Camus Hydronics ProtoNode FPC-N34 User guide

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ProtoNode FPC-N34 and ProtoNode FPC-N35
Start-up Guide
For Interfacing Camus Products:
Sola, DynaFLO, Valiant
To Building Automation Systems:
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP/IP LonWorks and
SMC Cloud
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Explains ProtoNode hardware and how to install it.
The instructions are effective for the above as of December 2020.

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Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing the ProtoNode for Camus.
Please call Camus for technical support of the ProtoNode product.
MSA Safety does not provide direct support. If Camus needs to escalate the concern, they will contact
MSA Safety for assistance.
Support Contact Information:
Camus Hydronic Ltd.
6226 Netherhart Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario
Customer Service:
905·696·7800
Email: [e-mail]
Website: camus-hydronics.com

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Quick Start Guide
1. Record the information about the unit. (Section 3.1)
2. Check that the ProtoNode and customer device COM settings match. (Section 3.3)
3. FPC-N34: Select the protocol configuration on the S Bank DIP switches. (Section 3.4)
4. BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Set the MAC Address on the A Bank DIP switches. (Section 3.5.1)
5. BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Set the baud rate of the BACnet MS/TP field protocol on the B Bank DIP
switches. (Section 3.5.2)
6. Connect the ProtoNode 6 pin RS-485 connector to the RS-485 network that is connected to each of
the devices. (Section 4.2)
7. If using a serial field protocol:
Connect the ProtoNode FPC-N34 3 pin RS-485 port to the field protocol cabling, (Section 4.3)
or connect the ProtoNode FPC-N35 2 pin LonWorks port to the field protocol cabling. (Section 4.4)
8. Connect power to the ProtoNode 6 pin port. (Section 4.5)
9. Use a web browser to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator page to select the profiles of the devices
attached to the ProtoNode and enter any necessary device information. Once the devices are selected,
the ProtoNode automatically builds and loads the appropriate configuration. (Section 5)
10. Ethernet Network (FPC-N34): If using an Ethernet field protocol, use a web browser to access the
ProtoNode Web Configurator page to change the IP Address. (Section 5.5)
11. LonWorks (FPC-N35): The ProtoNode must be commissioned on the LonWorks Network. This needs
to be done by the LonWorks administrator using a LonWorks commissioning tool. (Section 6)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Certifications ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 BTL Mark – BACnet®Testing Laboratory....................................................................................... 7
1.2 LonMark Certification...................................................................................................................... 7
2Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 ProtoNode Gateway ....................................................................................................................... 8
3Setup for ProtoNode.......................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Record Identification Data ............................................................................................................ 10
3.2Point Count Capacity .................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Configuring Device Communications ........................................................................................... 11
3.3.1 Confirm the Device and ProtoNode COM Settings Match...................................................... 11
3.3.2 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode ........................................................ 11
3.4 Selecting the Desired Protocol Configuration............................................................................... 12
3.5 BMS Network Settings: MAC Address, Device Instance and Baud Rate .................................... 13
3.5.1 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the MAC Address for BMS Network .............................. 13
3.5.2 BACnet (FPC-N34): Calculating the Default Device Instance ................................................ 14
3.5.3 FPC-N34: Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network................................................................ 14
3.5.3.1 Baud Rate DIP Switch Selection..................................................................................... 14
4Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices.................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Connection from DynaFlame/Dynaforce/Advantus/Avenger to ProtoNode ............................ 15
4.2 Connection from DynaMaxHS to ProtoNode ............................................................................ 18
4.3 Connection from DynaFLO to ProtoNode ................................................................................. 19
4.4 Connection from Valiant to ProtoNode ...................................................................................... 21
4.5 ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 Showing Connection Ports.................................................. 23
4.6 Serial Device Connections to the ProtoNode ............................................................................... 24
4.6.1 Biasing the RS-485 Device Network ....................................................................................... 25
4.6.2 End of Line Termination Switch for the RS-485 Device Network ........................................... 26
4.7 Serial Network (FPC-N34): Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Network ............................................... 27
4.8 LonWorks (FPC-N35): Wiring LonWorks Devices to the LonWorks Terminal ............................. 28
4.9 Power-Up ProtoNode.................................................................................................................... 29
5Use the ProtoNode Web Configurator to Setup the Gateway ....................................................... 30
5.1Connect the PC to the ProtoNode via the Ethernet Port .............................................................. 30
5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC............................................................................ 30
5.2 Connecting to the ProtoNode Web Configurator .......................................................................... 31
5.3 Selecting Profiles for Devices Connected to ProtoNode .............................................................. 31
5.4 Verify Device Communications..................................................................................................... 33
5.5 Ethernet Network: Setting IP Address for the Field Network ....................................................... 34
5.6 BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances............................................ 36
5.7 How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles .................................................................... 37
6LonWorks (FPC-N35): Commissioning ProtoNode on a LonWorks Network.............................. 38
6.1 Commissioning ProtoNode FPC-N35 on a LonWorks Network ................................................... 38
6.1.1 Instructions to Upload XIF File from ProtoNode FPC-N35 Using Browser............................. 38
7Using the Embedded BACnet Explorer ........................................................................................... 40
7.1 Discover Device List ..................................................................................................................... 41
7.2 View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters................................................................... 42
7.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field.................................................................................................... 45
Appendix A. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 47
Lost or Incorrect IP Address ............................................................................................ 47
Viewing Diagnostic Information ....................................................................................... 48
Check Wiring and Settings............................................................................................... 49
LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoNode and Devices....................... 50
Take a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture........................................................................... 51

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Appendix A.5.1. Taking a Capture with Older Firmware ..................................................................... 52
Appendix B. Additional Information........................................................................................................ 54
Update Firmware ............................................................................................................. 54
BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoNode on the Subnet......... 54
Securing ProtoNode with Passwords .............................................................................. 55
Internet Browser Software Support.................................................................................. 56
Appendix C. Vendor Information – Camus............................................................................................. 57
Sola Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP/IP & LonWorks.... 57
DynaFLO Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP/IP & LonWorks
................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Valiant Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP/IP & LonWorks 62
Appendix D. Lockout & Alert Codes (Sola) ............................................................................................ 68
Lockout Codes (Sola) ...................................................................................................... 68
Alert Codes (Sola) ........................................................................................................... 72
Pump Status Codes (Sola) .............................................................................................. 82
Appendix E. MAC Address DIP Switch Settings.................................................................................... 83
MAC Address DIP Switch Settings .................................................................................. 83
Appendix F. Reference ............................................................................................................................. 86
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 86
Appendix F.1.1. Compliance with UL Regulations .............................................................................. 86
Appendix G. Limited 2 Year Warranty..................................................................................................... 87

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers ............................................................................................................ 10
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity ................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: Points per Device......................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4: COM Settings............................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 5: S Bank DIP Switches ................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 6: MAC Address DIP Switches ........................................................................................................ 13
Figure 7: Baud Rate DIP Switches ............................................................................................................. 14
Figure 8: BMS Baud Rate ........................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 9: ProtoNode FPC-N34 (Top) and ProtoNode FPC-N35 (Bottom).................................................. 23
Figure 10: Device and Power Connections................................................................................................. 24
Figure 11: RS-485 Biasing Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (Left) and ProtoNode N35 (Right)................... 25
Figure 12: RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (Left) and ............................. 26
Figure 13: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Network.............................................................. 27
Figure 14: RS-485 EOL & Bias Resistor Switches ..................................................................................... 27
Figure 15: LonWorks Terminal.................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 16: Required Current Draw for the ProtoNode ................................................................................ 29
Figure 17: Power Connections.................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 18: Ethernet Port Location ............................................................................................................... 30
Figure 19: Web Configurator Showing no Active Profiles........................................................................... 32
Figure 20: Web Configurator Showing Available Profile Selection ............................................................. 33
Figure 21: Web Configurator Showing Active Profile Additions.................................................................. 33
Figure 22: Web Configurator Screen with Active Profiles........................................................................... 34
Figure 23: Changing IP Address via FS-GUI .............................................................................................. 35
Figure 24: Web Configurator Node Offset Field.......................................................................................... 36
Figure 25: Active Profiles ............................................................................................................................ 36
Figure 26: LonWorks Service Pin Location................................................................................................. 38
Figure 27: Sample of Fserver.XIF File Generated ...................................................................................... 39
Figure 28: FS-GUI BACnet Explorer Button ............................................................................................... 40
Figure 29: BACnet Explorer Login Page..................................................................................................... 40
Figure 30: BACnet Explorer Page............................................................................................................... 41
Figure 31: Discover Window ....................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 32: Device List ................................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 33: Device Sub-items....................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 34: Full Device Sub-items................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 35: Simplified Device Details ........................................................................................................... 43
Figure 36: Additional Device Details ........................................................................................................... 44
Figure 37: Highlighted Present Value ......................................................................................................... 45
Figure 38: Write Property Window .............................................................................................................. 45
Figure 39: Updated Present Value.............................................................................................................. 46
Figure 40: Ethernet Port Location ............................................................................................................... 47
Figure 41: Error Messages Screen ............................................................................................................. 48
Figure 42: Diagnostic LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 50
Figure 43: Ethernet Port Location ............................................................................................................... 52
Figure 44: Web Configurator – Network Number Field............................................................................... 54
Figure 45: FS-GUI Passwords Page........................................................................................................... 55
Figure 46: Password Recovery Page ......................................................................................................... 55
Figure 47: Specifications............................................................................................................................. 86

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1 CERTIFICATIONS
1.1 BTL Mark – BACnet® 1 Testing Laboratory
1.2 LonMark Certification
1BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE
The BTL Mark on ProtoNode is a symbol that indicates that a product has
passed a series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory
which verifies that the product correctly implements the BACnet features
claimed in the listing. The mark is a symbol of a high-quality BACnet product.
Go to www.BACnetInternational.net for more information about the BACnet
Testing Laboratory. Click here for the BACnet PIC Statement.
LonMark International is the recognized authority for certification, education,
and promotion of interoperability standards for the benefit of manufacturers,
integrators and end users. LonMark International has developed extensive
product certification standards and tests to provide the integrator and user
with confidence that products from multiple manufacturers utilizing LonMark
devices work together. MSA Safety has more LonMark Certified gateways
than any other gateway manufacturer, including the ProtoCessor,
ProtoCarrier and ProtoNode for OEM applications and the full featured,
configurable gateways.

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 ProtoNode Gateway
The ProtoNode is an external, high performance building automation multi-protocol gateway that is
preconfigured to communicate between Camus’ products (hereafter called “device”) connected to the
ProtoNode and configure them for BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys®2 N2 by JCI, Modbus TCP/IP or
LonWorks®3.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The ProtoNode
is pre-loaded with tested profiles/configurations for the supported devices.
WARNING: Only use screws supplied by MSA Safety 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.
FPC-N34 Connectivity Diagram:
2Metasys is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc.
3LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation

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FPC-N35 Connectivity Diagram:
The ProtoNode can connect with the SMC Cloud. The SMC Cloud allows technicians, the OEM's support
team and MSA Safety's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoNode. The SMC Cloud provides the
following capabilities for any registered devices in the field:
•Remotely monitor and control devices.
•Collect device data and view it on the SMC Cloud Dashboard and the SMC Smart Phone App.
•Create user defined device notifications (alarm, trouble and warning) via SMS and/or Email.
•Generate diagnostic captures (as needed for troubleshooting) without going to the site.
For more information about the SMC Cloud, refer to the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide.

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3 SETUP FOR PROTONODE
3.1 Record Identification Data
Each ProtoNode has a unique part number located on the side or the back of the unit. This number should
be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows:
Model Part Number
ProtoNode FPC-N34
FPC-N34-0565
ProtoNode FPC-N35
FPC-N35-0566
Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers
•FPC-N34 units have the following 3 ports: RS-485 + Ethernet + RS-485
•FPC-N35 units have the following 3 ports: LonWorks + Ethernet + RS-485
3.2 Point Count Capacity
The total number of points presented by the device(s) attached to the ProtoNode cannot exceed:
Part number Total Points
FPC-N34-0565 1,500
FPC-N35-0566 1,500
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity
Devices Points Per Device
Sola
37
DynaFLO
12
Valiant
200
Figure 3: Points per Device

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3.3 Configuring Device Communications
3.3.1 Confirm the Device and ProtoNode COM Settings Match
•Any connected serial device MUST have the same baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and
parity settings as the ProtoNode.
•Figure 4 specifies the device serial port settings required to communicate with the ProtoNode.
Port Setting Sola Valiant DynaFLO
Protocol
Modbus RTU
Modbus RTU
Modbus RTU
Baud Rate
38400
9600
19200
Parity
None
None
None
Data Bits
8
8
8
Stop Bits
1
2
1
Figure 4: COM Settings
3.3.2 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode
•Set Node-ID for any device attached to ProtoNode. The Node-ID needs to be uniquely assigned
between 1 and 255.
•Document the Node-ID that is assigned to any device. The Node-ID assigned is used for deriving
the Device Instance for BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP. (Section 3.5.2)
NOTE: The Metasys N2 or Modbus TCP/IP field protocol Node-ID is automatically set to be the
same value as the Node-ID of the device.

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3.4 Selecting the Desired Protocol Configuration
•ProtoNode FPC-N34 units use the “S” bank of DIP switches (S0 – S3) to select the protocol
configuration.
oSee the table in Figure 5 for the switch settings to select
oThe OFF position is when the DIP switches are set closest to the outside of the box
•ProtoNode FPC-N35 units do not use the “S” bank DIP switches (S0 – S3) to select a field protocol.
oOn ProtoNode FPC-N35 units, these switches are disabled; the field protocol is always
LonWorks
ProtoNode FPC-N34 S Bank DIP Switches
Profile S0 S1 S2 S3
BACnet/IP
Off
Off
Off
Off
BACnet MS/TP
On
Off
Off
Off
Metasys N2
Off
On
Off
Off
Modbus TCP/IP
On
On
Off
Off
BACnet MS/TP (single node)
Off
Off
On
Off
NOTE: When setting DIP switches, ensure that power to the board is OFF.
S0 – S3 DIP
Switches
S Bank DIP Switch Location
Profile Settings for ProtoNode
Figure 5: S Bank DIP Switches
S3
S2
S1
S0
Off On

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3.5 BMS Network Settings: MAC Address, Device Instance and Baud Rate
3.5.1 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the MAC Address for BMS Network
•Only 1 MAC Address is set for ProtoNode regardless of how many devices are connected to
ProtoNode.
•Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC Address of the ProtoNode to a value between 1 to 127 (Master MAC
Address); this is so that the BMS front end can find ProtoNode via BACnet Auto-Discovery.
NOTE: Never set a BACnet MS/TP MAC Address of the ProtoNode to a value from 128 to 255.
Addresses from 128 to 255 are Slave Addresses and cannot be discovered by BMS front
ends that support Auto-Discovery of BACnet MS/TP devices.
•Set “A” bank DIP switches A0 – A7 to assign a MAC Address to the ProtoNode for BACnet MS/TP.
•Refer to Appendix D.1 for the complete range of MAC Addresses and DIP switch settings.
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
Off On
NOTE: When setting DIP switches, ensure that power to the board is OFF.
Figure 6: MAC Address DIP Switches

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3.5.2 BACnet (FPC-N34): Calculating the Default Device Instance
•The Device Instance value is automatically generated using the following formula:
BACnet Device Instance = (Device Node ID) + (Default Node Offset)
NOTE: The default Node Offset is 50,000.
For example, if Device A has a Node ID of 1 and Device B has a Node ID of 2, then:
BACnet Device Instance A = (1) + (50000) = 50001
BACnet Device Instance B = (2) + (50000) = 50002
NOTE: The Node ID is set in Section 3.3.2.
•To reach a specific BACnet Device Instance result, refer to Section 5.6.
3.5.3 FPC-N34: Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network
•DIP switches B0 – B3 can be used to set the field baud rate of the ProtoNode to match the baud
rate required by the BMS for BACnet MS/TP.
•The ProtoNode baud rate for Metasys N2 is set for 9600. DIP switches B0 – B3 are disabled for
Metasys N2 on the ProtoNode FPC-N34.
•DIP switches B0 – B3 are disabled on the ProtoNode FPC-N35 (LonWorks).
B0
B1
B2
B3
Off On
NOTE: When setting DIP switches, ensure that power to the board is OFF.
3.5.3.1 Baud Rate DIP Switch Selection
Baud B0 B1 B2 B3
9600
On
On
On
Off
19200
Off
Off
Off
On
38400*
On
On
Off
On
57600
Off
Off
On
On
76800
On
Off
On
On
Figure 8: BMS Baud Rate
* Factory default setting = 38400
Figure 7: Baud Rate DIP Switches

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4 INTERFACING PROTONODE TO DEVICES
4.1 Connection from
DynaFlame/Dynaforce/Advantus/Avenger to
ProtoNode
The DynaFlame®/Dynaforce® terminals J3-MB2 (+, -) are connected to the Protonode as
shown.
•Boiler 1: MB1 Modbus Address = MB2 Modbus Address = 1
•Boiler 2: MB2 Modbus Address = MB2 Modbus Address = 2 etc.

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Activating Comm. Port 2 on Sola Display
> Select Gateway tab
1) Select Gateway tab
2) Check Enable Modbus
gateway
3) Select Gateway on COM2
port
1) Select COM2 tab
2) Check Enable COM2 port

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Verify activity on COM2 port
> >
COM1: Modbus data between Diana and SOLA
COM2: Modbus data between Diana and front end (Modbus) or ProtoNode

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4.2 Connection from DynaMaxHS to ProtoNode
Programming DynaMaxHS
Place Local/Modbus toggle switch in LOCAL
Press and select Login, enter “sola”
Select Advanced Setup
Select System
Select System ID & Access
Verify MB1 Modbus address = 1. To be in sequential order.
Verify MB2 Modbus address = 1. To be in sequential order.
Place Local/Modbus toggle switch in BMS

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4.3 Connection from DynaFLO to ProtoNode
Start-up screen > Setup (password:3232) > Modbus:
Assign a network ID or slave address to DynaFLO’s controller by pressing <Network ID #> and
inserting a number. Make sure the <Modbus ON> is switched to “Modbus ON”.
\
When <Modbus ON/OFF> switch turns ON, it opens Port 2 on DynaFLO’s controller and sets
the controller as a Modbus Slave.

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Use the RJ11 cable connector shown below (provided with your DynaFLO) or a similar RJ11
(6POS2C) cable to connect to Port 2 of your DynaFLO’s PLC.
Pin Number
Function
1
A signal (+) TX+/RX+
6
B signal (-) TX-/RX-
Having access to pins 1 and 6 of Port2 on DynaFLO by using the RJ11 (6POS2C) cable, make
connections to the Protonode according to the above table:
Please refer to appendix C.2 for DynaFLO’s Modbus mapping table. Note that DynaFLO
needs to be put into <Remote_SP> from the “Control” menu before setpoint can be
changed remotely.