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Camus Hydronics ProtoNode FPC-N34 - User Manual

Camus Hydronics ProtoNode FPC-N34
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ProtoNode FPC-N34 and ProtoNode FPC-N35
Start-up Guide
For Interfacing Camus Products:
Sola, DynaFLO, Valiant
To Building Automation Systems:
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP/IP LonWorks and
SMC Cloud
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Explains ProtoNode hardware and how to install it.
The instructions are effective for the above as of December 2020.

Table of Contents

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Camus Hydronics ProtoNode FPC-N34 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCamus Hydronics
ModelProtoNode FPC-N34
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Technical Support

Support Contact Information

Details on how to contact Camus Hydronic Ltd. for technical support.

Setup for ProtoNode

Record Identification Data

Instructions to record the unique part number of the ProtoNode unit.

Point Count Capacity

Information on the maximum number of points the ProtoNode can support.

Configuring Device Communications

Guide to matching baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and parity for communication.

Selecting the Desired Protocol Configuration

Instructions on using DIP switches to select the communication protocol for the ProtoNode.

BMS Network Settings: MAC Address, Device Instance and Baud Rate

Configuration of network settings like MAC address, Device Instance, and Baud Rate.

BACnet (FPC-N34): Calculating the Default Device Instance

Explanation of how the BACnet Device Instance is calculated using Node ID and offset.

FPC-N34: Setting the Baud Rate for BMS Network

How to set the baud rate for BACnet MS/TP using DIP switches.

Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices

Connection from DynaFlame;Dynaforce;Advantus;Avenger to ProtoNode

Wiring instructions for connecting these Camus devices to the ProtoNode.

Connection from DynaMaxHS to ProtoNode

Wiring and programming guide for connecting DynaMaxHS to the ProtoNode.

Connection from DynaFLO to ProtoNode

Steps to connect DynaFLO to the ProtoNode and configure Modbus settings.

Connection from Valiant to ProtoNode

Wiring instructions for connecting Valiant devices to the ProtoNode BMS terminals.

ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 Showing Connection Ports

Diagram and labels for all connection ports on FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 models.

Serial Device Connections to the ProtoNode

Details on connecting serial devices using the ProtoNode's connectors.

Biasing the RS-485 Device Network

How to enable biasing on the RS-485 network for proper communication.

End of Line Termination Switch for the RS-485 Device Network

Instructions for using the EOL termination switch for RS-485 networks.

Serial Network (FPC-N34): Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Network

Guide for wiring the 3-pin RS-485 connector on FPC-N34 to the RS-485 network.

LonWorks (FPC-N35): Wiring LonWorks Devices to the LonWorks Terminal

Instructions for connecting LonWorks devices to the ProtoNode's LonWorks terminal.

Power-Up ProtoNode

Information on power requirements and how to apply power to the ProtoNode.

Use the ProtoNode Web Configurator to Setup the Gateway

Connect the PC to the ProtoNode via the Ethernet Port

Guide for establishing an Ethernet connection between a PC and the ProtoNode.

Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC

Steps to configure the PC's IP address to match the ProtoNode's subnet.

Connecting to the ProtoNode Web Configurator

How to access the ProtoNode's web-based configuration interface.

Selecting Profiles for Devices Connected to ProtoNode

Guide for selecting device profiles within the Web Configurator.

Ethernet Network: Setting IP Address for the Field Network

Instructions for setting the IP address for the ProtoNode's Ethernet port.

BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances

How to configure the Node_Offset to assign unique BACnet Device Instances.

How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles

Steps to reset and clear existing configurations on the ProtoNode.

LonWorks (FPC-N35): Commissioning ProtoNode on a LonWorks Network

Commissioning ProtoNode FPC-N35 on a LonWorks Network

Overview of the commissioning process for ProtoNode on a LonWorks network.

Instructions to Upload XIF File from ProtoNode FPC-N35 Using Browser

Steps to generate and upload the XIF file for LonWorks commissioning.

Using the Embedded BACnet Explorer

Discover Device List

How to use the BACnet Explorer to discover devices on the network.

View Device Details and Explore Points;Parameters

Steps to view detailed information and parameters of discovered BACnet devices.

Edit the Present Value Field

Guide on modifying the 'Present Value' field of a BACnet device using the Explorer.

Appendix A. Troubleshooting

Lost or Incorrect IP Address

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the ProtoNode's IP address.

Viewing Diagnostic Information

How to access and view diagnostic and error information for the ProtoNode.

Check Wiring and Settings

Guidance on checking wiring and configuration settings for communication issues.

LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoNode and Devices

Explanation of ProtoNode LED indicators for diagnosing communication problems.

Take a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture

Instructions for performing a diagnostic capture for troubleshooting.

Taking a Capture with Older Firmware

Specific steps for capturing diagnostics with older FieldServer firmware versions.

Appendix B. Additional Information

Update Firmware

Instructions for updating the ProtoNode's firmware.

BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoNode on the Subnet

How to assign unique network numbers for multiple ProtoNodes on the same subnet.

Securing ProtoNode with Passwords

Guide on enabling and managing passwords for the ProtoNode's FS-GUI.

Internet Browser Software Support

List of supported web browsers and firewall requirements for the GUI.

Appendix C. Vendor Information - Camus

Sola Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP;IP & LonWorks

Mapping table for Sola device Modbus RTU registers to other protocols.

DynaFLO Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP;IP & LonWorks

Mapping table for DynaFLO device Modbus RTU registers to other protocols.

Valiant Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2, Modbus TCP;IP & LonWorks

Mapping table for Valiant device Modbus RTU registers to other protocols.

Appendix D. Lockout & Alert Codes (Sola)

Lockout Codes (Sola)

List of lockout codes and their descriptions for Sola devices.

Alert Codes (Sola)

List of alert codes and their descriptions for Sola devices.

Pump Status Codes (Sola)

List of pump status codes and their descriptions for Sola devices.

Appendix E. MAC Address DIP Switch Settings

MAC Address DIP Switch Settings

Tables showing DIP switch configurations for MAC addresses.

Appendix F. Reference

Specifications

Technical specifications for ProtoNode FPC-N34 and FPC-N35 models.

Compliance with UL Regulations

Requirements for UL compliance when operating the ProtoNode.

Appendix G. Limited 2 Year Warranty