Viconics VT8000 Series Datasheet

Version 7
VT8000 Room Controllers
Wi-Fi Module
Installation & Quick Start Guide
VCM8002V5031 rmware version 1.4

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Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with ISED Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be
installed to provide at least 20 cm separation from the human body at all times.
CAUTION
FCC and ISED RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specic operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure limits. This transmitter and its antenna must not be
collocated or operating with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTICE
LOSS OF CONNECTIVITY
Wireless networks (including Wi-Fi) are inherently less stable than wired networks.
When designing your Building Management System (BMS) system, consider if it
must have access to devices at all times. If so, wired connectivity may be more
suitable.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in a loss of connection or data.
CONTENTS
System Requirements ...................................................................................3
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................3
Installation ....................................................................................................4
Commissioning Via Wi-Fi ...............................................................................5
Commissioning Via USB ...............................................................................7
Conguration Web Pages .............................................................................8
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................18
GNU Lesser General Public License ...........................................................18
California Proposition 65 Warning Statement For California Residents .........19

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The Wi-Fi Module requires rmware 2.5.1 or later on a VT8000 Room
Controller (RC).
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Electronic controls are static sensitive devices. Discharge yourself
correctly before manipulating Room Controllers.
• The Wi-Fi Module is Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) sensitive
material and must be handled with caution. ESD can permanently
damage electronics.
• Tampering with the devices or unintended application of the
devices will result in a void warranty.
• Before installation, make sure the Room Controller surface is clean
and free of dust or debris.
• Ensure that the darkened area (in the image below) of the
backplate, where the Wi-Fi Module will be located, is free of
mechanical interferences (i.e. screw heads, wiring, etc.).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Bad installations:
Skewed screw, wrong screw type, screw not fully tightened to backplate.
Good installation:
Screw in and fully tighten to backplate.

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To install the Wi-Fi Module on a VT8000
Room Controller (RC):
1. Remove security screw from the
bottom of the Room Controller cover
(if present).
2. Open unit by pulling on the bottom of
the Room Controller (Figure 1).
NOTE: Visually inspect the Wi-Fi
Module for bent contact pins.
3. Below the gap in the upper-right
corner of the Room Controller’s
motherboard, locate holes to insert
the Wi-Fi Module.
4. Align the connector pins on the
Wi-Fi Module with the holes on the
motherboard (Figure 2).
NOTE: Ensure alignment of pins is
correct to avoid damaging the Wi-Fi
Module.
5. Gently press the Wi-Fi Module into the
Room Controller’s motherboard until it
ts snugly in place (Figure 3).
NOTE: Do not press too hard to avoid
damaging the Wi-Fi Module.
6. Gently align the cover with the top of
the base and snap in place from the
bottom (Figure 4).
7. Install the security screw.
INSTALLATION
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4

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COMMISSIONING VIA WI-FI
Once installed, follow the steps below to commission the Wi-Fi
Module.
NOTE: If you intend to connect the module to a hidden Wi-Fi Network
(SSID Broadcast is disabled), it must be done before making the
connection. Once the module is connected, the network conguration
must not be changed, or the module may lose connection or fail to
reconnect after power is cycled to the device or router. If you do
change the network conguration, the module should be disconnected
from the network and reconnected again.
NOTE: If a conguration/installer
password is activated to prevent
unauthorized access to conguration
menu parameters, a password entry
prompt is displayed.
1. Touch and hold this point for 3 seconds
to enter set-up mode.
Network
BAC MSTP
Wired protocol
Onboard prot.
Zigbee
Optional prot.
IP
2. Navigate to the Network menu.
3. Using the left and right arrows navigate
to the Wi-Fi conguration screens.
4. Enable the Wi-Fi Access Point.
5. The SSID, Password, and IP address
elds will be populated.
6. Connect your PC or smartphone to
the Access Point using the SSID and
Password shown on the RC’s screen.
7. Open your Internet browser and connect
to the IP address 192.168.71.1
Password:
IP address:
192.168.71.1
65F90617
SSID:
SE8X00_0617
Access Point
Enabled
2/5 Wi-Fi Access Point
Connect To The Wi-Fi Module

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8. Enter the default credentials:
username: admin
password: admin8000
NOTE: Upon the rst log-in a
password change is required.
Passwords must have at least 8 characters, one uppercase
character, one lowercase character, and one number or symbol.
Each user should have a strong and unique password. Do not re-
use passwords for multiple users.
9. Enter a new password and click Submit.
You are now ready to manage your RC via the Conguration Web
Page.
NOTE: When connecting to the Conguration Web Page, the web
browser will present a warning due to the use of a self-signed
certicate. Although strong security is in use, this warning appears
as the web browser is not able to authenticate the website with
an online certicate authority. The warning must be accepted to
proceed to the Conguration Web Page.
Connect To The Building Wi-Fi Network
1. Navigate to the Network tab in the web
browser and connect to your desired Wi-Fi
network.
2. Once connected, on your RC Wi-Fi
network screen 3/5, the status will be
displayed as Ready. The SSID and IP ad-
dress to access the RC via the browser are
displayed.
3. You can continue conguring your RC using
the Access Point or via the building Wi-Fi
network.
NOTE: The Access Point will be disabled after the timeout period.
4. On the Admin tab, enable and congure Ping Remote Machine to
ensure that the end-to-end connectivity of the device is monitored
and xed if the connection is lost (refer to “Device Monitoring” on
page 12).
IP address:
192.168.171.40 (dhcp)
SSID:
Your Wi-Fi Network
Wi-Fi status
Ready
Signal strength
Fair
SMTP status
Online
3/5 Wi-Fi Network

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COMMISSIONING VIA USB
For sites where multiple RCs need to be commissioned, a sub-set
of commissioning is supported from the VT8000 Uploader Tool via
the USB port on the Room Controller. This provides a simple, fast,
repeatable method to connect the Wi-Fi Module to the building’s Wi-Fi
network and enable the most common features. Advanced features
can then be commissioned via the Conguration Web Pages across
the building Wi-Fi network, saving commissioning time as it is not
necessary to connect to the Access Point of each Wi-Fi Module. For
more information refer to the Uploader Tool Installation Guide.
Commissioning from the Uploader Tool supports:
• User authentication and rst admin password change
• Wi-Fi network connection (SSID)
• IP Conguration (DHCP or Static)
• Enable and congure BACnet/IP
• Enable NTP time source
Minimum system requirements:
• VT8000: 2.5.1
• VCM8002: 1.4
• Uploader tool: 3.3
To enable/disable Commissioning via USB, go to the Admin tab (refer
to “Conguration” on page 11), or go to USB access on the RC
Conguration screen.
NOTICE
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE/UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS
When the Wi-Fi Module is commissioned from the Uploader Tool, user and
network password hashes are sent from the Uploader Tool, via USB and the Room
Controller to the Module. If intercepted by a USB Eavesdropping Attack, these
hashes may be used to access the Module and Wi-Fi network. Care should be
taken to help ensure communications are not eavesdropped on.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to unauthorized users
accessing the Wi-Fi Module or the Wi-Fi network.
NOTICE
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS
When commissioning is complete, it is recommended to disable USB Access on
the Room Controller to minimize entry points to the system.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to unauthorized users
accessing the Wi-Fi Module or the Room Controller via USB.

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CONFIGURATION WEB PAGES
Home
Device Name
User Name
The Wi-Fi Module device name can be changed on the Admin
page (refer to “Device Name” on page 11). It is used in email
notications and as the SSID for the module’s Wi-Fi Access Point.
This name is different from the RC device name which is set by the
BACnet front end.
Network
The Network page shows the IPv4 and HTTPS proxy conguration
settings, and the building Wi-Fi network connection information. IPv4
and Wi-Fi can also be congured using the VT8000 Uploader Tool.

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IPv4 Conguration
The default DHCP setting will automatically assign a valid IP address
to your device. To set a Static IP conguration, please contact your
network administrator for the correct values.
HTTPS Proxy Conguration
An HTTPS proxy may be congured for connection to Facility Expert.
If congured, all trafc between the device and Facility Expert will
pass through the proxy server.
When do I need to configure a proxy?
It is only necessary to congure a proxy server if:
• You are connecting your Wi-Fi Module to Facility Expert, and
• A proxy server is required for internet connectivity from the Wi-Fi
network.
Configuration
Proxy servers are maintained by your Wi-Fi network administrator.
Please contact your network administrator for proxy server
conguration values required below.

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Facility Expert
Refer to the Integration Guide for
Connecting VT8000 to EcoStruxure
Facility Expert.
Devices
The Devices page shows the paired wireless devices conguration
settings. Make sure to congure the wireless devices before
connecting to the Facility Expert platform.
To congure the proxy, you need to specify:
• An address (e.g. 192.168.0.1 or proxy.my-domain.com)
• A port (e.g. 5000)
• If authentication is required to use the proxy:
A username
A password
Confirmation of Operation
After conguring your proxy, go to the Facility Expert page and
ensure Facility Expert is online.

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Admin
Device Name
Click the Edit
button to change
the device name.
Conguration
Number of minutes
of inactivity before
you are signed out
of the web app.
Select the
temperature unit
to use in Email
notications.
Select to enable/
disable conguration
via USB
BACnet/IP
This is the default
BACnet/IP port,
but it may be
congured to use a
different number if
necessary.
The BACnet
instance number
must be set
uniquely for each
device.
BACnet/IP can also be enabled and congured using the VT8000
Uploader Tool.
NOTE: The RC supports either BACnet/IP or BACnet/MSTP. If BACnet/IP
is enabled, then BACnet/MSTP will be disabled.

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Device Monitoring
Enable Wi-Fi
Connection Status.
Enable Wi-Fi Ping
Remote Machine.
The Wi-Fi Module provides congurable self-monitoring tools that can
be used to monitor the device and recover in case of failure. When
well congured, these tools add a layer of robustness to the system
and reduce the need for human intervention if something unexpected
happens.
The number of restarts caused by each monitor is counted and
displayed, to aid in the diagnosis of unstable systems.
Congurable timeouts may be set with values between 10 minutes
and 1440 minutes (1 day).
Monitors are prevented from restarting the system if the module
Access Point is enabled.
Wi-Fi Connection Status
When enabled, the Wi-Fi connection status will be monitored and the
module will restart if the Wi-Fi status is not Ready for the congured
time.
This monitor is enabled by default, with a timeout of 60 minutes.
Ping Remote Machine
When enabled, the Wi-Fi Module will ping the congured IPv4
address or domain name every 5 minutes. If all pings fail for the
congured time period, the module will restart. This monitor conrms
the end-to-end network connectivity between the module and the
congured remote machine.

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NOTICE
PING REMOTE MACHINE FEATURE
Before enabling this feature, careful consideration must be given to the remote
machine that will be pinged. If that machine is removed or changes address, the
Wi-Fi Module will need to be recongured.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in having to reconfigure the
Wi-Fi Module.
After enabling this feature, check that the ping has been performed
successfully (Green checkmark icon is displayed).
Considerations for Remote Machines to ping:
• Consider the primary usage of your Wi-Fi Module when selecting
what to ping.
• Only ping your BACnet client (BMS) or SMTP server directly if it
uses a static IP address!
• If DHCP (automatic IP assignment) is used for the network, ping
the DHCP server. Do not ping a device via its IP address if that IP
address may change.
• Before using a domain name, consider the long-term availability
of that domain. If it is changed or deactivated your Wi-Fi Module
will need to be recongured.
Example Remote Machine Addresses:
• IPv4 Address: 192.168.0.1
• Domain Name: www.se.com
This monitor is disabled by default.
NOTE: If your IT infrastructure allows the Room Controller to access
the Internet, you can use a domain name. If Internet access is
restricted by your IT administrator, you can use the network’s gateway
IP address (ask your IT administrator for those details).

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Time
The RC and Wi-Fi Module support setting and maintenance of time
via; the RC local display, BACnet, a Network Time Protocol (NTP)
server, or the cloud. NTP time can also be enabled and congured
using the VT8000 Uploader Tool.
To congure time:
• Always set the time zone on the Wi-Fi Module to allow it to convert
between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and local time.
• BACnet: If time is received via BACnet, no further conguration is
required.
• NTP: If available, it is recommended to congure an NTP server
for accurate time.
• Facility Expert: The time zone and time must be correctly set for
the Wi-Fi Module to successfully connect to the cloud. Time can
be set via NTP (recommended) or locally on the RC display.
For more information, refer to the Wi-Fi Module FAQ.
Wi-Fi Module Firmware Update
Upload the latest version SWU le. Only the administrator has
permission to update rmware.

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Certicates
The certicate must be in the “.pem” format and include the private
key. Browser warnings can be avoided if this certicate is signed by
a public or private Certicate Authority known to the browser.
For more information, refer to the Wi-Fi Module FAQ.
Device Logs and Import/Export Conguration
Device logs can be downloaded for troubleshooting and auditing
purposes. The Wi-Fi Module conguration can be exported to or
imported from a JSON le.
Change Password
Users can change their current password to a new password.
NOTE: Passwords must have at least 8 characters, one uppercase
character, one lowercase character, and one number or symbol.

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Notications
Setup
To set up email
notications, rst
enable them.
Setup tab
The RC may send
notications to
a maximum of 4
email addresses.
You may obtain this
information from
your IT service
provider.
Threshold
Threshold Tab
A list of registered
emails is displayed
here.
You can enable various notications to be sent by email. For example,
with the above conguration, the temperature must stay below 11°C
or above 28°C for 30 minutes before an email is sent.
For more information, refer to the Wi-Fi Module FAQ.

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Manage Users
Only the administrator has permission to add and delete users. Upon
their rst login, a new user is required to change the password given
to them by the administrator.
NOTE: Passwords must have at least 8 characters, one uppercase
character, one lowercase character, and one number or symbol.
Administrators cannot view or modify the password of an existing
user. If a password reset is required, the user must be deleted and
re-created.
Users are assigned one of three roles: Administrator, Manager or
Viewer. Capabilities of the roles are shown in the table below:
Role Administrator Manager Viewer
View conguration data   
Modify conguration data   
Import/export conguration les   
Download device log les   
Manage certicates   
Update rmware  
Manage users  
Cybersecurity and Auditability
It is strongly recommended to create individual accounts for each
user needing to access the RC. Individual accounts increase
cybersecurity by ensuring passwords are not shared among multiple
people, and ensure auditability as log les can be inspected to see
who was responsible for a change in the device conguration.
To ensure the secrecy of user passwords, user accounts are not
included in exported or imported conguration les.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
• If you lose or forget your admin
password for the Conguration Web
Page, you must do a Factory reset of
the Wi-Fi Module directly on the Room
Controller’s screen 5/5 of the Wi-Fi
Reinitialization menu.
This action will restore the Wi-Fi
Module to the factory settings, erase
all conguration data and revert the
Wi-Fi Module Firmware to the factory
rmware version.
NOTE: If the room controller had
already been connected to Facility
Expert, you will need to contact
Technical Support once the factory
reset is completed, in order to reset the Wi-Fi connection string.
• When decommissioning a Wi-Fi Module, a Factory Reset should
be performed to erase all user data on the module
• If you cannot see the contents of the web pages after logging in,
ensure JavaScript is enabled on your web browser. It is required
to view the Conguration Web Page.
For more information, refer to the Wi-Fi Module FAQ.
5/5 Wi-Fi Reinitialization
Push to accept:
Are you sure?
Factory reset?
No
No
All configuration data will be erased
from the Wi-Fi module!
Wi-Fi module firmware will be reset
to original!
GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
For three years after the nal factory shipment, you may request a
copy of the source code for any portions of the product, which are
licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License by writing to
the following address:
7262 Marconi Street
Third Floor
Montreal, QC, H2R 2Z5
Canada
NOTE: Viconics Technologies shall bear no responsibility whatsoever
for the source code or its use.
The source code will be provided at no charge, however, we may
require you to reimburse Viconics Technologies for the cost of
delivering the source code to you.

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
STATEMENT FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm, and Bisphenol A (BPA),
which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.