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Micro control systems MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Communications Manual

Bms communication for interfacing mcs-magnum to building automation systems protocols mcs, modbus rtu, modbus ip, ethernet, bacnet ip, bacnet ms/tp, lonworks, n2
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Rev. 3.3
August 17, 2021
BMS COMMUNICATION
MCS-BMS-GATEWAY
5580 Enterprise Pkwy.
For Interfacing MCS-MAGNUM to:
Fort Myers, FL 33905
Building Automation Systems Protocols
Office: 239-694-0089
Fax: 239-694-0031
MCS, Modbus RTU, Modbus IP, Ethernet,
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  • Page 1 Rev. 3.3 August 17, 2021 BMS COMMUNICATION MCS-BMS-GATEWAY 5580 Enterprise Pkwy. For Interfacing MCS-MAGNUM to: Fort Myers, FL 33905 Building Automation Systems Protocols Office: 239-694-0089 Fax: 239-694-0031 MCS, Modbus RTU, Modbus IP, Ethernet, www.mcscontrols.com BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, LonWorks, N2,...
  • Page 2 PH:(239) 694-0089 FAX:(239) 694-0031 www.mcscontrols.com All information contained within this document is considered to be proprietary information of Micro Control Systems, Inc. No information or data from this document shall be published, used, reproduced, transmitted, or disclosed to others outside your organization without the prior expressed written consent of Micro Control Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1. Record Identification Data .........................35 3.2. Configuring Device Communications ......................35 3.2.1 Set COM settings on all Devices Connected to the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY ........35 3.2.2 Set IP Address for each MCS-MAGNUM connected to the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY ......35 3.3. BMS Network Settings: ..........................36 3.3.1 LonWorks, BACnet MS/TP, N2 and Modbus IP to RTU ..............36...
  • Page 4 Chapter - 6. Programming a MCS-BMS GATEWAY ..............51 6.1. Connecting A PC to the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY ..................51 6.2. Connect the PC to MCS-BMS-GATEWAY via the Ethernet Port ...............51 6.2.1 For Windows 7 or later ........................51 8.1. How to Create CSV Files: ..........................52 8.2.

  • Page 5: Chapter - 1. Bms Communication Protocols

    The MCS-Magnum supports as standard: BACnet IP, Modbus RTU, and Modbus TCP/IP protocols. Using the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY, the MCS-Magnum can also support Johnson N2, LonTalk and Bacnet MS/TP. Supported baud rates for Modbus RTU and Johnson N2 are 4800bps, 9600bps, 19200bps, 38400bps, and 57600bps.

  • Page 6: Sensor Input Points

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 1.2. Sensor Input Points Sensor numbering is based upon the MCS-MAGNUM or SI16-AO4 (SI-Base and SI-EXT) hardware type board No- table BACnet properties available: Units BACnet Modbus BACnet Modbus Magnum BACnet Name Magnum BACnet Name Register Register Sensor M-1 AI: 1 Refer to Config...

  • Page 7: Relay Output Points

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 1.3. Relay Output Points Relay Output points are read-only. Output numbering is based upon MCS-RO-10 (MCS-RO BASE, MCS-RO-EXT) hardware type board Magnum BACnet ID BACnet Name Modbus Magnum BACnet ID BACnet Name Modbus Relay M–1 BO: 1 Refer to Config 00001 BO: 1...

  • Page 8: Setpoints

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 Analog Output Points are read-only. Output numbering is based upon SI16-AO4 hardware type board. Notable BACnet properties available: Units Magnum BACnet ID BACnet Name Modbus Register Analog Out M-1 AO:1 Refer to Config *30201 *AO: 1 Analog Out M-2 AO:2 Refer to Config *30202...

  • Page 9: Other Points

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 Magnum BACnet ID BACnet Name Modbus Register Compressor #3 State MV:3 COMPRESSOR #3 STATE 30309 BYT:4 Compressor #4 State MV:4 COMPRESSOR #4 STATE 30310 BYT:5 Compressor #5 State MV:5 COMPRESSOR #5 STATE 30311 BYT:6 Compressor #6 State MV:6 COMPRESSOR #6 STATE 30312...
  • Page 10 MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 Magnum BACnet ID BACnet Name Modbus Compressor #4 Disch SH AV:33 C4_Disch SH *30342 *ADF:34 Compressor #4 Suct SH AV:34 C4_Suct SH *30340 *ADF:35 Compressor #4 Oil Pres Diff AV:66 C4_Oil Pres Diff *30378 *ADF:67 Compressor #5 FLA% AV:35 C5_FLA% *30323...
  • Page 11 MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 Magnum BACnet ID BACnet Name Modbus Compressor #13 FLA% AV:468 C13_FLA% *30576 *ADF:469 Compressor #13 Sat Suction AV: 471 C13_Sat Suct *30600 *ADF: 470 Compressor #13 Sat Disch AV: 472 C13_ Sat Disch *30602 *ADF: 473 Compressor #13 Disch SH AV: 473 C13_Disch SH *30603...

  • Page 12: Unit Alarms

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 1.7. Unit Alarms Modbus Info Bacnet Object Identifier V17 Frimware Bacnet Object Relay Unit Alarms Function Type Register Address Modbus Bacnet Type output EMERGENCY_STOP 04:input Register 31011 AV: Ananlog Value 1296 HVAC//RTU HVAC//RTU HVAC//RTU FREEZE_PROTECTION 04:input Register 31012 AV: Ananlog Value 1297...

  • Page 13: Compressor Alarms

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 1.8. Compressor Alarms V17 Frimware Supporting Alarm Indicators Compressor Alarms Relay output Modbus Bacnet LOW_SUCTION HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU UNSAFE_SUCTION HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HIGH_DISCHARGE_PSI HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HIGH_DISCHARGE_TEMP HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU LOW_OIL_PSI HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU UNSAFE_OIL_PSI HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HIGH_OIL_TEMP HVAC/RTU...
  • Page 14 MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 V17 Frimware Supporting Alarm Indicators Compressor Alarms Relay output Modbus Bacnet HIGH_SUPERHEAT HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU Suction Temperature Sensor Fault HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU Discharge Temperature Sensor Fault HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU Suction Pressure Sensor Fault HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU Discharge Pressure Sensor Fault HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU HVAC/RTU...

  • Page 19: Network Inputs To Mcs-Magnum

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 1.9. Network inputs to MCS-MAGNUM The MCS-Magnum can receive changes from the network to enable or disable the Network Run/Stop, Network Target Reset (adjustments to the Cooling Target, Setpoint #1, based on Setpoint #21), Network Demand FLA, and Network Demand Steps.

  • Page 20: 1.10. Mcs Capacity Control State Chart

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 1.10. MCS Capacity Control State Chart The values exposed in the capacity state relate to the descriptions in this table. State Number Description RESERVED “UNIT IN POWER UP” “AMBIENT OFF “ RESERVED “PROCESS HEAT OFF” “NO RUN- I/O LOST” “UNIT IS UNLOADED”...

  • Page 21: 1.12. Mcs-Magnum Bms Protocols

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 1.12. MCS-MAGNUM BMS PROTOCOLS The following Protocols are available with the Magnum. Changes can be made to the settings using the Keypad or can be made using MCS-CONNECT SERVICE WINDOW. 1. BACnet IP 2. MCS PROTOCOL 3. MODBUS RTU PROTOCOL 4.

  • Page 22: Modbus Rtu Protocol

    „ 1.13. PROTOCOLS USING MCS-BMS-GATEWAY The MCS-BMS-GATEWAY is a microprocessor based communication device that provides translation from BACnet IP to LonTalk, BACnet MS/TP, or Johnson Control N2. Information that can be transmitted includes the status of control points, alarm information, digital inputs, ana- log inputs or setpoints.

  • Page 23: Chapter - 2. Network Protocols

    Modbus RTU Modbus RTU     Over Over MCS 485 MCS 485 RS485 RS485   BACnet MS/IP BACnet MS/IP MCS-BMS-Gateway MCS-BMS-Gateway Johnson N2 Johnson N2 MCS-BMS-Gateway MCS-BMS-Gateway MCS-BMS-Gateway MCS-BMS-Gateway Over Over LonWorks LonWorks LonTalk LonTalk MCS-BMS-Gateway MCS-BMS-Gateway...

  • Page 24: Mcs-Magnum Using Rs-485

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 2.2. MCS-MAGNUM USING RS-485 Using the RS485, the MCS-Magnum can be connected to the BMS (Modbus RTU or MCS 485) MCS-MAGNUM Building Management MCS-MAGNUM System RS485 MCS-MAGNUM...

  • Page 25: Wiring Multiple Mcs Controllers

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 2.3. Wiring Multiple MCS Controllers Using the RS485, the network must be wired controller to controller „ Star configurations not allowed „ Up to 30 controllers can be wired together „...

  • Page 26: Mcs-Magnum Using Ethernet

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 2.4. MCS-MAGNUM USING ETHERNET Using the Ethernet, the MCS-Magnum can be connected to: „ BMS (Bacnet IP or Modbus IP) „ MCS-Touch (MCS-Connect) „ PC (MCS-Connect) „ Internet access through router (which allows connection via MCS-Connect from anywhere) „...

  • Page 27: Example Network

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 2.5. EXAMPLE NETWORK 2.5.1 Standalone MCS-Magnum MCS-Touch „ BMS (Johnson N2 or LonTalk or Bacnet MS/TP) „ Internet Access „ 2.5.2 MULTIPLE MCS-MAGNUM ENCLOSURES MCS-BMS-Gateway-NL RS485 or LonWorks Building Management System Internet Ethernet Router MCS-Touch...
  • Page 28 MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 Internet Access „ BMS (Bacnet IP or Modbus IP) „ Rooftop/Chiller #1 Rooftop/Chiller #2 Ethernet Building Internet Management Router System...

  • Page 29: Multiple Mcs-Magnum Bms Rs485 Wiring Diagram

    MCS-MAGNUM-BMS REVISION 3.1 2.6. MULTIPLE MCS-MAGNUM BMS RS485 WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 30: Chapter - 3. Fieldserver Toolbox

    FS-GUI or Web Configurator page via default Internet browser. The Heartbeat button allows taking diagnostics for the device. NOTE: For detailed descriptions on any of these items or additional information check the help menu. Download the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY - FS Toolbox at: https://mcscontrols.com/communications.html - “FieldServer Toolbox-1.08aC-Setup.exe FieldServer Graphical User Interface (FS-GUI) FieldServer Gateways come with the web-based FS-GUI making it easy to check the status, configure and diagnose your FieldServer.
  • Page 31 MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Home Allows the user to check the status of the FieldServer gateway, including the configuration code, version, memory, gateway type and more. Under “Settings” the user has access to important network information. NOTE: The “System Restart” button at the bottom of the page is used to restart the FieldServer gateway (only on the Home page).
  • Page 32 MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Select “Nodes” to view the Nodes setup in the gateway and the user can click on the specific node for Node detailed information. On the Nodes details page tabs across the top allow access to settings, status, info stats and error stats.

  • Page 33: Btl Mark - Bacnet Testing Laboratory

    1.1. BTL Mark – BACnet Testing Laboratory The BTL Mark on the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL-NL is a symbol that indicates to a consumer that a product has passed a series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory which verifies that the product correctly implements the BACnet features claimed in the listing. The mark is a symbol of a high-quality BACnet product.

  • Page 34: Chapter - 2. Quick Start Guide

    6. Connect Power to MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL-NL’s 6 pin connector. (Section 4.8) 7. Use the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL-NL’s embedded tool which is accessed with a browser, referred to in this manual as the Web Configurator, to change the IP Address. No changes to the configuration file are necessary.

  • Page 35: Chapter - 3. Setup For Mcs-Bms-Gateway

    Commissioning may only be performed by the LonWorks administrator. Each MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL has a unique part number located on the side or the back of the unit. This number should be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows:...

  • Page 36: Bms Network Settings

    NOTE: When setting DIP Switches, please ensure that power to the board is OFF. 3.3.1 BACnet MS/TP, N2 and Modbus IP to RTU The following chart describes S0 - S3 DIP Switch configuration settings for MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL to support BACnet® MS/TP, Metasys® N2 by JCI and Modbus IP to RTU. MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL Bank DIP Switches Profile –...

  • Page 37: Bacnet Ms/Tp: Setting The Mac Address For Bms Network

    Only 1 MAC address is set for MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL regardless of how many devices are connected to MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL. Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC addresses of the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL to a value between 1 to 127 (MAC Master Addresses); this is so that the BMS Front End can find the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL via BACnet auto discovery.
  • Page 38 DIP Switches B0 – B3 can be used to set the serial baud rate to match the baud rate required by the Building Management System for BACnet MS/TP. • The baud rate on MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL for Metasys N2 is set for 9600. DIP Switches B0 – B3 are disabled for Metasys N2.

  • Page 39: Baud Rate Dip Switch Selection

    MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Startup Guide REVISION 4.5 NOTE: When setting DIP Switches, please ensure that power to the board is OFF. 3.3.5.1. Baud Rate DIP Switch Selection Baud Auto 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 20833 28800 38400 57600 76800 115200...

  • Page 40: Chapter - 4. Interfacing Mcs-Bms-Gateway To Devices

    MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Startup Guide REVISION 4.5 Chapter - 4. Interfacing MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL to Devices 4.1. MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL Connection Ports Figure 7: MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL...

  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram For Connecting The Mcs-Magnum

    MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Startup Guide REVISION 4.5 4.2. Wiring diagram for connecting the MCS-Magnum MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL to MCS-MAGNUM-N-12 MCS-GATEWAY- N2 Figure 7 - Gateway to RS-485 wiring...

  • Page 42: Device Connections To Mcs-Bms-Gateway

    REVISION 4.5 4.3. Device Connections to MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL-NL MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL-NL 6 Pin Phoenix connector for RS-485 Devices. • Pins 1 through 3 are for RS-485 devices. • The RS-485 GND (Pin 3) is not typically connected • Pins 4 through 6 are for power. Do not connect power (wait until Section 3.4).

  • Page 43: Mcs-Magnum Address Settings

    REVISION 4.5 4.4. MCS-MAGNUM Address Settings The MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL is connected to the MCS-MAGNUM via Ethernet . The Bacnet Device ID and the IP address of the MCS-MAGNUM must be setup properly to enable successful communications between the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL and the MCS-MAGNUM.
  • Page 44 1. Connect to your MCS-Controller thru MCS-CONNECT 2. Click on the ‘SERVICE’ tab 3. Click on the ‘ETHERNET’ tab 4. Make changes to the IP address and any other changes as shown on the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL label. 5. Save your changes...

  • Page 45: Biasing The Rs-485 Device Network

    MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL. (Figure 9) • Only turn biasing ON: • IF the BMS cannot see more than one device connected to the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL AND all the settings (wiring, and DIP switches) have been checked. • To turn biasing ON, move the 2 RED biasing jumpers to straddle the 4 pins closest to the inside of the board of the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL.

  • Page 46: End Of Line Termination Switch For The Modbus Rs-485 Device Network

    • On short cabling runs the EOL switch does not to need to be turned ON • If the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL is placed at one of the ends of the trunk, set the blue EOL jumper to the ON position straddling the pins closest to the outside of the board of the MCS-BMS-GATE- WAY-NL.

  • Page 47: Power-Up Mcs-Bms-Gateway

    4.7. Power-Up MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL Apply power to MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL-NL as show below in Figure 13. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided in chapter 9. 1. MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL accepts either 9-30VDC or 12-24 VAC on pins 4 and 5.

  • Page 48: Chapter - 6. Programming A Mcs-Bms Gateway

    192.168.18.1. Ensure that the IP address is 192.168.18.xxx, the Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 and the Default 2. Gateway is 192.168.18.1 3. Ensure that the PC and MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL are on the same IP Network, or assign a Static IP Ad- dress to the PC on the 192.168.18.XXX network 4.
  • Page 49 3. Be sure to set IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, MCS IP Port and Bacnet Device ID, then save config file. DO NOT CHANGE BACNET DEVICE ID ONCE CSV FILES ARE CREATED!! 4. Click on BMS POINTS. 5. Click on Create MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-NL CSV Files.
  • Page 50 MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Startup Guide REVISION 4.5 6. When popup window comes up click ok.
  • Page 51 MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Startup Guide REVISION 4.5 7. When prompted, select the file location where you want to save the csv files. This would be the time to name the CSV files, there is a 15 character maximum not including the file extension. If you do not name the file it will default to the first 15 characters of the config name.

  • Page 52: How To Create Csv Files

    Open Field Server Toolbox Program. (If running program for the first time click on ‘DISCOVER NOW’). The MCS-BMS-GATEWAY you’re connected to will show up on the top line giving you the IP address and MAC address. Also you may need to right click and run as Administrator if the Gateway did not show up.

  • Page 53: Bms Address Dip Switch Settings

    MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Startup Guide REVISION 4.5 Chapter - 7. APPENDIX 7.1. BMS Address DIP Switch Settings Address...
  • Page 54 MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Startup Guide REVISION 4.5...
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