Distech Network Guide
Distech Network Guide
Distech Network Guide
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Network Guide
05DI-UGBACNG-12
Copyright Distech Controls Inc.
First printing June 2010. Printed in Canada.
While all efforts have been made to verify the accuracy of information in this manual, Distech
Controls is not responsible for damages or claims arising from the use of this manual.
Persons using this manual are assumed to be trained HVAC professionals and are
responsible for using the correct wiring procedures, correct override methods for equipment
control and maintaining safe working conditions in fail-safe environments. Distech Controls
reserves the right to change, delete or add to the information in this manual at any time
without notice.
Distech Controls and the Distech Controls logo are trademarks of Distech Controls Inc.
LONWORKS is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation. BACnet is a registered
trademark of ASHRAE. Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Visual Basic.Net are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NiagaraAX is a registered trademark of
Tridium, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6
About BACnet .............................................................................................................................. 6
About LonWorks .......................................................................................................................... 6
About Subnetworks ..................................................................................................................... 6
About This User Guide .................................................................................................................. 7
Purpose of the User Guide .......................................................................................................... 7
Intended Audience....................................................................................................................... 7
Conventions Used in this Document ........................................................................................... 8
Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Cautions and Warnings ............................................................................................................... 8
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................... 8
Acronyms and Abbreviations Used in this Document ................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 10
BACnet MS/TP Communication Bus Fundamentals .................................................................... 10
BACnet MS/TP Data Transmission Essentials............................................................................ 11
Data Bus Devices and Baud Rate ............................................................................................... 13
Data Bus Physical Specifications and Cable Requirements ....................................................... 15
Bus Topology and EOL Terminations.......................................................................................... 16
Data Bus Shield Grounding Requirements ................................................................................. 19
Using Repeaters to Extend the Data Bus .................................................................................... 20
Device Addressing ....................................................................................................................... 23
Inter-Building BACnet Connection ............................................................................................... 30
Power Supply Requirements ....................................................................................................... 31
Typical Device BACnet MS/TP LAN and Power Wiring Diagram ............................................... 35
CHAPTER 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 36
LonWorks Communication Bus Fundamentals ............................................................................ 36
Network Architecture ................................................................................................................... 37
EC-NetAX Network Architecture ................................................................................................. 37
TP/FT-10 Network Topologies..................................................................................................... 38
Bus Topology............................................................................................................................. 38
Free Topology ........................................................................................................................... 38
Network Cables ......................................................................................................................... 40
TP/FT-10 Cable specifications .................................................................................................. 40
Extending the Network ................................................................................................................ 42
Grounding a Network ................................................................................................................... 43
Grounding Shielded Twisted Pair Cable ................................................................................... 43
Building Entrance Protection ..................................................................................................... 43
Power Supply Requirements ....................................................................................................... 44
CHAPTER 4 ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Subnetwork Installation Guidelines ............................................................................................... 46
About the Subnetwork Bus .......................................................................................................... 47
ECx-4XX Subnetwork Bus........................................................................................................... 48
ECx-4XX Subnetwork Bus Physical Specifications and Cable Requirements ......................... 48
ECx-4XX Subnetwork Bus Topology and End-of-Line Terminations ........................................ 48
ECx-4XX Subnetwork Bus Shield Grounding Requirements .................................................... 50
ECx-4XX I/O Extension Module Addressing ............................................................................. 50
Power Supply Requirements ..................................................................................................... 51
EC-Smart-Vue Subnetwork Bus .................................................................................................. 52
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This section provides an overview of the user guide.
In This Chapter
Topic
Page
Introduction
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Introduction
Introduction
This document describes best practices, specifications, wiring rules, device termination, and
application information to implement robust and reliable communications networks.
About BACnet
The BACnet ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2008 specifies a number of Local Area
Network (LAN) transport types. Distech Controls controllers use both BACnet IP and
BACnet Master-Slave/Token-Passing (MS/TP) communications bus (based on EIA-485) as
a local network for internetworking of supervisory controllers and field controllers.
About LonWorks
The LONWORKS standard ANSI/CEA-709.1-B specifies a number of Local Area Network
(LAN) transport types. Distech Controls controllers use a twisted pair "free topology"
communications bus operating at 78 kbit/s as a local network for internetworking of
supervisory controllers and field controllers.
LONWORKS is one of several network types of the BACnet ANSI/ASHRAE Standard;
however, no Distech Controls controllers are compatible with this network type except for an
EC-NetAX.
About Subnetworks
Distech Controls controllers also support the following types of subnetworks:
ECx-4XX subnetwork bus that is used to connect ECx-4XX Series I/O Extension
Modules to an ECB-600 or ECL-600 controller.
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For BACnet
This User Guide describes the best practices for installing a BACnet MS/TP LAN
and reviews the specifications, device limits, BACNET MS/TP LAN cable
requirements, best wiring practices, the importance of rigorous grounding practices,
24 volt power supply wiring requirements, BACnet MS/TP bus termination, setting
the MAC address and Device Instance for devices on a BACnet MS/TP LAN, and
finally LAN troubleshooting.
This user guide is intended to provide BACnet LAN information to instruct a user to
install and configure a BACnet MS/TP LAN. However, this guide is not intended to
instruct the user on how configure the devices connected to the LAN, to use network
management tool software, to program a device to share points on the network, or
the procedure to install a given device. For this information, refer to the devices
hardware installation guide and its related programming user guide.
For LONWORKS
This User Guide describes the best practices for installing a LONWORKS LAN and
reviews the specifications, device limits, LAN cable requirements, best wiring
practices, grounding practices, 24 volt power supply wiring requirements,
LONWORKS network termination, and finally LAN troubleshooting.
This user guide is intended to provide LONWORKS LAN information to instruct a user
to install and configure a LONWORKS LAN. However, this guide is not intended to
instruct the user on how configure the devices connected to the LAN, to use network
management tool software, to program a device to share points on the network, or
the procedure to install a given device. For this information, refer to the devices
hardware installation guide and its related programming user guide.
For Subnetworks
This user guide also describes the best practices for installing the subnetwork used
for Distech Controls I/O Extension Modules and EC-Smart-Vue; cable requirements,
best wiring practices, bus termination, and device addressing.
Intended Audience
This user guide is intended for system designers, integrators, electricians, and field
technicians who have experience with control systems, and who want to learn about how to
make a successful BACnet MS/TP LAN installation. It is recommended that anyone installing
and configuring the devices specified in this user guide have prior training in the usage of
these devices.
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Related Documentation
Refer to the Hardware Installation Guide for the devices you are installing.
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Definition
ANSI
ASHRAE
BACnet
B-AAC
B-ASC
B-BC
BBMD
DI
EIA
EOL
End Of Line
ID
Identifier
LAN
MAC
MS/TP
Master-Slave/Token-Passing
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CHAPTER 2
BACNET MS/TP COMMUNICATION BUS
FUNDAMENTALS
This chapter describes the BACnet MS/TP Communications Bus operating principals.
In This Chapter
Topic
Page
11
16
20
13
15
19
Device Addressing
23
30
31
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Non-inverting
Reference
Controllers
NET
NET +
24V COM
EC-BOS
Thermostat
Ref
Repeater
Data
Data1
Data+
Data1+
(B)GND
BACnet/IP
to MS/TP
Adapter
RT
RT+
COM
BACnet/IP
to MS/TP
Router
SC
SC
TxD/RxD
TxD+/RxD+
GND
U+
COM
RT
RT+
REF
Sig
Sig+
Data
Data+
Distech Controls
Except for an EC-BOS, never connect the shield of the BACnet MS/TP data bus to
the Reference terminal. See Data Bus Shield Grounding Requirements on page 19
for more information.
When interfacing with BACnet MS/TP devices from other manufacturers, refer to the
documentation for the device to correctly wire the device.
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Up to 128 (0 to 127) devices that are Masters (that can initiate communication).
Up to 128 (128 to 255) devices that are Slaves (cannot initiate communication).
However, it is recommended that any given data bus segment have no more than 50
devices. A repeater counts as a device on each data bus segment to which it is connected.
At 9600 Baud, the maximum number of devices is reduced to 25 due to increased
token loop times.
All Distech Controls devices are categorized as BACnet MS/TP Masters and are rated as
follows.
Table 2-2: Device Loading
Manufacturer
load devices
load devices
Other manufacturers
However, if a data bus segment with Distech Controls Devices are interoperating with one or
more devices from another manufacturer that support fewer devices on a data bus segment,
then the device that supports the fewest devices on the same data bus is the one that sets
the limit for the maximum number of devices for that data bus segment. For example, you
plan to put on one data bus the following devices:
Table 2-3: Device Loading Example
Manufacturer
Quantity of
devices
(example)
Equivalent
full-load
devices
Maximum devices
supported by the
manufacturer
1281 (50
recommended)
14
64 (50
recommended)
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26
32
34
The solution for the above example is to create two data bus segments connected together
by a repeater and then split up the devices between the data bus segments, ensuring again
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Details
Media
Shielding
Shield grounding
Characteristic impedance
Distributed capacitance
between conductors
Distributed capacitance
between conductors and shield
Data Rate
Polarity
Polarity sensitive
Multi-drop
EOL terminations
Shielded cable offers better overall electrical noise immunity than non-shielded cable.
Unshielded cable or cable of a different gauge may provide acceptable performance for
shorter data bus segments in environments with low ambient noise.
Table 2-5: Distech Controls Recommended Cable Types for BACnet MS/TP Data
Buses
Bus and Cable Type
Part Number
O.D. ()
07CBL-BACNET
3.75mm
(0.148 in.)
1. Distech Controls BACnet cable offers the best performance over the full range of baud
rates, cable lengths, and number of connected devices. This is primarily due to lower
conductor-to-conductor capacitance of this cable.
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EOL terminations dampen reflections on the bus that result from fast-switching (highspeed rising and falling data edges) that otherwise would cause multiple data edges to
be seen on the bus with the ensuing data corruption that may result. The higher the
baud rate a data bus is operating at, the more important that EOL terminations be
properly implemented. Electrically, EOL terminations dampen these reflections by
matching the impedance to that of a typical twisted pair cable.
EIA-485 data bus transmitters are tri-state devices. That is they can electrically transmit
1, 0, and an idle state. When the transmitter is in the idle state, it is effectively offline or
disconnected from the data bus. EOL terminations serve to bias (pull-down and pull-up)
each data line/wire when the lines are not being driven by any device. When an undriven data bus is properly biased by the EOL terminations to known voltages, this
provides increased noise immunity on the data bus by reducing the likelihood that
induced electrical noise on the data bus is interpreted as actual data.
EOL OFF
EOL OFF
NET+
NET-
NET+
EOL OFF
NET-
NET+
NET+
NET-
EOL ON
NET-
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Electrical
System
Ground
Figure 2-1: EOL Terminations Must be Enabled at Both the First and Last Device on
the Data Bus
Devices are factory-set with the EOL termination disabled by default.
The BACnet/IP to MS/TP Adapter does not have EOL Termination (and BACnet
MS/TP Data Bus biasing) capabilities to be used at the end of a BACnet MS/TP
data bus. Instead, use the BACnet/IP to MS/TP Router for this application.
When to use EOL Terminations with BACnet MS/TP Thermostats
BACnet MS/TP thermostats support external EOL termination resistors only. When a
BACnet MS/TP thermostat is the first or last daisy-chained device, add a 120 Ohm resistor
across the and + BACnet MS/TP data bus connections.
The BACnet MS/TP data bus must be biased. This bias can only be provided by built-in EOL
termination resistors (ones set with a jumper). If a BACnet MS/TP data bus has a BACnet
MS/TP thermostat at one end of the BACnet MS/TP data bus and an EC-BOS at the other
end, you must set the internal EOL jumper in the EC-BOS so that proper biasing is provided
to the BACnet MS/TP data bus.
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No Built-in EOL
Jumper
No Built-in EOL
Jumper
No Built-in EOL
Jumper
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NET-
NET-
NET-
NET+
No Built-in EOL
Jumper
NET+
Typical
BACnet
Device
NET+
Typical
BACnet
Device
NET+
Typical
BACnet
Device
NET-
Typical
BACnet
Device
EOL ON
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Electrical
System
Ground
Figure 2-2: Typical EOL Terminations with BACnet MS/TP Thermostats with Biasing
Provided by the EC-BOS Internal EOL Jumper set to ON
When a BACnet MS/TP data bus has a BACnet MS/TP thermostat at one end of the BACnet
MS/TP data bus and an EC-BOS at the other end without its internal EOL jumper enabled,
fish-tail the BACnet MS/TP data bus back to a controller in which the built-in EOL termination
can be set. This will provide the necessary biasing to the BACnet MS/TP data bus.
No Built-in EOL
Jumper
No Built-in EOL
Jumper
NET+
Typical
BACnet
Device
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
No Built-in EOL
Jumper
Typical
BACnet
Device
NET+
NET-
Typical
BACnet
Device
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Electrical
System
Ground
Figure 2-3: Fish-tailing the BACnet MS/TP Data Bus to use a Controller with Built-in
EOL Termination that will Provide Biasing to the BACnet MS/TP Data Bus
Only a Daisy-Chained Data Bus Topology is Acceptable
Use a daisy-chained BACnet MS/TP data bus topology only. No other data bus topology is
allowed.
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- Alarm
- Trend Log
- Schedule
EC-NetAX Supervisor
- User Interface
- Remote Access
- Embedded EC-NetAX Pro
EC-NetAX Pro
Web Browser
EC-BOSAX
EOL Terminator
MS/TP
Segment 1
EOL
ON
Central Plant
Figure 2-4: Typical BACnet MS/TP LAN Topology Showing How Devices are DaisyChained Together with One Data Bus Segment
Only linear, daisy-chained devices provide predictable data bus impedances
required for reliable data bus operation.
Only a daisy-chained data bus topology should be specified during the planning
stages of a project and implemented in the installation phase of the project.
A spur is only permitted when it is connected to the bus through a repeater (refer
to Using Repeaters to Extend the Data Bus on page 20).
Star and ring topologies are not supported because signal reflections on the data bus may
not be sufficiently dampened by the standard EOL termination resistors supplied by device
manufacturers, as these resistors may present excessively high or low termination
impedance. These topologies have more complex electrical characteristics that require
advanced analysis to determine the appropriate termination resistances to ensure error-free
data transmission on the data bus.
EC-BOSAX
EC-BOSAX
Spur / Backbone
Topologies are
Unsupported
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Electrical
System
Ground
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
Figure 2-6: Typical Cable-Shield Grounding Requirements for a BACnet MS/TP Data
Bus Segment with a Building Controller located in the End of the Data Bus
Electrical
System
Ground
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET+
Figure 2-7: Typical Cable-Shield Grounding Requirements for a BACnet MS/TP Data
Bus Segment with a Building Controller located in the Middle of the Data Bus
Electrical
System
Ground
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
Figure 2-8: Typical Cable-Shield Grounding Requirements for a BACnet MS/TP Data
Bus Segment without Building Controller
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Will have the same network number as they remain part of the same network or LAN.
Do not use more than two repeaters on a BACnet MS/TP data bus.
A repeater can only connect two BACnet MS/TP data bus segments even if it has
ports to support more than two BACnet MS/TP data bus segments.
A repeater can be added anywhere to a data bus segment including the end of the segment
as shown below.
MS/TP Data Bus:
- 3660 m (12 000 ft) Maximum Total
- 50 Connected Devices Maximum Total
EOL Terminator
MS/TP
Repeater
EOL
ON
EC-BOSAX
MS/TP
Repeater
EOL
ON
< 7.6 m
< 25 ft
EOL
ON
< 7.6 m
< 25 ft
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EOL
ON
EC-BOSAX
MS/TP
Repeater
EOL Terminator
Data + (1)
Data + (20)
Data (2)
Data (19)
2
12
< 7.6 m
< 25 ft
EOL ON
Repeater
NET-
No Built-in EOL
Jumper
NET+
Typical
BACnet
Device
NET+
NET-
NET-
NET+
EOL ON
NET+
NET-
The data bus shield must be connected to the electrical system ground at
one point only usually at the Building Controller, when present
Figure 2-11: Repeater Connections when it is the First or Last Device on its
Respective Data Bus Segment
The BACnet MS/TP Data Bus must be biased. This bias can only be provided by built-in
EOL termination resistors (ones set with a jumper). When a repeater is the first or last device
on its respective data bus segment, use the following methods to provide MS/TP Data Bus
biasing and EOL termination as applicable to your situation:
1. On the BACnet MS/TP data bus segment shown in Figure 2-11, bias and EOL
termination is provided by a controllers internal EOL jumper being set to ON. In this
case the connection to the repeater cannot be more than 7.6 meters (25 feet) from this
controller.
2. On the BACnet MS/TP data bus segment shown in Figure 2-11, a 120 EOL
Termination resistor is added to the repeaters terminals. Biasing for this BACnet MS/TP
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Device Addressing
Device addressing allows the coordinated transfer of messages between the intended
devices on the BACnet MS/TP data bus and with devices connected to the internetwork. For
this, each device connected to the BACnet MS/TP data bus is identified by a MAC address,
a Device Instance number, and a Network Number:
The Device Instance uniquely identifies a device across the BACnet internetwork. The
Device Instance is any number between 0 and 4 194 303. It is with the Device Instance
that messages are exchanged between BACnet devices. The Device Instance is also
used by routers to forward messages to devices located elsewhere in the internetwork.
Unlike a MAC Address, a Device Instance cannot be reused elsewhere in the BACnet
internetwork (it must be unique).
The Network Number is any number between 1 and 65 534. A network number identifies
a LAN for routing purposes.
Both the MAC Address and the Device Instance must be set for each device and are
essential for proper BACnet LAN operation.
For an example of how MAC address, Device Instance number, and Network Number apply
to a typical BACnet network, see Figure 2-16.
About the MAC Address
The MAC Address is a number from 0 to 255; however we recommend reserving some MAC
Addresses for common commissioning and maintenance tasks. For example, when a
portable adaptor is set to use one of these reserved MAC Addresses, it can be temporarily
connected with certainty to any data bus of any site without conflicting with other devices
already connected to the data bus.
MAC Addresses should be used as shown in the following table.
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Usage
Devices
Bus Master
(Building Controller)
EC-BOS
This address is invalid for Distech Controls
ECB devices
Temporary
commissioning
connection
Reserved
Other
3-127
Master Range
128-254
Slave Range
255
Broadcast
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MS/TP
Network # 10
EOL
ON
EC-BOSAX
MAC: 0
DI: 10 000
MAC: 3
DI: 10 003
MAC: 4
MAC: 5
MAC: 6
DI: 10 004 DI: 10 005 DI: 10 006
EOL Terminator
MS/TP
Network # 10
MS/TP
Network # 10
EOL
ON
EC-BOSAX
MAC: 0
DI: 10 000
MAC: 3
DI: 10 003
MAC: 4
MAC: 25
MAC: 26
DI: 10 004 DI: 10 025 DI: 10 026
EOL
ON
EC-BOSAX
MAC: 0
DI: 10 000
EOL Terminator
MAC: 6
DI: 10 006
MAC: 5
MAC: 3
MAC: 4
DI: 10 005 DI: 10 003 DI: 10 004
Figure 2-12: Setting the Max Master on the Bus Master (Building Controller) to the
Highest MAC Address Used on the BACnet MS/TP Data Bus
About Tuning the Max Info Frames Parameter
Once a device has the token, it can make a number of information requests to other devices
on the BACnet intranetwork. The maximum number of requests is limited by the
Max Info Frames parameter. Ordinary BACnet MS/TP devices should have the
Max Info Frames parameter set to between 2 and 4. The Bus Master (Building Controller)
should have the Max Info Frames parameter set to 20.
About Tuning the Max Master Parameter
To prevent the passing of the token to unused MAC Addresses situated after the final Master
device, the Max Master must be set. By default, the Max Master for the Bus Master (Building
Controller) is set to 127 which allows for the theoretical maximum of 127 devices besides the
Bus Master to be connected to the data bus.
In practice, the actual number of devices connected to a data bus is far less, resulting in a
gap between the highest MAC Address of any device connected to the data bus and the
value set for Max Master. This gap unnecessarily slows-down the data bus with Poll for
Master requests.
When commissioning a BACnet MS/TP Data Bus, it is useful to start with the Max Master set
to 127 so as to be able to discover all devices connected to the data bus. Then, once all
devices have been discovered and the MAC Addressing is finalized by eliminating any gaps
in the address range, set the Max Master (maximum MAC Address) in the EC-BOS
(Building Controller) to the highest Master devices MAC Address number to optimize the
efficiency of the data bus.
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Can only be used with a live database during commissioning. If you add more devices to
the data bus, you must run this tool again.
Automatically calculates the value for the Max Master by finding the highest Master
device MAC Address on the connected BACnet MS/TP data bus plus 1.
Sets the Max Master for all master devices including the Bus Master (EC-BOS).
Sets the Max Info Frames for all master devices excluding the Bus Master (EC-BOS).
For the Bus Master (EC-BOS), set the Max Info Frames to 20 in the screen shown in Figure
2-15 as this is a device that will make more requests for service from other devices on the
network. In general, according to the way a device is programmed, the Max Info Frames
may have to be set to a higher value than for other devices. For example, when Roof Top
Unit Controllers are used with VAV controllers that use gfxApplications code, they should
also have their Max Info Frames set to a higher value such as 5, as Roof Top Unit
Controllers poll VAV controllers for information.
Set the Max Master and Max Info Frames as follows.
1. Right-click the Link node in the Nav tree and select Ms/Tp Configuration.
2. The network must be live; the Status shown in Configure Ms/Tp devices window must
be {ok}.
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Figure 2-14: Setting the Max Master on the Bus Master (EC-BOS) to the Highest MAC
Address Used on the BACnet MS/TP Data Bus
Figure 2-15: Setting the Max Info Frames on the Bus Master (EC-BOS)
Default Device Instance Number Numbering System for Distech Controls controllers
By default, controllers from Distech Controls automatically self assign a Device Instance
number generated from the unique MAC Address assigned to the controller during
installation. The Device Instance number is calculated as follows:
Device Instance number = 364 X 1000 + MAC Address
Where 364 is Distech Controls unique BACnet Manufacturer ID.
This Numbering system is sufficient for a BACnet network that has only one Building
Controller. For larger BACnet networks that have more than one Building Controller (to form
a BACnet intranetwork), set the MAC Addresses, Device Instance Numbers and Network
Numbers according to the numbering scheme below.
Adopting a Numbering System for MAC Addresses, Device Instance Numbers, and
Network Numbers
Good network planning requires a well thought-out numbering scheme for device MAC
Addresses, Device Instance Numbers (DI), and Network Numbers. We recommend the
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Range
Example
0 to 65 534
10 000 to
4 190 000
10 000
20 000
10 to 4190
10
11
20
10 000 to
4 190 256
10 007 where
MAC = 7
- Alarm
- Trend Log
- Schedule
EC-NetAX Supervisor
IP Network # 1
- User Interface
- Remote Access
- Embedded EC-NetAX Pro
EC-NetAX Pro
Web Browser
IP Network # 1
DI: 10 000
EC-BOS MAC on Network # 11 = 0
EOL Terminator
BACnet
Router
DI: 20 000
EC-BOS MAC on Network # 20 = 0
EOL Terminator
MAC: 3
DI: 10 003
MS/TP
Network # 10
MAC: 4
DI: 10 004
MAC: 3
DI: 11 003
MS/TP
Network # 11
MAC: 4
DI: 11 004
MAC: 5
DI: 10 005
MS/TP
Network # 20
MAC: 4
DI: 20 004
MAC: 5
DI: 11 005
MAC: 6
DI: 10 006
EOL
ON
MAC: 3
DI: 20 003
EOL
ON
MAC: 5
DI: 20 005
MAC: 6
DI: 11 006
EOL
ON
MAC: 6
DI: 20 006
KEY:
DI: Device Instance
EOL: End of Line
MAC: Media Access Control
Figure 2-16: BACnet MS/TP Numbering System for MAC Addresses, Device Instance
Numbers, and Network Numbers
When discovering devices with an EC-BOS which has the routing option
configured, it will discover all BACnet devices connected to all EC-BOSes. Make
sure to add only the devices connected to the MS/TP port of the specific EC-BOS
being configured. Using this numbering system will greatly help to identify those
devices that should be added to a given EC-BOS.
Setting the MAC Address
The MAC Address on most devices can be set through a DIP switch located on its faceplate,
or though the software interface of a handheld device for example.
An example of how to set the devices MAC Address DIP switch is shown below for a
Distech Controls ECB-203 (and higher) controllers.
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- Alarm
- Trend Log
- Schedule
EC-NetAX Supervisor
IP Network # 2
IP
Router
IP Network # 3
- User Interface
- Remote Access
- Embedded EC-NetAX Pro
EC-NetAX Pro
Web Browser
BACnet/IP, Fox
IP Network # 3
IP Network # 1
BBMD
EC-BOSAX
DI: 10 000
EC-BOS MAC on Network # 11 = 0
EOL Terminator
BBMD
EC-BOSAX
DI: 20 000
EC-BOS MAC on Network # 20 = 0
EOL Terminator
MAC: 3
DI: 10 003
MS/TP
Network # 10
MAC: 4
DI: 10 004
MAC: 3
DI: 11 003
MS/TP
Network # 11
MAC: 4
DI: 11 004
MAC: 5
DI: 10 005
EOL
ON
MAC: 3
DI: 20 003
MS/TP
Network # 20
MAC: 4
DI: 20 004
MAC: 5
DI: 11 005
MAC: 6
DI: 10 006
EOL
ON
MAC: 6
DI: 11 006
Building #1
MAC: 5
DI: 20 005
EOL
ON
MAC: 6
DI: 20 006
Building #2
KEY:
DI: Device Instance
EOL: End of Line
MAC: Media Access Control
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BACnet Device
Fuse: 4A Max.
Fast Acting
24V AC/DC
24 VAC
24V COM
Electrical
System
Ground at
transformer
only
Maintain consistent
polarity when
connecting controllers
and devices to the
transformer.
The 24V COM / C
terminals of all devices
must be connected to
the power supply bus
that is grounded.
BACnet Thermostat
RC
C
Figure 2-19: The 24V COM / C Terminal of all Devices must be Connected to the
Grounded Power Supply Bus
The table below lists Distech Controls recommended power cable.
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Non-Plenum Applications
(FT4)
Plenum Applications
(FT6)
Part Number
O.D. ()
Part Number
O.D. ()
18-2
07CBL-W181P-1002
5.0mm
0.20in.
07CBL-W181P-2051
5.0mm
0.20in.
16-2
07CBL-W161P-1031
4.8mm /
0.19in.
07CBL-W161P-2062
4.8mm /
0.19in.
14-2
07CBL-W141P-1081
7.2mm /
0.29in.
07CBL-W141P-2013
7.2mm /
0.29in.
Diameter ()
Area
(inch)
(mm)
(kcmil)
(mm)
(/km)
(/1000 ft)
14
0.0641
1.628
4.11
2.08
8.286
2.525
16
0.0508
1.291
2.58
1.31
13.17
4.016
18
0.0403
1.024
1.62
0.823
20.95
6.385
If the power run from the power supply is relatively long and it supplies power to many
devices, a voltage will develop over the length of wire. For example, a 1000 ft of 18 AWG
copper wire has a resistance of 6.4 Ohms. If this wire is supplying 1 Ampere of current to
connected devices (as shown in Figure 2-20), the voltage developed across it will be 6.4
volts. This effect is called ground lift.
Electrical Power Run Length
Power Supply
AC Power
Source
24 / 120 / 208 /
240 / 277 / 347 /
480 VAC, 1
BACnet Device
Fuse: 4A Max.
Fast Acting
24V AC/DC
24 VAC
Reqv
Electrical
System
Ground
I=1A
24V COM
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Add more wire runs. Connect these wire runs to the power supply in a star pattern.
For controllers that accept DC power (without triac outputs): Specify a 24 DC power
supply. The continuous and even voltage of a DC power supply makes more efficient
use of the power handling capabilities of a power run. A 24 DC power supply eliminates
the 2.5 multiplication factor associated with the peak AC current being 2.5 times the
average RMS AC current. See below.
Peak Current
Particular attention should be paid to the peak current absorbed by devices that are powered
by an AC circuit. All Distech Controls devices use half-wave rectifiers to supply their onboard
electronics (this is common with most controls manufacturers). With this configuration, the
peak AC current is approximately 2.5 times the average RMS AC current.
Transformer Selection and Determining the Maximum Power Run Length
Distech Controls devices are Class 2 Products. To conform to Class 2 installation
requirements, only use transformers of 100VA or less to power the device(s).
For VAV devices, determine the maximum number of VAVs that can be supplied by a single
power run cable supplied by a 100 VA transformer, according to the cables wire gauge and
the total cable length from the following table.
Table 2-10: Maximum Number of VAV Devices on a Power Run
AWG
Maximum
Number of
Devices @ 7
VA per device1
Maximum
Number of
Devices @ 10
VA per device2
Maximum
Number of
Devices@ 15
VA per device3
144
14
14
14
16
16
16
18
18
1.
2.
3.
4.
Any installation condition that is outside of the parameters of Table 2-10 should be avoided.
For non-VAV devices, determine the appropriate size transformer for the job as follows:
1. Add up the power requirements of all devices plus all connected output loads. Multiply
the total power needed by a multiplier of 1.3, as a security margin. For example, to
power five devices (15 VA each), the total load is 75 VA multiplied by 1.3 is 98 VA.
Choose a size of transformer just over this amount: For example, a 100 VA model.
2. When the total load of a number of devices requires a transformer with a rating greater
than 100 VA, use two or more transformers. Ensure that the load to be connected to
each transformer follows the guideline of Step 1 above.
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24 VAC
Fuse: 4A Max.
Fast Acting
24V AC/DC
24V COM
24V COM
Electrical
System
Ground
24V AC/DC
EOL OFF
EOL OFF
EOL OFF
NET+
NET-
24V COM
EOL ON
24V AC/DC
24V COM
24V AC/DC
DC Power
Source
Equivalent
Fuse: 4A Max.
Fast Acting
24 VDC
AC Power
Source
(Mains)
24VAC
OR
AC Power
Source
(Mains)
Electrical
System Ground
RS-485
12
24VDC
Power
Input
EC-NPB-PWR
EC-NPB-PWRUN
Power
Module
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
NET+
NET-
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CHAPTER 3
LONWORKS COMMUNICATION BUS
FUNDAMENTALS
This chapter describes the LONWORKS Communications Bus operating principals.
In This Chapter
Topic
36
Page
Network Architecture
37
38
Network Cables
40
42
Grounding a Network
43
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Network Architecture
EC-NetAX Network Architecture
Single-Segment EC-NetAX Network
A single-segment EC-NetAX Network shown with EC-NetAX Supervisor and EC-NetAX Pro.
- Data Bus Management
- Data Bus Integration
- Device Configuration and
programming
- Graphical Interface
Configuration
- Alarm
- Trend Log
- Schedule
EC-NetAX Supervisor
- User Interface
- Remote Access
- Embedded EC-NetAX Pro
EC-NetAX Pro
Web Browser
Segment 1
Central Plant
- Alarm
- Trend Log
- Schedule
EC-NetAX Supervisor
IP Network # 2
IP
Router
IP Network # 3
- User Interface
- Remote Access
- Embedded EC-NetAX Pro
EC-NetAX Pro
Web Browser
IP Network # 1
EC-BOS
AX
EC-BOSAX
Building #1
Building #2
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Bus Topology
A bus topology is a physical routing of the communication channel that includes a distinct
beginning and end. It is also known as a daisy-chain topology.
...
Figure 3-3: Bus Topology
TP/FT-10 Bus Topology Network Termination
For bus topology type networks, use the following terminators at each end of the bus
topology channel (2 terminators per channel in total):
+
C1
R1
C2
R1 = 105, 1%, W
C1 = 100F, 50V
C2 = 100F, 50V
Free Topology
Free topology is a flexible wiring structure for communication channels that include ring, star,
loop and/or combination wiring structures. A free topology does not have restrictions such as
branching restrictions, stub length limits, device separation requirements or strict termination
guidelines. The free topology transmission specification only has two requirements that must
be met for proper system operation. The distance from each transceiver to all other
transceivers and to the termination must not exceed the maximum node-to node distance. If
multiple paths exist (i.e. a loop topology) then the longest path should be used for
calculations. The maximum total wire length is the total length of wire within a segment. See
the section for detailed information about wiring lengths and network cable considerations.
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R1 = 52.3, 1%, W
C1 = 100F, 50V
C2 = 100F, 50V
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Network Cables
The following section identifies the type of cabling that may be used in a TP/FT-10 twisted
pair LONWORKS network. The recommendations presented herein are intended to assist
network integrators and OEMs and are provided for informational purpose only.
For more information and detailed explanations on network topology and wire length
restrictions refer to the Junction Box and Wiring Guideline for Twisted Pair LonWorks
Networks. These guides can be downloaded from Echelons web site at www.echelon.com.
Parameter
Details
Nickname
Free Topology
78kbps
144/168
Peak traffic
180/210
Topology
Free, Bus
Termination
Maximum number of
devices per segment
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Details
22 AWG
Conductor Count
Conductor Type
Stranded conductor
Material
Tinned copper
Plenu:
Plenum rated
NEC Rating
CSA
Flame rated
Table 3-2 TP/FT-10 Type 1 Cable Attributes
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Details
16 AWG
Conductor Count
Conductor Type
Stranded conductor
Material
Tinned copper
Plenu:
Plenum rated
NEC Rating
CSA
Flame rated
Table 3-3: TP/FT-10 Type 2 Cable Attributes
In bus topology, the maximum wire length is 2700 meters (8858 feet). The maximum stub
length on a TP/FT-10 channel is 3 meters (10 feet).
In free topology, the maximum length is 500 meters (1640 feet) node-to-node and 500
meters (1640 feet) total wire length.
For more information about extending the network to a sensor, see Connecting to
the LAN through an EC-Smart-Vue on page 57.
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Bus Toplogy
Repeater
or
Router
...
T
T
Bus Toplogy
...
Figure 3-5: Repeater or Router
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Grounding a Network
Grounding Shielded Twisted Pair Cable
When using Shielded Twisted Pair, terminate the twisted pair and ground the cable shield,
as shown in Figure 3-6.
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Fuse: 4 A Max.
Fast Acting
24 VAC
AC
Transformer
Electrical System Ground
- At Transformer Only
Figure 3-7:
Power wiring AC: The 24V COM Terminal of all Devices must be
Connected to the Grounded Power Supply Bus
Controller 1
24V AC/DC
24V COM
Controller 2
24V AC/DC
24V COM
Fuse: 4 A Max.
Fast Acting
24 VDC
Figure 3-8:
Power wiring DC: The 24V COM Terminal of all Devices must be
Connected to the Grounded Power Supply Bus
The table below lists Distech Controls recommended power cable.
Table 3-4: Distech Controls Recommended Power Cable
Cable Type
AWG
Number of
Conductors
Non-Plenum Applications
(FT4)
Plenum Applications
(FT6)
Part Number
O.D. ()
Part Number
O.D. ()
18-2
07CBL-W181P-1002
5.0mm
0.20in.
07CBL-W181P-2051
5.0mm
0.20in.
16-2
07CBL-W161P-1031
4.8mm /
0.19in.
07CBL-W161P-2062
4.8mm /
0.19in.
14-2
07CBL-W141P-1081
7.2mm /
0.29in.
07CBL-W141P-2013
7.2mm /
0.29in.
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Maximum
Number of
Devices @ 7
VA per device1
Maximum
Number of
Devices @ 10
VA per device2
Maximum
Number of
Devices@ 15
VA per device3
144
14
14
14
16
16
16
18
18
1.
2.
3.
4.
Any installation condition that is outside of the parameters of Table 3-5 should be avoided.
For non-VAV devices, determine the appropriate size transformer for the job as follows:
1. Add up the power requirements of all devices plus all connected output loads. Multiply
the total power needed by a multiplier of 1.3, as a security margin. For example, to
power five devices (15 VA each), the total load is 75 VA multiplied by 1.3 is 98 VA.
Choose a size of transformer just over this amount: For example, a 100 VA model.
2. When the total load of a number of devices requires a transformer with a rating greater
than 100 VA, use two or more transformers. Ensure that the load to be connected to
each transformer follows the guideline of Step 1 above.
Always use a separate transformer for each ECL-600 series controller and its
associated I/O Extension Modules.
Use an external fuse on the 24VAC side (secondary side) of the transformer, as shown in
Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8, to protect all controllers against power line spikes.
Maintain consistent polarity when connecting controllers and devices to the transformer.
That is, the 24V COM terminal of each controller and each peripheral must be connected to
the same terminal on the secondary side of the transformer. This transformer terminal must
be connected to the buildings ground.
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CHAPTER 4
SUBNETWORK INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
This chapter describes the Extension and Room Sensor Bus Installation Guidelines.
In This Chapter
Topic
46
Page
47
48
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Typical ECB-600 /
ECL-600 Controller
LAN Access
Connector
2-Wire Shielded
Typical Adaptor /
Network Interface
- Temporary
Commissioning and
Maintenance
Connection
- No EOL Resistors are
Necessary
EC-Net Pro
Figure 4-1: Subnetwork Bus Overview Showing the EC-Smart-Vue Subnetwork Bus
and the ECx-4XX Subnetwork Bus
Subnetwork Bus Total Length
The total maximum length of all subnetwork buses, including both the length of the
EC-Smart-Vue subnetwork bus and the ECx-4XX subnetwork bus is 300 m (1 000 ft). The
maximum length of the EC-Smart-Vue subnetwork bus is 200 m (650 ft). The maximum
length of the ECx-4XX subnetwork bus is 300 m (1 000 ft).
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Details
Media
Characteristic impedance
100-130 Ohms
Distributed capacitance
Polarity
Polarity sensitive
Multi-drop
EOL terminations
Shield grounding
Part Number
O.D. ()
07CBL-BACNET
3.75mm
(0.148 in.)
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Typical ECB-600 /
ECL-600 Controller
2-Wire Shielded
Inside
ECx-4XX
Inside
ECx-4XX
EOL OFF
EOL OFF
EOL ON
EOL ON
For ECx-4XX:
For ECB-600 / ECL-600, the
Sub-Network EOL is set to ON
Figure 4-2: Setting the EOL Terminations on the ECx-4XX Subnetwork Bus
When ECx-4XX I/O Extension Modules are installed with an ECB-600 / ECL-600 and with
EC-Smart-Vue sensor(s), only the EOL terminations the last ECx-4XX and the last EC Smart
Vue are set to ON. All other ECx-4XX I/O Extension Modules and EC-Smart-Vues must
have their EOL terminations set to OFF. This is shown below.
Typical ECB-600 /
ECL-600 Controller
2-Wire Shielded
Inside
ECx-4XX
Back of
EC-Smart-Vue
OFF
EOL
ON
EOL OFF
For EC-Smart-Vue:
- Last daisy-chained EC-Smart-Vue:
EOL Jumper is ON
- All other EC-Smart-Vue:
EOL Jumpers are OFF
EOL ON
For ECx-4XX:
-
Figure 4-3: Setting the EOL Terminations on the ECx-4XX Subnetwork Bus when
EC-Smart-Vue Sensors are used
ECx-4XX devices and EC-Smart-Vue sensors are factory-set with the EOL set to OFF by
default.
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SUBNET -
Electrical
System
Ground
SUBNET +
ECx-4XX
SUBNET +
SUBNET -
ECx-4XX
SUBNET+
SUBNET -
ECB-600
ECL-600
Value
OFF
OFF
OFF
Invalid
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
An example of how to set an I/O Extension Module address DIP switch is shown below.
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ON
Figure 4-5: Typical I/O Extension Module Address DIP Switch Set to 2
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Details
Media
Characteristic impedance
100-130 Ohms
Distributed capacitance
Polarity
Polarity sensitive
Multi-drop
EOL terminations
Shield grounding
Not applicable
Crimp both ends of the cable either as T568A or T568B as shown below.
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Pair
Pair
Color
2
white/green stripe
white/orange stripe
2
green solid
orange solid
3
white/orange stripe
white/green stripe
1
blue solid
5
blue solid
1
white/blue stripe
white/blue stripe
3
orange solid
green solid
4
white/brown stripe
Color
white/brown stripe
4
brown solid
brown solid
T568B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Key:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Stripe Solid
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O.D. ()1
O.D. ()1
4.6mm (0.18in.)
07CBL-PATCHCORD30-FT6
4.6mm (0.18in.)
4.6mm (0.18in.)
07CBL-PATCHCORD50-FT6
4.6mm (0.18in.)
4.6mm (0.18in.)
07CBL-PATCHCORD75-FT6
4.6mm (0.18in.)
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Part Number
300 meters (1000 feet),
Cat 5e Cable Without
Connectors
100 Crimp RJ-45
Connectors
Part Number
07CBL-W244P-1446WHTB
4.6mm (0.18in.)
07CBL-W224P-2176WHTB
4.6mm (0.18in.)
07CBL-PATCHCONNECTOR
N/A
07CBL-PATCHCONNECTOR
N/A
Outer Cable diameter This does not factor the RJ-45 connector.
Back of
EC-Smart-Vue
EOL set to ON
at the last
sensor at the
end of the Bus
ON
OFF
EOL
Controller Series:
ECL-VAVS / ECL-VAV
ECL-103
ECL-203
ECL-300
ECL-400
ECB-VAVS / ECB-VAV
ECB-103
ECB-203
ECB-300
ECB-400
Figure 4-7: Setting the EOL Terminations on the EC-Smart-Vue Subnetwork Bus for
the ECB-VAVS / ECB-VAV, ECB-103, ECB-203, ECB-400 Controller Series
When one or more EC-Smart-Vues are installed with an ECB-600 / ECL-600, only the EOL
terminations the ECB-600 / ECL-600 and the last EC Smart Vue are set to ON. All other
EC-Smart-Vues must have their EOL terminations set to OFF. This is shown below.
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Controller Series:
ECB-600
ECL-600
Inside
ECB/ECL-600
Back of
EC-Smart-Vue
EOL OFF
EOL ON
ON
OFF
EOL
EOL set to ON
at the last
sensor at the
end of the Bus
Figure 4-8: Setting the EOL Terminations on the EC-Smart-Vue Subnetwork Bus
1. Connect an EC-Smart-Vue to the controller with a Cat 5e patch cable. Wait for the Bell
icon and the number 1 to flash on the display.
shown.
to set the controllers Subnet ID. Tip: Hold down
either the up or down button to fast-advance the display value.
1. Connect an EC-Smart-Vue to the controller with a Cat 5e patch cable. Wait for the
display to show the room temperature.
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1. Connect an EC-Smart-Vue to the controller with a Cat 5e patch cable. Wait for the
display to show the room temperature.
menu is shown.
shown.
to set the controllers Baud rate. AUTO detects and
uses the Baud rate currently being used by the BACnet MS/TP network.
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Net to Subnet
Port Settings
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
EC-Smart-Vue
Free-Topology
Network
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To Portable Router
EC-Net Pro
- Temporary
Commissioning and
Maintenance
Connection
BAC
LON
Network Type
Jumper
NET+
NETShield
To Portable Router
- Temporary
Commissioning and
Maintenance
Connection
- No EOL Resistors are
Necessary
EC-Net Pro
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BAC
LON
Network Type
Jumper
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BACnet Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 5
BACNET TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 5-1: Troubleshooting ECB Device Symptoms
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
1. Check if the device is showing the PoorQuality Power status code. See Table 5-4 for
a list of fault codes.
2. Check power supply voltage between
24VAC 15% and COM pins and ensure that
it is within acceptable limits.
3. Check for tripped fuse or circuit breaker.
Overloaded power
transformer
1. Check if the device is showing the PoorQuality Power status code. See Table 5-4 for
a list of fault codes.
2. Verify that the transformer used is powerful
enough to supply all controllers. See
Transformer Selection and Determining the
Maximum Power Run Length on page 33.
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BACnet Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
The STATUS
led is blinking
Controller is
powered but
does not turn on
Controller
communicates
well over a short
network, but
does not
communicate on
large network
Network length
Wire type
Number of controllers on
network segment exceeded
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BACnet Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Hardware input
is not reading
the correct
value
Configuration problem
Configuration problem
Power discharge
1. Recharge device with light (if solarpowered) or replace battery (if batterypowered).
2. Ensure sufficient light intensity (200lx for 4
hours/day).
Configuration problem
Hardware
output is not
operating
correctly
Wireless
devices not
working
correctly
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Table 5-2: Led Fault Condition Interpretation for ECB Devices
ECB Device Led
Interpretation
Description
Solution
If there is no
communication, see
Table 5-1.
POWER constant on
STATUS blinking
See below.
Table 5-3: STATUS Led Interpretation for Normal Operation with ECB Devices
Device STATUS Led blink
patterns
Status
Description
Initialization
Solid ON
Firmware upgrade
in progress
No anomaly
Normal operation.
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BACnet Troubleshooting
Table 5-4: STATUS Led Fault Condition Interpretation for ECB Devices
Device STATUS Led blink
patterns every 2 seconds
(highest priority shown first)
Possible Cause
Corrective action
Offline
Poor-quality
power.
The device has
browned-out.
Invalid MAC
address
Backup and
Restore.
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Table 5-5: Verify that the Following Recommendations have been Carried Out Before
Calling Technical Support
Recommendation
Description
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LonWorks Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 6
LONWORKS TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 6-1: Troubleshooting ECL Device Symptoms
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Overloaded power
transformer
Check the network termination(s). See TP/FT10 Free Topology Network Termination on
page 39.
The STATUS
led is blinking
Controller is
powered but
does not turn on
Controller
communicates
well over a short
network, but
does not
communicate on
large network
Network length
Wire type
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LonWorks Troubleshooting
Symptom
Hardware input
is not reading
the correct
value
Hardware
output is not
operating
correctly
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Possible Cause
Solution
Extra capacitance
Number of controllers on
network segment exceeded
Network traffic
Configuration problem
Configuration problem
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Wireless
devices not
working
correctly
Power discharge
1. Recharge device with light (if solarpowered) or replace battery (if batterypowered),
2. Ensure sufficient light intensity (200lx for 4
hours/day).
Configuration problem
Description
Solution
If there is no
communication, see
Table 5-1.
POWER constant on
STATUS blinking
See below.
Table 6-3: STATUS Led Interpretation for Normal Operation with ECL Devices
Device STATUS Led blink
patterns
Status
Description
Initialization
No anomaly
Normal operation.
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Table 6-4: STATUS Led Fault Condition Interpretation for ECL Devices
Device STATUS Led blink
patterns every 2 seconds
(highest priority shown first)
Possible Cause
Corrective action
The controller is
unconfigured
The controller is
offline
The controller is in
bypass mode
(150ms On, 300ms Off, 150ms On, 300ms Off, 800 ms On)
Poor-quality
power; The device
has browned-out
Wink
Table 6-5: Verify that the Following Recommendations have been Carried Out Before
Calling Technical Support
Recommendation
Description
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CHAPTER 7
ECX-400 SERIES I/O EXTENSION MODULE
SPECIFIC TROUBLESHOOTING
For general troubleshooting of an ECx-400 Series I/O Extension Module, first follow the
troubleshooting for a controller see BACnet Troubleshooting on page 60 and LonWorks
Troubleshooting on page 66. Then follow the troubleshooting tips shown below.
Table 7-1: Troubleshooting ECx-400 Series I/O Extension Module Device Specific
Symptoms
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Network length
Wire type
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CHAPTER 8
EC-SMART-VUE TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 8-1: EC-Smart-Vue Normal Operation
Symptom
Status
Description
When the
EC-Smart-Vue is
connected to a
Controller, the LCD
display on the
EC-Smart-Vue is
blank with the
backlight ON for
about 30 to 45
seconds
Firmware upgrade in
progress
Possible Cause
Solution
EC-Smart-Vue
screen is blank &
back light is off
Is the EC-Smart-Vue
connected to the
controller?
Is power being
supplied to the
controller?
Is the cable
connected to the
controller and
EC-Smart-Vue?
Verify wiring.
Is the address
correctly set to a
unique address?
Is there a
configuration
problem?
Device is not
communicating
with controller
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EC-Smart-Vue Troubleshooting
Table 8-3: Error code Interpretation for EC-Smart-Vue Symptoms
Symptom
Possible Cause
Corrective action
Cannot
communicate with
controller.
Invalid
configuration.
EC-Smart-Vue is
not configured in
the controller
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Appendix A
TYPICAL BACNET EIA-485 DATA BUS
TRANSMISSION EXAMPLE
The graph below shows electrical signals for the transmission of one byte of data
(hexadecimal D3, least significant bit first). Note that when idle, the BACnet MS/TP bus is
biased such that the Net + connection is positive with respect to the Net connection.
Net -
Idle
Space
Mark
Mark
Mark
Space
Space
Net +
Mark
Mark
Idle
Stop
Start
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
Permissible
Range
+2 Volts
+0.2 Volts
Voltage VNet-,Net+
-0.2 Volts
Voltage VNet-,Net+
-2 Volts
Transition
Region
Maximum
Operating
Range
Permissible
Range
-7 Volts
-7 Volts
Conditions
Min
Max
Units
1.5
-1.5
-5
RLOAD = 27
RLOAD = 54
-1
Receiver Sensitivity
-7 Vcm +12
0.2
-7
96K
V
+12
The receiver is also protected against the temporary application of 24VAC and against
transients. However, such events will interrupt data reception.
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Appendix B
HOW TO SET A DIP SWITCH
DIP switches are used to set the address of a device. In the following table, A & B represent
the binary ON / OFF setting for the DIP switch required for a given decimal value shown in
the table.
B
000
001
010
011
100
101
110
111
0000
0001
10
11
12
13
14
15
0010
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
0011
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
0100
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
0101
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
0110
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
0111
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
1000
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
1001
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
1010
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
1011
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
1100
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
1101
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
1110
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
1111
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
ON
For example
82 = A: 1010 & B: 010
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Appendix C
METRIC CONVERSIONS FOR WIRE GAUGE
The following table provides information about metric wire equivalents for wire gauge.
AWG
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Approximate stranded
metric equivalents
Diameter ()
Area
(inch)
(mm)
(kcmil)
(mm)
10
0.1019
2.588
10.4
5.26
12
0.0808
2.053
6.53
3.31
14
0.0641
1.628
4.11
2.08
16
0.0508
1.291
2.58
1.31
18
0.0403
1.024
1.62
0.823
24/0.2
20
0.0320
0.812
1.02
0.518
16/0.2
22
0.0253
0.644
0.642
0.326
7/0.25
24
0.0201
0.511
0.404
0.205
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