Generic ProtoNode Startup Guide Page 4 of 25
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2 BACNET/LONWORKS SETUP THROUGH PROTOCESSOR PROTONODE RER/LER
2.1 Features
10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN interface (auto-sensing)
Multiple Protocol Support
Supports multiple configuration files and the ability to automatically load any of the stored files for
different OEM controllers or protocols supported.
ProtoNode- RER – BACnet BTL Marked
o FPC-N34: 2 RS-485 ports and 1 Ethernet port.
o FPC-N38: 1 RS485 port, 1 RS232, and 1 Ethernet port
ProtoNode- LER – LonMark Certified
o FPC-N35: 1 Ethernet Port, one LonWorks port and 1 RS-485 port.
o FPC-N39: 1 Ethernet Port, one LonWorks port and 1 RS-232 port.
2.2 Installation Steps for the Customer.
1. Record the information about the unit. (See Section 2.3)
2. Set the A, B, and S DIP Switch banks for field protocol baud rate, Node-ID/Device Instance, and proper
configuration. (See section 2.4)
3. Connect the ProtoNode to the Field protocol port and customer’s port to the ProtoNode’s RS-485
interface. (See Section 3)
4. Power up the ProtoNode RER and LER. After power up, the device is installed on BACnet MS/TP or
Metasys N2.
5. Where the Field protocol is BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP, refer to Section 4 to run the ProtoNode Web GUI
program to change the IP address. No changes to the configuration file are necessary.
2.3 Record Identification Data
Each ProtoNode has a unique part number located on the underside of the unit. The number format is FPC-N34-
XXX-XXX-XXXX. This number should be recorded as they may be required for technical support.
Part Number: __________________________________________________
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