Summary of Contents for MSA FieldServer BACNET ROUTER WI-FI
- Page 1 Start-up Guide BACnet Router Wi-Fi FS-ROUTER-BACW APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after February 2022. Document Revision: 3.D T18621 BACnet Router Wi-Fi 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 BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents BACnet Router Description ......................7 Equipment Setup ..........................8 Mounting ........................... 8 Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna ..................... 8 Installing the BACnet Router ......................9 Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports ....................9 3.1.1 Wiring ............................9 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port ................... 10 Power up the BACnet Router ...................... - Page 4 Additional Information ........................47 11.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup ............47 11.1.1 Change Security Mode ......................48 11.1.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer ..............49 11.2 Change User Management Settings ..................50 11.2.1 Create Users .......................... 51 11.2.2 Edit Users ..........................
- Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1: DIN Rail ............................8 Figure 2: RS-485 R2 Connection Port ......................9 Figure 3: Ethernet Connection ........................10 Figure 4: Required Current Draw for the Gateway ..................11 Figure 5: Power Connections ........................11 Figure 6: Web Server Security Window ...................... 13 Figure 7: Connection Not Private Warning ....................
- Page 6 Figure 54: Setup Users ..........................53 Figure 55: User Delete Warning ......................... 53 Figure 56: FieldServer Password Update via FS-GUI ................54 Figure 57: Specifications ..........................55 Figure 58: BACnet Router Dimensions ....................... 56 BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide...
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Page 7: Bacnet Router Description
Wi-Fi network connection. Additionally, the Router acts as a Wi-Fi access point for modern web based configuration and remote access from any mobile device without user restrictions. The BACnet Router is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s Grid. NOTE: A cellular version of the BACnet Router is not available. -
Page 8: Equipment Setup
Equipment Setup 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 NOTE: For dimension details see Section 11.4. Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna Screw in the Wi-Fi antenna to the front of the unit as shown in Section 11.4. -
Page 9: Installing The Bacnet Router
Power up Installing the BACnet Router 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 as shown below. -
Page 10: 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port
Power up 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 11: Power Up The Bacnet Router
Power up Power up the BACnet Router 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 12: Connecting To The Bacnet Router
) and enter the IP Address, or enter the Internet IP Address into a web browser. Using the FieldServer Toolbox • Install the Toolbox application from the USB drive or get it from the MSA website. • Use the Toolbox application to find the BACnet Router IP Address and launch the Web App (by clicking the Connect button). -
Page 13: 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 14: Figure 8: 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 example this text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (unsafe)”. Figure 8 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 15: 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 10: 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 16: 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 17: Configuring The Bacnet Router
Configuring the Gateway Configuring the BACnet Router Navigate to the BACnet Router Settings • From the Web App landing page, click the BACnet Router tab on the left side of the screen. Figure 12: Web App Landing Page • A warning message will appear when performing the first-time setup, click the Exit Registration button to continue to the Settings page. -
Page 18: Bacnet Router Settings
Configuring the Gateway BACnet Router Settings Figure 14: BACnet Router Settings Page 7.2.1 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. -
Page 19: Multiple Connections
Configuring the Gateway 7.2.2 Multiple Connections • Network Number – set up the BACnet network number for the connection. Legal values are 1-65534. Each network number must be unique across the entire BACnet internetwork. All devices that are interconnected by the same IP network and that can reach one another through local IP broadcasts (including local IP broadcasts forwarded by BBMD) should be treated as a single BACnet network segment, and hence all routing ports connected to this segment should have the same globally unique network number. -
Page 20: Bacnet/Ip
Configuring the Gateway 7.2.4 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 21: Bacnet Ms/Tp, Bacnet Ethernet And Bacnet Explorer
Configuring the Gateway 7.2.5 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 22: Network Settings
Configuring the Gateway Network Settings Navigate to the Network Settings tab shown below and configure the settings as needed. Figure 15: Network Settings Tab BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 23: Eth 1
Configuring the Gateway 7.3.1 ETH 1 The ETH 1 tab is the landing page when selecting the Network Settings tab. To change the FieldServer IP Settings, follow these instructions: • Enable DHCP to automatically assign IP Settings or modify the IP Settings manually as needed, via these fields: IP Address, Netmask, Default Gateway, and Domain Name Server1/2. -
Page 24: Wi-Fi Client
Configuring the Gateway 7.3.2 Wi-Fi Client • Set the Wi-Fi Status to ENABLED for the ProtoAir to communicate with other devices via Wi-Fi. • Enter the Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi Password for the local wireless access point. • Enable DHCP to automatically assign all Wi-Fi Client Settings fields or modify the Settings manually, via the fields immediately below the note (IP Address, Network, etc.). -
Page 25: Wi-Fi Access Point
Configuring the Gateway 7.3.3 Wi-Fi Access Point • Check the Enable tick box to allow connecting to the ProtoAir via Wi-Fi Access Point. • Modify the Settings manually as needed, via these fields: SSID, Password, Channel, IP Address, Netmask, IP Pool Address Start, and IP Pool Address End. NOTE: The default channel is 11. -
Page 26: Routing
Configuring the Gateway 7.3.4 Routing The Routing settings make it possible to set up the IP routing rules for the FieldServer’s internet and network connections. NOTE: The default connection is ETH1. • Select the default connection in the first row. •... -
Page 27: Router Diagnostics
Configuring the Gateway 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 20: BACnet Router Diagnostics Page BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 28: 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 21: FS-GUI BACnet Explorer Tab NOTE: For BACnet/IP, click on the Settings button on the left side of the landing page to ensure the BACnet Router is on the BACnet/IP network subnet or to configure BBMD. -
Page 29: Discover Device List
Using the BACnet Explorer Discover Device List • From the BACnet Explorer landing page, click on the BACnet Explorer tab on the left side of the screen to go to the BACnet Explorer page. Figure 22: BACnet Explorer Page • To discover the devices connected to the same subnet as the BACnet IoT Gateway, click the Discover button (binocular icon). -
Page 30: View Device Details And Explore Points/Parameters
Using the BACnet Explorer 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. -
Page 31: Figure 26: Full Device Sub-Items
Using the BACnet Explorer • To view the full details of a device, highlight the device directly (in the image below – “1991 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. Figure 26: Full Device Sub-items Now additional device details are viewable;... -
Page 32: Figure 28: Additional Device Details
Using the BACnet Explorer • Then click on the Explore button that appears or double-click the device object. Figure 28: 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. -
Page 33: 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 34: Figure 31: 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 31: Updated Present Value BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 35: Grid Setup
Grid Setup Grid Setup The Grid is MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. Integration with the MSA Grid – FieldServer Manager 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 36: Figure 34: Fieldserver Manager Connection Problems Message
Grid Setup • If a warning message appears instead of the splash page, follow the suggestion that appears on screen. • If the BACnet Router cannot reach the Grid server, the following message will appear. Figure 34: FieldServer Manager Connection Problems Message Follow the directions presented in the warning message and check that the DNS settings are set up with the following Domain Name Server (DNS) settings: DNS1=8.8.8.8... -
Page 37: Figure 35: Fieldserver Manager Registration - Installer Details
Grid Setup • Fill in the user details, site details, gateway details and create a new account. Enter user details and click Next Figure 35: FieldServer Manager Registration – Installer Details Enter the site details by entering the physical address fields or the latitude and longitude then click Next Figure 36: FieldServer Manager Registration –... -
Page 38: Figure 37: Fieldserver Manager Registration - Gateway Details
Grid Setup Enter Name and Description (required) then click Next Figure 37: FieldServer Manager Registration – Gateway Details Click the “Create an Grid FieldServer Manager account” button and enter a valid email to send a “Welcome to FieldServer Manager” invite to the email address entered Figure 38: Grid Registration –... -
Page 39: Figure 39: Device Registered For The Fieldserver Manager
Grid 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 BACnet Router. Figure 39: Device Registered for the FieldServer Manager NOTE: Update these details at any time by going to the FieldServer Manager tab and clicking the Update FieldServer Details button. -
Page 40: Figure 40: Welcome To Fieldserver Manager Email
Grid Setup • Open the registered email account. • The “Welcome to FieldServer Manager” email will appear as shown below. Figure 40: Welcome to FieldServer Manager Email NOTE: If no Grid email was received, check the spam/junk folder for an email from notification@fieldpop.io. -
Page 41: Figure 41: Setting User Details
Grid Setup • Click the “Complete Registration” button and fill in user details accordingly. Figure 41: 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 42: Login To The Fieldserver Manager
Figure 42: FieldServer Manager Login Page NOTE: If the login password is lost, see the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide recovery instructions. BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 43: Figure 43: Fieldserver Manager Landing Page
Grid Setup NOTE: For additional Grid instructions see the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide. Figure 43: FieldServer Manager Landing Page BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 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 44: Settings Tooltips BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 45: 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 46: Factory Reset Instructions
Troubleshooting 10.3 Factory Reset Instructions For instructions on how to reset a FieldServer back to its factory released state, see ENOTE - FieldServer Next Gen Recovery. 10.4 Internet Browser Software Support The following web browsers are supported: • Chrome Rev. 57 and higher •... -
Page 47: 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 BACnet Router landing page to the FS-GUI by clicking the blue “Diagnostics” text on the bottom of the screen. -
Page 48: Change Security Mode
Additional Information 11.1.1 Change Security Mode • Click Security in the Navigation panel. Figure 48: 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. BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 49: 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 49: FS-GUI Security Setup – Certificate Loaded •... -
Page 50: 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 51: Create Users
Additional Information 11.2.1 Create Users • Click the Create User button. Figure 51: 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 52: 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 52: Setup Users • Once the User Edit window opens, change the User Security Group and Password as needed. Figure 53: Edit User Window •... -
Page 53: Delete Users
Additional Information 11.2.3 Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. Figure 54: Setup Users • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. Figure 55: User Delete Warning BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 54: Change Fieldserver Password
Additional Information 11.2.4 Change FieldServer Password • Click the Password tab. Figure 56: 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 55: Specifications
Additional Information 11.3 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 Max Power: 3 Watts... -
Page 56: Fs-Router-Bacw Dimension Drawing
Additional Information 11.4 FS-ROUTER-BACW Dimension Drawing Power Port Wi-Fi Antenna Socket R2 Serial Port R1 Serial Port Figure 58: BACnet Router Dimensions BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide... -
Page 57: 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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