Specifications
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Appendix A Specifications FS–BENG–W & FS–BENG–C One RS-485 +/- ground port One power +/- frame ground port Available Ports One Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port Input Voltage: 12-24V DC Current draw: @ 12V, 240 mA Power Requirements Power Rating: 2.5 Watts CE and FCC Class B &... -
Page 34: Appendix B References
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Appendix B References Appendix B.1. Understanding FDR The BACnet Explorer doesn’t allow FDR, local IP and BACnet MS/TP to co-exist because there is no guarantee that two distinct BACnet networks will have unique Device Instances or Network Numbers. (Unique Device Instances and Network Numbers are a requirement for BACnet to function properly). -
Page 35: Figure 46: Bbmd Scenario 2 - Nat Routing
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide With NAT Routing, BBMD alone does not work because the Devices cannot reach each other’s IP Addresses even if they know them. The only reachable address is the BBMD itself, so this must also act as a BACnet Explorer to forward traffic to the intended device. When this is done, the destination device’s IP Address and Port are encoded as the DADR in the network header, so that the Router can forward messages to the correct device. -
Page 36: Appendix C Troubleshooting
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Appendix C Troubleshooting Appendix C.1. Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 If Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 is installed on the user’s PC, the software needs to be modified to allow the PC to register bridges on FieldPoP. NOTE: This problem is specific to KES10, Kaspersky 2017 does not have this problem. To fix the problem, the BACnet Explorer (http://192.168.100.85/* in Figure 48) must be set as a trusted... -
Page 37: Appendix D Limited 2 Year Warranty
BACnet Explorer Start-up Guide Appendix D 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.
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