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- Page 1 Start-up Guide EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet FS-EZX-MOD-BAC APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after January 2021. Document Revision: 2.B T18626 EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide MSAsafety.com...
- Page 2 MSA Safety 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, CA 95035 Website: www.MSAsafety.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 Email: smc-support.emea@msasafety.com EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About the EZ Gateway ........................7 Certification ..........................7 Supplied Equipment ......................... 7 Equipment Setup ..........................8 Mounting ........................... 8 Installing the EZ Gateway ........................ 9 DIP Switch Settings ........................9 3.1.1 Bias Resistors .......................... 9 3.1.2 Termination Resistor ...................... - Page 4 11.2.4 Change FieldServer Password ....................58 11.3 Specifications.......................... 59 11.4 Compliance with UL Regulations.................... 60 11.5 Dimension Drawing FS-EZX-MOD-BAC ................60 11.6 Address Types and Data Types ..................... 61 11.7 SMC Cloud Connection Warning Message ................62 Limited 2 Year Warranty ........................ 63...
- Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1: DIN Rail Bracket ..........................8 Figure 2: DIN Rail Mounted........................... 8 Figure 3: Bias Resistor DIP Switches ......................9 Figure 4: Termination Resistor DIP Switch ....................10 Figure 5: R1 & R2 Connection Ports ......................11 Figure 6: Ethernet Connection ........................
- Page 6 Figure 54: SMC Cloud Landing Page ......................46 Figure 55: Diagnostic LEDs ........................49 Figure 56: EZ Gateway Landing Page ......................51 Figure 57: FS-GUI Page ..........................51 Figure 58: FS-GUI Security Setup ......................52 Figure 59: FS-GUI Security Setup – Certificate Loaded ................53 Figure 60: FS-GUI User Management ......................
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Page 7: About The Ez Gateway
Check the MSA Safety website for technical support resources and documentation that may be of assistance. The EZ Gateway is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s SMC Cloud. See Section 7.6.1 for further information. -
Page 8: Equipment Setup
Equipment Setup Equipment Setup Mounting The EZ Gateway can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. Din Rail Bracket Figure 1: DIN Rail Bracket NOTE: For dimension details see Section 11.5. Figure 2: DIN Rail Mounted EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 9: Installing The Ez Gateway
Installation Installing the EZ Gateway DIP Switch Settings 3.1.1 Bias Resistors R1 Bias Resistor DIP Switches (2 and 3) R2 Bias Resistor DIP Switches (2 and 3) Figure 3: Bias Resistor DIP Switches To enable Bias Resistors, move both the BIAS- and BIAS+ dip switches to the right in the orientation shown in Figure The EZ Gateway bias resistors are used to keep the RS-485 bus to a known state, when there is no... -
Page 10: Termination Resistor
Installation 3.1.2 Termination Resistor R1 Termination Resistor DIP Switch (1) R2 Termination Resistor DIP Switch (1) Figure 4: Termination Resistor DIP Switch If the EZ Gateway is the last device on the serial trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled. -
Page 11: Connecting The R1 & R2 Ports
Installation Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports 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. Connect to the 3-pin connector(s) as shown below. Figure 5: R1 &... -
Page 12: 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port
Installation 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port Ethernet Port Figure 6: Ethernet Connection The Ethernet Port is used both for BACnet/IP communications and for configuring the EZ Gateway via the Web App. To connect the EZ Gateway, either connect the PC to the Router’s Ethernet port or connect the Router and PC to an Ethernet switch. -
Page 13: Power Up The Ez Gateway
Power up Power up the EZ Gateway Check power requirements in the table below: Power Requirement for EZ Gateway External Gateway Current Draw Type EZ Gateway Family 12VDC 24VDC/AC FS-EZ3-MOD-BAC (Typical) 250mA 125mA FS-EZ4-MOD-BAC (Typical) 250mA 125mA NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host system. -
Page 14: Connect The Pc To The Ez Gateway
Connecting to the Gateway Connect the PC to the EZ Gateway Connecting to the Gateway via Ethernet Connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and EZ Gateway. Ethernet Port Figure 9: Ethernet Port Location 5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC The default IP Address for the EZ Gateway is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. -
Page 15: Setup Web Server Security
Setup Web Server Security 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 16: Figure 12: Warning Expanded Text
Setup Web Server Security • Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In Figure 12 example this text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (unsafe)”. Figure 12: 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 17: Select The Security Mode
Setup Web Server Security 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 14: Security Mode Selection Screen NOTE: Cookies are used for authentication. NOTE: To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 11.1. -
Page 18: Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate
Setup Web Server Security 6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate This is the recommended selection and the most secure. Please contact your IT department to find out if you can obtain a TLS certificate from your company before proceeding with the Own Trusted TLS Certificate option. -
Page 19: Configuring The Ez Gateway
Figure 16) allows users to connect to the SMC Cloud, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. The SMC Cloud enables secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for configuration, management, maintenance. For more information about the SMC Cloud,... -
Page 20: Setting Up The Connections
Configuring the Gateway Setting up the Connections • Open the Connections page to configure the connection ports and parameters. Figure 17: Connections Page • Click the Save button in the Controls section once completed. • Then click Restart to implement the new settings. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 21: Creating Device Ez Profiles
Configuring the Gateway Creating Device EZ Profiles • Open the Device Profiles page to create a new profile. Figure 18: Device Profiles Page • Create a data map using one of two methods: Create Modbus to BACnet mapping using the Web Interface (Section 7.3.1) Create Modbus to BACnet mapping using Excel Profile Generator (Section 7.3.2) •... -
Page 22: Using The Device Web Interface To Map Bacnet Objects
Configuring the Gateway 7.3.1 Using the Device Web Interface to Map BACnet Objects NOTE: The Add button creates another blank profile that must be mapped using the Web Interface. • Click on the Edit button (pencil icon) next to the name of the profile to map. •... -
Page 23: Figure 21: Mapping Bacnet Addresses To Modbus Registers
Configuring the Gateway • Click on the blue plus sign icon on the left side of the Address to map the BACnet Addresses to the Modbus Registers. Figure 21: Mapping BACnet Addresses to Modbus Registers NOTE: The Advanced button (eye icon) allows additional settings, including: Intrinsic Reporting, Bit Extraction, scaling and more. -
Page 24: Using Excel Profile Generator To Map Bacnet Objects
Configuring the Gateway 7.3.2 Using Excel Profile Generator to Map BACnet Objects • 18), click on the “Download Excel Profile Generator” link to From the Device Profiles page (Figure download the Excel spreadsheet used to create the profile to the default download folder on the local PC. -
Page 25: Completing Device Profile Setup
Configuring the Gateway 7.3.3 Completing Device Profile Setup • Click on the Edit button (pencil icon) next to the name of the profile to complete setup. • If a data map was loaded from a file created from the “Excel Profile Generator”, go to the Device Settings tab to enter the Modbus and BACnet parameters. -
Page 26: Export Profile For Backup Or Future Use
Configuring the Gateway • To define a Notification Class, click the “Notification Class” tab and define the parameters as needed. Figure 25: Notification Class Window • Once all settings are defined, click the Save button. 7.3.4 Export Profile for Backup or Future Use •... -
Page 27: Importing A Device Profile
Configuring the Gateway Importing a Device Profile • Profiles on the local computer can be imported to the EZ Gateway by going to the Device Profiles page and clicking the Import button. Figure 27: Importing a Device Profile NOTE: All profiles will need to be created or imported to the EZ Gateway before proceeding. NOTE: There are two types of files that can be imported. -
Page 28: Mapping Bacnet Output With Device Ez Profiles
Configuring the Gateway Mapping BACnet Output with Device EZ Profiles • Open the DeviceProxy™ page. • Choose the Device Profile to load from the drop down menu. Figure 28: Choose Profile to Load NOTE: If required, click the Advanced Settings button (eye icon) to enter the Device Description and Device Location. -
Page 29: Test And Commission The Ez Gateway
NOTE: For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section 10, or any of the troubleshooting appendices in the related driver supplements and configuration manual. MSA Safety also offers a technical support on the MSA Safety website, which contains a significant number of resources and documentation that may be of assistance. -
Page 30: Bacnet Explorer
Using the BACnet Explorer 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 31: BACnet Explorer Button NOTE: For BACnet/IP, click on the Connections tab to ensure the EZ Gateway is on the BACnet/IP network subnet or to configure BBMD. -
Page 31: Discover Device List
Using the BACnet Explorer 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 32: BACnet Explorer Page • To discover the devices connected to the same subnet as the BACnet Explorer, click the Discover button (binocular icon). -
Page 32: View Device Details And Explore Points/Parameters
Using the BACnet Explorer 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 34: Device List View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters •... -
Page 33: Figure 36: Full Device Sub-Items
Using the BACnet Explorer • “1991 To view the full details of a device, go back to highlighting the device directly (in Figure 36 WeatherLink_1”) and click the Explore button ( ) that appears to the right of the highlighted device as a magnifying glass icon or double-click the highlighted device. -
Page 34: Figure 38: Additional Device Details
Using the BACnet Explorer • Then click on the Explore button or double-click the device object. Figure 38: 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 35: Edit The Present Value Field
Using the BACnet Explorer 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 36: Figure 41: Updated Present Value
Using the BACnet Explorer • 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 41: Updated Present Value EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 37: Smc Cloud Setup
SMC Cloud Setup SMC Cloud Setup The SMC Cloud is MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. Integration with the SMC Cloud enables a secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and hosts local applications for device configuration, management, as well as maintenance. For more information... -
Page 38: Figure 43: Smc Cloud Opt Out Warning Window
SMC Cloud Setup • Either go through the SMC Cloud setup to integrate SMC Cloud functionality to the FieldServer or optout of SMC Cloud setup. For SMC Cloud setup, continue with instructions in the following sections To opt out of SMC Cloud, click on a tab other than the SMC Cloud™ tab then click the checkbox next to “Opt out of SMC Cloud Registration”... -
Page 39: User Setup
SMC Cloud Setup User Setup Before the gateway can be connected to SMC Cloud a user account must be created. Request an invitation to SMC Cloud from the manufacturer’s support team and follow the instructions below to set up login details: •... -
Page 40: Figure 45: Setting User Details
SMC Cloud Setup • Click the “Complete Registration” button and fill in user details accordingly. Figure 45: Setting User Details • Fill in the name, phone number, password fields and click the checkbox to agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. NOTE: If access to data logs using RESTful API is needed, do not include “#”... -
Page 41: Registration Process
SMC Cloud Setup Registration Process Once SMC Cloud user credentials have been generated, the EZ Gateway can be registered onto the SMC Cloud server. • When first logging onto the EZ Gateway, the Web App will open on the SMC Cloud™... -
Page 42: Figure 47: Smc Cloud Registration - Installer Details
SMC Cloud Setup • To register, fill in the user details, site details, gateway details and SMC Cloud account credentials. Enter user details and click Next Figure 47: SMC Cloud Registration – Installer Details Enter the site details by entering the physical address fields or the latitude and longitude then click Next Figure 48: SMC Cloud Registration –... -
Page 43: Figure 49: Smc Cloud Registration - Gateway Details
SMC Cloud Setup Enter Name and Description (required) then click Next Figure 49: SMC Cloud Registration – Gateway Details Click the “Create an SMC Cloud account” button and enter a valid email to send a “Welcome to SMC Cloud” invite to the email address entered Figure 50: SMC Cloud Registration –... -
Page 44: Figure 51: Device Registered For Smc Cloud
SMC Cloud Setup • Once the device has successfully been registered, a confirmation window will appear. Click the Close button and the following screen will appear listing the device details and additional information auto-populated by the EZ Gateway. Figure 51: Device Registered for SMC Cloud NOTE: Update these details at any time by going to the SMC Cloud™... -
Page 45: Login To Smc Cloud
SMC Cloud Setup Login to SMC Cloud After the EZ Gateway is registered, go to www.smccloud.net and type in the appropriate login information as per registration credentials. Figure 52: SMC Cloud Login Page NOTE: If the login password is lost, see the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide for recovery instructions. -
Page 46: Figure 54: Smc Cloud Landing Page
SMC Cloud Setup NOTE: For additional SMC Cloud instructions see the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide. Figure 54: SMC Cloud Landing Page EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 Communicating with the EZ Gateway Over the Network • 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. -
Page 48: Taking A Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture
Troubleshooting 10.2 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture When there is a problem on-site that cannot easily be resolved, perform a Diagnostic Capture before contacting support. Once the Diagnostic Capture is complete, email it to technical support. The Diagnostic Capture will accelerate diagnosis of the problem. •... -
Page 49: Led Functions
Troubleshooting 10.3 LED Functions FS-EZX-MOD-BAC Diagnostic LEDs Description The SS LED will flash once a second to indicate that the bridge is in operation. The SYS ERR LED will go on solid indicating there is a system error. If this occurs, immediately report the related “system error”... -
Page 50: Factory Reset Instructions
Troubleshooting 10.4 Factory Reset Instructions For instructions on how to reset a FieldServer back to its factory released state, see ENOTE - FieldServer Next Gen Recovery. 10.5 Internet Browser Software Support The following web browsers are supported: • Chrome Rev. 57 and higher •... -
Page 51: Additional Information
Additional Information 11 Additional Information 11.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup NOTE: Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect. • Navigate from the EZ Gateway landing page to the FS-GUI by clicking the blue “Diagnostics” text on the bottom of the screen. -
Page 52: Change Security Mode
Additional Information 11.1.1 Change Security Mode • Click Security in the Navigation panel. Figure 58: FS-GUI Security Setup • Click the Mode desired. If HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate is selected, follow instructions in Section 6.2.1 • Click the Save button. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 53: Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver
Additional Information 11.1.2 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 59: FS-GUI Security Setup – Certificate Loaded •... -
Page 54: Change User Management Settings
Additional Information 11.2 Change User Management Settings • From the FS-GUI page, click Setup in the Navigation panel. • 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. -
Page 55: Create Users
Additional Information 11.2.1 Create Users • Click the Create User button. Figure 61: Create User Window • Enter the new User fields: Name, Security Group and Password. User details are hashed and salted NOTE: The password must meet the minimum complexity requirements. An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of strength on the top right of the Password text field. -
Page 56: Edit Users
Additional Information 11.2.2 Edit Users • Click the pencil icon next to the desired user to open the User Edit window. Figure 62: Setup Users • Once the User Edit window opens, change the User Security Group and Password as needed. Figure 63: Edit User Window •... -
Page 57: Delete Users
Additional Information 11.2.3 Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. Figure 64: Setup Users • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. Figure 65: User Delete Warning EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 58: Change Fieldserver Password
Additional Information 11.2.4 Change FieldServer Password • Click the Password tab. Figure 66: FieldServer Password Update via FS-GUI • Change the general login password for the FieldServer as needed. NOTE: The password must meet the minimum complexity requirements. An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of strength on the top right of the Password text field. -
Page 59: Specifications
Additional Information 11.3 Specifications FS-EZ3-MOD-BAC & FS-EZ4-MOD-BAC One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485/RS-232 (Tx+ / Rx- / gnd) One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 (Tx+ / Rx- / gnd) Electrical Connections 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... -
Page 60: Compliance With Ul Regulations
Restricted Access Area requiring a key or a special tool to gain access. • This device must not be connected to a LAN segment with outdoor wiring. 11.5 Dimension Drawing FS-EZX-MOD-BAC Power Port R1 Serial Port... -
Page 61: Address Types And Data Types
Additional Information 11.6 Address Types and Data Types If the node parameter Address_Type is set as ADU or PDU, then Data_Type must be specified as follows. For Address_Type ADU: Address range Data_Type Function Code (Write) Function Code (Read) 1 – 65536 Coil 1 –... -
Page 62: Smc Cloud Connection Warning Message
Additional Information 11.7 SMC Cloud Connection Warning Message • If a warning message appears instead of the page as shown in Figure 46, follow the suggestion that appears on screen. If the ProtoAir cannot reach the SMC Cloud server, the following message will appear Figure 69: SMC Cloud Connection Problems Message •... -
Page 63: 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. Final determination of the nature and responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by MSA Safety personnel.
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