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- Page 1 Operating Manual EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide Revision: 3.D Document No.:T18626 Print Spec: 10000005389 (F) MSAsafety.com...
- Page 2 EMEA Support Information: 1991 Tarob Court +1 408 964-4443 +31 33 808 0590 Milpitas, CA 95035 +1 800 727-4377 Email: smc-support.emea@msasafety.com Email: smc-support@msasafety.com For your local MSA contacts, please go to our website www.MSAsafety.com © MSA 2021. All rights reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Test and Commission the EZ Gateway 7.6.1 Accessing the FieldServer Manager BACnet Explorer Discover the Device List View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters 8.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager Setup EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... - Page 4 Choose Whether to Integrate the FieldServer Manager User Setup Registration Process Login to the FieldServer Manager Troubleshooting 10.1 Communicating with the EZ Gateway Over the Network 10.2 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture 10.3 LED Functions 10.4 Factory Reset Instructions 10.5 Internet Browser Software Support Additional Information 11.1...
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Page 5: 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 Grid FieldServer Manager. See Section 7.6.1 Accessing the FieldServer Manager for further information. -
Page 6: Equipment Setup
Equipment Setup Mounting The gateway can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 7: Physical Dimensions
Physical Dimensions EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 8: Installation
Installation DIP Switch Settings 3.1.1 Bias Resistors To enable Bias Resistors, move both the BIAS- and BIAS+ dip switches to the right in the orientation shown above. The bias resistors are used to keep the RS-485 bus to a known state, when there is no transmission on the line (bus is idling), to help prevent false bits of data from being detected. -
Page 9: Termination Resistor
3.1.2 Termination Resistor If the gateway is the last device on the serial trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled. To enable the Termination Resistor, move the TERM dip switch to the right in the orientation shown in above. Termination resistor is also used to reduce noise. -
Page 10: Connecting The R1 & R2 Ports
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 (see images in Section 3.1 DIP Switch Settings). The R2 Port is RS-485. Connect to the 3-pin connector(s) as shown below. -
Page 11: 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port
10/100 Ethernet Connection Port The Ethernet Port is used both for Ethernet protocol communications and for configuring the gateway via the Web App. To connect the gateway, either connect the PC to the router’s Ethernet port or connect the router and PC to an Ethernet switch. Use Cat-5 cables for the connection. -
Page 12: Power Up The Gateway
Power up the 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. A safety margin of 25% is recommended. -
Page 13: Connect The Pc To The Gateway
Connect the PC to the 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 . 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. If the PC and EZ Gateway are on different IP networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.2.xxx network. -
Page 14: 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. • When the Web Server Security Unconfigured window appears, read the text and choose whether to move forward with HTTPS or HTTP. - Page 15 • Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In the example below this text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (unsafe)”. • When the login screen appears, put in the Username (default is “admin”) and the Password (found on the label of the FieldServer).
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Page 16: Select The Security Mode
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. NOTE: Cookies are used for authentication. NOTE: To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 11.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup. -
Page 17: Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate
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 18: Configuring The Ez Gateway
NOTE: The FieldServer Manager tab (see screenshot above) allows users to connect to the Grid, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. The FieldServer Manager enables secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for configuration, management, maintenance. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Connections
Setting up the Connections • Open the Connections page to configure the connection ports and parameters. • 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 20: Creating Device Ez Profiles
Creating Device EZ Profiles • Open the Device Profiles page to create a new profile. • Create a data map using one of two methods: ◦ Create Modbus to BACnet mapping using the Web Interface (Section 7.3.1 Using the Device Web Interface to Map BACnet Objects) ◦... -
Page 21: Using The Device Web Interface To Map Bacnet Objects
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 22 • Click on the blue plus sign icon on the left side of the Address to map the BACnet Addresses to the Modbus Registers. NOTE: The Advanced button (eye icon) allows additional settings, including: Intrinsic Reporting, Bit Extraction, scaling and more. •...
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Page 23: Using Excel Profile Generator To Map Bacnet Objects
7.3.2 Using Excel Profile Generator to Map BACnet Objects • From the Device Profiles page (Section 7.3 Creating Device EZ Profiles), click on the “Download Excel Profile Generator” link to download the Excel spreadsheet used to create the profile to the default download folder on the local •... -
Page 24: Completing Device Profile Setup
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 25: Export Profile For Backup Or Future Use
• To define a Notification Class, click the “Notification Class” tab and define the parameters as needed. • Once all settings are defined, click the Save button. 7.3.4 Export Profile for Backup or Future Use • Back on the Device Profiles page, the profile can be exported for backup or future use by hitting the Export Profile button (hard drive icon). -
Page 26: Importing A Device Profile
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. 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 27: Mapping Bacnet Output With Device Ez Profiles
Mapping BACnet Output with Device EZ Profiles • Open the DeviceProxy™ page. • Choose the Device Profile to load from the drop down menu. NOTE: If required, click the Advanced Settings button (eye icon) to enter the Device Description and Device Location. -
Page 28: Test And Commission The Ez Gateway
Section10 Troubleshooting, 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 29: 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. NOTE: For BACnet/IP, click on the Connections tab to ensure the gateway is on the BACnet/IP network subnet to configure BBMD. -
Page 30: Discover The Device List
Discover the 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. • Find devices connected to the same subnet as the gateway by clicking the Discover button (binocular icon). -
Page 31: View Device Details And Explore Points/Parameters
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. View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters •... - Page 32 • 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.
- Page 33 • Then click on the Explore button that appears or double-click the device object. 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. NOTE: The Gateway Search Bar will find devices based on their Device ID.
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Page 34: Edit The Present Value Field
8.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field The only recommended field to edit 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 gateway is not a Building Management System (BMS). •... - Page 35 • Enter the appropriate change and click the Write button. The window will close. When the BACnet Explorer page appears, the present value will be changed as specified. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide...
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Page 36: Msa Grid - Fieldsever Manager Setup
MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager Setup The MSA Grid is MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. Integration with the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager enables the a secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and hosts local applications for device configuration, management, as well as maintenance. -
Page 37: User Setup
• The “Welcome to the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager” email will appear as shown below. NOTE: If no email was received, check the spam/junk folder for an email from notification@fieldpop.io. Contact the manufacturer’s support team if no email is found. - Page 38 • Click the “Complete Registration” button and fill in user details accordingly. • 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 “#” in the password. •...
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Page 39: Registration Process
Registration Process Once the FieldServer Manager user credentials have been generated, the EZ Gateway can be registered onto the server. • Click the FieldServer Manager tab. NOTE: If a warning message appears instead, go to Section 11.6 FieldServer Manager Connection Warning Message to resolve the connection issue. - Page 40 • To register, fill in the user details, site details, gateway details and FieldServer Manager account credentials. ◦ Enter user details and click Next ◦ Enter the site details by entering the physical address fields or the latitude and longitude then click Next EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide...
- Page 41 ◦ Enter Name and Description (required) then click Next ◦ Click the “Create an Grid FieldServer Manager account” button and enter a valid email to send a “Welcome to MSA Grid – FieldServer Manager” invite to the email address entered •...
- Page 42 NOTE: Update these details at any time by going to the FieldServer Manager tab and clicking the Update FieldServer Details button. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide...
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Page 43: Login To The Fieldserver Manager
After the gateway is registered, go to www.smccloud.net and type in the appropriate login information as per registration credentials. NOTE: If the login password is lost, see the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide for recovery instructions. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... - Page 44 NOTE: For additional FieldServer Manager instructions see the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide...
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
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 46: Taking A Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture
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 47: Led Functions
10.3 LED Functions EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 48: Factory Reset Instructions
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 49: Additional Information
Additional Information 11.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup NOTE: Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect. • Click Setup in the Navigation panel. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 50: Change Security Mode
11.1.1Change Security Mode • Click Security in the Navigation panel. • Click the Mode desired. ◦ If HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate is selected, follow instructions in Section 6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate • Click the Save button. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 51: Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver
11.1.2Edit 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. • Click the Edit Certificate button to open the certificate and key fields. •... -
Page 52: Change User Management Settings
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 53: Create Users
11.2.1Create Users • Click the Create User button. • 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 54: Edit Users
11.2.2Edit Users • Click the pencil icon next to the desired user to open the User Edit window. • Once the User Edit window opens, change the User Security Group and Password as needed. • Click Confirm. • Once the Success message appears, click OK. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 55: Delete Users
11.2.3Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 56: Change Fieldserver Password
11.2.4Change FieldServer Password • Click the Password tab. • 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. EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide... -
Page 57: Specifications
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 (+ / - / 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 58: Compliance With Ul Regulations
11.4 Compliance with UL Regulations For UL compliance, the following instructions must be met when operating the EZ Gateway. • The units shall be powered by listed LPS or Class 2 power supply suited to the expected operating temperature range. •... -
Page 59: Address Types And Data Types
11.5 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 60: Fieldserver Manager Connection Warning Message
11.6 FieldServer Manager Connection Warning Message • If a warning message appears instead of the page as shown below, follow the suggestion that appears on screen. ◦ If the FieldServer cannot reach the server, the following message will appear • Follow the directions presented in the warning message. -
Page 61: Limited 2 Year Warranty
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.
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