Trane BACnet BCI2-C User Manual

BACnet® Communication Interface
for Chillers (BCI2-C)
Field Kit Order Number KIT19852
Installation Instructions
February 2024
RF-SVN006C-EN
Service Port
198.80.18.1
Service Port
198.80.18.1
Factory Address
1 – 2 – 7
Factory Address
1 – 2 – 7
New Address
– –
New Address
– –
Service Port
198.80.18.1
Factory Address
1 – 2 – 7
New Address
– –
Models:
RTWD, RTAC, CGAM
X39641444
SAFETY WARNING
Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training.
Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury.
When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that are
attached to the equipment.

Trane BACnet BCI2-C Specifications

General

Protocol	BACnet MS/TP
Power Supply	24 VAC
Operating Temperature	0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Category	Building Automation System (BAS) Interface
Dimensions	7.5 x 4.5 x 2.25 in (191 x 114 x 57 mm)
Weight	1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)

Summary

Introduction and Safety Advisories

Warnings, Cautions, and Notices

Defines advisory types and their meanings.

Environmental and Refrigerant Practices

Discusses environmental impact and responsible handling.

Safety: Field Wiring and Grounding

Emphasizes electrical safety precautions and requirements.

Safety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Details required PPE for technician safety.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Policies

EHS Policy Compliance

Highlights company EHS policies and adherence to local regulations.

Overview of BACnet Protocol

BACnet Protocol Explained

Explains the BACnet protocol standard for HVAC systems.

BTL Certification Details

States BCI2-I's support for BACnet and B-BC profile.

Specifications and Requirements

Installing the BCI2-C in the Chiller Control Panel

Installation Procedure Steps

Details the steps and requirements for installing the BCI2-C.

Installation Safety Precautions

Alerts about electrical hazards and PPE during installation.

Mounting the CGAM Slant BCI2-C

Setting Rotary Dial Address Using Embedded BCI2 Software Tool

Connecting and Configuring the BCI2-C with Tracer TU Software

Connecting to Tracer TU

Guides users on establishing a connection with Tracer TU software.

Configuring BCI2-C Settings (Tracer TU)

Details date/time, units, and protocol settings in Tracer TU.

Clearing Controller for Reconfiguration (Tracer TU)

Explains how to reset the controller for reconfiguration or rebinding.

Connecting and Configuring the BCI2-C with BCI2 Service Tool

Clearing BCI2-C Controller (BCI2 Service Tool)

Describes the process to clear the controller using the BCI2 Service Tool.

Configuring Protocol and Units (BCI2 Service Tool)

Details setting Baud Rate, Device ID, and system units via BCI2 Service Tool.

Configuring CH530 for BACnet with TechView Software

Activating Binding with TechView

Details the process to activate binding for the BCI2-C using TechView.

Additional Resources

BACnet Integration Guide

References the BACnet Communication Interface integration guide.

KestrelView Service Software Help

Points to KestrelView Service Software help resources.

Tracer BACnet Terminator Instructions

References Tracer BACnet Terminator installation instructions.

Tracer TU Help and Guides

Provides links to Tracer TU help and getting started guides.