Trane BACnet MS/TP - Controller Software; Tools

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Best Practices
Controller Software
Update all UC400 controllers to Version 4.15 firmware (or higher).
The latest Tracer
®
UC400 Firmware Version 4.15 (or higher) includes changes that improve BACnet
®
MS/
TP performance. UC400 firmware is the same regardless of application (VAV, Field Programmable, etc.).
UC400 firmware can be updated with any of the following methods:
• Tracer
®
TU direct connect (USB) - individual controller update.
• Tracer
®
TU Single Link connection - individual controller update.
• Prop400 via Tracer
®
SC+ connection - multiple controller update.
Note: See the “Tools” section of this guide for details on service tools for BACnet
®
MS/TP controllers.
Always run the latest Tracer
®
SC+ software (v5.5 or higher).
The latest Tracer
®
SC+ software updates include improvements that affect the performance of the
BACnet
®
MS/TP links. Ensure that you are running the latest Tracer
®
SC+ software at the time of the
installation.
Tools
The following software and hardware tools are available to help you troubleshoot your BACnet
®
MS/TP
link.
Trane SerialSpy Protocol Analyzer Software to troubleshoot communication links.
This software is available on the Controls Download page.
High-performance volt meter.
If possible, use a high-performance meter for best results.