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436 Gateway
User Guide
Doc. No. D009284 issue 1
2024-07-17
Copyright © 2022 Helvar Ltd.
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  • Page 1 User Guide Doc. No. D009284 issue 1 2024-07-17 Copyright © 2022 Helvar Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means – graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems – without the written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 2 Modbus Comms and Device Settings ......................16 5.0 MAP POINTS 17 Discover Helvar workgroups and devices ..................... 18 Map Helvar Points to Export Table (for BMS) ....................19 Default Export Points ............................ 20 Edit the Export table ............................. 21 6.0 COMPLETE EXPORT POINTS LIST ........................23 7.0 HELPFUL FEATURES ............................
  • Page 3 Introduction The 436 Gateway provides a simple interface to a Helvar Imagine system and allows lighting system data to appear in a Building energy Management System (BeMS). Power = V+ (Right) V- (Left) 2 Pin terminal port (24 VDC PSU Required)
  • Page 4 Web browsers: Chrome and Firefox. Description of the unit The 436 Gateway includes internal HTML configuration pages designed to simplify the engineering and setting of the interface. These pages make it easier to configure the communication requirements. From the configuration pages users can do the following: •...
  • Page 5 This Eth LED indicates the communication between this unit and the supervisory computer or controller connected via the Ethernet. When incoming communications traffic is detected, the LED will illuminate, but will extinguish if outgoing communications traffic is detected. Helvar 436 Gateway: User Guide...
  • Page 6 System overview The 436 Gateway provides direct interface between Helvar Routers, including the devices connected to them (such LED drivers and sensors), and an IP BMS. Thus, the IP BMS can access the values recorded in the Helvar Routers and in the DALI devices.
  • Page 7 Helvar devices and DALI networks The Helvar Routers use the Ethernet connection as a network backbone to combine DALI, SDIM and DMX networks. The DALI and SDIM networks appear as Helvar Router subnets in the 436 web browser interface. DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a standardised (IEC 62386) protocol that, among other things, provides individual addressing and monitoring of lighting devices.
  • Page 8 IP address in the same IP range as the 436 Gateway. Otherwise, change the computer’s IP address. To connect to the 436 Gateway: Connect a PC or Mac to the same IP network as the 436 (see the Installation Guide), open a browser application (Chrome or Firefox recommended).
  • Page 9 Remember: until the unit reboots and Refresh the browser. IP config settings The parameters on the IP config page are used to configure the unique identity of the 436 Gateway on the IP (Internet Protocol) network. Caution: The unit must use an IP address compatible with both Helvar Routers and the BMS client; for example, 10.254.1.x (255.0.0.0).
  • Page 10 Assign a different IP address to each gateway before networking them. Remember: When the 436 is rebooting, the connection to it stops. To ensure that the browser shows the latest data, clear the browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Del and the top four options enabled as a minimum) before login.
  • Page 11 Caution: Changing protocol will result in erase any existing settings and mapped points. HelvarNet comms settings The comms settings allow users to configure the 436 as gateway from the Helvar Routers to the BMS IP network. Press , and then select Comms settings to define the network connection details required for receiving and transmitting data between the Helvar Routers and the BMS IP network.
  • Page 12 Default: 5; range: 2 s – 10 s This value defines the number of seconds that the device must wait for a response from a Helvar Router. After this period has elapsed, the device proceeds to the next configured Helvar Router.
  • Page 13 436 on the BACnet/IP network. Caution: If the network has more than one 436, each unit requires individual Device instance numbers. DCC password (max. 30 characters). This is used to permit the DCC (Device Communication Control) and RD (Reinitialise Device) operations.
  • Page 14 The ‘Remote subnet’ should remain at 255.255.255.255. This will allow the broadcast ‘Who-is’ message across the entire ‘Remote IP Address’ range. If necessary, press ‘ ’ to remove a selected BBMD reference. Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 15 An FD is a device on a different IP Subnet, or one that is using a different BACnet Port Number (e.g. Not 47808) registered to communicate via the BBMD according to the TTL timer. Note The device details will be removed when the TTL has occurred. Press Save to apply the changes. Helvar 436 Gateway: User Guide...
  • Page 16 Modbus Comms and Device Settings Modbus over IP has simpler networking requirements compared to BACnet over IP. Configuration options consist of editing the TCP port number of the 436 and the server timeout period. Default settings, shown as below. Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 17 These predetermined parameters are available from discovered Helvar Routers and Helvar Router subnet devices. Tip: Use Helvar Designer software to configure the lighting system and to assign IP addresses to Helvar Routers. All Helvar programming should be completed before users map the points to the 436 Gateway.
  • Page 18 Discover Helvar workgroups and devices Once the IP config and comms settings have been correctly set on the 436. The Helvar workgroup and Routers can now be discovered in the Map oints page 1. Press Discover workgroups to populate the list of available workgroups and to display additional configuration buttons.
  • Page 19 5. Select the Routers with parameters that require mapping to the BMS. The maximum number that users can select is 20. Tip: Detected Helvar Routers are identified by the Router type and IP Address, i.e. Router 905 at IP Address 10.254.1.1.
  • Page 20 Press Export selected to add the enabled parameters and default properties to the export table. Notes: The Helvar Router and subnet icons indicate that parameters have been selected. The exclamation mark icon indicates that not all ‘Device’ parameters have been selected/exported.
  • Page 21 Panel or Input Default: Device Missing Edit the Export table The Export table allows users to view and edit the mapping configuration of the group, the Helvar Router and the Helvar Router subnet device parameters to either the BACnet object instances or...
  • Page 22 BACnet client. If the value changes by 1 or more, a COV message is sent. It is displayed as Object Name in the BACnet Explorer. 9. Press Save points to apply the changes. Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 23 Complete Export Points List This table shows the list of points available via the 436 Gateway. For Modbus, also see Section 7.2 for exporting exact configurations to files which also contains further Modbus data such as register types and numbers. Sub note information and best use can be found on the next page.
  • Page 24 *¹ DALI-2 Parts 252 and 253: This feature requires Routers with version 5.8.5 or above and DALI-2 LED drivers which support the relevant optional parts of the DALI-2 standard. The 436 is unable to determine if the DALI-2 LED driver supports these parts or not hence the option will show in the export window for all DALI loads and the user will need to deter which is appropriate to export.
  • Page 25 *³ Store as Scene. The value sent from the BMS system will be the scene number only for either the chosen group or device. Block 1 is only supported, and force store is fixed to “enabled” meaning if previously set to ignore in the Helvar Designer Scene Table, this will get over written. Note whichever levels the load(s) is currently at will be automatically stored to the scene number sent by BACnet client overwriting any previous stored values including ignore.
  • Page 26 BACnet Table Copy and Paste The Map points page includes a copy/paste function that is used to allow quick BACnet Object configuration of all selected points from the discovered Helvar Routers. This feature is not supported in other protocols i.e. Modbus.
  • Page 27 The mapped Modbus table can be exported as either a PDF or CSV file. This allows users to easily share the current configuration of the 436 to a BMS engineer to allow an understanding of what has been mapped, the register numbers as well as other information.
  • Page 28 The reference “N” in the Range column = No Max Value for that particular data point Also see section 6 for the complete list of supported data points, values and ranges. Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 29 Restore: Backup configuration or change device firmware The Restore function returns the 436 Gateway to an earlier state without losing data. This is useful if it the unit is not operating correctly because of a configuration change or a problem with an application. It is also useful for disaster recovery if the unit fails completely.
  • Page 30 After the device has been installed, change the default password to prevent unauthorised access. Caution: Changing and retaining the password is the responsibility of the user/customer. However, it may be possible to restore the default password. If required, contact your Helvar support representative for further details. To configure the password: Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 31 Type a new password (40 characters max.) in the New Password text box. This password overwrites the previous password. Tip: A random combination of numbers and uppercase and lowercase letters provide a secure password setup. Press Save to apply the changes and return to the Login page. Helvar 436 Gateway: User Guide...
  • Page 32 BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance (PIC) Statement Helvar’s 436 Gateway is an OEM product from Synapsys Solutions Ltd and is a variant of the Synapsys SIP2. The following Protocol Implementation Conformance (PIC) statement gives the full compliance by Synapsys for all variants of the SIP2 gateway.
  • Page 33 Number_Of_APDU_Retries: 0-255 ANALOGUE_INPUT Dynamically creatable: No Dynamically deletable: No Optional properties: Description, Reliability, COV_Increment Writable properties: Present_Value and Reliability when Out_Of_Service is TRUE, Out_Of_Service (These are saved in volatile memory; changes are lost after reboot) Helvar 436 Gateway: User Guide...
  • Page 34 Dynamically creatable: No Dynamically deletable: No Optional properties: Description, Reliability Writable properties: Present_Value and Reliability when Out_Of_Service is TRUE, Out_Of_Service (These are saved in volatile memory; changes are lost after reboot) Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 35 Dynamically creatable: No Dynamically deletable: No Optional properties: Description, Reliability, State_Text Writable properties: Present_Value and Reliability when Out_Of_Service is TRUE, Out_Of_Service (These are saved in volatile memory; changes are lost after reboot) Conditionally writable properties: – Helvar 436 Gateway: User Guide...
  • Page 36 ISO 8802-3, Ethernet (Clause 7) £ ATA 878.1, 2.5 Mb. ARCNET (Clause 8) £ ATA 878.1, EIA-485 ARCNET (Clause 8), baud rate(s) ____________ £ MS/TP master (Clause 9), baud rate(s): ____________ Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 37 Supports encryption (NS-ED BIBB) £ Key Server (NS-KS BIBB) Character Sets Supported: Indicating support for multiple character sets does not imply that they can all be supported simultaneously. £ £ ISO 10646 (UTF-8) IBM /Microsoft DBCS ISO 8859-1 Helvar 436 Gateway: User Guide...
  • Page 38 If this product is a communication gateway, describe the types of non-BACnet equipment/networks(s) that the gateway supports: This product is a gateway. It typically exposes lighting control system data to BACnet IP. Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.

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