LifeSafety Power Bitstream BTS500-8R User manual

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BitStream BTS500 PoE Switch
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Notes and Warnings ......................................iii
Symbol Definitions ............................................................ iii
Warnings.................................................................... iii
Regulatory Information ......................................................... iii
Conventions Used Within this Manual.............................................. iii
Introduction............................................iv
Product Description ........................................................... iv
The BTS500 Series ............................................................ iv
Section 1 – Installation ....................................1
1.1 Mounting the BTS500 Rack Mount Supply into a Standard 19" Rack....................1
1.2 BTS500 Rackmount Power Supply Overview ......................................2
1.3 Using the Fire Alarm Input for SFI Mode .........................................4
Section 2 – Initial Configuration ..............................5
2.1 Preparing to configure the BTS500 .............................................5
2.2 Logging into PowerComPoE for the first time .....................................5
2.3 Configuring the TCP/IP Settings................................................7
2.4 Configuring the Time Settings .................................................7
2.5 MSM Settings .............................................................7
2.6 Configuring the SNMP Settings ................................................7
2.7 Configuring the Email Settings .................................................9
2.8 VPN Settings ..............................................................9
2.9 General Settings ...........................................................11
2.10 User Settings ............................................................11
2.11 Certificate Settings ........................................................11
2.12 SSL and CipherSuite Settings................................................11
2.13 Certificate Log ...........................................................11
2.14 Import & Export Configuration File............................................11
2.15 IEEE802.1x Settings and Log ................................................11
2.16 User Login Record ........................................................11
2.17 The Programming Page ....................................................13
Section 3 – Using the BTS500 .............................. 14
3.1 Viewing System Parameters on the BTS500 Home Page ............................14
3.2 The Tools page ............................................................16
Appendix 1 – Software Agreement ........................... 18
Table of Contents

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Notes and Warnings
Symbol Definitions
The following symbols are used throughout this manual
hThis symbol is intended to alert the installer of shock hazards within the enclosure. Service should only be
performed by qualified service personnel
iThis symbol is intended to alert the installer of im- portant information intended to help the installer
avoid personal injury or property damage
Warnings
hInstallation and service should be performed only by
qualified service personnel and should conform to
all local codes
h
To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture
i
This equipment shall be installed in a manner which
prevents unintentional operation by employees,
cleaning personnel, or others working in the prem-
ises, by falling objects, customers, building vibra-
tion, or similar causes
i
This equipment is not intended for use within the pa-
tient care areas of a Health Care Facility
h
Replace fuses only with the same type and rating as
indicated in the specifications section of this manual.
i
To prevent impaired operation, ensure that all wiring
is routed and secured to prevent accidental open or
short circuit conditions
i
The system and any batteries (if used) should be
tested at least once per year to ensure proper opera-
tion
Regulatory Information
The equipment discussed within this manual has been test-
ed to the following standards:
• UL294
• EN60950 EN55022 CLASS A EN55024
• CE
FCC Information
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interfer-
ence at his own expense.
Conventions Used Within this Manual
Positional information (e.g. top, bottom, up, down, left,
right, etc.) is referenced with the board or enclosure in the
orientation shown in the illustrations in this manual

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Introduction
Product Description
The BitStream BTS500 series of multi-port PoE switches
are designed to provide PoE power with battery backup to
802.3bt compatible IP devices such as access control pan-
els, IP surveillance cameras, IP phones, locks, IR illumina-
tors and other PoE compatible access control edge devices.
The BTS500 series products provide up to 90W of power
per port and are compliant with the IEEE 802.3bt standard.
The chart below shows the models in the BTS500 product
family.
BTS500 Midpsan Injectors
Model No. Description Notes
BTS500-8R 8 port / 90W per port
500 Watts
Unmanaged Switch
Battery backup,
SFI Mode, 802.3bt
compatible
The BTS500 series is compatible with the BX50 PoE split-
ter with Single-point Fire Interface (SFI) and the BX75 with
local fire alarm disconnect. Single-point Fire Interface (SFI)
mode is a proprietary mode compatible with the BX50 PoE
splitter. SFI mode allows a single FACP connection at the
BTS500 switch to drop lock power on all connected BX50
splitters, eliminating the need for an FACP connection at each
door.
All models are fully network managed and are capable of
charging battery sets from 4 to 18 amphours utilizing an in-
ternal float charger for central battery backup without exces-
sive loading of the rack UPS.
Specifications
Input voltage range 90 – 265 VAC
Input frequency 47 – 63 Hz
Power Factor / Current THD > 0.9 / <10%
Total Output Power 500W
Max Power per Port 90W
Network Speed 10/100/1000
Battery Voltage 48V

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Use the following procedure when mounting a BTS500 se-
ries switch into a standard EIA 19" equipment rack.
1. If not already, securely mount the included ears to the
front of the enclosure sides using the eight included
countersunk screws (four per ear).
2. Locate the rack-mounting holes in the ears of the en-
closure. (Figure 1)
3. Slide the enclosure into an open 1U location in the rack
4. Center the enclosure in the rack and secure with the
four 10-32 x 3/4" screws provided.
NOTE: Use rails or other appropriate support for heavy
enclosures. Keep heavier components near the bottom of
the rack to reduce the risk of toppling of a top-heavy rack.
1.1 Mounting the BTS500 into a Standard 19" Rack
The following pages cover the installation of the BTS500 Series rack-mountable PoE switches.
Section 1 – Installation
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1.2 BTS500 Rackmount Switch Overview
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Figure 3: BTS500 Rear View

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1SFP Ports
Two high speed SPF ports are available, typically used for a
fiber connection.
2Ethernet Connections / PoE Outputs (1 - 8)
These ports provide the connections between the LAN and
the connected network devices while also supplying PoE
power. These ports accept standard RJ45 cables.
3Reset Button (Reset)
Pressing the recessed reset button with a pin for a length of
time will reset the BTS500 as follows:
10 Seconds User Name & Password Only
20 Seconds User Name, Password, and IP Settings
NOTE - The user name and password will both reset to "ad-
min". If pressed for 20 seconds, the IP address will reset to
192.168.1.9 and the other IP settings will return to default.
4Power Meters (Power 1-4 & Power 5-9)
These meters display voltage and current for the labaled
groups of ports. The left side meter provides power informa-
tion for ports 1-4, while the center meter provides informa-
tion for ports 5-9.
5Power Meters (Battery)
This meter displays voltage and current for the connected
battery set. If no battery set is connected, this meter will
show no values.
6AC Line Input (AC Power)
This is the connector for the AC line cord. Plug the included
computer-style line cord into this connector. Connect the
other end of the cord to the power strip inside the rack or an-
other suitable AC power receptacle. The BTS500 series has a
universal input and accepts 90-265VAC input.
7Main AC Power Switch / Circuit Breaker (On/Off)
This is the main AC power switch for the BTS500. This switch
lights when power is on and also has a built-in circuit breaker
rated at 15A. If the circuit breaker trips, reset it by cycling the
switch to off then back to on.
8External DC Voltage Input (External DC +/-)
This input may be used to either power the BTS500 via an
external 50VDC supply or to provide battery backup to the
BTS500. The “External DC” input is reverse polarity protected.
See below for details:
To Use Battery Backup
Connect AC power to the BTS500 unit as normal. In addition,
connect a 48V nominal battery set to the “External DC” con-
nector, using the battery cable supplied.
To Use an External 50Vdc Supply
Connect a 50V power supply to the “External DC” connector
at the rear. The ratings requirements for the DC power supply
are given below:
Input voltage range 44 –57 VDC
Max input current (500W model) 14.0 A
Max input current (250W model) 7.0 A
Note that if both AC and DC power sources are connected to
the unit at the same time, the AC source will supply the power
to the output ports. The external DC source will not supply the
outputs unless the AC source is missing or the power switch is
turned off.
9Fire Alarm Input (For BX50 SFI Mode)
This input accepts an input from a Fire Alarm Control Panel
(FACP) to activate SFI mode when used with BX50 PoE split-
ters. See section 1.3 for more information on the Fire Alarm
Input and SFI mode.
bk RS485 Connection (B, A, GND)
This connector provides an RS485 connection between the
BTS500 and any connected LSP accessory boards with an
RS485 connection, such as a Generation 2 M8 or M8P.
The following are basic descriptions. Refer to the appropriate section for more detailed information. Note that the front
panel may appear different based on the configuration of your system.

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1.3 Using the Fire Alarm Input for SFI Mode
The BTS500-8R contains a Fire Alarm Input which can be
used to activate Single-point Fire Interface mode (SFI) when
used with LifeSafety Power's BX50 PoE splitters. SFI mode
allows a single FACP connection at the BTS500 to con-
trol the lock output of one or more BX50 splitters through
the ethernet cable without additional wiring between the
BTS500 and BX50, or to the door.
NOTE: Only the BX50 is compatible with SFI mode. Activat-
ing SFI on other devices will result in improper operation.
Wiring the Fire Alarm Input
The Fire Alarm Input of the BTS500 consists of 6 terminals
for flexibility in connection method. See Figure 4 below for
typical wiring diagrams. Connections are as follows:
• I+ & I- Terminals These terminals are the input termi-
nals for the FAI input. The FAI input is activated when
a voltage between 9 and 28VDC is present on these ter-
minals in the proper polarity.
• V+ & V- Terminals These terminals are a low-current
auxiliary voltage which can be used for activating the I+
and I- terminals
• L Terminals When a NC contact is placed across the L
terminals, the FAI input will latch when activated until
the NC contact is momentarily opened. If latching is not
needed, these terminals should be left disconnected.
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LLLLV–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LLLLV–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LLLLV–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
9-28 VDC
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FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LLLLV–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
NO
Contact
NO
Contact
NC
Contact
NC
Contact
Normally Open Contact
Normally Closed Contact
Voltage Input
Latching
Note - NO Activation shown, but any
method can be used for FAI activation
Figure 4: Wiring the FAI Input

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2.1 Preparing to configure the BTS500
In order to perform the initial configuration of the BTS500,
you will need the following:
• A computer (PC or Mac) set to a static IP address in
the subnet 192.168.1.xxx, where xxx is a subnet ad-
dress (0 to 255) not being used by any other device
on the network. Do not use 192.168.1.9 or the final IP
address you will be using for the BTS500. (See Figure
5.)
• A CAT5 or higher Ethernet cable long enough to reach
between the computer and one of the BTS500's ether-
net ports.
• The BTS500 must be powered. After powering, wait
approximately 2 minutes for the BTS500 to initialize.
After the BTS500 is powered and initialized, connect the
ethernet cable between the ethernet port of the BTS500 and
computer.
2.2 Logging into PowerCom PoE for the first time
From the factory, the BTS500 is preset with the following set-
tings:
• IP Address: 192.168.1.9
• Username: admin
• Password: admin
Open a browser on the computer and enter "192.168.1.9"
into the address bar. The login screen will appear (See Fig-
ure 6). Enter "admin" for both the user name and password.
iIf the wrong password is entered three consecutive
times, the user will be locked out of the device for 24 hours.
Enter the password carefully to avoid lockout.
On first login, the BTS500 will require a password change.
Enter a new password and submit. The BTS500 Home Page
should appear (See Figure 7).
Figure 5: Example of a PC Ethernet port setting window
Figure 6: PowerCom PoE user login screen
Section 2 – Initial Configuration
The PowerCom PoE management interface allows users to configure, monitor, and control each output port of the BTS500
series switch. PowerCom PoE is an embedded web browser based interface and does not require the installation of any dedi-
cated software on the user's PC. Any device with a network connection and a web browser may be used to access PowerCom
PoE.

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Figure 7: BTS500-8R Home Page

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2.3 Configuring the TCP/IP Settings
In the menu bar at the top of the browser screen, click the
"Configure" link. Figure 8 shows the top section of the BTS500
Configure page.
At the top left of the Configure page is the “TCP/IP Settings”
area. The settings in this area include:
IP Address
The factory default IP address is set to 192.168.1.9. This
address may be changed to any valid IP address. In the
event the IP address is later forgotten, press the “Reset”
button on the front panel of the BTS500 for 20 seconds and
the IP address, default user name, and default password
will be reset to factory default values.
Net Mask
Should typically be set to 255.255.255.0 - consult with
your IT department for more information.
MAC Address
The MAC Address is factory set and is not programmable
by the user.
Gateway IP Address
The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. This value may be
changed by the user - consult with your IT department
for more information.
DNS0, DNS1 Addresses
The default value for DNS0 and DNS1 are 192.168.1.1.
These values may be changed by the user - consult with
your IT department for more information.
HTTPS Port
Enter the port used for the HTTPS connection - consult
with your IT department for more information.
Enable DHCP
Normally, this option is left unchecked, however in some
cases you may want to allow the network to assign an IP
address to the BTS500. However, please note that once
you select this option, you will need a network scan-
ning tool to find the BTS500's IP address before you
will be able to log into the BTS500 and that the IP ad-
dress may change periodically.
You must click the “Submit” button at the bottom right of this
area to save the changes in this section. The new settings will
take effect after the BTS500 is power cycled, or rebooted.
IPV6 Settings
Below the TCP/IP settings are the IPV6 settings. If required,
enter these settings as appropriate. Consult with your IT de-
partment for more information. Click submit once the settings
are entered. The new settings will take effect after the BTS500
is power cycled, or rebooted.
2.4 Configuring the Time Settings
The Time Settings block (See Figure 8) is where the time
and date are programmed into the BTS500. First, select the
correct time zone from the drop down list and click Submit.
After the time zone is set, the time and date can be set one
of three ways:
Manual Entry
Enter the correct time and date in the following format
and click the "Submit" button:
For Date: YYYY MM DD
For Time: HH MM SS
i ALWAYS enter two digits in time field.. ie., 7AM = 07,
not 7
The new date and time will take effect immediately.
Sync Date/Time With Computer
The "Sync Date/Time with computer" button will set the
date and time of the BTS500 to match the computer cur-
rently being used to access the BTS500. The new date
and time will take effect immediately.
Sync With NTP Server
To sync the BTS500's time and date with an NTP server,
enter one or two NTP server addresses into the NTP
Server fields. Click the Get GMT Time button to get the
time and date from the NTP server. The BTS500 will pe-
riodically update the date and time from the NTP server.
Once set, you must click the “Submit” button to save the
time and date settings.
2.5 MSM Settings
These settings are used when connecting the BTS500 to an
MSM Enterprise server. Enter the IP address of the MSM
Server in the "IP Address" field. Set the Port number as ap-
propriate (typically 9888). Click Submit when done to save
the settings. Consult the MSM Enterprise manual for more
information.
2.6 Configuring the SNMP Settings
In the SNMP Settings block, under the "Basic" heading, set
Read and Write Community to "public" and set Location to a
meaningful name of your choice. This entry will help you iden-
tify the specific BTS500 when multiple BTS500s are installed
on the same subnet. This entry will be read by an SNMP system
as "syslocation", OID .1.3.6.1.2.1.1.6. The port used for SNMP
may also be changed in this section (161 Default). Be sure to
open the SNMP port if accessing SNMP outside your firewall.
Below the port number setting, select the trap type (Trap or In-

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form). Click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the "Basic" sec-
tion to save the settings, otherwise you will lose the settings.
These settings will take effect after a reboot of the BTS500.
The "Security Name" section of the SNMP Settings block al-
lows you to grant only specified computers (by IP address)
SNMP v1 and v2 access. Since v1 and v2 do not have pass-
word protection, the Security Name settings add security
to v1 and v2 access. The web server is password protected
and a user must have the web server password in order to
setup a computer in the Security Name settings and gain
v1 and v2 access. Multiple source networks can be added
to the Security Name Settings block. Be sure to click the
"Submit" button to save the settings. The settings will take
effect after a reboot of the BTS500.
The "V3 User" section of the SNMP Settings block allows for
a user to set up an SNMP v3 user name and password. With
a user name and password, the BTS500 may be accessed
from anywhere via the internet by using the SNMP v3 pro-
tocol. No security name setup is required for v3 users and
multiple v3 users may be set up in the same table. Click the
Figure 8: Top section of the BTS500 Configure page

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"Submit" button to save the settings, which will take effect after rebooting the BTS500.
The SNMP Trap Receiver IP and Port settings should be set to the proper address for the SNMP Trap receiver. Click the
"Submit" button and reboot the BTS500 for the settings to take effect. The SNMP Trap Version may be selected using
"Select Trap Version".
2.7 Configuring the Email Settings
The BTS500 can be configured to send email alerts on user-specified conditions and periodic status reports. Underneath
the SNMP Settings block on the Configure page is the Email Settings block (See Figure 9).
Under "Receive Addresses", the email address or addresses to receive the alerts and reports should be entered. Up to four
recipient email addresses may be entered.
Under "Sender", the settings of the account to send the emails should be entered. These settings include:
Sender SMTP Server This is the address of the SMTP server for the email provider. Consult with your email provider for this ad-
dress.
Email Address This is the email address which the BTS500 will use to send emails.
Email Password This is the password associated with the Sender's Email account
SMTP Port # Enter the port number required by your email provider for sending email.
TLS Check this box if your email provider requires TLS or SSL encryption
Authentication Choose the proper authentication method for your email provider from the drop-down list. Usually, this is
"login". Select "off" to completely disable authentication.
Period Selects how often the BTS500 sends a regular email status report. The period can vary from 1 hour to 6
months or, if you do not want the BTS500 to send periodic reports, select "Never". Note that the "Period" set-
ting does not affect the sending of email alerts generated on faults or events selected by the user, only the
periodic status report.
i Note: Regarding Microsoft Exchange – By Default, Microsoft Exchange will not accept SMTP connections. To use the
BTS500's email functions through Microsoft Exchange, the Exchange service must be configured to allow SMTP connec-
tions. Consult with the administrator of your Microsoft Exchange Server.
i Note: Click the "Submit" button to save the settings.
TIP: Most mobile phone providers have an email address available which will convert an email into an SMS text message.
This email address is usually in the form of: (the mobile phone number)@xxxxxx. Consult with your mobile provider for more
information. The CSV attachment will be removed, since SMS text messages are not compatible with attachments. Because
of this, it is recommended that the SMS email be entered as an ADDITIONAL "Receive Address" on the BTS500, so that the
CSV file will still be available via regular email.
Email Test
Below the Email Settings section is the Email Test section. After configuring the email settings, the Email Test button
will send a test email to all Email Receive addresses. Please note that it could take an hour or more to receive the email,
depending on the speed of your email server. Clicking the Show Email Log button will show the feedback from the email
server. This can be useful for diagnosing email problems.
2.8 VPN Settings
The VPN Settings section is for the discontinued MSM-200 hardware VPN (See Figure 9). The MSM-200 has been replaced
with MSM Enterprise. If connecting to an existing MSM-200 system, see the MSM-200 manual for more information.

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Figure 9: Middle Section of the BTS500 Configure page

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2.9 General Settings
There are four settings in the General Settings section (See
figure 9):
Site ID Entered by user. Enter any meaningful name to
identify the BTS500 switch unit. This name will be dis-
played at the top of each page and in email alerts.
Report Occurrences This setting selects how many
datapoints are in the CSV file when the BTS500 sends an
email. Settings can be from 1 to 1000.
Data Buffer Interval This setting selects how often the
BTS500 takes a "snapshot" of the data for the report.
Settings range from 5 minutes to 24 hours.
Password Lockout Delay This sets the lockout time af-
ter an incorrect password is entered three times. Set-
tings range from 5 minutes to 24 hours.
2.10 User Settings
In the User Settings block of the Configure screen (bottom
of Figure 9), you can enter the user names, passwords, ac-
cess levels, and set the password complexity requirements
for the BTS500.
The default user is "admin" and the default password for this
account is also "admin". On first login, the BTS500 will force
the user to change the default password. Click Submit after
making any changes in the User Settings section. Note that
there must ALWAYS be at least one admin-level user.
Adding a New User
To add another user, first select the Authorization level
desired for the user. Three authorization levels are avail-
able:
• Admin - Admin-level users have full controlover the
BTS500. There are no restrictions.
• Manager - Manager-level users have access to
all areas of the BTS500 except for the Configure
page.
• Guest - Guest-level users may only view informa-
tion on the BTS500 screens. No changes can be
made and none of the control features are avail-
able.
After selecting the Authorization level, enter the new user
name in the User Name column and enter the password
into the Password column. Passwords must meet the
complexity level setting requirements. Re-enter the
password into the Verify Password column.
After clicking Submit, the new user will be active and
another blank row will appear for entering the next user
name.
2.11 Certificate Settings
The BTS500 allows a user-supplied certificate to be used.
Click the "Import Certificate" button (Figure 10) to enter the
Import Certificate screen. Contact your IT department for
more information.
Click the Choose File button to select the certificate to be
used, then click Download, then Confirm to download the
certificate.
Click the Submit and Test buttons to use and test the cer-
tificate.
2.12 SSL Protocol and CipherSuite Settings
This section allows the user to select which SSL protocol to
use. The default setting is Normal. See Figure 10
2.13 Certificate Log
Click Show Certificate Log to view the certificate activity log.
Click Hide Certificate Log to hide the window. See Figure 10
2.14 Import and Export Configuration File
The BTS500 allows the user to export the configured set-
tings to a file. This file can be used as a backup or to trans-
fer these settings to other BTS500 devices that require
similar settings. The settings exported include: Time Set-
tings, MSM Settings, SNMP Settings, VPN Settings, User
Settings, Zone Programming
To export the settings, click the Export Configuration File
button (See Figure 10). The exported file saves to the de-
fault download location of the browser.
To import a configuration file, click the Import Configura-
tion File button to open the Import Settings screen.
Click the Choose File button and select the configuration
file to be imported. Click Download, then Confirm to import
the settings.
2.15 IEEE802.1x Settings and Log
This section allows the user to set up IEEE802.1x authenti-
cation, if required. Click Submit after completing this sec-
tion. The "Show IEEE802.1x Log" button will show or hide
the log on the screen.

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Figure 10: Bottom Section of the BTS500 Configure Page

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Figure 11: Programming page of the BTS500-8R
2.16 User Login Record / User Activity Record
Click the Show User Login Record button to show the history of
login information for the BTS500. The Show User Activity Record
shows the log of activity for each user. See Figure 10
2.17 The Programming Page
Clicking the Programming button on the home page brings
up the PoE configuration screen. Figure 11 shows the Pro-
gramming page of the BTS500.
The programming page allows users to set "Disable on FAI"
and optional upper and lower limits for the measured volt-
age and current of each port. If any of these limits are ex-
ceeded, and the “E-Mail Alert” box is checked for the port,
an email will be sent to the address configured in Section
2.7 of this manual. This email includes an attached CSV file
containing fault details as well as historical data. NOTE: The
email settings must be configured properly. See Section 2.7
of this manual.
"Fill All" Button (top) - This button will take all settings
from Zone 1 and copy them to all other zones.
"Fill All" Buttons (column) - Each column has a "Fill All"
button. This button takes the setting from Zone 1 of that
column only and copies it to all other zones.
"Import Settings" Button - This button opens a page al-
lowing you to select a BTS500 Configuration file to import.
Click the Browse button to select the file, then click open.
After selecting the file, click "Download" then "Confirm".
"Export Settings" Button - This button saves the configura-
tion of the BTS500 to a file, which may be imported to other
BTS500s. If prompted after clicking, select "Save File".
NOTE: The upper and lower limits entered must be within
the allowed range. For voltage limits, the range is 0 to 60V.
For current limits, the range is 0 to 1.15A.
NOTE: Disable on FAI should ONLY be selected as "Yes" on
zones connected to a BX50 PoE splitter. Selecting "Yes" on
other devices will result in incorrect operation.

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3.1 Viewing Parameters on the BTS500 Home Page
The Home Page is shown in Figure 12. To access the
Home Page, click "Home" in the menu bar at the top of
the page.
The top of the home page shows general information:
Model Number
This field displays the model number of the BTS500 be-
ing accessed.
Site ID
This field is a descriptive name for the BTS500 unit being
accessed and is set by the user on the Configure page.
Date and Time
This field shows the date and time as set by the user on
the Configure page.
Total Power
This field shows the total power being drawn from all out-
puts of the BTS500.
Below the top section, there are nine buttons. Their func-
tions are described below:
Enable selected ports
Clicking this button enables PoE on any ports whose
checkbox in the "Port" column is checked. After the but-
ton is clicked, any ports selected in the "Port" column will
be deselected.
Enable all ports
Clicking this button will enable PoE on all output ports of
the BTS500 switch.
Disable selected ports
Clicking this button disables PoE on any ports whose
checkbox in the "Port" column is checked. After the but-
ton is clicked, any ports selected in the "Port" column will
be deselected. This function is useful for disabling PoE
on unused zones or devices.
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Figure 12: Home page of the BTS500-8R

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Disable all ports
Clicking this button will disable PoE on all output ports
of the BTS500 switch.
Reset Selected Ports
Clicking this button will disable PoE power for 10 sec-
onds on any ports whose checkbox in the "Port" column
is checked. After 10 seconds, the ports will be reenabled.
Reset All Ports
Clicking this button will disable PoE power on all ports
for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the ports will be re-
enabled.
View Data
Clicking this button will show the history data buffer. Up
to 1000 datapoints may be displayed. This data can be
manually exported to a CSV file.
Save settings
Clicking this button will save the settings on the page.
Programming
This button brings the user to the PoE Programming
page. See section 2.17
Below the buttons is the port information and control
area:
Port
This column lists the port numbers with a checkbox to
the left of each number. The port numbers in this column
refer the port numbers on the front panel of the BTS500.
Click the checkboxes to select one or more ports for en-
abling or disabling. Click the checkboxes again to dese-
lect the port.
Priority
This column allows users to set a priority for each port.
For each port there is a corresponding priority drop-
down list where a priority between 0 and 3 can be select-
ed (where “0” is the highest priority and "3" is the lowest
priority). After the priorities are set, the "Save settings”
button at the top of the page must be clicked to save the
priority settings.
When the total power drawn from the BTS500 exceeds
the rated value (500W), the lowest priority ports will
begin disabling to prevent the BTS500 from overload-
ing. NOTE: Each port can supply a maximum of 90W of
power per the IEEE 802.3bt standard provided that the
total power drawn does not exceed the rated power.
NOTE: If two or more ports have the same priority se-
lected, the BTS500 will disable the lowest number port
first (i.e. Port 1 will disable, then Port 2 if both are set to
the same priority).
Channel
This column shows the channel configuration for the
port. This configuration is auto-selected by the BTS500
based on the type of device connected. Single signature
PoE devices will appear as "Channel A&B" on a single
line. Dual signature devices will show Channel A and
Channel B as separate lines.
Device
This column allows the user to enter names for the de-
vices connected to each output port of the BTS500. The
maximum length of the entry is 30 characters. After en-
tering the names, click the “Save settings” button at the
top of the page.
Enabled
This column shows the enable/disable state of each port.
If a port is enabled, the display shows “Yes”. If a port is
disabled, the display will show “No”. See the Enable, Dis-
able, and Reset button descriptions in this section for
more information.
FAI State
This column shows the FAI status for each zone as fol-
lows:
N/A FAI is not enabled for the zone
Inactive FAI is enabled for the zone, but the FAI
input is not active. The lock power on the
BX50 for this zone is ON
Active FAI is enabled for the zone and the FAI
input is active. The lock power on the
BX50 for this zone is OFF.
Voltage
This column displays the measured PoE port output volt-
age for each port in volts.
Current
This column displays the measured PoE port output cur-
rent for each port in milliamps.
Power
This column displays the calculated power output of
each PoE port in watts.
Class
This column displays the power class of each port. The
“power class” information is provided by the connected
Powered Device (such as a PoE compatible IP camera)
during the power interface between the BTS500 and the
Powered Device. When a port is not connected to a load
(Powered Device), or when a port is disabled, the class
display shows “N/A”.
Status
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When a port is normal (a Powered Device is drawing
power within the specified limits), the corresponding
status will display “Normal” with a green background. If
there are any fault conditions or a valid PoE device is not
connected the corresponding status will display “Fault”
with a yellow background. If a port is disabled by the
browser interface, the corresponding status will display
“Disabled” with a grey background.
3.2 The RS485 page
The BTS500 has a rear-panel RS485 connector for com-
municating with LifeSafety Power accessory boards
containing an RS485 connection, such as the generation
2 M8 or M8P boards. To access these devices, click the
RS485 top menu item (See Figure 13).
Any devices connected to the BTS500 trough the RS485
interface will appear on this page with the device's model,
location, and status. Clicking on the device will open the
device's interface. See the manual for the connecteded
device for more information on usage and configuration.
3.3 The Tools page
Upgrading Firmware
The Upgrade Firmware section is at the top left of the
Tools page (See Figure 14). To upgrade the firmware, use
the following steps:
1. Ensure that the new firmware file is available on your
computer. The latest firmware file is available from
the LifeSafety Power website.
2. Click the "Upgrade" button. The Upgrade window will
appear.
3. Click "Browse..." and locate the new firmware file with
the file extension ".bin" on your computer.
4. Once the file is selected, click "Open".
5. Click the "Download" button to temporarily download
the new firmware into the RAM of the BTS500. This
process will take from 30 seconds to one minute, de-
pending on network speed and traffic. The message
box will display "Downloading...".
6. Once the firmware is loaded into the BTS500's RAM,
verify the correct file name and click the "Confirm"
button to confirm the upgrade.
Figure 13: The RS485 page of the BTS500