FieldServer ProtoNode RER

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Summary

Introduction

LonMark Certification

Recognized authority for gateway interoperability certification.

BTL Mark - BACnet Testing Laboratory

Symbol of rigorous BACnet product testing and compliance.

Interfacing the ProtoNode to Raypak Products

ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34) and LER (FPC-N35) showing connection ports

Visual guide to RER and LER physical connection ports.

BACnet;LonWorks Setup for ProtoNode RER;LER

Installation steps for the customer

Step-by-step guide for customer installation of the ProtoNode.

Configure Raypak VERSA IC Modbus COM Settings

Setting Modbus COM parameters for Raypak VERSA IC units.

Select the Desired Field Protocol - for ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34)

Configuring field protocol (BACnet, Modbus) using DIP switches.

Setting the Device Instance (Node-ID) for BACnet MS;TP and BACnet;IP on ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34)

Setting BACnet device instances based on Modbus address and offset.

Setting the Node-ID for Metasys N2 and Modbus TCP on ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34)

Assigning Node-IDs for Metasys N2 and Modbus TCP protocols.

Setting the MAC Address for BACnet MS;TP for the ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34)

Assigning the BACnet MS/TP MAC address for the ProtoNode.

Setting the Serial Baud Rate (DIP Switch B0 - B3) for BACnet MS;TP

Configuring BACnet MS/TP serial baud rate via DIP switches.

Set Field RS-485 Baud Rate for BACnet MS;TP on ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34)

Setting RS-485 baud rate for BACnet MS/TP communication.

Wiring Connections to ProtoNode RER (FPC-N34 BACnet) and ProtoNode LER (FPC-N35 LonWorks)

Connecting the VERSA IC Modbus port to the ProtoNodes Phoenix 6 pin connector.

Connecting Raypak VERSA IC Modbus to ProtoNode's 6-pin connector.

Wiring the ProtoNode RER to RS-485 Field Protocol (BACnet MS;TP or Metasys N2)

Connecting ProtoNode RER to RS-485 field protocols.

Wiring the ProtoNode LER (FPC-N35) Field Port to a LonWorks network

Connecting ProtoNode LER to a LonWorks network field port.

Connect to the ProtoNodes Web Configurator to Setup Raypak Products

Connect the PC to the ProtoNode via the Ethernet port

Establishing PC connection to ProtoNode using Ethernet for configuration.

Configure Profiles in the ProtoNodes Web Configurator

Setting up device profiles via the ProtoNode's web interface.

Selecting the Raypak profiles that will be connected the ProtoNode

Choosing and adding Raypak device profiles for the ProtoNode.

Changing BN_Node_Offset via the ProtoNodes Web Configurator

Modifying the BACnet Node Offset value in the web configurator.

Set IP Address for BACnet;IP via GUI

Configuring the IP address for BACnet/IP communication.

Commissioning the ProtoNode LER on a LonWorks Network

Commissioning the ProtoNode LER on a LonWorks network

Steps for commissioning the ProtoNode LER on a LonWorks network.

Instructions to Upload XIF File From the ProtoNode LER Using FS GUI Web Server

Guide to uploading XIF files via the FS GUI web server.

Chipkin Automations CAS BACnet Explorer for Validating the ProtoNode in the Field

Downloading Chipkin Automations CAS Explorer and Requesting an Activation Key

Obtaining and activating the CAS BACnet Explorer software.

Appendix A. Troubleshooting

Check Wiring and Settings

Basic troubleshooting steps for wiring and system settings.

Take Diagnostic Capture With the FieldServer Utilities

Performing diagnostic captures for issue diagnosis.

Capture Download Button

Procedure to download captured diagnostic data files.

Taking a Capture with Older Firmware

Capturing diagnostics with older FieldServer firmware versions.

Appendix B. PICS Statement

Appendix C. Reference

Specifications

Technical specifications for ProtoNode RER and LER devices.

Compliance with UL Regulations

UL compliance requirements for ProtoNode operation.

Limited 2 Year Warranty