Triangle Tube's ProtoNode Startup Guide
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
ProtoNode Gateway
ProtoNode is an external, high performance Building Automation multi-protocol gateway that has been
preprogrammed for Triangle Tube's products (hereafter called "device") to various building automation
protocols. These protocols include BACnet®
LonWorks®
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. Configurations for the various protocols are stored within the ProtoNode and are selectable via
DIP switches for fast and easy installation.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications.
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BACNET/LONWORKS SETUP FOR PROTOCESSOR PROTONODE FPC-N34/FPC-N35
2.1
Record Identification Data
Each ProtoNode has a unique part number located on the underside of the unit. This number should be
recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows:
ProtoNode FPC-N34
ProtoNode FPC-N35
FPC-N34 units have the following 3 ports: RS-485 + Ethernet + RS-485.
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FPC-N35 units have the following 3 ports: LonWorks + Ethernet + RS-485
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BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE
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Metasys is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc.
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LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation
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ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web: www.protocessor.com
MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys®
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Model
FPC-N34-0822
FPC-N35-103-401-0823
Figure 1: ProtoCessor Part Numbers
Email: support@protocessor.com
N2 by JCI, Modbus TCP, and
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Part Number
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