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Table of Contents3
Introduction9
Overview9
About the ECLYPSE APEX Controller9
About the IP Protocol Suite9
About Bacnet9
About this User Guide9
Purpose of the User Guide9
Referenced Documentation9
ECLYPSE Introduction10
Network Security10
Intended Audience10
Conventions Used in this Document10
Related Documentation10
Acronyms and Abbreviations Used in this Document11
Internet Protocol Suite Fundamentals12
About the Internet Network12
Internet Protocol Suite Overview12
Ipv4 Communication Fundamentals14
DHCP Versus Manual Network Settings14
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)14
Fixed IP Address or Hostname Management15
Networking Basics15
IP Addressing15
About the Subnetwork Mask15
CIDR Addressing16
Private Ipv4 Address Ranges16
Reserved Host Addresses16
Default Gateway17
Domain Name System (DNS)17
About Routers, Switches, and Hubs18
Connecting a Router18
Network Address Translation / Firewall18
IP Network Segmentation19
IP Network Protocols and Port Numbers20
About Port Numbers20
IP Network Port Numbers and Protocols20
ECLYPSE Services that Require Internet Connectivity22
Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network23
Connecting the IP Network23
Wired Network Cable Requirements23
About the Integrated Ethernet Switch24
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)24
Connecting the Network Cable to the Controller25
Wireless Network Connection25
About the 2.4 Ghz ISM Band26
Distance between the Wi-Fi Adapter and Sources of Interference26
About Wi-Fi Network Channel Numbers26
Radio Signal Range27
Radio Signal Transmission Obstructions27
Where to Locate Wireless Adapters28
Transmission Obstructions and Interference28
ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Mounting Tips28
Planning a Wireless Network30
ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Connection Modes32
Wi-Fi Client Connection Mode32
Wi-Fi Access Point33
Wi-Fi Hotspot34
Wireless Bridge34
Wireless Network Commissioning Architectures36
Client to Access Point Configuration36
Client to Hotspot Configuration37
First Time Connection to an ECLYPSE Controller38
Connecting to the Controller38
Controller Identification38
Ethernet Network Connection39
Network Connections for ECY Series Controllers39
Wi-Fi Network Connection40
Configuring the Controller41
Using the Xpressnetwork Utility41
Using the Controller's Factory-Default Hostname in the Web Browser41
Using the Controller's IP Address in the Web Browser42
Connecting to the Controller's Configuration Web Interface42
Next Steps42
Supported RADIUS Server Architectures43
Overview43
Authentication Fallback43
RADIUS Server Architectures44
Local Credential Authentication44
ECLYPSE-Based Centralized Credential Authentication45
EC-Net-Based Centralized Credential Authentication46
Configuring the EC-Net Station's Restservice47
Configuring the EC-Net Station's Radiusservice47
Information Technology Department-Managed Centralized Credentials Authentication48
ECLYPSE Web Interface49
Overview49
Web Interface Main Menu50
Home Page50
User Profile and Login Credentials50
Network Settings52
Ethernet52
Wireless Configuration53
Network Diagnostics55
Bacnet Settings57
General57
Routing58
Network IP Ports58
Network MS/TP Ports60
Diagnostics61
User Management61
Server/Client User Configuration61
Password Policy66
Radius Server/Client Settings67
RADIUS Server Settings67
RADIUS Client Settings68
Single Sign on (SSO) Settings69
SSO Server Settings70
SSO Client Settings70
Setting up the SSO Functionality72
Setting up the SSO Functionality through a Radius Server75
Certificate Authentication with SSO78
System Settings79
Device Information79
Updating the Firmware80
Export Audit Log80
Extensions81
Location and Time82
Web Server Access83
Licenses88
Backup and Restore89
Iot95
Iot Configuration95
Iot Best Practices97
Docker Container Deployment Example98
BLE Room Devices99
Beacons104
Configuring the ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Wireless Networks107
Setting up a Wi-Fi Client Wireless Network107
Setting up a Wi-Fi Access Point Wireless Network108
Setting up a Wi-Fi Hotspot Wireless Network110
Securing an ECLYPSE Controller112
Introduction112
Passwords112
Change the Default Platform Credentials112
Use Strong Passwords112
Account Management and Permissions112
Use a Different Account for each User112
Use Unique Service Type Accounts for each Project113
Disable Known Accounts When Possible113
Assign the Minimum Required Permissions113
Use Minimum Possible Number of Admin Users113
HTTPS Certificates113
Certificates113
Additional Measures113
Update the Controller's Firmware to the Latest Release113
External Factors113
Install Controllers in a Secure Location113
Make Sure that Controllers Are Behind a VPN114
Bacnet MS/TP Communication Data Bus Fundamentals115
Bacnet MS/TP Data Transmission Essentials115
Bacnet MS/TP Data Bus Is Polarity Sensitive115
Maximum Number of Bacnet MS/TP Devices on a Data Bus Segment and Baud Rate116
Data Bus Segment MAC Address Range for Bacnet MS/TP Devices117
Device Loading117
Data Bus Physical Specifications and Cable Requirements119
Data Bus Topology and EOL Terminations119
Function of EOL Terminations119
When to Use EOL Terminations120
When to Use EOL Terminations with Bacnet MS/TP Thermostats120
About Setting Built-In EOL Terminations121
Only a Daisy-Chained Data Bus Topology Is Acceptable122
Data Bus Shield Grounding Requirements122
ECB 24V-Powered Controller Data Bus Shield Grounding Requirements123
ECB-PTU Line-Powered Data Bus Controller Shield Grounding Requirements124
Data Bus Shield Grounding Requirements When Mixing both ECB 24V-Powered Controllers and ECB-PTU Line-Powered Controllers124
Using Repeaters to Extend the Data Bus125
Device Addressing127
About the MAC Address127
Bacnet MS/TP Data Bus Token-Passing Overview128
About Tuning the Max Info Frames Parameter128
About Tuning the Max Master Parameter129
Setting the Max Master and Max Info Frames129
Default Device Instance Number Numbering System for Distech Controls' Controllers129
Adopting a Numbering System for MAC Addresses, Device Instance Numbers, and Network Numbers129
Setting the Controller's MAC Address130
Inter-Building Bacnet Connection131
Bacnet/Ip Broadcast Management Device Service (BBMD)131
Power Supply Requirements for 24VAC-Powered Controllers132
Bacnet MS/TP Is a Three-Wire Data Bus132
Avoid Ground Lift132
Techniques to Reduce Ground Lift133
About External Loads133
Transformer Selection and Determining the Maximum Power Run Length133
Recommended 24V Power Cable133
24VAC Power Supply Connection134
Power Wiring with APEX134
Subnetwork Installation Guidelines136
About the Subnetwork Data Bus136
Subnetwork Connection Method136
Subnetwork Module Compatibility and Supported Quantity Charts136
Subnetwork Module Connection137
Subnetwork Data Bus Length138
Cat 5E Cable Subnetwork Data Bus140
Cat 5E Cable Subnetwork Data Bus Cable Requirements140
Cat 5E Cable Subnetwork Bus Topology and End-Of-Line Terminations142
Setting the Subnet ID Addressing for Room Devices144
Setting the Allure UNITOUCH Sensor Subnet ID Address145
Setting the Allure EC-Smart-Vue Sensor's Subnet ID Address147
Setting the Allure EC-Smart-Air and EC-Smart-Comfort Communicating Sensor Series' Subnet ID Address148
Setting the EC-Multi-Sensor Series' Subnet ID Address150
Setting the EC-Multi-Sensor-BLE Subnet ID Address150
Setting the Ecx-Light and Ecx-Blind Series' Subnet ID Address151
Auto-Assigned Subnet ID Address for Light and Blind Expansion Modules152
Auto Learn Light and Blind/Shade Expansion Modules in EC-Gfxprogram152
Commissioning a Connected VAV Controller with an Allure EC-Smart-Vue Sensor153
Modbus TCP Configuration154
Controller Modbus Support154
Modbus TCP Device Connection154
Device Addressing154
About Device Addressing154
Modbus RTU Communication Data Bus Fundamentals156
Controller Modbus Support156
Modbus RTU Data Transmission Essentials156
Modbus RTU Data Bus Is Polatiry Sensitive156
Maximum Number of Modbus RTU Devices on a Data Bus Segment and Baud Rate157
Data Bus Segment Addressing Range for Modbus RTU Devices157
Data Bus Physical Specifications and Cable Requirements158
Data Bus Topology and EOL Terminations159
When to Use EOL Terminations159
About Setting Built-In EOL Terminations160
Only a Daisy-Chained Data Bus Topology Is Acceptable160
Data Bus Shield Grounding Requirements161
Modbus RTU Data Bus Shield Grounding Requirements161
Device Addressing162
Resetting or Rebooting the Controller163
ECY Controller Troubleshooting164
Allure EC-Smart-Vue Communicating Sensor Troubleshooting167
Wi-Fi Network Troubleshooting Guide169
Single Sign on (SSO) Troubleshooting170

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