SMC Sierra Monitor ProtoNode FPC-N34 User guide

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ProtoNode FPC-N34 and ProtoNode FPC-N35
Start-up Guide
For Interfacing Weil-McLain Products:
SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 1 (SOLA), Evergreen, SlimFit 550-750 Series 2 & 3,
SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 2 and SVF Models
To Building Automation Systems:
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Metasys N2, LonWorks and
SMC Cloud
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Explains ProtoNode hardware and how to install it.
The instructions are effective for the above as of May 2019.

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Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing the ProtoNode for Weil-McLain.
Please call Weil-McLain for technical support of the ProtoNode product.
Sierra Monitor Corporation does not provide direct support. If Weil-McLain needs to escalate the concern,
they will contact Sierra Monitor Corporation for assistance.
Support Contact Information:
Weil-McLain
500 Blaine Street
Michigan City IN
46360
Customer Service:
1.800.654.2109, Option 2
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.Weil-McLain.com

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Quick Start Guide
1. Record the information about the unit. (Section 3.1)
2. Configure the COM settings and Node-ID for any device to connect to the ProtoNode. (Section 3.3)
3. FPC-N34: Select the protocol configuration on the S Bank DIP switches. (Section 3.4)
4. BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Set the MAC Address on the A Bank DIP switches. (Section 3.5.1)
5. BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Set the baud rate of the BACnet MS/TP field protocol on the B Bank DIP
switches. (Section 3.5.2)
6. Connect the ProtoNode 6 pin RS-485 connector to the RS-485 network that is connected to each of
the devices. (Section 4.2)
7. Connect the ProtoNode FPC-N34 3 pin RS-485 port to the field protocol cabling, (Section 4.3)
or connect the ProtoNode FPC-N35 2 pin LonWorks port to the field protocol cabling. (Section 4.4)
8. Connect power to the ProtoNode 6 pin port. (Section 4.5)
9. Use a web browser to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator page to select the profiles of the devices
attached to the ProtoNode and enter any necessary device information. Once the devices are selected,
the ProtoNode automatically builds and loads the appropriate configuration. (Section 5)
10. Ethernet Network (FPC-N34): Use a web browser to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator page 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........................................................................................................................................7
1.1 BTL Mark –BACnet®Testing Laboratory.......................................................................................7
1.2 LonMark Certification......................................................................................................................7
2Introduction..........................................................................................................................................8
2.1 ProtoNode Gateway .......................................................................................................................8
3Setup for ProtoNode..........................................................................................................................10
3.1 Record Identification Data ............................................................................................................10
3.2 Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device ..........................................................................10
3.3 Configuring Device Communications ...........................................................................................11
3.3.1 Input COM Settings on Any Serial Device Connected to the ProtoNode ...............................11
3.3.2 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode ........................................................11
3.4 Selecting the Desired Protocol Configuration...............................................................................12
3.5 BMS Network Settings: MAC Address, Device Instance and Baud Rate ....................................13
3.5.1 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the MAC Address for BMS Network ..............................13
3.5.2 BACnet (FPC-N34): Calculating the Default Device Instance ................................................14
3.5.3 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network....................................14
3.5.3.1 Baud Rate DIP Switch Selection.....................................................................................14
4Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices....................................................................................................15
4.1 ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 Showing Connection Ports..................................................15
4.2 Serial Device Connections to the ProtoNode...............................................................................16
4.2.1 Biasing the RS-485 Device Network.......................................................................................17
4.2.2 End of Line Termination Switch for the RS-485 Device Network ...........................................18
4.3 Serial Network (FPC-N34): Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Network ...............................................19
4.4 LonWorks (FPC-N35): Wiring LonWorks Devices to the LonWorks Terminal.............................20
4.5 Power-Up ProtoNode....................................................................................................................21
5Use the ProtoNode Web Configurator to Setup the Gateway.......................................................22
5.1 Connect the PC to the ProtoNode via the Ethernet Port..............................................................22
5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC............................................................................22
5.1.2 Changing the IP Address of the ProtoNode with FieldServer Toolbox...................................23
5.2 Connecting to the ProtoNode Web Configurator..........................................................................24
5.3 Selecting Profiles for Devices Connected to ProtoNode..............................................................24
5.3.1 Verify Device Communications...............................................................................................25
5.4 Ethernet Network: Setting IP Address for the Field Network .......................................................26
5.5 Change ProtoNode COM Settings........................................................................................28
6BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances...........................................29
7How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles.....................................................................30
8LonWorks (FPC-N35): Commissioning ProtoNode on a LonWorks Network..............................31
8.1 Commissioning ProtoNode FPC-N35 on a LonWorks Network...................................................31
8.1.1 Instructions to Upload XIF File from ProtoNode FPC-N35 Using Browser.............................31
Appendix A. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................33
Lost or Incorrect IP Address ............................................................................................33
Viewing Diagnostic Information .......................................................................................34
Check Wiring and Settings...............................................................................................35
LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoNode and Devices.......................36
Take a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture...........................................................................37
Appendix A.5.1. Using the FieldServer Toolbox..................................................................................37
Appendix A.5.2. Using FS-GUI............................................................................................................40
Appendix B. Additional Information........................................................................................................41
Update Firmware .............................................................................................................41
BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoNode on the Subnet.........41
Securing ProtoNode with Passwords ..............................................................................42

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Appendix C. Vendor Information –Weil-McLain....................................................................................43
SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 1 (SOLA) Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2 and
LonWorks ................................................................................................................................................43
Evergreen/SlimFit 550-750 Series 2 & 3/SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 2/SVF Models
Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2 and LonWorks............................................................45
Appendix D. “A” Bank DIP Switch Settings ...........................................................................................57
“A” Bank DIP Switch Settings ..........................................................................................57
Appendix E. Reference.............................................................................................................................60
Specifications...................................................................................................................60
Appendix E.1.1. Compliance with UL Regulations ..............................................................................60
Appendix F. Limited 2 Year Warranty .....................................................................................................61

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: ProtoNode Part Numbers ............................................................................................................10
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity .................................................................................................10
Figure 3: Registers per Device ...................................................................................................................10
Figure 4: COM Settings...............................................................................................................................11
Figure 5: S Bank DIP Switches...................................................................................................................12
Figure 6: MAC Address DIP Switches ........................................................................................................13
Figure 7: Baud Rate DIP Switches .............................................................................................................14
Figure 8: BMS Baud Rate...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 9: ProtoNode FPC-N34 (Top) and ProtoNode FPC-N35 (Bottom)..................................................15
Figure 10: Device and Power Connections.................................................................................................16
Figure 11: RS-485 Biasing Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (Left) and ProtoNode N35 (Right)...................17
Figure 12: RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (Left) and.............................18
Figure 13: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Network..............................................................19
Figure 14: RS-485 EOL & Bias Resistor Switches .....................................................................................19
Figure 15: LonWorks Terminal....................................................................................................................20
Figure 16: Required Current Draw for the ProtoNode ................................................................................21
Figure 17: Power Connections....................................................................................................................21
Figure 18: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................22
Figure 19: Web Configurator Showing no Active Profiles...........................................................................24
Figure 20: Web Configurator Showing Available Profile Selection.............................................................25
Figure 21: Web Configurator Showing Active Profile Additions..................................................................25
Figure 22: Web Configurator Screen with Active Profiles...........................................................................26
Figure 23: Changing IP Address via FS-GUI..............................................................................................27
Figure 24: Web Configurator ProtoNode COM Settings.............................................................................28
Figure 25: Device COM Settings ................................................................................................................28
Figure 26: Web Configurator Node Offset Field..........................................................................................29
Figure 27: Active Profiles............................................................................................................................29
Figure 28: LonWorks Service Pin Location.................................................................................................31
Figure 29: Sample of Fserver.XIF File Generated......................................................................................32
Figure 30: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................33
Figure 31: Error Messages Screen.............................................................................................................34
Figure 32: Diagnostic LEDs ........................................................................................................................36
Figure 33: Ethernet Port Location...............................................................................................................37
Figure 34: Web Configurator –Network Number Field...............................................................................41
Figure 35: FS-GUI Passwords Page...........................................................................................................42
Figure 36: Password Recovery Page .........................................................................................................42
Figure 37: Specifications.............................................................................................................................60

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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 www.BACnetInternational.net for more information about the BACnet
Testing Laboratory. Click here for the 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
The ProtoNode is an external, high performance building automation multi-protocol gateway that is
preconfigured to automatically communicate between Weil-McLain’s products (hereafter called “device”)
connected to the ProtoNode and automatically configures them for BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, 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.
WARNING: Only use screws supplied by SMC in the holes found on the back of the unit when
attaching the optional DIN rail bracket. Use of any other screws may damage the unit.
FPC-N34 Connectivity Diagram:
2
Metasys is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc.
3
LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation

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FPC-N35 Connectivity Diagram:
The ProtoNode can connect with Sierra Monitor’s SMC Cloud. The SMC Cloud allows technicians, the
OEM's support team and Sierra Monitor's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoNode. The SMC
Cloud provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field:
•Remotely monitor and control devices.
•Collect device data and view it on the SMC Cloud Dashboard and the SMC Smart Phone App.
•Create user defined device notifications (alarm, trouble and warning) via SMS and/or Email.
•Generate diagnostic captures (as needed for troubleshooting) without going to the site.
For more information about the SMC Cloud, refer to the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide.

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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-N34-0970
ProtoNode FPC-N35
FPC-N35-0991
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 the device(s) attached to the ProtoNode cannot exceed:
Part number
Total Registers
FPC-N34-0970
5,000
FPC-N35-0991
5,000
Figure 2: Supported Point Count Capacity
Devices
Registers Per Device
SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 1 (SOLA)
144
Evergreen
831
SlimFit 550-750 Series 2 & 3
SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 2
SVF Models
831
Figure 3: Registers per Device

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3.3 Configuring Device Communications
3.3.1 Input COM Settings on Any Serial Device Connected to the ProtoNode
•Any connected serial device 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
SlimFit 1000-2000
Series 1 (SOLA)
Evergreen/
SlimFit 550-750
Series 2 & 3/
SlimFit 1000-2000
Series 2/
SVF Models
Protocol
Modbus RTU
Modbus RTU
Baud Rate
38400
19200
Parity
None
None
Data Bits
8
8
Stop Bits
1
2
Figure 4: COM Settings
NOTE: The ProtoNode default setting for the Modbus RTU serial baud rate is 19200. When
connecting devices with a different baud rate (SlimFit 1000-2000 Series 1), the baud rate
must be changed via the ProtoNode Web Configurator (Section 5.5).
3.3.2 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode
•Set Node-ID for any device attached to ProtoNode. The Node-ID needs to be uniquely assigned
between 1 and 255.
•Document the Node-ID that is assigned to any device. The Node-ID assigned is used for deriving
the Device Instance for BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP. (Section 3.5.2)
NOTE: The Metasys N2 and Modbus TCP/IP field protocol Node-ID is automatically set to be the
same value as the Node-ID of the device.

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3.4 Selecting the Desired Protocol Configuration
•ProtoNode FPC-N34 units use the “S” bank of DIP switches (S0 – S3) to select the protocol
configuration.
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
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
S3
S2
S1
S0
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 cannot 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 D.1 for the complete range of MAC Addresses and DIP switch settings.
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 (FPC-N34): Calculating the Default Device Instance
•The Device Instance value is automatically generated using the following formula:
BACnet Device Instance = (Device Node ID) + (Default Node Offset)
NOTE: The default Node Offset is 50,000.
For example, if Device A has a Node ID of 1 and Device B has a Node ID of 2, then:
BACnet Device Instance A = (1) + (50000) = 50001
BACnet Device Instance B = (2) + (50000) = 50002
NOTE: The Node ID is set in Section 5.3.
•To reach a specific BACnet Device Instance result, refer to Section 6.
3.5.3 BACnet MS/TP (FPC-N34): Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network
•DIP switches B0 –B3 can be used to set the field baud rate of the ProtoNode to match the baud
rate required by the BMS for BACnet MS/TP.
•The ProtoNode baud rate for Metasys N2 is set for 9600. DIP switches B0 –B3 are disabled for
Metasys N2 on the ProtoNode FPC-N34.
•DIP switches B0 –B3 are disabled on the ProtoNode FPC-N35 (LonWorks).
B0
B1
B2
B3
Off On
NOTE: When setting DIP switches, ensure that power to the board is OFF.
3.5.3.1 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 (Top) and ProtoNode FPC-N35 (Bottom)

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4.2 Serial Device Connections to the ProtoNode
ProtoNode 6 Pin Phoenix connector:
•The 6 pin Phoenix connector is the same for ProtoNode FPC-N34 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 4.5.
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: Device and Power Connections

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4.2.1 Biasing the 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 (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: 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 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).
RS-485 EOL
Switch
(off)
Leave in Position A
Figure 12: RS-485 End-Of-Line Termination Switch on the ProtoNode N34 (Left) and
ProtoNode N35 (Right)

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4.3 Serial Network (FPC-N34): Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Network
•Connect the 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 an Ethernet network.
•If the ProtoNode is the last device on the trunk, then the end of line (EOL) termination switch needs
to be enabled. See Figure 14 for the orientation of switch positions referenced below.
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)
•If more than one RS-485 device is connected to the network, then the field bias resistor switch
needs to be enabled to ensure proper communication. See Figure 14 for the orientation of switch
positions referenced below.
oThe default factory setting is OFF (switch position = right side)
oTo enable biasing, turn the bias switch ON (switch position = left side)
NOTE: Biasing only needs to be enabled on one device. The ProtoNode has 510 ohm resistors
that are used to set the biasing.
BMS
Wiring
ProtoNode
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
RS-485 +
Pin 1
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
Pin 2
RS-485 -
-
Pin 3
RS-485 GND
Bias Resistor Switch
End of Line Switch
Figure 14: RS-485 EOL & Bias Resistor Switches
Figure 13: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Network
G
-
+

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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.
Figure 15: LonWorks Terminal