FULTON ProtoNode FPC-N54 User guide

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ProtoNode FPC-N54
Start-up Guide
For Interfacing Fulton Products:
Hydronic_ModSync_SE, Hydronic_SOLA_Master, Hydronic_SOLA,
Hydronic_LMV3, Hydronic_LMV3_And_Yokogawa,
Hydronic_LMV3_And_RWF55, Hydronic_LMV5, Hydronic_PURE_Master,
Hydronic_PURE, Steam_ModSync_SE, Steam_LMV3,
Steam_LMV3_And_Yokogawa, Steam_LMV3_And_RWF55, Steam_LMV5
To Building Automation Systems:
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP and SMC Cloud
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Explains ProtoNode hardware and how to install it.
The instructions are effective for the above as of .

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Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing the ProtoNode for Fulton.
Please call Fulton for technical support of the ProtoNode product.
Sierra Monitor Corporation does not provide direct support. If Fulton needs to escalate the concern, they
will contact Sierra Monitor Corporation for assistance.
Support Contact Information:
Fulton Companies
3981 Port Street
Pulaski, New York 13142
Customer Service:
[phone]
For email support, fill out an inquiry on https://www.fulton.com/fultonDotCom/contact-fulton.php.
Website: www.fulton.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. Connect the ProtoNode 3 pin RS-485 R1 port to the RS-485 network connected to each of the
devices. (Section 4.1)
4. If using a serial field protocol:
Connect the ProtoNode 3 pin RS-485 R2 port to the field protocol cabling. (Section 4.2)
5. Connect power to ProtoNode 3 pin power port. (Section 4.5)
6. Connect a PC to the ProtoNode via Ethernet cable. (Section 5)
7. Use a web browser to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator page to select the profile of the
device attached to the ProtoNode and enter any necessary device information. Once the device is
selected, the ProtoNode automatically builds and loads the appropriate configuration. (Section 6)
8. Ethernet Network: If using an Ethernet field protocol, use a web browser to access the ProtoNode
Web Configurator page to change the IP Address. (Section 6.5)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Certification..........................................................................................................................................7
1.1 BTL Mark –BACnet®Testing Laboratory.......................................................................................7
2Introduction..........................................................................................................................................8
2.1 ProtoNode Gateway .......................................................................................................................8
3ProtoNode Setup..................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Record Identification Data ..............................................................................................................9
3.2 Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device ............................................................................9
3.3 Configuring Modbus Device Communications .............................................................................10
3.3.1 Confirm the Device and ProtoNode COM Settings Match......................................................10
3.3.2 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode ........................................................10
4Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices....................................................................................................11
4.1 Device Connections to ProtoNode ...............................................................................................11
4.1.1 Interfacing ProtoNode to ModSync SE ...................................................................................11
4.1.2 Interfacing ProtoNode to Honeywell SOLA Controller............................................................12
4.1.3 Interfacing ProtoNode to Endura+ (PURE) Controller ............................................................13
4.1.4 Interfacing ProtoNode to Siemens LMV3x Controller.............................................................14
4.1.5 Interfacing ProtoNode to Siemens LMV5x Control .................................................................15
4.1.6 Interfacing ProtoNode to Siemens LMV3x and Yokogawa Controllers ..................................16
4.1.7 Interfacing ProtoNode to Siemens LMV3x and RWF55 Controllers.......................................17
4.2 Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Serial Network .................................................................................18
4.3 Bias Resistors...............................................................................................................................19
4.4 Termination Resistor.....................................................................................................................20
4.5 Power-Up ProtoNode....................................................................................................................22
5Connect the PC to the ProtoNode....................................................................................................23
5.1 Connecting to the ProtoNode via Ethernet...................................................................................23
5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC............................................................................23
6Configure the ProtoNode..................................................................................................................24
6.1 Accessing the ProtoNode Web Configurator................................................................................24
6.2 Select Field Protocol and Set Configuration Parameters.............................................................26
6.3 Set ProtoNode Active Profiles ......................................................................................................27
6.4 Verify Device Communications.....................................................................................................28
6.5 Ethernet Network: Setting IP Address for the Field Network .......................................................29
6.6 How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles ....................................................................31
7SMC Cloud User Setup, Registration and Login ............................................................................32
Appendix A Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................33
Appendix A.1 Lost or Incorrect IP Address .............................................................................................33
Appendix A.2 Viewing Diagnostic Information ........................................................................................34
Appendix A.3 Checking Wiring and Settings...........................................................................................35
Appendix A.4 LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoNode and Devices........................36
Appendix A.5 Take a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture............................................................................37
Appendix A.5.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox...................................................................................37
Appendix A.5.2 Using FS-GUI.............................................................................................................40
Appendix B Additional Information.........................................................................................................41
Appendix B.1 Updating Firmware............................................................................................................41
Appendix B.2 Securing ProtoNode with Passwords ...............................................................................42
Appendix B.3 Factory Reset Instructions ................................................................................................43
Appendix B.4 Internet Browsers Not Supported .....................................................................................43
Appendix B.5 Mounting ...........................................................................................................................43
Appendix B.6 Physical Dimension Drawing ............................................................................................44
Appendix C Vendor Information –Fulton...............................................................................................45
Appendix D Reference..............................................................................................................................46
Appendix D.1 Specifications....................................................................................................................46
Appendix D.1.1 Compliance with UL Regulations...............................................................................46

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Appendix E Limited 2 Year Warranty......................................................................................................47

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers ..............................................................................................................9
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity ...................................................................................................9
Figure 3: Registers per Device .....................................................................................................................9
Figure 4: COM Settings...............................................................................................................................10
Figure 5: Connections from Devices to the ProtoNode ..............................................................................11
Figure 6: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Network................................................................18
Figure 7: Bias Resistor DIP Switches .........................................................................................................19
Figure 8: Termination Resistor DIP Switch.................................................................................................20
Figure 9: Required Current Draw for the ProtoNode ..................................................................................22
Figure 10: Power Connections....................................................................................................................22
Figure 11: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................23
Figure 12: Web App Splash Page...............................................................................................................24
Figure 13: Login Window ............................................................................................................................24
Figure 14: Web App Landing Page.............................................................................................................25
Figure 15: Configure Tab............................................................................................................................25
Figure 16: Web Configurator Showing Protocol Selector Parameter .........................................................26
Figure 17: Web Configurator Showing no Active Profiles...........................................................................27
Figure 18: Web Configurator Active Profile Selection.................................................................................28
Figure 19: Web Configurator Showing Active Profile Additions..................................................................28
Figure 20: Web Configurator Screen ..........................................................................................................29
Figure 21: Changing IP Address via FS-GUI..............................................................................................30
Figure 22: Welcome to SMC Cloud Email ......................................................................................................
Figure 23: Setting User Details.......................................................................................................................
Figure 24: Web App Landing Page –SMC Cloud Tab...................................................................................
Figure 25: Registration Information Page .......................................................................................................
Figure 26: SMC Cloud Connection Problems Message .................................................................................
Figure 27: SMC Cloud Registration Page.......................................................................................................
Figure 28: Device Registered for SMC Cloud.................................................................................................
Figure 29: SMC Cloud Login Page .................................................................................................................
Figure 30: SMC Cloud Privacy Policy.............................................................................................................
Figure 31: SMC Cloud Landing Page .............................................................................................................
Figure 32: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................33
Figure 33: Error Messages Screen.............................................................................................................34
Figure 34: Diagnostic LEDs ........................................................................................................................36
Figure 35: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................37
Figure 36: FS-GUI Passwords Page...........................................................................................................42
Figure 37: Password Recovery Page .........................................................................................................42
Figure 38: DIN Rail......................................................................................................................................43
Figure 39: ProtoNode FPC-N54 Dimensions..............................................................................................44
Figure 40: Specifications.............................................................................................................................46

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1 CERTIFICATION
1.1 BTL Mark –BACnet®
1
Testing Laboratory
1
BACnet 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.

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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 automatically communicate between Fulton’s devices (hereafter simply called “device”)
connected to the ProtoNode and automatically configures them for BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP.
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.
FPC-N54 Connectivity Diagram:
The ProtoNode can connect with Sierra Monitor’s SMC Cloud. The SMC Cloud allows technicians, the
OEM's support team and Sierra Monitor'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 PROTONODE SETUP
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-N54-1851
Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers
•FPC-N54 units have the following 3 ports: RS-485 + Ethernet + RS-485/RS-232
3.2 Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device
The total number of registers presented by the device(s) attached to the ProtoNode cannot exceed:
Part number
Total Registers
FPC-N54-1851
2,500
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity
Devices
Registers Per Device
Hydronic_ModSync_SE
164
Hydronic_SOLA_Master
63
Hydronic_SOLA
41
Hydronic_LMV3
28
Hydronic_LMV3_And_Yokogawa
31
Hydronic_LMV3_And_RWF55
34
Hydronic_LMV5
31
Hydronic_PURE_Master
89
Hydronic_PURE
58
Steam_ModSync_SE
104
Steam_LMV3
28
Steam_LMV3_And_Yokogawa
31
Steam_LMV3_And_RWF55
34
Steam_LMV5
31
Figure 3: Registers per Device

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3.3 Configuring Modbus Device Communications
3.3.1 Confirm the Device and ProtoNode COM Settings Match
•Any connected serial devices 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
Device
Protocol
Modbus RTU
Baud Rate
19200
Parity
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
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.