Configuration & Monitoring software of Intesis BACnet series

USER’S MANUAL
Issue date: 11/2023 v1.6 ENGLISH
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 5
2. Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5
3. Welcome page .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 News ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Create New Project................................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Load Project .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Get Project from Device ......................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Recent ................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Import Project from LinkBox ................................................................................................... 8
4. Navigation ................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 Home ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Project ................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Tools ....................................................................................................................................10
4.4 Help ......................................................................................................................................11
4.5 Footer ...................................................................................................................................12
5. Connection ...............................................................................................................................13
5.1 IP connection ........................................................................................................................13
5.2 USB connection ....................................................................................................................14
6. Configuration ............................................................................................................................16
6.1 General.................................................................................................................................16
6.2 BACnet Server ......................................................................................................................18
6.2.1 Standard Configuration .........................................................................................................18
6.2.2 Advanced Configuration........................................................................................................20
6.2.2.1 Notification Class ..................................................................................................................20
6.2.2.2 Binary Text Configuration .....................................................................................................22
6.2.2.3 Multistate Configuration ........................................................................................................22
6.2.2.4 Calendars .............................................................................................................................23
6.2.2.5 Schedules .............................................................................................................................25
6.2.2.6 Trend Logs ...........................................................................................................................28
6.3 BACnet Router......................................................................................................................29
6.4 External protocol ...................................................................................................................33
7. Signals .....................................................................................................................................34
7.1 Extra functions ......................................................................................................................34
7.1.1 Auto BACname .....................................................................................................................34
7.1.2 Auto BACInst. .......................................................................................................................34
7.1.3 Edit Columns ........................................................................................................................35
7.1.4 Import ...................................................................................................................................35
7.1.5 Export ...................................................................................................................................37
7.1.6 Font size ...............................................................................................................................37
7.1.7 Move Up/Down .....................................................................................................................37
7.1.8 Add Multiple Rows ................................................................................................................37
7.1.9 Delete Rows .........................................................................................................................37
7.1.10 Check Table .........................................................................................................................37
7.2 Signals configuration ............................................................................................................39
7.3 Tips and tricks ......................................................................................................................41
7.3.2 Multiple Values selection ......................................................................................................41
7.3.3 Auto numeration ...................................................................................................................41
8. Send/Receive ...........................................................................................................................43
8.1 Send .....................................................................................................................................43
8.2 Receive ................................................................................................................................43
9. Diagnostic ................................................................................................................................44
9.3 Tools ....................................................................................................................................44
9.3.1 Hardware Test ......................................................................................................................45
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9.3.2 Log 45
9.3.3 Commands ...........................................................................................................................45
9.3.4 View preferences ..................................................................................................................45
9.4 Viewers.................................................................................................................................46
9.4.1 Console ................................................................................................................................46
9.4.2 BACnet Server Viewer ..........................................................................................................46
9.4.3 External Protocol Viewer.......................................................................................................47
9.4.4 Signals Viewer ......................................................................................................................47
9.4.5 Filtering.................................................................................................................................48
10. External protocols.....................................................................................................................50
10.1 KNX ......................................................................................................................................50
10.1.2 Signals configuration ............................................................................................................50
10.2 Modbus Master .....................................................................................................................52
10.2.2 Signals configuration ............................................................................................................57
10.3 M-Bus ...................................................................................................................................58
10.3.2 Advanced configuration ........................................................................................................62
10.3.3 Signals configuration ............................................................................................................63
10.4 PROFINET ...........................................................................................................................65
10.4.2 Advanced configuration ........................................................................................................66
10.4.3 Signals configuration ............................................................................................................66
11. Additional protocols ..................................................................................................................68
11.1 Modbus Slave .......................................................................................................................68

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1. Introduction

Intesis MAPS is a Windows compatible software tool developed specifically to monitor and configure
the Intesis BACnet Server series (Intesis BACnet Server integrating an External Protocol). In this
document, its use and how to configure the Intesis is explained.

Following nomenclatures are used in this document:

• External Protocol: Protocol that the Intesis integrates besides BACnet. i.e: if using the
INBACKNX***0000, KNX would be the External Protocol.

• Intesis or gateway: the words "gateway" or “Intesis” are used instead of the full product name
(Intesis BACnet/IP Server integrating an External Protocol). Any other use of the word
"gateway" not meaning that will be specifically indicated.

• Configuration Tool: Intesis MAPS

2. Installation

The tool is supplied in the shape of a self-extracting setup utility. Supported operating systems are
Windows 7 and onwards versions of the Windows OS.

The configuration tool can be downloaded from:

https://www.intesis.com/docs/software/intesis-maps-installer

The web browser will ask for saving the file. Select Save File and wait for the file to download.

Figure 2.1 Downloading Intesis MAPS

Once downloaded, double click on the Intesis_maps_installer.exe file and follow instructions
provided by the installation wizard.

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3. Welcome page

After starting the Intesis MAPS, by clicking its program entry under Windows Start menu (or any other
established link), the welcome page will prompt.

This window is used to show general information, latest news and the project management and
creation. All these sections are explained in the detail in the following sections.

Figure 3.1 Welcome page

3.1 News
This link provides access to the welcome page to check the latest news related to the Intesis gateways
and MAPS configuration tool.

Use this section to get the latest information related with our products.

3.2 Create New Project

Create a new project from an existing template. In order to start a specific integration project, simply
select one of the available templates from the list.

Note: The template is an example of an integration and may be used under this scope. Depending
on the type of integration, some parameters may not be left as by default and shall be modified. Please
check your Intesis gateway user manual for more information on some of the specific parameter’s
configuration.

Click on the BACnet logo to list all available project templates for the BACnet Server gateway series.

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Make sure that you select the right template according to the external protocol of the gateway.

Figure 3.2 Project template selection

3.3 Load Project

Load an already existing project to the configuration tool. In order to import an existing project already
programmed, use the Load Project option and select the project from the PC or external storage
device where the project is stored.

Figure 3.3 Project selection window

After selection, the project will be loaded and configuration can be started as if using a brand-new
project, but with all previous work in the project present.

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3.4 Get Project from Device

Use this function to download the current configuration running in the gateway and to import it to the
configuration tool. Notice that connection from the configuration tool to the gateway is required.

Depending on your firewall configuration, a warning message like the one below may appear:

Figure 3.4 Firewall warning message

After that, the tool will ask you where to download the project. Please select the location and press
the save button.

3.5 Recent
In this section, the last edited projects in this installation will be shown. It can be used for fast checking
of the last projects updated.

3.6 Import Project from LinkBox

This special function allows the use of old LinkBox projects on the configuration tool. To import the
project, simply select the folder and click on the “Select Folder” button.

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4. Navigation

To work with the configuration tool, the menu and the tool bar (Figure 4.1) need to be used. In the
following lines a brief explanation and links to the corresponding sections can be found.

Figure 4.1 Menu and Tool Bar

4.1 Home
This option brings you back to the Welcome page. Check section 3 for more information.

4.2 Project
This option let the user apply basic functions to the project, such as create new projects, load an
already existing project, save the project and close the configuration tool.

Figure 4.2 Project options

• New project: Moves back to the Welcome page and let you select a new project.

• Load: Opens a selection window to pick up the project you wanted to load.

• Save: Saves the current project changes in the same file. If it is the first time, it will ask for the
project location. Otherwise, it will automatically update the current project file.

• Save As: Saves the current project into a different location or with a different name from the
current one.

• Close: Closes the configuration tool.

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4.3 Tools
This option provides access to language settings and Gateway firmware update.

Figure 4.3 Tools options

• Language: This option allows the user to select one of the available languages. Once the
language is selected, you need to reboot the software for the new language configuration to
be applied.

Figure 4.4 Language selection

• Firmware: By default, information shown is only the one coming from the current gateway
status. In case the user is interested in checking for new firmware updates, the “Check for
Update” button needs to be pressed.

In case there is any update available, a summary for the new update information will be shown
in the “Firmware Update Information” side of the window. If the user is interested, the “send”
button should be pressed to update the box.

IMPORTANT: Please notice that the firmware update process shall not be interrupted. Make
sure that you go for the update process while in a safe location (no risk of power blackouts or
similar).

NOTE: If the Gateway is already working as expected, the update may not be advisable.
Please, make sure that you update the gateway only when required.

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Figure 4.5 Firmware Manager view

4.4 Help
Extra information about the software is shown in this section.

Figure 4.6 Help menu

• About:

It prompts information about the current configuration tool version.

Figure 4.7 About information

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• Check for Updates

Periodically, new free versions of Configuration Tool are released. Those new releases include
improvements, fixes, support for new firmware versions of Intesis or support for newer Intesis
products.

This option automatically checks if there is any newer version and in case it exists, it offers the
possibility to download and update the software. Notice that this requires Internet connection.

4.5 Footer
In the footer, relevant information about the connection status and protocols used can be found.

Figure 4.8 Footer

• Connection Status: It indicates if the Configuration Tool is connected or not with the
Gateway.

Figure 4.9 Connection status options

It can also be used to connect or disconnect clicking directly on the icons

• Internal Protocol: It indicates the current Internal Protocol (BACnet in this case).

• External Protocol: It indicates the current External Protocol (it will depend on the specific
Gateway model.

• Date: Current time and date.

NOTE: Footer color may change from red to any other when there is connection between the
gateway and the configuration tool.

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5. Connection

In this section, it is detailed how to set the communication and monitor the Intesis.

Figure 5.1 Connection section

There are two different ways of communicating the Configuration Tool with the Intesis (check the
Connection section in your Intesis User Manual): using the USB port or the Ethernet network. In the
following lines the configuration of both is explained as well as the functionalities of the Configuration
Tool when connected or not.

When there is no connection with the Intesis, Intesis MAPS allows the creation and edition of
configuration projects. That includes setting the linked signals, protocol parameters …

When the Configuration Tool is connected to the Intesis, it can perform other functionalities such as
monitoring the communication and sending the configuration files to the device (sections 9.4 and 8.1
respectively).

5.1 IP connection
If connection with the Gateway shall be done by Ethernet IP network, select IP as the connection
mode. The software will automatically scan the current network where the PC is connected looking
for Intesis gateways.

Figure 5.2 IP connection

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In the Discovered Devices list, all gateways found will be listed. In black, gateways that match the
current project selected. In red, gateways that do not match the current project selected.

If no gateways are shown, please check your network connection parameters and make sure that the
gateway is powered and connected.

Notice that relevant information can be checked by clicking on each gateway (Figure 5.3).

Once the device is selected, connection will be started by pressing the connect button , on the
bottom left corner, or clicking on the Connect button.

Figure 5.3 IP connection

If connection has been successful, the footer will turn from red to any other color prompting the current
IP of the gateway where the configuration tool is connected to.

To disconnect, simply click on the connect button again.

IMPORTANT: Notice that if connecting through IP, a password is required. By default, the password
is “admin”. Find more information on how to change the password on section 6.

NOTE: By default, the gateway is offered with DHCP enabled. If you want to change this setting,
please check section 6.

5.2 USB connection

If Ethernet IP connection is not possible or if USB is preferred, select USB port in the Connection
Mode. A list of available COM ports on the PC will be listed. Select the COM port where the USB
cable is connected.

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Figure 5.4 USB connection

If the device does not appear or if the COM port list is empty, please check the USB connection on
both sides (gateway and PC) and check the Windows Device Manager to check if there is any issue
regarding COM ports.

To disconnect simply click on the Connect button again.

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6. Configuration
In this section, main configuration parameters for the gateway and both, internal and external
protocols, can be modified to match the project requirements.

Figure 6.1 Configuration

6.1 General
In the general section, all options related to generic gateway parameters can be defined.

Figure 6.2 General configuration

1. Gateway name
Name of device. It can be modified by the user to simplify its identification inside the project.
This name is not related to neither the external or internal protocol.

2. Project description
Short description of the project. It can be modified by the user to simplify its identification inside
the project. This name is not related to neither the external or internal protocol.

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3. IP 1
IP address associated to the gateway. It can be modified by the user to match the project
requirements. This IP will be the same one to be used on the BACnet/IP side in case of using
BACnet/IP communication.

4. Netmask 1
Network mask to be applied on the IP communication. It can be modified by the user to match
the project requirements. This netmask will be the same one to be used on the BACnet/IP side
in case of using BACnet/IP communication.

5. Gateway 1
Default gateway to be applied on the IP communication. It can be modified by the user to
match the project requirements. This default gateway will be the same one to be used on the
BACnet/IP side in case of using BACnet/IP communication.

6. Password
This is the password to allow connection to the Gateway when using IP connection (see
section 5.1). By default, the password is set as “admin”, but can be modified by the user at
any time.

In order to change the password, simply set the desired password in this field and download
the configuration to the Gateway. You can find more information on how to download the
configuration in section 8.1.

IMPORTANT: Please, in case of changing the default password, please keep it posted or
noted in a safe place to be used in the future.

7. Conversions
In this section, different conversions can be defined on the MAPS so values from the Internal
to the External protocol or vice versa can be modified to help the integrator matching the
project requirements.

Figure 6.3 Conversions

1This setting does not apply if the “Enable DHCP” option is selected. In that case, this parameter will be automatically set
by the DHCP server.

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6.2 BACnet Server

In the BACnet Server section, all parameters related to the BACnet side can be configured.

6.2.1 Standard Configuration

Figure 6.4 Menu and button Bar

1. Device Name
This stands for the BACnet Device Name property. It can be modified by the user using the
configuration tool and from BACnet itself.

2. Device Instance
This stands for the BACnet Device Object Instance property related to this specific device. It
is a unique ID for the BACnet device inside of a single BACnet network segment.

3. Password
Password required by some BACnet commands to be allowed. This needs to be check along
with the BMS integrator. If not required or not sure, it can be left as default (admin).

4. Mode
Select the type of BACnet communication to be used: BACnet/IP or BACnet MSTP.
a. BACnet/IP
i. UDP Port
Select the UDP port for the BACnet/IP communications. By default, it Is set to
47808 (BAC0 in HEX notation).

ii. Network Role

Define how the gateway will act regarding network elements.

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IMPORTANT: If not familiar with these options, please left the parameter
as Disabled to avoid issues on the BACnet communication.

• Disabled: The gateway will not provide any special service regarding
network communication or settings.

• Foreign Device: The gateway will act as a foreign device from the
BACnet network point of view.

Figure 6.5 Foreign Device configuration

• BBMD: The gateway will act as a BBMD in the BACnet network.

Figure 6.6 BBMD configuration

b. BACnet MSTP

i. Max. Masters
Define the maximum number of BACnet MSTP masters supported

ii. Max. Info Frames

Define the maximum number of Info frames.

iii. Baud Rate

Select the BACnet MSTP communication speed. Possible values are:

Auto | 9600 |19200 | 38400 | 57600 | 76800 | 115200

iv. MAC address

Define the gateway MAC address for BACnet MSTP communication.

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6.2.2 Advanced Configuration

Once the Advanced configuration is activated, the user will have access to BACnet advanced settings.

Figure 6.7 Advanced settings selection

NOTE: If you are not familiar with these functions, please do not use them as it may cause problems
in the BACnet communication/configuration.

6.2.2.1 Notification Class

In this section, Notification Classes can be created and configured. Up to 10 Notification Class objects
can be created.

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Figure 6.8 Menu and button Bar

Per each Notification Class, the user will be able to configure:

1. NC Name
Name for the Notification Class

2. NC Instance
BACnet Object Instance for the Notification Class

3. Recipient List
Up to 8 different BACnet Destinations can be created.
For each destination, the following parameters can be modified:
a) Destination name
Descriptive name for the BACnet Destination

b) Transitions
Select which transitions will force the notification class to be active:
• Off_normal: When status changes from Off to normal.
• Fault: When status changes to fault.
• Normal: When status changes from fault to normal.

c) Recipient Type
Select the type of recipient from:
• Device: The recipient is a device. The Device Instance Number for this
device needs to be selected in the Instance Number text box.
• Address: The recipient is set using the specific address on BACnet/IP.
• Address (MSTP): The recipient is set using the specific address on
BACnet MSTP.

d) Advanced Options
• Active Days: Select the days when the Notification Class will be available
for the specific recipient BACnet destination.

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• From: Defines the starting time for the Notifications Class to be available
during the day.
• To: Defines the end time for the Notifications Class to be available during
the day.
• Issue Confirmed Notifications

4. Advanced
In this section, ACK for different transitions can be set as required and the priority of this
transitions ACK too. Values for priority in this case may vary from 0 to 255.

6.2.2.2 Binary Text Configuration

Use this advanced setting section to configure the Active and Inactive text for the Binary objects. In
this section the user is only creating the different available pairs for texts. Check section 0 for more
information on how to apply this to a specific Binary Object. Up to 100 pairs of states can be
configured.

Figure 6.9 Active/Inactive text definition

6.2.2.3 Multistate Configuration

Use this menu to create lists to be applied on the Multistate Text of the Multistate Objects.

Figure 6.10 State Text Manager

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1. State Text Configuration

Use this section to create new state text lists or to modify the current ones available.

2. Tool Configuration
Use this section to create a secondary mapping for the states to create custom
conversions between the BACnet states received and the values that the gateway
will transmit to the external protocol.

Check section 7.2 for more information on how to apply this to a specific Multistate Object. Up to 100
State Text Lists can be configured with a maximum of 100 elements (status) per State Text List.

6.2.2.4 Calendars
In this section, the user will be able to create calendars to be applied on the BACnet side. Up to 10
calendars can be created.

Figure 6.11 State Text Manager

For each calendar, the following parameters can be configured:

1. Calendar Name
Determines the name for the calendar.

2. Calendar Instance
Sets the BACnet Object Instance for this specific calendar.

3. Calendar Entries
Determines the number of calendar entries (patterns). Up to 32 different entries
can be created per each calendar.

4. Rules
For each entry, different rules can be applied. Configuration for these rules can be
done using either Date, Date Range or Week N Day.

a. Date: The rule is related only to a specific date.

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Figure 6.12 Rule – Date Selection

b. Date Range: The rule is applied inside a date range.

Figure 6.13 Rule – Date Range Selection

c. Week N Day: The rule is applied on specific months, weeks and/or week
days. If an * is selected, the rule will apply for all cases.

Figure 6.14 Rule – Week N Day Selection

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6.2.2.5 Schedules
In this section, all configuration related with BACnet schedules can be done. Up to 10 schedules can
be created.

Figure 6.15 Schedules main view

1. Main
Main configuration for the schedule including:

a. Name
Schedule name

b. Schedule Instance
BACnet Object Instance for this specific schedule

c. Schedule Type
Type of objects to apply on the schedule (Analog, Binary or Multistate). Multiple
types cannot be selected.

d. Priority
BACnet priority to be set on this schedule. By default, it is set to 16.

e. Default value
Default value to be applied on this schedule

f. Effective Period
Determine the period where the schedule applies.

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2. Objects
Selection of BACnet objects to be included in a specific schedule. Notice that object types
are selected in the main menu, so only the BACnet object that match the schedule type
selected in the main section will be allowed.

Figure 6.16 Schedules Object selection

3. Weekly Schedule
Select one-week day and the desired Time Values when the schedule needs to apply.
Only 6 Time Values are allowed.

Figure 6.17 Weekly schedule configuration

4. Exception Events
Create exceptions to the schedules. Up to 16 different expections can be created with up
to 6 Time Values for each exception.

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Figure 6.18 Rule – Week N Day Selection

5. Week Schedule
Create schedules directly on a friendlier user interface modifying or creating them directly
on the calendar.

Figure 6.19 Rule – Week N Day Selection

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6.2.2.6 Trend Logs

In this section, all trend logs related configuration can be carried out. Up to 5 Trend Logs can be
created.

Figure 6.20 Trend Logs

1. Name
Name for the Trend Log

2. Trend Log Instance

BACnet Object Instance for the specific Trend Log

3. Trend Mode
Selection of the type of Trend mode to be used:
a. Polled
The poll cadence for this needs to be set in the Interval parameter

b. COV
The COV increment to be considered needs to be set in the COV Increment
parameter

c. Triggered
It will be triggered by the BACnet BMS system

4. Interval
It will only apply if Trend Mode Polled is selected.

5. COV Increment
It will only apply if Trend Mode COV is selected.

6. Properties
Extra properties can be defined:

a. Enable
It allows enabling or disabling the specific Trend Log even if the Trend Log is in the
valid time range.

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b. Stop Buffer Full

If enabled, it will stop the Trend Log when the buffer is full.
If disabled, it will roll up the Trend Log information keeping the last 2880 valid
values.

7. Date Configuration
Set the period when Trend Logs will be active. It can be set as always or in a time frame
or range

8. Selected Objects
Selection of objects to be included inside a Trend Log. Up to 10 different BACnet Objects
can be selected.

6.3 BACnet Router

In the BACnet Router section, all parameters related to the BACnet MS/TP and IP networks can be
configured.

Figure 6.211 Menu and button Bar

1. Device Name
This stands for the BACnet Device Name property. It can be modified by the user using the
configuration tool and from BACnet itself.

2. Device Instance
This stands for the BACnet Device Object Instance property related to this specific device. It
is a unique ID for the BACnet device inside of a single BACnet network segment.

3. Password
Password required by some BACnet commands to be allowed. This needs to be check along
with the BMS integrator. If not required or not sure, it can be left as default (admin).

4. UDP Port
Select the UDP port for the BACnet/IP communications. By default, it Is set to 47808 (BAC0
in HEX notation).

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5. Network Role
Define how the gateway will act regarding network elements.

IMPORTANT: If not familiar with these options, please left the parameter as Disabled to
avoid issues on the BACnet communication.

• Disabled: The gateway will not provide any special service regarding network
communication or settings.

• BBMD: The gateway will act as a BBMD in the BACnet network.

Figure 6.22 BBMD configuration

6. Network Number
Define the network number for IP Network. This must be non-repeated number.

7. Baud Rate
Select the BACnet MSTP communication speed. Possible values are:

Auto | 9600 |19200 | 38400 | 57600 | 76800 | 115200

8. Max. Masters
Define the highest master MAC address in the MS/TP network.

9. Max. Info Frames

Define the maximum number of messages that can be sent onto MS/TP network per token
pass.

10. MAC address

Define the MAC address of the device in the MS/TP network.

11. Network Number

Define the network number for MS/TP Network. This must be non-repeated number.

12. BACnet Explorer

Configuration section includes functionality to scan the BACnet network for existing BACnet
servers and their objects.

To access this Scan functionality window, make sure that you’re online/connected with the
device and click on Scan button.

If properly connected to the Intesis, following dialog will appear:

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Figure 6.23 BACnet Exporer dialog

In top section of the window BACnet Explorer Configuration, following parameters are
available:

• Advanced Configuration: In this section the way the scan is performed is configured.
Following parameters can be setup:

1. Start and End Instance: Search will be based on Device object instance number
of present devices in the network. Search can be done on all possible Instances (0
to 4194302) or narrowed down (until even a single device) if the Device instance is
known a priori, or within a certain range. Narrowing the value between start and
end instance will speed up the search for BACnet devices

2. Step: Number of BACnet devices queried at once.

3. Scan timeout: Timeout that will wait for answer after request from a BACnet
device.

4. Discover MSTP slaves: Will enable scan of MSTP slave nodes (by default, only
master nodes will be discovered). If enabled, Start MAC, End MAC and Timeout
(in ms) for the scan can be adjusted.

• Start BACnet Explorer: Exploration of the BACnet network will start once the window
BACnet Explorer itself is open. You can Stop and restart it (button Stop becomes Start),
in order to stop scanning traffic in the BACnet network. BACnet devices found in the
network will appear in Explorer Results section as they respond.

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Figure 6.24 BACnet Explorer sample results on scan dialog

By clicking each of the devices, its Device Name, Instance, Network Number and Vendor Id
will be given in the center of the dialog.

Once list of devices is shown, next step is obtaining their list of objects. This can be done in
two ways:

• Selecting a particular device and clicking at Discover button

• Checking all devices whose objects are to be scanned and clicking at Discover Checked
Devices button. This must be used with care when many devices are checked at once.
Resulting scan time can become very large.

Either way, when having discovered objects under a BACnet device, they are shown in the list
at the right part of the window:

Figure 6.25 BACnet Explorer showing objects found under a BACnet device

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6.4 External protocol

Please, check the Annex section and your Gateway User Manual for more information on the specific
configuration of the external protocol parameters.

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7. Signals
In this section, the main configuration for the signals on both external and internal protocols will be
set.

Figure 7.1 Default view

7.1 Extra functions

Find below a list of extra functions or tools available in the Signals view.

7.1.1 Auto BACname

This option generates the BACnet Object Name for each signal automatically. It uses the following
format to create this name automatically:

BACnetObjectType_BACnetObjectInstance_Custom_Name

Ex:
BI_0_ONOFF
BACnet Object Name => ONOFF
BACnet Object Instance => 0
BACnet Object Type => Binary Input

7.1.2 Auto BACInst.

Generates automatically all BACnet Object Instances to grant a unique identifier.

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7.1.3 Edit Columns

It shows/hides columns on the Signal table to help the integration tasks.

Figure 7.2 Edit Columns view

7.1.4 Import

Import previous exported Excel files to the project. This can be useful in case you want to manage
some special configuration on Excel to speed up the signals list creation. Notice that this will need to
be used in very few scenarios as the Configuration Tool already offers lots of options and tips to create
the signal’s table in a fast and easy way.

Notice that there are two Import options: Replace and Add Signals.

• Replace: This will replace (overwrite) current signals in the Signal table.

• Add Signals: This will add the imported signals to the Signal table without replacing the

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current ones.

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7.1.5 Export

This function will allow two different types of exportations: Excel and EDE.

• Excel: This will export the Signal table into Excel format to allow extra manipulation or
consultation from Excel. This may be helpful to share integration information with other
integrators that do not have the Configuration Tool.

• EDE: This will export BACnet information into an EDE file format. This is useful to share
BACnet information with the BACnet BMS integrator to speed up the integration time.

7.1.6 Font size

It changes the font size to help on the visualization. It is a toggle function: on each click it will change
from big to small and vice versa.

7.1.7 Move Up/Down

It moves one row Up or Down the selected signal inside the Signal table on each click.

7.1.8 Add Multiple Rows

It adds new signals to the Signal table. The number of new signals can be selected in the text box.

7.1.9 Delete Rows

It deletes the selected rows. If it is required to erase more than one signal (row), select them previously
and then press the Delet Rows button to erase all selected rows.

7.1.10 Check Table

These options verify that the current configuration in the Signal Table is OK from a theoretical point
of view. That means that this check will not include integration issues related to bad addresses,
mistakes or confusions of the integrator’s information. It will only check that the standard defined
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conditions and properties are fulfilled.

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7.2 Signals configuration

Next, there is the description for common and BACnet specific parameters to be configured on each
signal.

1. Active
If selected, the signal will be considered in the configuration and will be downloaded to the
Gateway as active.

2. Name
BACnet Object Name to be applied to the signal

3. Type
It can be selected depending on the different BACnet Object Types
• AI: Analog Input
• AO: Analog Output
• AV: Analog Value
• BI: Binary Input
• BO: Binary Output
• BV: Binary Value
• MI: Multistate Input
• MO: Multistate Output
• MV: Multistate Value

4. Instance
BACnet Object Instance.

5. Units
If required, units for this signal can be defined (ºC, Kg, kW…)

6. NC

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It is used to select which Notification Class from the ones defined in section 6.2.2.1 will be
used.

7. State Text
For Multistate Objects, it is used to select which State Text List from the ones defined in
section 6.2.2.3 will be used.

For Binary Objects, it is used to select which State Text List from the ones defined in
section 6.2.2.2 will be used.

8. #States
It sets the number of states for the Multistate Objects. It only applies if the State Text is not
selected.

9. Rel. Def.
It is used to define the Relinquish Default value.

10. Cov.
It is used to define the COV (Change Of Value) increment.

11. Conversion
It is used to define the conversion that you want to apply. This conversion can be
checked or selected as stated in section 6.1.

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7.3 Tips and tricks

7.3.1 Text Edit

On editable cells, click on the cell. The text is going to be highlighted and it can then be modified.

7.3.2 Multiple Values selection

1. Select using the left mouse button (clicking and dragging), the field of all the rows in the list
which you want to change the values (must be consecutive rows). In case you want to use
non-consecutive rows, use the CTRL+click option.

2. Click in the cell options icon.

3. A contextual menu with the possible values will show up (Figure 7.3)

4. Select the desired value.

5. All the selected cells are going to be changed to the chosen value

Figure 7.3 Multiple value selection

7.3.3 Auto numeration

In some cells values, can be either modified one by one or auto numerated. To do so follow the steps
below:

1. Select using the left mouse button (clicking and dragging), the field of all the rows in the list
which you want to automatically assign values (must be consecutive rows). In case you want
to use non-consecutive rows, use the CTRL+click option.

2. Click right mouse button over the selected fields and select Auto Enumeration option from the
pop-up menu that will appear.

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Figure 7.4 Auto numeration selection

3. Enter the Start Value.

4. Enter the increment between consecutive assignments.

For example selecting 100 for the first value and an increment of 1, the values generated will
be 100, 101, 102, 103, 104.. and so on. To assign the same value to all the rows (useful to
assign the same Device number in the column Dev for some consecutive rows) just select the
desired value and an increment of 0.

5. The values are changed accordingly.

Figure 7.5 Values auto numerated

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8. Send/Receive

8.1 Send
This option will send the current configuration to the Gateway.

If the project was not saved, it will ask you first to save the changes and afterwards starts the
download.

Figure 8.1 Button Bar

8.2 Receive
This option will download the current configuration from the Gateway to be stored in the PC.

Figure 8.2 Button Bar

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9. Diagnostic

To help integrators in the commissioning tasks and troubleshooting, the Configuration Tool offers
some specific tools and viewers.

In order to start using the diagnostic tools, connection with the Gateway is required.

The Diagnostic section is composed by two main parts: Tools and Viewer.

Figure 9.1 Diagnostic

9.3 Tools
The tool bar located in the left side of the window.

Figure 9.2 Tool bar

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It offers 4 main tools:

9.3.1 Hardware Test

It initiates a hardware test on the gateway to identify possible hardware issues. During the hardware
test, standard communications with external and internal protocols will stop.

9.3.2 Log
It sets the Configuration Tool into logging mode. This will record all information present in all viewers
and zip it in a compressed file. This file can be then sent to the support team to help in any issue you
may have.

9.3.3 Commands
It is used to send specific commands to the Gateway, such as:
• INFO?: Requests general information from the Gateway
• RESET: Resets the Gateway
• Enable COMMS: Enable communications in all viewers
• Disable COMMS: Disables communications in all viewers

Figure 9.3 Available commands

9.3.4 View preferences

It offers several viewers layouts to help the integrator checking the required information on each
moment.

Figure 9.4 View selection

Notice that apart from the predefined options, the user will be able to place the different viewers
according to its own needs manually.

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9.4 Viewers

The Configuration Tool offers 3 different viewers to monitor communications: Console, Internal
Protocol (BACnet Server) and External Protocol.

On each viewer, there are some common options:

• Clear
It clears all information in the viewer.

• Enable
It enables/disables the information to be shown in the viewer. It may be helpful if
information from a specific viewer is not required and communication payload is
required to be reduced to improve another viewers’ performance.

• Autoscroll
It enables/disables autoscroll on the specific viewer so when new information is
received the viewer automatically will scroll down to allow last information to be visible.

9.4.1 Console
It is used to display general information of the gateway not related to specific Internal or External
protocol communication. Remember that the Gateway needs to be connected in order to get the logs.

Figure 9.5 Console View

9.4.2 BACnet Server Viewer

To monitor the BACnet bus, the software needs to be connected to the Gateway. It shows frames
related to the BACnet communication.

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Figure 9.6 Console View

9.4.3 External Protocol Viewer

To monitor the External protocol bus, the software needs to be connected to the Gateway. It shoes
frames related to the External protocol communication.

9.4.4 Signals Viewer

To supervise the configured signals, either being connected to the Gateway or not, check the Signals
Viewer window. This window shows all active signals within the gateway with its main configuration
parameters and its real-time value (if connected to the Gateway).

Figure 9.7 Signal Viewer

If you connect to the Intesis when it’s been running for a certain time, you should press the Refresh
button to get updated values.

In order to force a specific value to a signal, double-click its Value field. This will display a dialog in
which the desired value can be entered. This change will be transferred to the internal and External
Protocol depending on their configurations (more information in the signals configuration of the User
Manual of the Used Intesis.

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9.4.5 Filtering
To improve the visualization in the diagnostic section, a filtering mode is available. This filtering mode
is selectable right clicking on the bus viewer.

Figure 9.8 Filter contextual menu

• Copy selected to clipboard

It copies to clipboard the selected information.

Figure 9.9 Copy selected to clipboard

If no lines are selected, the option Copy selected to clipboard is grayed out.

• Copy all to clipboard

It copies all information in the bus viewer to the clipboard.

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• Enable filter
It enables/disables the configured filters. Click on the Filter configuration option to
properly configure the filter.

• Search condition
The software offers two different types of filter:
a) Plain Text
It searches all communication frames including the plain text introduced
in the Search Condition String.

b) Regular expressions
It searches all communication frames fulfilling the regular expression in
the Search Condition String. If you are not familiar with regular
expressions, we recommend the use of the Plain Text option.

• Display
There are two options regarding on how to show the filtered frames:
a) Filter
It removes all communication frames that do not fulfills the filter condition
selected in the Search Condition.

b) Highlight
It only highlights the communication frames that fulfils the filter condition
selected in the Search Condition.

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10. External protocols

10.1 KNX

10.1.1 Standard configuration

Figure 10.1 KNX configuration

1. Physical Address
This parameter is used to set the KNX Physical Address (Individual Address) to set to the
gateway. This is a unique identifier for the gateway inside a single KNX TP-1 segment. Max
value is 15.15.255.

2. Extended Addresses
This parameter is used to enable the use of KNX Extended Addresses. By enabling this
setting, the range of KNX group addresses available increases from the standard 15/7/255 to
31/7/255.

IMPORTANT: Please, do not enable this feature unless required or under clear control of the
integrator.

10.1.2 Signals configuration

Next, there is the description for common and KNX specific parameters to be configured on each
signal.

Figure 10.2 KNX signals

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1. Data Type
EIS data type corresponding to the selected DPT column. Not editable, just for information.

2. DPT
Select the KNX Data Point Type (DPT) to be used for each signal or KNX communication
object.

3. Sending
KNX sending group address associated to the communication object. 2 (P/S) and 3 (P/I/S)
level format is supported.

4. Listening
KNX listening group address associated to the communication object. 2 (P/S) and 3 (P/I/S)
level format is supported. More than one group address can be used, comma separated.

5. U
If selected, the KNX Communication Object will be updated after a KNX bus failure.

6. T
If selected, the KNX Communication Object will be updated when a transmit telegrams are
sent from KNX.

7. Ri
If selected, the KNX Communication Object will be updated on initialization.

8. W
If selected, the KNX Communication Object is ready to be written from KNX.

9. R
If selected, the KNX Communication Object is ready to be read from KNX.

10. Priority
Define the KNX priority for each KNX Communication Object. Values go from 0 to 3,
being the ‘0’ the one with the highest priority and 3 the one with the lowest priority.

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10.2 Modbus Master

10.2.1 Standard Configuration

Figure 10.3 Modbus Master configuration

1. Modbus Type
Select the type of Modbus communication required with the Modbus Slave devices:

1. Modbus RTU
Modbus connection through EIA485.

2. Modbus TCP
Modbus connection through Ethernet. More than one Modbus master device allowed.

3. Both
Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP connections active and allowed simultaneously.

2. RTU devices configuration

Depending on selection made on Modbus type parameter, different options will be available.

1. Modbus RTU
There are two main sections to configure: the node and the device itself.

For the node, the user can configure the following parameters:

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o Baud rate
Defines the communication speed for the RTU communication.
Values from 2400 to 115200 bps

o Data Type
8 bits of data / Parity / Stop bits

o Time Interframe
Minimum time between received frame and sent frame.
Values from 0 to 2000 ms.

o Add Device
Creates new devices to be included in the configuration.

Figure 10.4 Modbus RTU node configuration

For each slave device, the user can configure the following parameters:

Figure 10.5 Modbus RTU device configuration

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o Device Name
Descriptive name for the Modbus RTU slave device

o Slave Number
Modbus slave address

o Delete Device
This option deletes the current selected device

o Device Timeout
Time to wait before sending a timeout message if there is no response
from the slave device.

2. Modbus TCP
For the Modbus TCP, the following standard parameters can be configured:

o Name
Descriptive device name

o IP
IP for the Modbus TCP server to connect

o Port
Port for the Modbus TCP server to connect. By default, it is 502
(standard)

o Add Device
Adds as many devices as the ones set in the combo box.

Figure 10.6 Modbus TCP node configuration

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Moreover, the following advanced settings can be configured too:

o Time Interframe
Minimum time between received frame and sent frame.
Values from 0 to 10000 ms.

o Retry Timeout
Minimum time before launching a retry frame after no response on the
TCP connection.
Values from 0 to 30000 ms

o Conn. Timeout
Minimum time before launching an error message after no TCP
connection.
Values from 0 to 30000 ms

o Rx. Timeout
Minimum time before launching an error message after no TCP frames
received, but TCP connection is OK.
Values from 0 to 30000 ms

o Time Slave Chg

Minimum time of silence when changing from one slave device to
another.
Values from 0 to 10000 ms

3. Both
In this case, simply both options are active and enabled.

Figure 10.7 Modbus TCP node configuration

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3. Modbus Poll Records

The gateway allows the use of Modbus Poll Records.

Available options for poll records will be shown in the Poll Records window according to the
current Modbus configuration.

Figure 10.8 Modbus Poll Records configuration

1. Allow using polling records with missing registers

If enabled, it allows nonconsecutive registers to be grouped in the same Poll Record.

2. Maximum registers in a Polling Record

Max number of registers to be grouped in a single Poll Record.

3. Poll Records Preview

Summary of the Poll Records to be used according to the current configuration present in
the Signals table.

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10.2.2 Signals configuration

For the Modbus configuration as an external protocol, the following parameters need to be
considered:

1. Device
Indicates the Modbus device.

2. Read Function
Indicate the Modbus function used to read, if allowed or required.
Modbus functions 1, 2, 3 and 4 supported.

3. Write Function
Indicate the Modbus function used to write, if allowed or required
Modbus functions 5, 6, 15 and 16 supported.

4. #bit
Indicate the signal size expressed in bits.

5. Format
Indicate the register information format.
Unsigned, Signed C2, Signed C1 and

6. ByteOrder
Indicate the byte order

7. Address
Indicate the register signal starting address

8. Bit
If using multiple bit (bit fields), indicate the bit you want to read

Figure 10.9 Modbus signals configuration

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10.3 M-Bus

10.3.1 Standard configuration

Figure 10.10 M-Bus configuration

1. Gateway configuration
Select the type of Modbus communication required with the Modbus Slave devices:

A. Baudrate
Determines the baudrate connection for the M-Bus gateway. Values may be set to:
o 300 bps
o 600 bps
o 1200 bps
o 2400 bps
o 4800 bps
o 9600 bps

B. Inter-Polling Gap
Delay between two consecutive polling cycles.

C. Continous Polling
Enables/Disables continuous polling from the gateway to the connected M-Bus meters
and or devices.

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2. Devices configuration

A. Scan M-Bus Network

This option forces the box to scan the M-Bus network, searching for devices.

Figure 10.11 M-Bus scan options

• Scan configuration:

o M-Bus Scan Mode:

1. Primary Address
If this option is selected, the scan will be done using primary
address. Start Address and the End Address can be adjusted to
minimize the scan period. Value ranges may vary from 0 to 254.

2. Secondary Address
If this option is selected, the scan will be done using the secondary
address.

3. Single Device
If this option is selected, the scan will be done using a broadcast
message sent to the M-Bus bus. If this option is used, only one
single M-Bus device must be connected to the bus.

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o Primary Address Config:

a) Start Address
Indicates the M-Bus meter starting address for the Scan process.

b) End Address
Indicates the M-Bus meter ending address for the Scan process.

o Baudrates:
It is used to select the different baudrates to be used during the scan
process of the M-Bus bus. Multiple selection can be used.

o Advanced Configuration:

Figure 10.12 M-Bus advanced scan options

Select a general Time Interframe and a specific timeout for each

individual baudrate. If not sure about these parameters, please let them
as by default.

• Scan status:

o Start scan:

a) Start
It initiates the scan process for the M-Bus network.

b) Stop
It stops the scan process in case it has not finished yet and the user
needs to stop it.

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• Scan results:
o Meters newly detected
List of the new meters found after the scan process is finished or
stopped by the user.

o Address
It shows the current M-Bus address of the selected device.

o Version
It shows the current M-Bus program version of the selected device.

o Identifier
It shows the current M-Bus identifier of the selected device.

o Medium
It shows the current M-Bus medium used by the selected device.

o Manufacturer ID
It shows the current M-Bus Manufacturer ID of the selected device.

o Export to file
This option exports the M-Bus information from the meter in a file with
a pre-defined template format. This file can be imported to add new
devices in the configuration easily.

o Available Registers
List of all the available registers for each M-Bus meter.

o Replace Meters/Signals
If this option is active, the current meters and signals (registers) present
in the configuration will erased and imports the meters and signals
(registers) selected in the Scan Results section.

o Replace Meters
If this option is active, the current meters present in the configuration will
erased and imports the meters and signals (registers) selected in the
Scan Results section. The current meters signals will be kept in the
configuration.

o Add Meters
If this option is active, the current meters and signals (registers) present
in the configuration will be kept and imports the meters and signals
(registers) selected in the Scan Results section.

Figure 10.13 Scan Results information

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10.3.2 Advanced configuration

Figure 10.14 Scan Results information

• Manage Timeouts
This section allows specific configurations for each baud rate during standard
communication.
If you are not familiar with these values, please left it as default.

Figure 10.15 Scan Results information

• Reset Values on read

If active, before reading any M-Bus register, the gateway will force the meter to
update the register value to its last valid known value. This ensures updated
values on the BACnet side.

• Inter-Polling Gap
This parameter is used to determine the time left between the two consecutive
polling cycles.

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10.3.3 Signals configuration

Figure 10.16 Scan Results information

1. Device
Indicates the M-Bus meter or device the signal is referred to.

2. M-Bus Code
Indicates the M-Bus type of signal:

• 0: Com Error
This type only applies for the virtual signal used to indicate a communication
error. It may apply to communication errors between the gateway and the M-
BUS installation or devices or between the gateway and the BACnet
installation.

• 1: Force bus reading

This type indicates that this signal can only be applied to force a bus reading
in a single moment.

• 2: Continuous Polling
This type indicates that this signal is used to activate the M-Bus continuous
polling. That means that the gateway will poll continuously the M-Bus devices.

NOTE: Keep in mind that some meters use batteries, so continuous polling may
reduce the battery life significantly.

• 3: Bus Activity
This type indicates that this signal is used to show the M-Bus activity.

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• 4: Force Device reading

This type indicates that this signal is used to force a device reading in a certain
moment.

• 5: M-BUS Status
This type indicates that this signal is used to show the current status of the M-
Bus device.

• 6: Measure
This type indicates that this signal is used to show measures provided by the
M-Bus meter or device.

3. Register
Indicates the corresponding register address of the value that’s going to be red from
the meter.

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10.4 PROFINET

10.4.1 Standard configuration

Figure 10.17 PROFINET configuration

1. PROFINET Configuration

A. Bit Alignment
Select the bit alignment for the IO Data structures. Values may be set to:

• No alignment
No alignment is applied to IO Input/Output data blocks.

• 16-bit alignment
It aligns signals in 16-bit data blocks. After a data block smaller than 16-bit a
padding will be added to align the value to a 16-bit data block.

• 32-bit alignment
It aligns signals in 32-bit data blocks. After a data block smaller than 32-bit a
padding will be added to align the value to a 32-bit data block.

2. Configuration Files

A. Configuration Report
It is a template for PLC programmer to get all information required to set up the
PROFINET communication in the IO Controller device. It is generated in Excel file
format and it includes all tags, both acyclic and cyclic.

B. TIA Portal TAG File

It is a list of all TAGs available in the gateway and their configuration, ready to import
in the TIA Portal software.

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C. GSD File
The GSD file (General Station Description) contains a description of the Intesis
PROFINET device. It provides a way for an open configuration tool to automatically
get the device characteristics (what the device is and the I/O configuration).

10.4.2 Advanced configuration

1. Enable ABCC 40 Default WebServer

It enables the default WebServer on the PROFINET network interface.

2. Enable ABCC 40 HICP

It enables the HICP protocol on the PROFINET network interface.

3. Enable ABCC 40 FTP Service

It enables the FTP service on the PROFINET network interface.

10.4.3 Signals configuration

1. Data Type
It indicates the PROFINET data type used. This is a Read-Only field and it is configured
automatically based on BACnet configuration. Possible values are:

• 5: Unsigned 16-bit integer

16-bit signals used to represent multistate signals.

• 18: Floating point/real number

32-bits signals used to represent analog signals.

• 65: 1-bit Boolean

1-bit signals used to represent binary signals.

2. Direction
It indicates the direction of signal (Input or Output). This is a Read-Only field and it is
configured automatically based on BACnet configuration.

3. Cyclic
It indicates if the signal will be periodically sent in the IO Data blocks using cyclic
communications. If this parameter isn’t enabled, the signal will be sent when the IO
Controller requests it.

4. Input Byte Offset

It indicates the Byte Offset of this signal in the Input data block. It will have a value only
if this signal is configured as a Cyclic and it’s an input.

5. Input Bit Offset

It indicates the Bit Offset of this signal in their Byte. Only for binary values.

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6. Output Byte Offset

It indicates the Byte Offset of this signal in the Output data block. It will have a value
only if this signal is configured as a Cyclic and it’s an output.

7. Output Bit Offset

It indicates the Bit Offset of this signal in their Byte. Only for binary values.

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11. Additional protocols

In some of our products, we do offer additional internal protocols.

11.1 Modbus Slave

It only supports Modbus TCP connections

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