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MS/TP communication module for BAS network integration
The communication module, when connected properly to
the unit controller, is ready to operate with the factory default
values of the network parameters. Many default values may
be changed with the unit controller keypad or via the network.
Several key parameters require the use of Daikin Applied’s
how to set addressing parameters for the communication
These instructions assume that the user is familiar with
common BACnet concepts, terminology, and addressing
requirements.
®Windows®
based interface used in conjunction with the communication
module. The software is available as a free download on
the Daikin Applied website. The purpose of the BACnet
addressing parameters for the communication module. The
must be used to set the
following parameters:
• Baud rate
• Device instance number
• MAC address (particularly with multiple chillers on a
single network)
Tool user interface:
•
pop-up box
• The main application with four tabs as described in
Table 5
• The BACdoor OEM Client Status icon and window
• The MS/TP MAC Layer Status icon and window – for
diagnostic use only
Table 5: BACnet Conguration Tool Interface Details
Tab Name
BACnet Device
Use this tab to read and write the BACnet properties
of the Chiller Unit Controller’s Device Object. The
properties include: BACnet LAN type (IP or Ethernet),
Device Instance, UDP Port, APDU Timeout, APDU
application software versions are also displayed, along
with a BACnet Communication Module reboot option.
BACnet Objects
properties of the objects in the BACnet device. Clicking
the Read button reads all the properties for the BACnet
object that is selected in the pull-down object list. Any of
the values for the writeable properties can be changed
on the form and then committed to the BACnet by
clicking Write. The Write button is only displayed if the
object has writeable properties.
Test
Use this table to test the reading of the BACnet
properties of all the objects contained in the pull-down
object list for the BACnet. You must have clicked the
Read Object List button before you click Read.
System
reboot the BACnet Communication Module, and read
Audit
Use this tab to activate and deactivate BACnet auditing
only for BACnet IP.
Device
when communicating via a BACnet network. For example, it
issues a ReadProperty or WriteProperty request to the device
object (in this case, the Chiller Unit Controller). By default, the
the MS/TP MAC address 1. This can be changed using the
BACdoor OEM Client Status window section of this document.
How to use these Instructions
The following instructions are organized into these key
subjects:
1. Installation and Setup
2.
3. Verify BACnet Communication
4. Download BACnet Firmware Files
5.
Parameters
6. BACnet MS/TP MAC Layer Select Options
7. Restart or Reset the Communication Module
Refer to sections #1-3 if:
• You are downloading or accessing the BACnet
• You have just installed a new communication module, or
have recently replaced a module
•
on a communication module that is already installed and
functioning on the unit controller