SMC Networks ClimateWorx FieldServer ProtoNode FPC-N34 User guide

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Web Configurator
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ProtoNode FPC-N34 and ProtoNode FPC-N35
Start-up Guide
For Interfacing ClimateWorx Products: M52 Controller
To Building Automation Systems:
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet,
Modbus TCP/IP, Metasys N2 and LonWorks
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Explains ProtoNode hardware and how to install it.
The instructions are effective for the above as of November 2016.

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Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing the ProtoNode for ClimateWorx.
Please call ClimateWorx for Technical support of the ProtoNode product.
Sierra Monitor Corporation does not provide direct support. If ClimateWorx needs to escalate the
concern, they will contact Sierra Monitor Corporation for assistance.
Support Contact Information:
ClimateWorx
14 Chelsea Lane
Brampton, Ontario
Customer Service:
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.climateworxinternational.com

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Quick Start Guide
1. Record the information about the unit. (Section 3.1)
2. Set the device’s COM settings and Node-ID’s for each of the devices that are to connect to
ProtoNode FPC-N34 or FPC-N35. (Section 3.3)
3. ProtoNode FPC-N34 units: Select the Field Protocol on the S Bank Dip Switches. (Section 3.4)
4. BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Set the MAC Address on DIP Switch Bank A. (Section 3.5.1)
5. BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Set the BAUD rate of the BACnet MS/TP Field Protocol on DIP Switch
Bank B. (Section 3.5.2)
6. Connect ProtoNode 6 pin RS-485 connector to the RS-485 network that is connected to each of the
devices. (Section 4.2)
7. Connect ProtoNode FPC-N34’s 3 pin RS-485 port to the Field Protocol cabling, (Section 4.3)
or connect ProtoNode FPC-N35’s 2 pin LonWorks port to the Field Protocol cabling. (Section 4.4)
8. Connect Power to ProtoNode 6 pin connector. (Section 4.5)
9. Use a browser to access the ProtoNode’s embedded tool, which is referred to in this manual as the
Web Configurator, to select the devices that are to attach to the ProtoNode and set the current
Modbus Node-ID for each these products. Once the devices are selected, the ProtoNode
Automatically builds and loads the Configuration for the devices. (Section 5)
10. BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP/IP (FPC-N34): Use a browser to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator
to change the IP Address. No changes to the configuration are necessary. (Section 5.4)
11. LonWorks (FPC-N35): The ProtoNode must be commissioned on the LonWorks Network. This needs
to be done by the LonWorks administrator using a LonWorks Commissioning tool. (Section 8)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Certifications........................................................................................................................................6
1.1 BTL Mark –BACnet®Testing Laboratory.......................................................................................6
1.2 LonMark Certification......................................................................................................................6
2Introduction..........................................................................................................................................7
2.1 ProtoNode Gateway .......................................................................................................................7
3Setup for ProtoNode............................................................................................................................8
3.1 Record Identification Data ..............................................................................................................8
3.2 Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device ............................................................................8
3.3 Configuring Device Communications .............................................................................................9
3.3.1 Input COM Settings on all Devices Connected to the ProtoNode ............................................9
3.3.2 Set Modbus Node-ID for each Device attached to the ProtoNode ...........................................9
3.4 Selecting the Desired Field Protocol ............................................................................................10
3.5 BMS Network Settings: MAC Address, Device Instance and Baud Rate ....................................11
3.5.1 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the MAC Address for BMS Network ..............................11
3.5.2 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network....................................12
3.5.2.1 Baud Rate DIP Switch Selection.....................................................................................12
4Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices....................................................................................................13
4.1 ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 Showing Connection Ports..................................................13
4.2 Device Connections to ProtoNode ...............................................................................................14
4.2.1 Biasing the Modbus RS-485 Device Network.........................................................................15
4.2.2 End of Line Termination Switch for the Modbus RS-485 Device Network..............................16
4.3 BACnet MS/TP or Metasys N2 (FPC-N34): Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Network......................17
4.4 LonWorks (FPC-N35): Wiring LonWorks Devices to the LonWorks Terminal.............................17
4.5 Power-Up ProtoNode....................................................................................................................18
5Use ProtoNode Web Configurator to Setup the Gateway .............................................................19
5.1 Connect the PC to ProtoNode via the Ethernet Port....................................................................19
5.2 Connecting to ProtoNode Web Configurator................................................................................20
5.3 Selecting Profiles for Devices Connected to ProtoNode..............................................................20
5.4 BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP: Setting IP Address for Field Network.......................................22
6BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances.....24
7How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles.....................................................................25
8LonWorks (FPC-N35): Commissioning ProtoNode on a lonworks Network ...............................26
8.1 Commissioning ProtoNode FPC-N35 on a LonWorks Network...................................................26
8.1.1 Instructions to Download XIF File from ProtoNode FPC-N35 Using Browser........................26
9BACnet Explorer ................................................................................................................................28
Appendix A. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................29
Lost or Incorrect IP Address ............................................................................................29Appendix A.1. Viewing Diagnostic information........................................................................................30Appendix A.2. Check Wiring and Settings...............................................................................................31Appendix A.3. LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoNode and Devices.......................32
Appendix A.4. Take Diagnostic Capture with the FieldServer Toolbox ..................................................33Appendix A.5. Update Firmware .............................................................................................................36Appendix A.6. BACnet: Setting Network_Number for more than one ProtoNode on Subnet.................36Appendix A.7. Securing ProtoNode with Passwords ..............................................................................37Appendix A.8.
Appendix B. Vendor Information - ClimateWorx ...................................................................................38
M52 Controller Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP/IP andAppendix B.1.
LonWorks ................................................................................................................................................38
Appendix C. “A” Bank DIP Switch Settings ...........................................................................................42
“A” Bank DIP Switch Settings ..........................................................................................42Appendix C.1.

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Appendix D. Reference.............................................................................................................................45
Specifications...................................................................................................................45Appendix D.1.
Appendix D.1.1. Compliance with UL Regulations...........................................................................45
Appendix E. Limited 2 Year Warranty.....................................................................................................46
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers ..............................................................................................................8
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity ...................................................................................................8
Figure 3: Registers per Device .....................................................................................................................8
Figure 4: COM Settings.................................................................................................................................9
Figure 5: S Bank DIP Switches...................................................................................................................10
Figure 6: MAC Address DIP Switches ........................................................................................................11
Figure 7: Baud Rate DIP Switches .............................................................................................................12
Figure 8: BMS Baud Rate...........................................................................................................................12
Figure 9: ProtoNode FPC-N34 (upper) and ProtoNode FPC-N35 (lower) .................................................13
Figure 10: RS-485 and Power Connections ...............................................................................................14
Figure 11: Modbus RS-485 Biasing Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (left) and ProtoNode N35 (right)........15
Figure 12: Modbus RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (left) and................16
Figure 13: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Network..............................................................17
Figure 14: RS-485 BMS Network EOL Switch............................................................................................17
Figure 15: LonWorks Terminal....................................................................................................................17
Figure 16: Required current draw for the ProtoNode..................................................................................18
Figure 17: Power Connections....................................................................................................................18
Figure 18: Web Configurator Showing no Active Profiles...........................................................................20
Figure 19: Web Configurator Showing Active Profile Additions..................................................................21
Figure 20: Web Configurator Screen with Active Profiles...........................................................................22
Figure 21: Changing IP Address via Web GUI ...........................................................................................23
Figure 22: Web Configurator Screen ..........................................................................................................24
Figure 23: LonWorks Service Pin Location.................................................................................................26
Figure 24: Sample of Fserver.XIF File Generated......................................................................................27
Figure 25: BACnet Explorer on a BACnet Network ....................................................................................28
Figure 26: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................29
Figure 27: Error Messages Screen.............................................................................................................30
Figure 28: Diagnostic LEDs ........................................................................................................................32
Figure 29: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................33
Figure 30: Web Configurator –Setting Network Number for BACnet.........................................................36
Figure 31: Specifications.............................................................................................................................45

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1 CERTIFICATIONS
1.1 BTL Mark –BACnet®
1
Testing Laboratory
1.2 LonMark Certification
1
BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE
The BTL Mark on ProtoNode is a symbol that indicates that a product has
passed a series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory
which verifies that the product correctly implements the BACnet features
claimed in the listing. The mark is a symbol of a high-quality BACnet product.
Go to http://www.BACnetInternational.net/btl/ for more information about the
BACnet Testing Laboratory. Click here for BACnet PIC Statement.
LonMark International is the recognized authority for certification, education,
and promotion of interoperability standards for the benefit of manufacturers,
integrators and end users. LonMark International has developed extensive
product certification standards and tests to provide the integrator and user with
confidence that products from multiple manufacturers utilizing LonMark
devices work together. Sierra Monitor has more LonMark Certified gateways
than any other gateway manufacturer, including the ProtoCessor, ProtoCarrier
and ProtoNode for OEM applications and the full featured, configurable
gateways.

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 ProtoNode Gateway
ProtoNode is an external, high performance Building Automation multi-protocol gateway that is
preconfigured to automatically communicate between ClimateWorx’s products (hereafter called
“device”) connected to the ProtoNode and automatically configures them for BACnet MS/TP,
BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet, Metasys®
2
N2 by JCI, Modbus TCP/IP or LonWorks®
3
.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The
ProtoNode is pre-loaded with tested Profiles/Configurations for the supported devices.
2
Metasys is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc.
3
LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation

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3 SETUP FOR PROTONODE
3.1 Record Identification Data
Each ProtoNode has a unique part number located on the side or the back of the unit. This number
should be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows:
Model
Part Number
ProtoNode FPC-N34
FPC-N34-1088
ProtoNode FPC-N35
FPC-N35-1089
Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers
FPC-N34 units have the following 3 ports: RS-485 + Ethernet + RS-485
FPC-N35 units have the following 3 ports: LonWorks + Ethernet + RS-485
3.2 Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device
The total number of Registers presented by all of the devices attached to the ProtoNode
cannot exceed:
Part number
Total Registers
FPC-N34-1088
1,500
FPC-N35-1089
1,500
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity
Devices
Registers Per Device
M52 Controller
166
Figure 3: Registers per Device

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3.3 Configuring Device Communications
3.3.1 Input COM Settings on all Devices Connected to the ProtoNode
All of the connected serial devices MUST have the same Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits,
and Parity settings as the ProtoNode.
Figure 4 specifies the device serial port settings required to communicate with the ProtoNode.
Port Setting
Device
Protocol
Modbus RTU
Baud Rate
9600
Parity
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1
Figure 4: COM Settings
3.3.2 Set Modbus Node-ID for each Device attached to the ProtoNode
Set Modbus Node-ID for each of the devices attached to ProtoNode. The Modbus Node-ID’s
need to be uniquely assigned between 1 and 255.
oThe Modbus Node-ID that is assigned for each device needs to be documented
The Modbus Node-ID’s assigned are used for designating the Device Instance
for BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP (Section 6)
The Metasys N2 and Modbus TCP/IP field protocol Node-IDs are automatically set to be the
same value as the Node-ID of the Modbus RTU device.

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3.4 Selecting the Desired Field Protocol
ProtoNode FPC-N34 units use the “S” bank of DIP switches (S0 – S3) to select the Field
Protocol.
oSee the table in Figure 5 for the switch settings to select
oThe OFF position is when the DIP switches are set closest to the outside of the box
ProtoNode FPC-N35 units do not use the “S” bank DIP switches (S0 – S3) to select a Field
Protocol.
oOn ProtoNode FPC-N35 units, these switches are disabled; the Field Protocol is always
LonWorks
ProtoNode FPC-N34
S Bank DIP Switches
Profile
S0
S1
S2
S3
BACnet/IP
Off
Off
Off
Off
BACnet MS/TP
On
Off
Off
Off
Metasys N2
Off
On
Off
Off
Modbus TCP/IP
On
On
Off
Off
BACnet Ethernet
Off
Off
On
Off
NOTE: When setting DIP Switches, ensure that power to the board is OFF.
S0 –S3 DIP
Switches
S Bank DIP Switch Location
Profile Settings for ProtoNode
Figure 5: S Bank DIP Switches
S0
S1
S2
S3
Off On

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3.5 BMS Network Settings: MAC Address, Device Instance and Baud Rate
3.5.1 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the MAC Address for BMS Network
Only 1 MAC address is set for ProtoNode regardless of how many devices are connected to
ProtoNode.
Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC address of the ProtoNode to a value between 1 to 127 (Master MAC
address); this is so that the BMS Front End can find ProtoNode via BACnet auto discovery.
NOTE: Never set a BACnet MS/TP MAC Address of the ProtoNode to a value from 128 to 255.
Addresses from 128 to 255 are Slave Addresses and can not be discovered by BMS Front Ends
that support Auto-Discovery of BACnet MS/TP devices.
Set “A” bank DIP switches A0 – A7 to assign a MAC Address to the ProtoNode for BACnet
MS/TP.
Refer to Appendix C.1 for the complete range of MAC Addresses and DIP switch settings.
NOTE: When using Metasys N2 and Modbus TCP/IP, the A Bank of DIP switches are disabled and
not used. They should be set to OFF.
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
Off On
NOTE: When setting DIP Switches, ensure that power to the board is OFF.
Figure 6: MAC Address DIP Switches

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3.5.2 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network
“B” bank DIP switches B0 – B3 can be used to set the Field baud rate of the ProtoNode to match
the baud rate required by the Building Management System for BACnet MS/TP.
The baud rate on ProtoNode for Metasys N2 is set for 9600. “B” bank DIP switches B0 – B3 are
disabled for Metasys N2 on ProtoNode FPC-N34.
“B” bank DIP switches B0 – B3 are disabled on ProtoNode FPC-N35 (LonWorks).
B0
B1
B2
B3
Off On
3.5.2.1 Baud Rate DIP Switch Selection
Baud
B0
B1
B2
B3
9600
On
On
On
Off
19200
Off
Off
Off
On
38400*
On
On
Off
On
57600
Off
Off
On
On
76800
On
Off
On
On
Figure 8: BMS Baud Rate
* Factory default setting = 38400
Figure 7: Baud Rate DIP Switches

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4 INTERFACING PROTONODE TO DEVICES
4.1 ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 Showing Connection Ports
Figure 9: ProtoNode FPC-N34 (upper) and ProtoNode FPC-N35 (lower)

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4.2 Device Connections to ProtoNode
ProtoNode 6 Pin Phoenix connector for RS-485 Devices.
The 6 pin Phoenix connector is the same for ProtoNode FPC-N34 (BACnet) and FPC-N35
(LonWorks).
Pins 1 through 3 are for RS-485 devices.
oUse standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND
Pins 4 through 6 are for power. Do not connect power until Section 4.4.
Device Pins
ProtoNode Pin
#
Pin
Assignment
Pin RS-485 +
Pin 1
RS-485 +
Pin RS-485 -
Pin 2
RS-485 -
Pin GND
Pin 3
RS-485 GND
Power In (+)
Pin 4
V +
Power In (-)
Pin 5
V -
Frame Ground
Pin 6
FRAME GND
Figure 10: RS-485 and Power Connections

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4.2.1 Biasing the Modbus RS-485 Device Network
An RS-485 network with more than one device needs to have biasing to ensure proper
communication. The biasing only needs to be done on one device.
The ProtoNode has 510 Ohm resistors that can be used to set the biasing. The ProtoNode’s
default positions from the factory for the biasing jumpers are OFF.
The OFF position is when the 2 RED biasing jumpers straddle the 4 pins closest to the outside of
the board of the ProtoNode. (Figure 11).
Only turn biasing ON:
oIF the BMS cannot see more than one device connected to the ProtoNode
oAND all the settings (Modbus COM settings, wiring, and DIP switches) have been
checked
To turn biasing ON, move the 2 RED biasing jumpers to straddle the 4 pins closest to the inside
of the board of the ProtoNode.
RS-485 Bias
Switch
(off)
Figure 11: Modbus RS-485 Biasing Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (left) and ProtoNode N35 (right)

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4.2.2 End of Line Termination Switch for the Modbus RS-485 Device Network
On long RS-485 cabling runs, the RS-485 trunk must be properly terminated at each end.
The ProtoNode has an End of Line (EOL) blue jumper. The default setting for this Blue EOL
switch is OFF with the jumper straddling the pins closest to the inside of the board of the
ProtoNode.
oOn short cabling runs the EOL switch does not to need to be turned ON
If the ProtoNode is placed at one of the ends of the trunk, set the blue EOL jumper to the
ON position straddling the pins closest to the outside of the board of the ProtoNode.
Always leave the single Red Jumper in the A position (default factory setting).
Modbus RS-485
EOL Switch
(off)
Leave in Position A
Figure 12: Modbus RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (left) and
ProtoNode N35 (right)

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4.3 BACnet MS/TP or Metasys N2 (FPC-N34): Wiring Field Port to RS-485
Network
Connect the BACnet MS/TP or Metasys N2 RS-485 network wires to the 3-pin RS-485 connector
on ProtoNode FPC-N34 as shown below in Figure 13.
oUse standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND
See Section 5.4 for information on connecting to BACnet/IP network.
If the ProtoNode is the last device on the BACnet MS/TP or Metasys N2 trunk, then the
End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled (Figure 14).
oThe default setting from the factory is OFF (switch position = right side)
oTo enable the EOL Termination, turn the EOL switch ON (switch position = left
side)
4.4 LonWorks (FPC-N35): Wiring LonWorks Devices to the LonWorks Terminal
Wire the LonWorks device network to the ProtoNode LonWorks Terminal.
oUse approved cable per the FT-10 installation guidelines
LonWorks has no polarity.
BMS RS-
485 Wiring
ProtoNode
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
RS-485 +
Pin 1
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
Pin 2
RS-485 -
-
Pin 3
RS-485 GND
Figure 14: RS-485 BMS Network EOL Switch
Figure 13: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Network
End-of-Line Switch
G
-
+
Figure 15: LonWorks Terminal

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4.5 Power-Up ProtoNode
Check power requirements in the table below:
Power Requirement for ProtoNode External Gateway
Current Draw Type
ProtoNode Family
12V DC/AC
24V DC/AC
30V DC
FPC –N34 (Typical)
170mA
100mA
80mA
FPC –N34 (Maximum)
240mA
140mA
100mA
FPC –N35 (Typical)
210mA
130mA
90mA
FPC –N35 (Maximum)
250mA
170mA
110mA
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.
Figure 16: Required current draw for the ProtoNode
Apply power to ProtoNode as show below in Figure 17. Ensure that the power supply used
complies with the specifications provided in Appendix D.1.
ProtoNode accepts either 9-30V DC or 12-24V AC on pins 4 and 5.
Frame GND should be connected.
Power to
ProtoNode
ProtoNode
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
Power In (+)
Pin 4
V +
Power In (-)
Pin 5
V -
Frame Ground
Pin 6
FRAME GND
Figure 17: Power Connections

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5 USE PROTONODE WEB CONFIGURATOR TO SETUP THE GATEWAY
5.1 Connect the PC to ProtoNode via the Ethernet Port
Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable (Straight through or Cross-Over) between the local PC and
ProtoNode.
The Default IP Address of ProtoNode is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC
and ProtoNode are on different IP Networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the
192.168.1.xxx network.
For Windows XP:
Go to > >
Right-click on Local Area Connection > Properties
Highlight >
For Windows 7 or later:
Go to > >
> >
Right-click on Local Area Connection > Properties
Highlight >
For Windows XP and Windows 7, use the following IP Address:
Click twice.

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5.2 Connecting to ProtoNode Web Configurator
After setting a local PC on the same subnet as the ProtoNode (Section 5.1), open a web browser
on the PC and enter the IP Address of the ProtoNode; the default address is 192.168.1.24.
NOTE: If the IP Address of the ProtoNode has been changed by previous configuration, the assigned IP
Address can be discovered using the FS Toolbox utility. See Appendix A.1 for instructions.
5.3 Selecting Profiles for Devices Connected to ProtoNode
NOTE: If Modbus TCP/IP was selected in Section 3.4 for the Field/BMS protocol, skip this section.
Device profiles are NOT used for Modbus TCP/IP.
In the Web Configurator, the Active Profiles section is shown on the lower left side of the screen.
The Active Profiles section lists the currently active device profiles, including previous Web
Configurator additions and any devices identified by Auto-Discovery configuration methods. This
list is empty for new installations, or after clearing all configurations. (Figure 18)
To add an active profile to support a device, click the ADD button under Active Profiles. This will
present a drop-down box underneath the Current Profile column that lists all the available profiles.
For every device that is added, assign a unique Modbus Node-ID. This specification must match
the device’s network settings.
NOTE: If multiple devices are connected to the ProtoNode, set the BACnet Virtual Server Nodes
field to “Yes”; otherwise leave the field on the default “No” setting.
Figure 18: Web Configurator Showing no Active Profiles