1. Electro Industries’ ProtoCom Training
Presented by:
Sean Gaines
Accounts Development Manager
I am Sean Gaines with FieldServer Technologies. We are the leader in providing BMS gateways to OEMs.
We have partnered with EIG to help you seamlessly sell more Power Meters into the BMS market. Today, we have many of the biggest OEMs using our products, including many meter OEMs like: Veris, Schneider, Square D and Siemens. When I talk to these companies, there is a common theme. The OEMs and Reps know very little about BMS networks and they feel intimated by the BMS integrators.
The goal of today’s presentation is to give you the knowledge to quickly install your products on the BMS networks and confidently talk on the same level as the BMS integrator.

2. Presentation Highlights
Session Summary
Introduction
BMS Networking 101
Installation Overview
ProtoCom Demo
Troubleshooting
FieldServer Toolbox - Taking Logs

3. Who is ProtoCessor OEM Division of FieldServer Technologies
Leader in the OEM Protocol Gateway market. (190+ OEMs)
We provide preprogrammed/tested protocol gateways for the OEMs.
2 SKU’s preprogrammed to support all OEM meters to multiple protocols.
Complete Turnkey solution
Dynamically supports 1 or multiple EIG Meters to one ProtoCom
No configuration files to manual build or load
Dock to Stock to Field.
Easiest to install/support
We are there when YOU need us.

4. Benefits of The EIG ProtoCom
Branded Electro Industries
Easiest to Install
The Best Support on Market
2 Part numbers support all of EIG’s BMS needs
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Metasys N2, EtherNet/IP, AB DF1, Modbus TCP/IP
LonWorks
No config files to build/load
Provides BMS protocols for 9 of EIG’s products
Supports BACnet Virtual nodes.
Each EIG meter appears as a separate device on BACnet network.
No Proprietary software needed to install gateway.
BACnet BTL and LonMark Certified
Supported Devices:
Shark® 100 Meter
Shark® 200 Meter
Nexus® Meters
DMMS 425 Meter
Nexus® 1500 Meter
MP200-Y Metering System
MP200-S Metering System

5. EIG 2 Methods of Configuration
Auto-Discover supported RS-485 meters
Serial Protocol
BACnet MS/TP
Metasys N2
AB DF1
Ethernet Protocols
BACnet/IP
AB EtherNet/IP
Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus RTU
Supports any mix of RS-485 meters:

6. EIG 2 Methods of Configuration
Auto-Discover supported RS-485 meters
Serial Protocol
BACnet MS/TP
Metasys N2
AB DF1
Ethernet Protocols
BACnet/IP
AB EtherNet/IP
Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus RTU
Supports any mix of RS-485 meters:
Including multiples of any meters

7. EIG 2 Methods of Configuration
Auto-Discover supported RS-485 meters
Web-Configurator for Modbus TCP/IP and RS-485 meters
ProtoCom
Serial Protocol
BACnet MS/TP
Metasys N2
AB DF1
Modbus TCP/IP
Ethernet Protocols
BACnet/IP
AB EtherNet/IP
Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus RTU

8. EIG 2 Methods of Configuration
Auto-Discover supported RS-485 meters
Web-Configurator for Modbus TCP/IP and RS-485 meters
ProtoCom-Lon
LonWorks
Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus RTU

9. Electro Industries ProtoCom Auto-Discovery
Dynamic Building of Configurations
Auto-Discovery Method:
Discoverable Profiles are preloaded for EIG Meters.
Each Profile has a unique expected register/value.
ProtoCom polls each Modbus Node-ID address 1 to 255.
Tests each device with stored Profiles until match is confirmed.
When a Profile is identified, the Profile gets loaded into memory.
Once the polling is completed (255 node address), Profiles build and load Configuration file.
The devices are installed.

10. Electro Industries ProtoCom Web-Configuration
Web-Configurator:
Offers Modbus RTU / Modbus TCP Profiles for all 9 EIG meters.
Must be used for Ethernet meters (Modbus TCP meters cannot be Auto-Discovered).
Can also be used for any RS-485 meters (with or without Modbus RTU Auto-Discovery).
Dynamically builds the required Configuration file.

11. BMS Networking 101: Primary BMS Network Protocols
AB DF1 & Others

12. BMS Networking 101: BACnet/IP
Typical BACnet/IP network
BACnet/IP on Ethernet backbone
BMS front-ends are on BACnet backbone monitoring/controlling the devices
BMS System
BACnet/IP
Switch/Router
BACnet/IP

13. BMS Networking 101: What A BACnet Network Looks Like
Fire Alarms
Chillers
Boiler Controls
Power Systems
Variable Frequency Drives
Elevators
Generators
Lighting Controls
HVAC
Security
Indoor Air Quality
Energy Management
Smoke Control
And More
BACnet/IP Backbone
BACnet MS/TP
Trunk #1
BACnet MS/TP
Trunk #2
Modbus
RTU

14. BMS Networking 101: BACnet MS/TP & BACnet/IP
>> BACnet MS/TP MAC Address + BACnet Device Instance
32 devices per trunk, with multiple trunks
Connected with twisted pair wire; the 2 wires have polarity
Maximum length = 1,000 m
BACnet MS/TP trunks use BACnet routers connect trunks to BACnet/IP backbones
Serial data bandwidth
BACnet/IP
>> Network IP Address + BACnet Device Instance
Point-to-point wiring; one device per trunk/cable
Connected with CAT5 Ethernet cables
Maximum length = 100 m
Each junction/connection requires switch or router
Ethernet data bandwidth

15. BMS Networking 101 LonWorks
>> Only a LonWorks Admin can install LonWorks Devices on LonWorks networks.
Adding a Device is call Commissioning.
Requires a program like LonMaker.
Proprietary hardware and software architecture; Uses Echelon Neuron Chip.
BMS Frontend uses a PC running LonWorks Software.
>> EIG’s responsibility for Installing LonWorks ProtoCom-Lon:
Wiring the EIG meters to the ProtoCom-Lon.
Connecting ProtoCom-Lon to the LonWorks network; connects with 2 wires (not twisted); No polarity.
Power the device up.
Configure the meters’ Profiles via Auto-Discovery or Web-Configurator.
Contact Network Admin for Commissioning.

16. Questions You Must Ask BACnet MS/TP Networks:
How many Meters do they have on site (to be installed)?
What is the assigned BACnet MS/TP MAC address?
What is the desired BACnet Device Instance value?
What is the BACnet MS/TP baud rate for the BMS RS-485 network?
BACnet/IP Networks:
What is the assigned Network IP address for the ProtoNode on the BMS BACnet/IP network?

17. EIG Devices and Available Point Count Section 1.2
Do not exceed the supported point count:
ProtoCom cannot exceed 1500 Modbus registers
ProtoCom-Lon cannot exceed 1000 Modbus registers
Examples:
Shark 200: 1500 / 68 = >> 22 meters max
(MP200S) + (16 x Shark 100) = ?
(571) + (16 x 56) =
(571) + (896) = 1467
(MP200Y) + (3 x Shark 200) + (4 x Nexus 1500) =
(241) + (3 x 68) + (4 x 56) =
(241) + (204) + (224) = 669
Devices
Point Count
Shark_100 56
Shark_200 68
Nexus_1252_1262_1272 48
DMMS_425 46
Nexus_1500
MP200Y
241
MP200S
571
Modbus Registers per meter

18. ProtoCom Installation
1) Set COM Settings on ALL meters
2) ProtoCom DIP Switch Settings
Select Required Field Protocol (S Bank)
Set BACnet MS/TP MAC Address (A Bank)
Set BACnet MS/TP Baud Rate (B Bank)
Turn on Auto-Discovery - if Discovering RS-485 devices.
3) Wiring
Wire EIG Modbus RTU meters to ProtoCom’s RS485 FIELD port
And/Or: Wire EIG Modbus/TCP meters to ProtoCom’s Ethernet port
Connect ProtoCom’s HOST port to BMS network (RS-485/Ethernet/LonWorks)
Connect and provide Power to ProtoCom
4) Auto-Discovery and/or Web Configurator
Discover or select Profiles
5) Change Network IP Address of ProtoCom (BACnet/IP only)
Set IP Address for BACnet/IP with Web-Configurator

19. ProtoCom Installation 2.1 – Setting COMS on EIG meters
For Modbus RTU meters:
SET the meter’s Modbus Node-ID
Modbus Node-ID values range between 1 and 255
Each meter must have a unique Node-ID value
Confirm the Serial Device Communications of the EIG meters
ALL meters MUST use the SAME SETTINGS, as specified:
These settings were pre-determined and are “hard coded”
For Modbus/TCP meters:
SET the meter’s IP Address
Must be on the same subnet as ProtoCom
Example:
Each meter must have a unique IP address
If the IP Address of the ProtoCom is going to be changed, set meter to use same subnet
SET the meter’s TCP_ID value
Value must be in the range of 1 – 255 (typical default is 1)
>> Record these values: You will need to know them later for Web-Configuration

20. ProtoCom Installation 2.2 – Setting BMS Field Protocol
SET the desired BMS Field Protocol on ProtoCom with: S0, S1, S2
Use a very small screwdriver; be gentile
ProtoNode FPC-N34
S Bank DIP Switches
Profile S0 S1 S2
BACnet IP
Off
BACnet MSTP On
Metasys N2
EtherNet IP
DF1
Modbus TCP/IP
ProtoCom-Lon
ProtoCom-Lon does not offer protocol options; it offers LonWorks (only)
On ProtoCom-Lon units switches S0, S1, S2 are disabled
Switch Positions:
>> IN = ON
>> OUT = OFF

21. ProtoCom Installation 2.3 – Enable Auto-Discovery
ProtoCom/ProtoCom-Lon:
For new installations
Set DIP switch S3 to the ON position to “Enable Auto-Discovery“ of all of the EIG Modbus RTU Meters connect to the ProtoCom/ProtoCom-Lon.
LATER in installation: Provide power to ProtoCom; wait 3 minutes for Auto-Discovery to complete.
After Auto-Discovery completes, return DIP switch S3 to the OFF position.

22. ProtoCom Installation 2.4.1 – Set BACnet MS/TP MAC Address
BACnet MS/TP Installation:
Set BACnet MS/TP MAC Address with DIP switch Bank A
See Appendix C.1 in Startup Guide for DIP switch settings.
Value can ONLY be set within range of 1 through 127 (Master MAC Addresses).
Addresses between 128 to 255 are Slave Addresses (not discoverable by BMS).
Only 1 MAC Address per ProtoCom

23. ProtoCom Installation 2.4.2 – Set BACnet Device Instance
BACnet MS/TP and BACnet /IP both have a Device Instance:
Device Instance = (Modbus Node-ID) + (ProtoCom’s Node_Offset)
Node_Offset default value is 50,000.
Node_Offset value can be changed via Web Configurator.
Example
1st EIG meter Modbus Node-ID = 1
2nd EIG meter Modbus Node-ID = 22
Default Node_Offset value = 50,000
1st EIG meter’s Device Instance = 50,001
2nd EIG meter Device Instance = 50,022

24. ProtoCom Installation 2.5 – Set BACnet MS/TP Baud Rate
BACnet MSTP Installation:
Set BACnet MS/TP Baud Rate for the BMS Field Network with DIP switch Bank B
BACnet MS/TP typically uses 38,400 or 76,800 (factory default = 38,400)
Metasys N2: Baud switches disabled on FPC-N34; factory set for N2 (9600)

25. ProtoCom Installation 2.6 – Connect Meters to HOST Port
ProtoCom/ProtoCom-Lon
6-Pin HOST Port connections:
Connect Meters to RS485 HOST Port using Pins 1 & 2

26. ProtoCom Installation 2.7 – Wire FIELD Port to the RS485 Network
3-Pin FIELD Port connections:
Connect to the BACnet MS/TP (or AB DF1) BMS Network wiring using Pins 1 & 2

27. ProtoCom Installation 2.7 – Wire FIELD Port to the RS485 Network
ProtoCom-Lon
2-Pin FIELD Port connections:
Connect to the LonWorks BMS Network with the LonWorks Port using Pins 1 & 2
Connection is polarity independent
Medium is FT-10. All other LonWorks Mediums require a router.
Network Admin: Commission Network using Service Pin
Service Pin
LonWorks TP/FT-10 interface

28. ProtoCom Installation 2.8/2.9 – Power & Auto-Discovery
ProtoCom /ProtoCom-Lon
Powering the Unit:
Power Unit on Pins shown:
Frame GND must be connected
12-24 Vac or 9-30 Vdc
Auto-Discover RS-485 meters:
Make sure S3 is turned on before power application.
Auto-Discover will take 3 minutes to find all discoverable devices.
One complete TX and RX will flash Rapidly.
Turn S3 to off position to save configuration.

29. ProtoCom Installation 2.10.1 – Set BACnet Device Instance
Enter Node_Offset

30. ProtoCom Installation Connecting to Web-Configurator
Web-Configuration
Connecting Laptop to ProtoCom (Section 1.9):
Set PC’s IP address to same Subnet as ProtoCom ( xxx)
Connect Laptop to Ethernet Port with CAT5 cable
Open browser, enter the ProtoCom’s IP address ( )

31. ProtoCom Installation 2.10.1 – Set BACnet Device Instance
BACnet MS/TP and BACnet /IP both have a Device Instance:
Device Instance = (Modbus Node-ID) + (ProtoCom’s Node_Offset)
Node_Offset default value is 50,000.
Node_Offset value can be changed via Web Configurator.
Example:
Node_Offset (required) = Device Instance (desired) - Node_ID
Desired Device Instance for 1st device = 1,001
Device 1 has a Modbus Node-ID of 1
Node_Offset (required) = 1,001 - (Node_ID) = 1, = 1,000
The Node_Offset value will be applied to all devices.
Device 1 Instance will then be 1,000 + Node_ID = 1, = 1,001
Device 2 Instance will then be 1,000 + Node_ID = 1, = 1,022
Device 3 Instance will then be 1,000 + Node_ID = 1, = 1,033

32. ProtoCom Installation 2.10.1 – Set BACnet IP Address
Click this button

33. ProtoCom Installation 2.10.1 – Set BACnet IP Address
Enter IP Address
Expand Tree
> Select Network Settings

34. Web Configuration Adding Additional Meters (RS-485 or Ethernet)
Click “Add” button

35. Web Configuration Adding Additional Meters (RS-485 or Ethernet)
Select a Profile

36. Web Configuration Adding Additional Meters (RS-485 or Ethernet)
Enter Meter’s IP Address
Enter Meter’s TCP_ID
Plus fictitious Node-ID value:
Range = 1-255
ProtoCom uses it for setting BACnet Device Instance

37. Web Configuration Adding Additional Meters (RS-485 or Ethernet)
BACnet Device Instance for each EIG meter:
50,001
50,022
50,033
50,044

38. Electro Industries Demo
ProtoCom Demo

39. Debugging Tools Troubleshooting Using FieldServer’ Toolbox
Taking a Serial Data Capture

40. Debugging Tools Requirements for successful data capture
Laptop must be on same subnet as FieldServer
Diagnostic event must occur while capturing
If Ethernet traffic is important, Wireshark must be running at the same time

41. Debugging Tools – Tool Box
FST Toolbox available on website
Main Menu > Tech Support > Utilities & Design Documents

42. Debugging Tools – Tool Box

43. Debugging Tools – Tool Box
Log File found in folder: C:\FieldServer\FieldServer Toolbox\Config\Diagnostic_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM
Log zipped for user convenience: Diagnostic_ _13-45.zip
Diagnostic event must occur while capturing
If Ethernet traffic is important, Wireshark must be running at the same time

44. ProtoCessor Contact Information
Support Contacts:
Clarke Ramilo, Senior Application Engineer
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Time
FieldServer Technologies
1991 Tarob Court, Milpitas CA 95035 or
Sean Gaines, Accounts Development Manager
8:30 am – 5:30 pm East Coast Time (Call me anytime; leave message)
Cell

45. THANK YOU!
…..for taking the time to attend this presentation. Questions?