MSA FieldServer BACnet Router User guide

Operating Manual
BACnet Router Start-up Guide
Revision: 3.C
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Contents
1 BACnet Router Description 5
2 Equipment Setup 6
2.1 Mounting 6
2.2 Physical Dimensions 7
3 Installation 8
3.1 Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports 8
3.1.1 Wiring 8
3.2 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port 9
4 Power up the Gateway 10
5 Connecting to the BACnet Router 11
5.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox to Discover and Connect to the BACnet Router 11
5.2 Using a Web Browser 11
6 Setup Web Server Security 12
6.1 Login to the FieldServer 12
6.2 Select the Security Mode 14
6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate 15
6.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload Encryption 15
7 Setup Network 16
7.1 Ethernet 1 16
7.2 Routing Settings 17
8 Configuring the BACnet Router 18
8.1 Navigate to the BACnet Router Settings 18
8.2 BACnet Router Settings 19
8.2.1 Button Functions 19
8.2.2 Multiple Connections 20
8.2.3 BACnet Device 20
8.2.4 BACnet/IP 21
8.2.5 BACnet MS/TP, BACnet Ethernet and BACnet Explorer 22
8.3 Router Diagnostics 23
9 BACnet Explorer 24
9.1 Discover the Device List 25
9.2 View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters 26
9.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field 29
10 MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager Setup 31
10.1 Create a New FieldServer Manager Account 31
10.2 Login to the FieldServer Manager 38
11 Troubleshooting 40
11.1 Tooltips 40
11.2 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture 41
11.3 Factory Reset Instructions 42
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11.4 Internet Browser Software Support 42
12 Additional Information 43
12.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup 43
12.1.1 Change Security Mode 44
12.1.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer 45
12.2 Change User Management Settings 46
12.2.1 Create Users 47
12.2.2 Edit Users 48
12.2.3 Delete Users 49
12.2.4 Change FieldServer Password 50
12.3 Specifications 51
13 Limited 2 Year Warranty 52
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1 BACnet Router Description
The BACnet Router provides stand-alone routing between BACnet networks such as BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet, and
BACnet MS/TP – thereby allowing the system integrator to mix BACnet network technologies within a single BACnet
internetwork. There are three physical communication ports on the BAS Router. One is a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and the
other two are RS-485 MS/TP ports. Configuration is accomplished via a web page.
The BACnet Router is cloud ready and connects with the Grid MSA Safety’s FieldServer cloud platform.
NOTE:For MSA Grid – FieldServer Manager information, refer to the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up
Guide online through the MSA website.
NOTE:The latest versions of instruction manuals, driver manuals, configuration manuals and support utilities
are available online through the MSA FieldServer webpage.
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2 Equipment Setup
2.1 Mounting
The gateway can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit.
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2.2 Physical Dimensions
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3 Installation
3.1 Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports
The R1 and R2 Ports are RS-485.
NOTE:For the R1 Port, ensure RS-485 is selected by checking that the number 4 DIP Switch is set to the left
side.
Connect to the 3-pin connector(s) as shown below.
The following baud rates are supported:
9600, 19200, 38400, 76800
3.1.1 Wiring
RS-485
BMS RS-485
Wiring
Gateway Pin
Assignment
RS-485 + TX +
RS-485 - RX -
GND GND
NOTE:Use standard grounding principles for GND.
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3.2 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port
The Ethernet Port is used both for BACnet/IP communications and for configuring the gateway via the Web App. To connect
the gateway, either connect the PC to the Router’s Ethernet port or connect the Router and PC to an Ethernet switch. Use
Cat-5 cables for the connection.
NOTE:The Default IP Address of the gateway is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
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4 Power up the Gateway
Check power requirements in the table below:
Power Requirement for BACnet Router External Gateway
Current Draw Type
BACnet Router Family 12VDC 24VDC/AC
FS-EXPLORER-BAC2 (Typical) 250mA 125mA
NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host system.
A safety margin of 25% is recommended.
Apply power to the BACnet Router as shown below. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications
provided in Section .
• The gateway accepts 9-30VDC or 24VAC on pins L+ and N-.
• Frame GND should be connected.
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5 Connecting to the BACnet Router
5.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox to Discover and Connect to the BACnet Router
• Install the Toolbox application from the USB drive or download it from the MSA Safety website.
• Use the FS Toolbox application to find the BACnet Router and launch the FS-GUI.
NOTE:If the connect button is greyed out, the BACnet Router’s IP Address must be set to be on the same
network as the PC. (Section 5.2 Using a Web Browser)
5.2 Using a Web Browser
• Open a web browser and connect to the BACnet Router’s default IP Address. The default IP Address of the FieldServer
is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
• If the PC and the BACnet Router are on different IP networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.2.X
network.
NOTE: Check Section 11.4 Internet Browser Software Support for supported browsers.
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6 Setup Web Server Security
6.1 Login to the FieldServer
The first time the FieldServer GUI is opened in a browser, the IP Address for the gateway will appear as untrusted. This will
cause the following pop-up windows to appear.
• When the Web Server Security Unconfigured window appears, read the text and choose whether to move forward with
HTTPS or HTTP.
• When the warning that “Your connection is not private” appears, click the advanced button on the bottom left corner of
the screen.
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• Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In the example below this
text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (unsafe)”.
• When the login screen appears, put in the Username (default is “admin”) and the Password (found on the label of the
FieldServer).
NOTE:There is also a QR code in the top right corner of the FieldServer label that shows the default unique
password when scanned.
NOTE:A user has 5 attempts to login then there will be a 10-minute lockout. There is no timeout on the
FieldServer to enter a password.
NOTE:To create individual user logins, go to Section 12.2 Change User Management Settings.
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6.2 Select the Security Mode
On the first login to the FieldServer, the following screen will appear that allows the user to select which mode the
FieldServer should use.
NOTE:Cookies are used for authentication.
NOTE:To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 12.1 Change Web Server
Security Settings After Initial Setup.
The sections that follow include instructions for assigning the different security modes.
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6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate
This is the recommended selection and the most secure. Please contact your IT department to find out if you can
obtain a TLS certificate from your company before proceeding with the Own Trusted TLS Certificate option.
• Once this option is selected, the Certificate, Private Key and Private Key Passphrase fields will appear under the mode
selection.
• Copy and paste the Certificate and Private Key text into their respective fields. If the Private Key is encrypted type in the
associated Passphrase.
• Click Save.
• A “Redirecting” message will appear. After a short time, the FieldServer GUI will open.
6.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload Encryption
• Select one of these options and click the Save button.
• A “Redirecting” message will appear. After a short time, the FieldServer GUI will open.
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7 Setup Network
7.1 Ethernet 1
To change the IP Settings, follow these instructions:
• Enable DHCP to automatically assign IP Settings or modify the IP Settings manually as needed, via these fields: IP
Address, Netmask, Default Gateway, and Domain Name Server1/2.
NOTE:If the FieldServer is connected to a router, the IP Gateway of the FieldServer should be set to the same
IP Address of the router.
• Click Save to record and activate the new IP Address.
• Connect the FieldServer to the local network or router.
NOTE:If the FS-GUI was open in a browser, the browser will need to be pointed to the new IP Address of the
FieldServer before the FS-GUI will be accessible again.
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7.2 Routing Settings
The Routing settings make it possible to set up the IP routing rules for the FieldServer’s internet and network connections.
• Click the Add Rule button to add a new row and set a new Destination Network, Netmask and Gateway IP Address as
needed.
• Set the Priority for each connection (1-255 with 1 as the highest priority and 255 as the lowest).
• Click the Save button to activate the new settings.
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8 Configuring the BACnet Router
8.1 Navigate to the BACnet Router Settings
• From the Web App landing page, click the BACnet Router tab on the left side of the screen.
• A warning message will appear when performing the first-time setup, click the Exit Registration button to continue to the
Settings page.
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8.2 BACnet Router Settings
8.2.1 Button Functions
•Save – write the currently displayed settings to the device. A restart will be
required to apply the updated settings.
•Reload – discard the currently displayed settings and reload the settings
stored on the device. This will undo any unsaved edits.
•Defaults – discard the currently displayed settings and load default settings.
This must still be saved and the device must be restarted for the default
settings to be applied.
•Restart – restarts the device.
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8.2.2 Multiple Connections
•Network Number – set up the BACnet network number for the connection. Legal values are 1-65534. Each network
number must be unique across the entire BACnet internetwork. . All devices that are interconnected by the same IP
network and that can reach one another through local IP broadcasts (including local IP broadcasts forwarded by BBMD)
should be treated as a single BACnet network segment, and hence all routing ports connected to this segment should
have the same globally unique network number.
NOTE:Each BACnet network segment, regardless of technology, must have a unique network number. For
example, a single RS-485 MS/TP segment or BACnet/IP subnet, can each be regarded as a BACnet network
segment. All routing ports that connect directly to the same segment should also assign the same globally
unique network number to that segment.
•Enable – enable or disable the connection; note that BACnet/IP Primary is always enabled.
8.2.3 BACnet Device
•Device Instance and Device Name – a BACnet Router must provide
a Device Object. Configure its name and Instance Number here. Take
care to select a Device Instance Number that is unique across the
entire BACnet internetwork.
•Device Location – enter a location for the Device. The location may
not contain any commas.
•Device Connection – select which connection to bond the BACnet
device settings.
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