MSA FieldServer BACNET ROUTER WI-FI User guide

BACnet Router Wi-Fi Start-up Guide 0
Start-up Guide
BACnet Router Wi-Fi
FS-ROUTER-BACW
MSAsafety.com
Document Revision: 3.D
T18621
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Effective for all systems manufactured after February 2022.

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Table of Contents
1BACnet Router Description.............................................................................................................7
2Equipment Setup..............................................................................................................................8
2.1 Mounting...................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna.....................................................................................................8
3Installing the BACnet Router..........................................................................................................9
3.1 Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports.................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Wiring.......................................................................................................................................9
3.2 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port...........................................................................................10
4Power up the BACnet Router........................................................................................................11
5Connecting to the BACnet Router................................................................................................12
5.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox...............................................................................................12
5.2 Using a Web Browser.............................................................................................................12
6Setup Web Server Security ...........................................................................................................13
6.1 Login to the FieldServer .........................................................................................................13
6.2 Select the Security Mode........................................................................................................15
6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate .............................................................................16
6.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload
Encryption ..............................................................................................................................16
7Configuring the BACnet Router....................................................................................................17
7.1 Navigate to the BACnet Router Settings................................................................................17
7.2 BACnet Router Settings .........................................................................................................18
7.2.1 Button Functions ....................................................................................................................18
7.2.2 Multiple Connections..............................................................................................................19
7.2.3 BACnet Device.......................................................................................................................19
7.2.4 BACnet/IP...............................................................................................................................20
7.2.5 BACnet MS/TP, BACnet Ethernet and BACnet Explorer.......................................................21
7.3 Network Settings ....................................................................................................................22
7.3.1 ETH 1.....................................................................................................................................23
7.3.2 Wi-Fi Client.............................................................................................................................24
7.3.3 Wi-Fi Access Point.................................................................................................................25
7.3.4 Routing...................................................................................................................................26
7.4 Router Diagnostics.................................................................................................................27
8BACnet Explorer.............................................................................................................................28
8.1 Discover Device List...............................................................................................................29
8.2 View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters.............................................................30
8.2.1 Edit the Present Value Field...................................................................................................33
9Grid Setup.......................................................................................................................................35
9.1 Create a New FieldServer Manager Account.........................................................................35
9.2 Login to the FieldServer Manager..........................................................................................42
10 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................44
10.1 Tooltips...................................................................................................................................44
10.2 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture...............................................................................45
10.3 Factory Reset Instructions......................................................................................................46
10.4 Internet Browser Software Support ........................................................................................46
10.5 Wi-Fi Signal Strength..............................................................................................................46

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11 Additional Information...................................................................................................................47
11.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup......................................................47
11.1.1 Change Security Mode...........................................................................................................48
11.1.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer...................................................................49
11.2 Change User Management Settings......................................................................................50
11.2.1 Create Users..........................................................................................................................51
11.2.2 Edit Users...............................................................................................................................52
11.2.3 Delete Users...........................................................................................................................53
11.2.4 Change FieldServer Password ..............................................................................................54
11.3 Specifications..........................................................................................................................55
11.4 FS-ROUTER-BACW Dimension Drawing..............................................................................56
12 Limited 2 Year Warranty................................................................................................................57

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List of Figures
Figure 1: DIN Rail..........................................................................................................................................8
Figure 2: RS-485 R2 Connection Port..........................................................................................................9
Figure 3: Ethernet Connection....................................................................................................................10
Figure 4: Required Current Draw for the Gateway.....................................................................................11
Figure 5: Power Connections......................................................................................................................11
Figure 6: Web Server Security Window......................................................................................................13
Figure 7: Connection Not Private Warning .................................................................................................13
Figure 8: Warning Expanded Text..............................................................................................................14
Figure 9: FieldServer Login.........................................................................................................................14
Figure 10: Security Mode Selection Screen................................................................................................15
Figure 11: Security Mode Selection Screen –Certificate & Private Key....................................................16
Figure 12: Web App Landing Page.............................................................................................................17
Figure 13: Opt Out Warning Message........................................................................................................17
Figure 14: BACnet Router Settings Page...................................................................................................18
Figure 15: Network Settings Tab ................................................................................................................22
Figure 16: ETH 1 Port Network Settings.....................................................................................................23
Figure 17: Wi-Fi Client Network Settings....................................................................................................24
Figure 18: Wi-Fi AP Network Settings ........................................................................................................25
Figure 19: Routing Network Settings..........................................................................................................26
Figure 20: BACnet Router Diagnostics Page..............................................................................................27
Figure 21: FS-GUI BACnet Explorer Tab....................................................................................................28
Figure 22: BACnet Explorer Page...............................................................................................................29
Figure 23: Discovery Window .....................................................................................................................29
Figure 24: Device List .................................................................................................................................30
Figure 25: Device Sub-items.......................................................................................................................30
Figure 26: Full Device Sub-items................................................................................................................31
Figure 27: Simplified Device Details...........................................................................................................31
Figure 28: Additional Device Details...........................................................................................................32
Figure 29: Highlighted Present Value.........................................................................................................33
Figure 30: Write Property Window..............................................................................................................33
Figure 31: Updated Present Value..............................................................................................................34
Figure 32: BACnet Router Landing Page –FieldServer Manager Tab......................................................35
Figure 33: Registration Information Page...................................................................................................35
Figure 34: FieldServer Manager Connection Problems Message..............................................................36
Figure 35: FieldServer Manager Registration –Installer Details................................................................37
Figure 36: FieldServer Manager Registration –Site Details.......................................................................37
Figure 37: FieldServer Manager Registration –Gateway Details...............................................................38
Figure 38: Grid Registration –FieldServer Manager Account....................................................................38
Figure 39: Device Registered for the FieldServer Manager .......................................................................39
Figure 40: Welcome to FieldServer Manager Email...................................................................................40
Figure 41: Setting User Details...................................................................................................................41
Figure 42: FieldServer Manager Login Page..............................................................................................42
Figure 43: FieldServer Manager Landing Page..........................................................................................43
Figure 44: Settings Tooltips ........................................................................................................................44
Figure 45: Wi-Fi Signal Strength Listing .....................................................................................................46
Figure 46: BACnet Router Landing Page ...................................................................................................47
Figure 47: FS-GUI Page .............................................................................................................................47
Figure 48: FS-GUI Security Setup..............................................................................................................48
Figure 49: FS-GUI Security Setup –Certificate Loaded.............................................................................49
Figure 50: FS-GUI User Management........................................................................................................50
Figure 51: Create User Window..................................................................................................................51
Figure 52: Setup Users...............................................................................................................................52
Figure 53: Edit User Window ......................................................................................................................52

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Figure 54: Setup Users...............................................................................................................................53
Figure 55: User Delete Warning .................................................................................................................53
Figure 56: FieldServer Password Update via FS-GUI................................................................................54
Figure 57: Specifications.............................................................................................................................55
Figure 58: BACnet Router Dimensions.......................................................................................................56

Description
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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 with Wi-Fi (FS-ROUTER-BACW) model has one RS-485 port, one Ethernet 10/100
port and supports Wi-Fi network connection. Additionally, the Router acts as a Wi-Fi access point for
modern web based configuration and remote access from any mobile device without user restrictions.
The BACnet Router is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s Grid.
NOTE: A cellular version of the BACnet Router is not available.
NOTE: For Grid information, refer to the MSA Grid 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 Safety website.

Equipment Setup
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2 Equipment Setup
2.1 Mounting
The BACnet Router can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit.
NOTE: For dimension details see Section 11.4.
2.2 Attaching the Wi-Fi Antenna
Screw in the Wi-Fi antenna to the front of the unit as shown in Section 11.4.
Figure 1: DIN Rail
Din Rail
Bracket

Power up
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3 Installing the BACnet Router
3.1 Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports
For the R1 Port only: Switch between RS-485 and RS-232 by moving the number 4 DIP Switch left for
RS-485 and right for RS-232 (Figure 2).
The R2 Port is RS-485.
Connect to the 3-pin connector 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.
TX+ RX- GND
+ - GND
Figure 2: RS-485 R2 Connection Port

Power up
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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 BACnet Router via
the Web App. To connect the BACnet Router, 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 BACnet Router is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0.
Figure 3: Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Port