MSA FS-EZ1-KNX-BAC Operating Manual
MSA FS-EZ1-KNX-BAC Operating Manual

MSA FS-EZ1-KNX-BAC Operating Manual

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EZ Gateway KNX to BACnet Start-up Guide
FS-EZX-KNX-BAC
Revision: 9.A
Document No.: T18605
Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO)
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual EZ Gateway KNX to BACnet Start-up Guide FS-EZX-KNX-BAC Revision: 9.A Document No.: T18605 Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO) MSAsafety.com...
  • Page 2 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive +1 408 964-4443 +31 33 808 0590 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 USA +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 2024. All rights reserved...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About the EZ Gateway Certification Supplied Equipment Equipment Setup Mounting Physical Dimensions Installing the EZ Gateway KNX Connection R2 Port 3.1.1 RS-485 Connection R1 Port R1 Port Small DIP Switches Operation Power Up the Device Connect the PC to the EZ Gateway Over the Ethernet Port Access EZ Gateway Using a Web Browser Setup Web Server Security Login to the FieldServer...
  • Page 4 8.1.1 Change Security Mode 8.1.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer Change User Management Settings 8.2.1 Create Users 8.2.2 Edit Users 8.2.3 Delete Users 8.2.4 Change FieldServer Password Specifications Warnings Compliance with EN IEC 62368-1 Supported KNX Data Types Limited 2 Year Warranty EZ Gateway Start-up Guide...
  • Page 5: About The Ez Gateway

    NOTE:    For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section Troubleshooting, or any of the troubleshooting appendices in the related driver supplements. 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. See Section 6.10.1 Accessing the FieldServer...
  • Page 6: Equipment Setup

    If the FieldServer is removed from the DIN rail, use the original screws to reattach. Only screws supplied by MSA Safety should be used in the holes found on the back of the unit when attaching the optional DIN Rail bracket. USE OF ANY OTHER SCREWS MAY DAMAGE THE UNIT.
  • Page 7: Physical Dimensions

    2 Equipment Setup Physical Dimensions EZ Gateway Start-up Guide...
  • Page 8: Installing The Ez Gateway

    3 Installing the EZ Gateway Installing the EZ Gateway KNX Connection R2 Port Connect to the 3 pins on the left side of the 6-pin connector as shown (pins labelled 6-4). 3.1.1 RS-485 Connection R1 Port Connect to the 3-pin connector as shown. The following baud rates are supported on the R1 Port for BACnet MS/TP: 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800 EZ Gateway Start-up Guide...
  • Page 9: R1 Port Small Dip Switches

    3 Installing the EZ Gateway R1 Port Small DIP Switches Gently remove the FieldServer enclosure to access the small DIP switches for the R1 Port. • If more than one RS-485 device is connected to the network, then the field bias resistor switch needs to be enabled to ensure proper communication.
  • Page 10: Operation

    4 Operation Operation Power Up the Device Apply power to the device. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided. Ensure that the cable is grounded using the “Frame GND” terminal. The EZ Gateway is factory set for 12-30VDC or 12-24VAC. NOTE: A KNX compatible power supply is required on the KNX network.
  • Page 11: Setup Web Server Security

    5 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 12 5 Setup Web Server Security • 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 <FieldServer IP> (unsafe)”. • When the login screen appears, put in the Username (default is “admin”) and the Password (found on the label of the FieldServer).
  • Page 13: Select The Security Mode

    5 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. NOTE:    Cookies are used for authentication. NOTE:    To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 8.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup.
  • Page 14: Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate

    5 Setup Web Server Security 5.2.1 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 15: 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 16: Ez Gateway Connection Setup

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway EZ Gateway Connection Setup • Open the KNX EZ Gateway Web Configurator GUI in a local web browser (Section 4.3 Access EZ Gateway Using a Web Browser). NOTE:    The browser should open in the “Gateway” tab, as shown on the left side of the page. If navigating from another page in the Web Configurator GUI, click the Gateway tab.
  • Page 17: Bacnet Connection Setup

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway BACnet Connection Setup • Click on the Enable checkbox under the ‘BACnet/IP or BACnet MS/TP Connection’ heading to configure the BACnet connections. The gateway has a BACnet MS/TP (R1) and BACnet/IP connection (N1). • Enter the required BACnet/IP or BACnet MS/TP settings and click the Save button in the Controls Panel once all edits are completed to record changes.
  • Page 18: Bacnet/Ip Connection Settings

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway 6.3.2 BACnet/IP Connection Settings IP Port – The BACnet/IP default is 47808 (0xBAC0), but a different port may be specified. Enable BBMD – Select this checkbox to enable the EZ Gateway to act as a BBMD. Public IP Address and Port –...
  • Page 19: Bacnet Device Setup

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway BACnet Device Setup • Click on the DeviceProxy™ section to configure the BACnet virtual nodes. • Click the “Add Entries” button to reach the Add Node Map Entries window. • Choose the number of devices to add and click the checkmark. ◦...
  • Page 20: Knx Network Mapping

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway KNX Network Mapping There are two methods of mapping KNX Network to BACnet. ETS4 has the ability to export group addresses, which can then be imported into the KNX EZ Gateway (Section 6.5.1 KNX Mapping Method 1: Import Group Addresses).
  • Page 21 6 Configuring the EZ Gateway • Choose the location and name of the file then click Save. XML File Export: • In ETS, select the Group Address window and navigate to the desired main group (at the highest level) to export all addresses contained within.
  • Page 22 6 Configuring the EZ Gateway • Right-click on the main group and select “Export Group Addresses”. • Select XML as the Output format type, enter the desired file location as well as file name in the Export file name field and save the file by clicking the “OK”...
  • Page 23 6 Configuring the EZ Gateway Import to EZ Gateway: • Back on the Web Configurator GUI, click the “Data Map” section to configure the KNX to BACnet data point mapping. • Click the “Import File” button to load the previously saved XML file. •...
  • Page 24 6 Configuring the EZ Gateway Resolve Import Conflicts Window: ◦ If there are entries with the same group address on both the imported data and the existing data map the “Resolve Import Conflicts” window will appear ◦ Decide the appropriate action; if “Update existing entries with imported entries” is selected, the “Show Update Options”...
  • Page 25 6 Configuring the EZ Gateway Unsupported or Uncertain eib Data Types Warning: ◦ If one or both of these warning pop-up messages appear after importing data, click the bolded “Show” text below the message ◦ The Unsupported ESF Entries Window lists which group addresses were not imported because the data type was not supported NOTE:    To fix an unsupported data type, the data type would have to be changed to a supported data type before exporting the KNX address data.
  • Page 26: Knx Mapping Method 2: Setup On Web Configurator Gui

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway 6.5.2 KNX Mapping Method 2: Setup on Web Configurator GUI • In the Web Configurator GUI, click the “Data Map” section to configure the KNX data point mapping. • To bring in spreadsheet data, copy the appropriate cells and paste into the Data Map table. ◦...
  • Page 27: Bacnet Network Mapping

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway BACnet Network Mapping For every row of KNX parameters in the data map, a corresponding set of BACnet parameters must also be defined. NOTE:    Click Toggle Advanced button to see all BACnet fields. Otherwise, some fields are hidden. •...
  • Page 28: Alarm Settings

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway Alarm Settings • Click the “Notification Classes” button to the upper right of the Data Map Table to enter the Notification Classes window. • Fill in all fields. NOTE:    Click the next to the Notification Classes heading to see a list of all keyboard functions and shortcuts.
  • Page 29: State Tables

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway State Tables • To setup state tables click the “State Tables” button in the upper right corner of the Data Map. • Once the State Tables window is open, click the “Add Table” button. • Name the table and click the check mark. •...
  • Page 30: Save Knx To Bacnet Mapping

    6 Configuring the EZ Gateway Save KNX to BACnet Mapping • Once the mappings and settings are defined, click Save to record information for later use. • Click Restart to load the new configuration. NOTE:    Saving is prevented until all required fields in the table are validated. Highlighted fields go through validation and go from red to clear once a valid answer is entered.
  • Page 31: Test And Commission The Ez Gateway

    NOTE:    For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section 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 32: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 33: Taking A Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture

    7 Troubleshooting 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 34: Led Functions

    7 Troubleshooting LED Functions Light Description SPL LED will be on when a configured node in the EZ Gateway is detected as being offline. For details, check the FS-GUI Node overview screen in FS-GUI (click “View” then “Nodes”). RUN LED will flash 20 seconds after power up, signifying normal operation. The EZ Gateway will be able to access theWeb App (refer to Section 4.3 Access EZ Gateway Using a Web Browser for more information)
  • Page 35: Knx Commissioning

    7 Troubleshooting KNX Commissioning The KNX Administrator will request that the installer hit the service pin at the correct step of the commissioning process. Insert a small screwdriver or other device into the KNX port to activate the service pin when prompted. Internet Browser Software Support The following web browsers are supported: •...
  • Page 36: Additional Information

    8 Additional Information Additional Information 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 Start-up Guide...
  • Page 37: Change Security Mode

    8 Additional Information 8.1.1 Change 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 5.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate •...
  • Page 38: Change User Management Settings

    8 Additional Information 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 39: Create Users

    8 Additional Information 8.2.1 Create 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 40: Edit Users

    8 Additional Information 8.2.2 Edit 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. •...
  • Page 41: Delete Users

    8 Additional Information 8.2.3 Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. 8.2.4 Change 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.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    8 Additional Information Specifications FS-EZX-KNX-BAC One 6-pin Phoenix connector with: KNX port (+ / - / No Connection) Power port (+ / - / Frame-gnd) Electrical Connections One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 (+ / - / gnd) One Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port Input Voltage: 12-30VDC or 12-24VAC Current draw: @ 12V, 240 mA Power Requirements...
  • Page 43: Compliance With En Iec 62368-1

    8 Additional Information Compliance with EN IEC 62368-1 For EN IEC compliance, the following instructions must be met when operating the EZ Gateway. • Units shall be powered by listed LPS or Class 2 power supply suited to the expected operating temperature range. •...
  • Page 44: 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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