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iSMA-B-MAC36NL     
iSMA-B-MAC36PRO
User Manual
Installation and Start-up Guide

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Revision History............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Key Features .................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Safety Rules............................................................................................................................ 6
3 Technical Specification ........................................................................................................ 7
4 Software License Notice ...................................................................................................10
5 Hardware Specification .....................................................................................................11
5.1 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Terminals and Internal Connection Diagram.......................................................................11
5.3 Power Supply...............................................................................................................................12
5.3.1 Earth Grounding ...................................................................................................................12
5.4 RS485 Communication Bus .....................................................................................................12
5.4.1 RS485 Grounding and Shielding....................................................................................... 12
5.4.2 RS485 Network Termination and Biasing....................................................................... 13
5.5 M-Bus Connection......................................................................................................................15
5.5.1 About M-Bus..........................................................................................................................15
5.5.2 M-Bus Topology and Cable ................................................................................................15
5.5.3 M-Bus Addressing ................................................................................................................15
5.5.4 Connection............................................................................................................................. 16
5.6 LED Indicators .............................................................................................................................16
5.7 Mini USB .......................................................................................................................................17
6 Start-up .................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Before the Start...........................................................................................................................18
6.2 SD Card .........................................................................................................................................18
6.3 Factory Settings...........................................................................................................................19
6.3.1 Factory Communication Settings......................................................................................19
6.3.2 Factory Platform Credentials .............................................................................................19
6.4 First Login .....................................................................................................................................20
6.4.1 First Login to the Controller Platform in Workplace ....................................................20
6.5 TCP/IP Configuration..................................................................................................................22
6.5.1 TCP/IP Settings ......................................................................................................................22
6.6 Connection to the Console ......................................................................................................25
6.7 Controller System Update........................................................................................................26
6.7.1 Preparations for Updating .................................................................................................26
6.7.2 Installing the Update............................................................................................................ 27

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6.8 Restore Controller to the Default State ................................................................................28
6.8.1 Default State ..........................................................................................................................28
6.9 Restore Controller to the Factory Default ............................................................................29
6.9.1 Factory Default ...................................................................................................................... 29
6.10 Data Recovery Service ...............................................................................................................31
6.10.1 Data Recovery Service Editor............................................................................................. 32
6.10.2 Blocks Configuration............................................................................................................ 33
6.10.3 Data Recovery Blocks ..........................................................................................................33
6.10.4 Data Recovery Service Properties .................................................................................... 34
6.11 HDMI Connection .......................................................................................................................35
6.11.1 Preparation for HMI.............................................................................................................36
6.11.2 Update to Support HDMI Port ..........................................................................................36
6.11.3 Module iSMA_HDMI .............................................................................................................37
6.11.4 Adding and Start-up of the HDMI Service ...................................................................... 40
6.11.5 User Fonts Support.............................................................................................................. 42

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1 Introduction
MAC36 are compact Master Application Controllers powered by the Niagara Framework,
with various types of 36 onboard inputs and outputs. Using the specific local I/O set of 16
UI, 8 AO, 4 DI, and 8 DO allows to employ the devices in different applications. MAC36
controllers provide control, data logging, alarming, scheduling, integration, and
visualization.
The range of MAC36 controllers consists of:
iSMA-B-MAC36NL;
iSMA-B-MAC36PRO.
1.1 Revision History
Rev. Date Description
1.10 10 Nov 2023 Release of iSMA-B-MAC36PRO
1.9 9 Feb 2023 Support of Niagara 4.12
Updated M-Bus information
1.8 25 May 2022 Rebranded
1.7 24 Jun 2021 Document updated with support of the Niagara 4.10
information
1.6 16 Dec 2020 Document updated with support of the Niagara 4.9
information
Chapter 3.11.4 updated with the web service
configuration for HDMI support
1.5 27 Apr 2020 Controller system update–Chapter 3.7
1.4 31 Mar 2020 Support of Niagara 4.8
Change of passphrase saving destination
User fonts support
Pop-up control for the HDMI display
Auto-detection of the device extension
Log saving to the Niagara home directory
M-Bus support
1.3 31 Oct 2019 Updated universal input supported sensors list
1.2 1 Apr 2019 HDMI support
Restore to factory defaults
1.1 10 Dec 2018 Data Recovery Service
Support of the Niagara 4.6 and later
1.0 1 Oct 2018 First edition
Table 1. Revision history
1.2 Key Features
MAC36NL: Niagara 4.8 and later, MAC36PRO: Niagara4.10.U6 and later;

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real-time programming;
2 Fast Ethernet (independent);
1 RS485 (opto-isolated), optional extension as second RS485 port;
optional M-Bus extension;
2 USB (1 OTG, 1 host);
16 UI, 8 AO, 4 DI, and 8 DO;
HDMI to connect an external display;
built-in web server provides graphical user interface available from the web browser
level;
SD card to collect real-time data, history logs, and alarms;
hardware replacement by SD card;
different licensing models for various application types.
Figure 1. Key features of MAC36 controllers

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2 Safety Rules
Improper wiring of the product can damage it and lead to other hazards. Make sure
that the product has been correctly wired before turning the power on.
Before wiring or removing/mounting the product, make sure to turn the power off.
Failure to do so might cause an electric shock.
Do not touch electrically charged parts such as power terminals. Doing so might cause
an electric shock.
Do not disassemble the product. Doing so might cause an electric shock or faulty
operation.
Use the product only within the operating ranges recommended in the specification
(temperature, humidity, voltage, shock, mounting direction, atmosphere, etc.). Failure
to do so might cause a fire or faulty operation.
Firmly tighten the wires to the terminal. Failure to do so might cause a fire.
Avoid installing the product in close proximity to high-power electrical devices and
cables, inductive loads, and switching devices. Proximity of such objects may cause an
uncontrolled interference, resulting in an instable operation of the product.
Proper arrangement of the power and signal cabling affects the operation of the entire
control system. Avoid laying the power and signal wiring in parallel cable trays. It can
cause interferences in monitored and control signals.
It is recommended to power controllers/modules with AC/DC power suppliers. They
provide better and more stable insulation for devices compared to AC/AC transformer
systems, which transmit disturbances and transient phenomena like surges and bursts
to devices. They also isolate products from inductive phenomena from other
transformers and loads.
Power supply systems for the product should be protected by external devices limiting
overvoltage and effects of lightning discharges.
Avoid powering the product and its controlled/monitored devices, especially high
power and inductive loads, from a single power source. Powering devices from a single
power source causes a risk of introducing disturbances from the loads to the control
devices.
If an AC/AC transformer is used to supply control devices, it is strongly recommended
to use a maximum 100 VA Class 2 transformer to avoid unwanted inductive effects,
which are dangerous for devices.
Long monitoring and control lines may cause loops in connection with the shared
power supply, causing disturbances in the operation of devices, including external
communication. It is recommended to use galvanic separators.
To protect signal and communication lines against external electromagnetic
interferences, use properly grounded shielded cables and ferrite beads.
Switching the digital output relays of large (exceeding specification) inductive loads can
cause interference pulses to the electronics installed inside the product. Therefore, it
is recommended to use external relays/contactors, etc. to switch such loads. The use
of controllers with triac outputs also limits similar overvoltage phenomena.
Many cases of disturbances and overvoltage in control systems are generated by
switched, inductive loads supplied by alternating mains voltage (AC 120/230 V). If they
do not have appropriate built-in noise reduction circuits, it is recommended to use
external circuits such as snubbers, varistors, or protection diodes to limit these effects.

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3 Technical Specification
iSMA-B-MAC36NL iSMA-B-MAC36PRO
Power Supply Voltage 24 V AC/DC ± 20% isolated
Power consumption 14 W at 24 V DC; 24 VA at 24 V AC
Universal Inputs Temperature input Measurement with attached RTDS
Accuracy ±0.1˚C
For sensor PT1000 and NI1000 use 16-bit resolution
Voltage input Voltage measurement from 0-10 V
Input impedance 100 kΩ
Measurement accuracy ±0.1%
Measurement resolution 3 mV at 12-bit and 1 mV at 16-bit
Current input Current measurement 0-20 mA
Required external resistor 200 Ω
Measurement accuracy ±1.1%
Measurement resolution 15 µA at 12-bit and 5 µA at 16-bit
Resistive input Measurement of resistance from 0 to 1000 kΩ
Measurement resolution for 20 kΩ load 20 Ω at 12-bit and 1
Ω at 16-bit
Measurement resolution for PT1000 and NI1000 0.1 Ω at
16-bit
Resistance measurement
method
Voltage divider
Dry contact input Output current ~1 mA
Switching threshold: ON <5 kΩ, OFF >8 kΩ
Measurement resolution 12-bits (default) or 16-bits
Processing time 10 ms/channel at 12-bits
140 ms/channel at 16-bits
Digital Inputs Type Dry contact
Switching threshold ON <5 kΩ, OFF >8 kΩ
Max. input frequency 100 Hz
Analog Outputs Voltage range 0 to 10 V DC
Max. load current 20 mA
Resolution 12-bits
Accuracy ±0.5%
Digital Outputs
(relays)
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Resistive load 3 A at 230 V AC/30 V DC
RS485 Interface
(base and
optional)
RS485 Up to 128 devices
Half-duplex, opto-isolated
Communication
protocols
Modbus RTU/ ASCII, BACnet MS/TP
Baud rate From 2400 to 115200
Address 1 to 247
M-Bus Interface
(optional)
Voltage 30 V
Max. current load 30 mA
No. of devices Up to 20
Baud rate 300-19200
Max. cable length 350 m
Niagara support From N4.8 (1147) From N4.10.U6
Ethernet 2 Fast Ethernet Independent mode
Baud rate 10/100 Mb/s
USB 2 USB 1 OTG, 1 host
HDMI 1 HDMI Standard type A
SD Card 1 microSD 2 GB system reserved/2 GB
user storage
4 GB system reserved/4 GB
user storage
Ingress Protection IP IP30
Temperature Storage -40˚C to 85˚C (-40˚F to 185˚F)
Operating 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚F to 122˚F)
Humidity Relative 5% to 95% RH
Connectors Type Removable screw terminals
Maximum cable size 2.5 mm2
Housing Construction UL approved, self-extinguishing plastic (PC/ABS)
Mounting DIN (DIN EN 50022 norm)
Dimension Width 111 mm/4.4 in

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Length 160 mm/6.3 in
Height 62 mm/2.45 in
Table 2. Technical specification

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4 Software License Notice
This product contains the code covered by the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Note: This product contains open source software code, the Intellectual Property Rights
to which are the property of The Qt Company Ltd. with its registered office at Bertel
Jungin aukio D3A, 02600 Espoo, Finland.
The usage of abovementioned open source software code in the product is covered by
the GNU General Public License (GPLv3), which is available at: https://www.gnu.org/
licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html.
The corresponding open-source code of this product can be obtained by sending an e-
mail to [email protected]. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

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5 Hardware Specification
This section outlines the hardware specification of MAC36 controllers.
5.1 Dimensions
Figure 2. Dimensions
5.2 Terminals and Internal Connection Diagram
MAC36 controllers are supplied by 24 V AC/DC. The power supply block is separated. The
grounding pin located next to power supply terminals must be connected to the ground.
The device has 36 local I/O on board:
8 digital outputs (8 DO), relay output with max. load 3 A at 230 V AC/30 V DC;
8 analog outputs (8 AO), voltage output 0-10 V DC maximum load up to 20 mA;
16 universal inputs (16 UI), temperature, voltage, current, resistive, or dry contact;
4 digital inputs (4 DI), dry contact inputs or fast counter up to 100 Hz.
Figure 3. Block diagram

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5.3 Power Supply
The device is designed to work with 24 V AC/DC separated power supply.
Figure 4. Power supply connection
5.3.1 Earth Grounding
Earth grounding protects from electrostatic discharge or other forms of EMI. Connecting
the controller’s ground spade lug to nearby earth ground is possible in hardware versions
below 2.1.
5.4 RS485 Communication Bus
The device is equipped with an opto-isolated RS485 base port, which allows connecting
the device to the BMS in order to communicate with other devices in the network. The
optional controller version has an extension of a second RS485 port. All rules are the
same as in the base port. The way of proper bus cable connection is shown in the figure
below.
Figure 5. The RS485 communication bus connection
5.4.1 RS485 Grounding and Shielding
The device can be exposed to electromagnetic environment. The electromagnetic
radiation can induce electrical noise into both power and signal lines, as well as direct
radiation into the device causing negative effects to the device functioning. Appropriate
grounding, shielding and the other protective steps should be taken at the installation
stage to prevent undesirable effects. The preventions include making control cabinets
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switching devices, using correct wiring as well as appropriate cable types selection and
cable cross-sections.
5.4.2 RS485 Network Termination and Biasing
The transmission line often creates communication problems. These problems include
reflections and signal attenuation.
To eliminate the presence of reflections at the ends of the bus cable, it must be
terminated at both ends with a resistor across the line. The resistor value has to be the
same as a characteristic impedance of the bus cable. Both ends must be terminated
since the direction of propagation is bidirectional. In case of an RS485 twisted pair cable,
the termination is typically 120 Ω.
In the iSMA-B-MAC36NL and iSMA-B-MAC36PRO versions, there is a built-in 3-position
switch on the back side of the device (access after removing the back cover), which is
dedicated to connecting termination resistor and/or biasing resistors. In the iSMA-B-
MAC36NL-RS and iSMA-B-MAC36PRO-RS versions, a 3-position switch is installed below a
terminal connector, as shown in the figure below on the right side.
Figure 6. Switch for termination and biasing for the base (on the left) and optional extension port (on the right)
Switch position Biasing Termination 120 Ω + Biasing
END OFF ON
BIA ON OFF
NONE OFF OFF
Table 3. Switch for termination and biasing
If the switch is in the END position, it connects the termination resistor 120 Ω and biasing
resistors 680 Ω (pull-down to ground SG and pull-up to +5 V DC) to the RS485 bus.
Instead of using additional resistors, the termination and biasing can easily be done by a
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Figure 7. RS485 network termination and biasing
If the switch is in the BIA position, it connects the biasing resistors 680 Ω (pull-down to
ground SG and pull-up to +5 V DC) to the RS485 bus. The biasing is added to the RS485
bus in order to reduce communication failures.
WARNING! Only one single device on the network can have biasing resistors connected.
Connecting biasing resistors on two or more devices on a single RS485 bus will take the
opposite effect–increase the number of communication problems.
Figure 8. RS485 network biasing

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5.5 M-Bus Connection
5.5.1 About M-Bus
The M-Bus (Meter Bus) was developed to fill the need for a system for the networking and
remote reading of utility meters, for example, to measure the consumption of gas or
water in the house. This bus fulfills the special requirements of remotely powered or
battery-driven systems, including consumer utility meters. When interrogated, the meters
deliver the data they have collected to a common master, for example, a DDC controller
or a hand-held computer, connected at periodic intervals to read all utility meters of a
building.
5.5.2 M-Bus Topology and Cable
The M-Bus is a hierarchical system, with communication controlled by a master device.
The M-Bus consists of the master, a number of slaves (end-equipment meters), and a
two-wire connecting cable. The slaves are connected in parallel to the transmission
medium - the connecting cable.
Figure 9. The M-Bus network
A two-wire cable (jYStY N*2*0.8 mm) is used as the transmission medium for the M-Bus.
The maximum distance between the slave and the repeater is 350 m; this length
corresponds to a cable resistance of up to 29 Ω. This distance applies for the standard
configuration having a baud rate between 300 and 9600 baud rate, and a maximum of
250 slaves. The maximum distance can be increased by limiting the baud rate and using
fewer slaves, but the bus voltage in the Space state must at no point in a segment fall
below 12 V, because of the remote powering of the slaves. In the standard configuration,
the total cable length should not exceed 1000 m, in order to meet the requirement of a
maximum cable capacitance of 180 nF.
5.5.3 M-Bus Addressing
The M-Bus devices are using two types of addressing:
primary: this address is assigned by the user in a commissioning process (all new M-
Bus devices have this address, set by the factory to 0); this type of address has a
limited range from 0 to 250;
secondary: this address has a wider range than primary and by default contains a
device serial number. All out of box devices connected to the bus have unique
secondary addresses.

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5.5.4 Connection
M-Bus devices can be connected directly only to the iSMA-B-MAC36NL-M and iSMA-B-
MAC36PRO-M, the controller’s hardware version with the M-Bus interface (max. 20
devices).
Figure 10. The M-Bus connection
5.6 LED Indicators
The device is equipped with LEDs for quick status checking and diagnostics:
Figure 11. LEDs on a front panel of the iSMA-B-MAC36PRO controller
Figure 12. LEDs on a front panel of the iSMA-B-MAC36NL controller
The power LED (ON) lights up (green), and then turns the power supply on.
The communication LED (COM1) lights up (orange) for 20 ms in the transmit state for
sending each package through the main RS485 port. As long as the device sends
packages, the communication LED blinks continuously.
The communication LED (COM2)lights up (orange) for 20 ms in the transmit state for
sending each package through the extension RS485 port. As long as the device sends
packages, the communication LED blinks continuously.
The communication LEDs (ETH1 and ETH2) light up (orange) in the transmit or receive
state when sending/receiving each package through the particular Ethernet port. As

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long as the device sends/receives packages, the communication LEDs blink
continuously.
The universal inputs LEDs (U1-U16) indicate the statuses of the universal inputs. If the
LED is on, the resistance value connected to the input is lower than the switching
threshold value (dry contact input is active).
Note: The LED also lights up if the voltage connected to the input has a very low potential.
The digital inputs LEDs (I1-I4) indicate the statuses of the digital inputs. If the LED is on,
the input is active (resistance value connected to the input is lower than the switching
threshold value).
The analog outputs LEDs (A1-A8) indicate the statuses of the analog outputs. If the LED
is on, the output voltage or PWM factor is different than 0.
The digital outputs LEDs (O1-O8) indicate the statuses of the digital outputs. If the LED
is on, the output is active (closed circuit).
The status LED (RUN) does not light if the power is connected. After the operating
system (Linux) has started up, the RUN LED lights up continuously (green). Next, after
the Platform has started up, the RUN LED also flashes very quickly. If a station exists in
the controller, after the station has been started up and it operates correctly, the RUN
LED flashes slowly (1Hz).
The alarm LED (ALM) lights up in red color if there is no SD card inserted, or there is a
problem with the SD card connection/reading/writing.
5.7 Mini USB
The mini USB port is dedicated to debugging connection through the console.
A description, how to connect to the system console, is included in the Connection to the
Console section.
Figure 13. The mini USB pinout

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6 Start-up
6.1 Before the Start
To be able to operate normally, the device needs to have:
its SD card fitted in SD card box, and
its license assigned.
The hardware itself is only the base for the SD card, which consists of all the software
parts necessary for hardware management.
The SD card is not assigned to a particular hardware unit. It can be moved to another
controller. This function allows for easy hardware replacement. Together with the SD card
all the parameters, such as the communication settings, station, Niagara, JVM, and
operation system, are moved.
The license file provides a limited number of points, which can be used to build the
application. Without the license file, the user is not allowed to run the station on the
device.
6.2 SD Card
Without the microSD card the device cannot operate properly.
The microSD card contains all main software parts, which are crucial for the device
functioning:
Linux operating system;
Java Virtual Machine;
Niagara N4.
The card slot is placed on the left side of the device, as it is shown in the figure below.
The microSD card must be inserted into the unit prior to the mounting process. However,
it is possible to move the SD card from one unit to another (the microSD card is not
assigned to the particular hardware MAC36 unit). For example, the SD card may be
removed from a unit that suffered a hardware failure and used it in a replacement unit.
How to remove the SD card:
All power to the controller needs to be shut down before inserting/removing the micro
SD card; otherwise equipment damage may occur.
The controller needs to be unmounted from any DIN rail or screw tab mounting, as
accessing the card requires access to the space behind the mounting base.
Discharge any static electricity, which may have been accumulated, by touching a
known, securely grounded object.

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Figure 14. SD card mounting
Insert the micro SD card by sliding the card into the card socket, label side down, until
the spring catch engages.
Remove the micro SD card by pushing the card in, until the spring release pushes the
card partially out of the card socket. Grasp the card, and pull it completely out of the
unit. Store the micro SD card in a static-free protective case.
6.3 Factory Settings
Out of the box, the SD card image has the factory settings. Whenever the controller is
restored via clean or update distribution file, the default settings are restored. Please
refer to theController System Updatesection for more details.
The factory settings can be divided into two groups:
6.3.1 Factory Communication Settings
IP address: 192.168.1.123;
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0;
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1;
Nameserver (DNS): 192.168.1.1;
Host name: (for iSMA-B-MAC36NL) MACNL, (for iSMA-B-MAC36PRO) MAC36PRO.
6.3.2 Factory Platform Credentials
User: tridium
Password: Niagara
Out of the box, the controller has no default station installed.
Note: Starting from the iSMA-B-MAC36NL hardware version 2.1, the passphrase is saved
on the SD card. Once the Niagara Framework is upgraded to 4.8 version, the passphrase
Warning!
The cleaning deletes the station–please save it before update!

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is reset to “niagara”; therefore, the station will not restart automatically, and it is required
to re-enter the passphrase and manually restart the station.
Figure 15. Passphrase reset
Figure 16. Passphrase reset
6.4 First Login
6.4.1 First Login to the Controller Platform in Workplace
After opening the Workplace software, to log into the controller for the first time, please
do the following steps:
Click File > Open > Open Platform in the menu bar.
The Open Platform dialog window appears.
Fill the fields in the Open Platform dialog window as follows:
Type: select Image Platform Connection, if not already selected.
Note: Workbench may by default be set to a secure image platform TLS connection. If so,
for any new controller change the type to a regular (non-TLS) platform connection. After
conversion, the recommended TLS platform connection should always be used.
Host: leave at default IP, and type in the default IP address of the new controller
(the default IP address is 192.168.1.123);
Port: leave the default 3011 port number.
Credentials:
Username: type in the factory default username (tridium);
Warning!
It is highly advisable to install the Data Recovery Service with the first commissioning
of the controller. See more in the section Data Recovery Service.