BACnet Server

Scenario: You want to monitor and control Desigo CC objects through BACnet.

 

Reference: For background information, see the reference section.

 

Workflow Diagram:

 

Prerequisites:

  • System Manager is in Engineering mode.
  • System Browser is in Management View.

 

Steps:

1 – Set User Rights
  1. Select Project > System Settings > Security.
  1. In the Application Rights section, expand BACnet Server.
  1. Select BACnet Server, and make sure that Show and Configure are also selected.
  1. Click Save .

 

2 – Configure the BACnet Server Connection
  1. Select Project > Management System > Servers > Main Server > BACnet Server.
  1. Click the BACnet Server tab.
  1. In the BACnet Server Connection Configuration section, click Add, and then select IPv4.
    NOTE: If you want the BACnet server to connect to additional physical networks, you can add more IPv4 connections (but you do not need additional virtual networks).
  1. From the Adapter list, select the adapter you want to use for this configuration.
  1. Enter a UDP Port number based on your network configuration.
  1. From the IP Address list, select the address you want to use for the physical network.
  1. In the BACnet Server Settings section, click Add, and then select Virtual.
    NOTE: The network number must be unique on your BACnet system. The port ID must be unique in this list.
  1. Click Save .
  1. Click Yes to restart the BACnet Server.
  • The BACnet Server restarts, and the status in the Extended Operation tab changes to Running.

 

3 – Configure BACnet Server Devices
  1. Select Project > Management System > Servers > Main Server > BACnet Server.
  1. In the BACnet Server tab, click Create new device .
  1. In the New object dialog box, enter a name (must be unique on the BACnet Network) and description.
  1. Click OK.
  • The virtual device appears in System Browser but is not running.
  1. Click the BACnet Server tab.
  1. In the Device Settings expander, enter a device instance number that is unique on the BACnet network.
  1. (Optional) If you want to allow commanding and alarm acknowledgment from BACnet, clear the Device is read only check box.
  1. In System Browser, select Manual navigation, and then navigate to the location of the objects you want to add.
  1. Drag the desired objects to the Device Point Mapping section.
    NOTE: If the objects you drag are validated or life safety points, you must consent to displaying them by clicking Yes when the following dialog box appears.
  1. Click Save .
  1. Repeat Steps 2 – 10 for each device you add.