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Matrix BACNET User Manual

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  • Page 1 MATRIX BAC OUTER ANUAL MART UILDING OLUTIONS MART UILDING OLUTIONS...
  • Page 2 © 2007 American Auto-Matrix This document is protected by copyright and is the property of American Auto-Matrix. It may not be used or copied in whole or in part for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied without authorization. This document does not constitute any warranty, expressed or implied.
  • Page 3 ISTORY 6/6/2007 - General Modifications to document §2.3.2.3 - Included additional information regarding network termination. §3.5 - Modified BACnet Router Settings table to identify the default Device Instance Number information. Deleted un-intentional blank pages at end of §3.9. 4/26/2007 - Initial Manual Release...
  • Page 4 EVISION ISTORY MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)
  • Page 5 BOUT ANUAL This manual describes the installation and operation of the MATRIX BACnet Router. This document is divided into the following sections, each beginning with a table of contents for the section: One: Product Overview, describing the features of the MATRIX BACnet Router Two: Wiring &...
  • Page 6 BOUT ANUAL MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1: P ECTION RODUCT VERVIEW This section provides a product overview of the MATRIX BACnet Router and its usage with American Auto- Matrix Native Series products, as well as third-party BACnet products. N THIS SECTION Overview .................................. 1-3 When Would I Use a Router? ..........................1-4 Traditional Operator Workstation ........................
  • Page 8 RODUCT VERVIEW MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)

  • Page 9: Overview

    The MATRIX Router is a full-featured BACnet router that directs messages between MS/TP, BACnet/IP (Annex J) and BACnet/Ethernet (8802-3) networks. Compliant to the BACnet standard (ASHRAE 135- 2004), the MATRIX Router provides users with the ability to directly monitor and control BACnet system operations with or without an installed building controller solution.

  • Page 10: When Would I Use A Router

    PERATOR ORKSTATION In its most simple and basic form, a MATRIX BACnet Router is used to allow an operator workstation or graphical user interface, such as Auto-Pilot or Integra V.A.C, to access networks consisting of MS/TP devices Alternatively, if your operator workstation or graphical user interface can only be configured for one layer type (e.g.

  • Page 11: Multi-Vendor Ms/Tp Integration

    In the example above, MATRIX BACnet Routers are used to isolate EIA-485 networks between different manufacturers. When integrating with third-party MS/TP devices, American Auto-Matrix recommends using a MATRIX BACnet Router to isolate vendors to their own communication bus. This practice will greatly reduce the potential for communication issues.

  • Page 12: Multi-Building Communications

    To allow multiple BACnet/IP networks to communicate as flexibly as other traditional Ethernet protocols, select MATRIX BACnet Routers can be configured to act as a BACnet Broadcast Messaging Device (BBMD). A BBMD will take broadcast messages originating from one network and forward them onto other defined networks that have a BBMD or MATRIX BACnet Router configured as a BBMD.

  • Page 13: Networking Considerations

    64 devices total. The MATRIX BACnet Router has been qualified to accept a network of up to 63 additional BACnet MS/TP devices (router + 63 devices = 64 load limit). This qualification process included verifying electrical network capacitance provisions, as well as optimal bandwidth speed.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    GMR Data Isolation termination: 249ohm, switch selectable biasing: 3.32k, switch selectable led: indication for TXD, RXD, Byte-Error, Parity-Error network load: supports up to 64 BACnet devices maximum 1.4.4 processor: ARM9 with embedded Linux OS memory: 64MB DRAM and 128MB Flash 1.4.5...

  • Page 15: Quick Start - Matrix Router Setup

    OUTER ETUP Use the quick-start to learn the order of tasks to perform when you configure MATRIX Router. The following table lists references where you can go to get additional information. Table 1-2: Quick Start Setup Information for MATRIX Router...
  • Page 16 - MATRIX R UICK TART OUTER ETUP RODUCT VERVIEW 1-10 MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)
  • Page 17 2: W ECTION IRING AND NSTALLATION This section describes process for installation and wiring of MATRIX BACnet Router hardware and field network communication connections. N THIS SECTION Hardware Layout..............................2-3 Mounting .................................. 2-4 Power Requirements............................2-5 LED Indication..............................2-5 Communication Connections ........................... 2-6 Ethernet Network ..............................
  • Page 18 IRING AND NSTALLATION MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)

  • Page 19: Hardware Layout

    ARDWARE AYOUT Connections to the MATRIX BACnet Router are made via ports located on the left side of the controller board. As illustrated below, the device has ports for Main Power, EIA-485 network connectivity and Ethernet connectivity. Depending on the variant of MATRIX BACnet Router purchased, your application may involve using only one of the two available EIA-485 network ports.

  • Page 20: Mounting

    2.2 M OUNTING The MATRIX BACnet Router ships with an approved enclosure consistent with most electrical standards and regulations. The product is intended for indoor applications only and should be installed in a location that is dry, away from direct sunlight and free from excessive dust, vibration, and electrical interference.

  • Page 21: Power Requirements

    The product requires a transformer capable of providing 24VAC power to allow the unit to operate. Use a UL listed 24VAC transformer. To connect power to MATRIX BACnet Router, you must use the supplied two-position terminal plug. The output leads from the transformer should be connected to the terminal plug. The terminal plug is then connected into the socket marked J1 on the PCB of MATRIX BACnet Router.

  • Page 22: Communication Connections

    Ethernet connections to an Ethernet network. The MATRIX BACnet Router will automatically switch to 100Base-T operations if other devices and cabling connected to the same subnetwork support this. The Ethernet network interface is located on the single board computer card of MATRIX BACnet Router, next to the dual USB ports.

  • Page 23: Eia-485 Network

    Terminals for the MS/TP network are located on the left side of the controller board and are labeled J2 and J3. Each MS/TP terminal has a connection for Network Positive (N+), Network Negative (N-), and Shield (SH). The SH terminal is coupled to the housing of the MATRIX BACnet Router and will provide noise protection for MS/TP communication signals.
  • Page 24 OMMUNICATION ONNECTIONS IRING AND NSTALLATION TERM BIAS Figure 2-7 Termination and Biasing Switches and LED Indicators MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)

  • Page 25: Led Indication

    LED Position Notes This LED will flash anytime data is transmitted by MATRIX BACnet Router to the MS/TP network. On an active network, this light should flash anytime the device passes the token to another device or routes a request made by another device on the BACnet/IP or BACnet/Ethernet network.
  • Page 26 OMMUNICATION ONNECTIONS IRING AND NSTALLATION 2-10 MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)
  • Page 27 ECTION ONFIGURATION This section provides an overview of the process for configuration of the Matrix Router, using the built-in web user interface discussed previously. Within the section, easy table structures are provided with ranges of valid values and other additional notes.
  • Page 28 ONFIGURATION MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)

  • Page 29: Configuring Your Computer

    Figure 3-1 Network Card Properties 5. Select TCP/IP from the Configuration dialog box. Click Properties. 6. At the Properties dialog, enter a valid and unused IP address that is within the range of the Matrix Router’s default IP address. 7. Enter 255.255.255.0 as your Subnet Mask.

  • Page 30: Login To Matrix Router

    To initially connect, simply type the IP address of the MATRIX BACnet Router into the address bar of your web browser. Be sure that your network card has been configured to the correct IP and subnet settings as the MATRIX Router.

  • Page 31: Control Panel View

    ONTROL ANEL The Control Panel of Matrix Router is the default view of the web user interface upon initial access. Control Panel provides links to various configuration settings for the device. Links are provided for feature sections of Matrix Router configuration, including:...

  • Page 32: System Configuration

    Similarly, a Status page is provided for users to view the current configured MS/TP network parameters that the Matrix Router is using. The Status page is a read-only display, where as the Settings page is used to configure the parameters.
  • Page 33 NOTE Be sure to follow common instllation practices of BACnet MS/TP network commissiong with regards to MAC Address/Unit ID Addressing. CAUTION If you are connecting MATRIX Router to an existing BACnet network of third-party devices, it is recommended that investigate configuration of the site prior to implementation.

  • Page 34: Bacnet

    BACnet is used to configure Matrix Router’s BACnet device communication and routing parameters. Within BACnet, the Router configuration section provides a method to allow configuration of the Device Instance of Matrix Router, as well as router port numbers and other associated information.
  • Page 35 Table 3-2: Matrix Router BACnet Router Settings Variable Values Notes BACnet IP Yes/No Specifies if BACnet IP routing is enabled. This value should be Interface set to Yes in the event that the BACnet Ethernet Interface option is set to No. BACnet IP 1 - 65534 Specifies the network number for your BACnet IP network.

  • Page 36: Network Settings

    ERVER ETUP Web Server Setup provides a method to define the web server configuration of Matrix Router. The default configuration may need to be changed in order for the product to meet the criteria and security scheme used in an existing IT network.
  • Page 37 For example, if the port has been changed to 8544, and the IP address is 192.126.1.10, the address bar will contain: http://192.168.1.10:8544. 3-11 MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)

  • Page 38: Ethernet

    3.6.2 THERNET Ethernet provides a method to configure the IP addressing scheme of the Matrix Router, as well as server referencing for DNS (Domain Name Service). In order for Matrix Router to communicate on a network, it uses a static IP address.

  • Page 39: System Settings

    Services provides a method to allow users to monitor and command services executed within the Matrix Router. Given the Router variant of this product is designated for BACnet, the only service that can be monitored from this location is the BACnet service. A green orb displayed next to the service indicates that BACnet communications is active within the Matrix Router.

  • Page 40: Status

    3.7.2 TATUS Status provides a method to view the system status of the Matrix Router. Detailed operating information regarding the performance statistics of the device can be found here. Information within this screen is typically used for advanced troubleshooting purposes.

  • Page 41: System Password

    Table 3-5: Valid System Password Character Groups Group Examples Letters (uppercase and lowercase) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Numbers Symbols (all characters not defined underscore ( _ ) as letters or numbers) hyphen ( - ) period ( . ) 3-15 MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)

  • Page 42: Time/Date Settings

    ONFIGURATION 3.7.4 ETTINGS Time/Date Settings provides a method to allow users to set the time and date of Matrix Router and its on- board real time clock. Figure 3-11 Matrix Router Time/Date Settings The time format can be displayed in either a 12-hour format (traditional), or in a 24-hour format (military).

  • Page 43: Utilities

    Backup provides a method to perform a full system backup of all configuration properties modified within the web user interface of the Matrix Router. To initiate a full system backup, simply navigate to this area of the web user interface and click Submit to start the process. Once the process has been completed, the web user interface will provide you with a hyper link that will allow you to download a .BIN file, which...

  • Page 44: Factory Restore

    This could be used to clear a bad configuration from the device. As the term describes, this action will place Matrix Router into a state where all configuration will be cleared, and IP address settings will be defaulted to factory settings. It is recommended that this utility be used locally at a site, rather than over a long-distance connection.

  • Page 45: Restore

    Restore. Figure 3-14 Restore Utility Once a backup file has been submitted to the Restore utility, Matrix Router will process the file and restart in order to make the changes effective throughout the system.

  • Page 46: 3.9 Bbmd

    BBMD provides a method for users to setup and configure the broadcast distribution table (BDT) used to reference other Matrix Router BBMD products or third-party BACnet Routers with BBMD enabled. By default, a read only entry will automatically exist for the Matrix Router under configuration.

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