Configuring a BACnet Network

For a brief overview, watch the video below (until the 0:43 mark). For details, consult the following written information.

Before Configuring a BACnet MS/TP Network

BACnet devices on an MS/TP network require a BAC-5051AE BACnet router for (IP or Ethernet) connection to the KMC Commander IoT gateway. See BAC-5051AE instructions for connecting MS/ TP devices to a KMC Commander network.

Note: The KMC Commander IoT gateway is not a BACnet router or a BACnet device. (Nevertheless, a 4194303 Device ID with “SimpleClient” may appear in the Network Manager of KMC Connect or TotalControl.)

Configuring a BACnet Network

  1. Go to Networks Explorer , then Networks.

  2. Select Configure New Network to go to the Configure Network page.

  3. For Protocol, select BACnet.

  4. For Data Layer, choose IP or Ethernet.

  5. Enter the network name and address information.

    Note: Network information is dependent on the site survey and the building’s IT.

    Note: Be sure that port and network numbers are correct. Multiple networks may be required to see all devices. If BACnet devices are on the local network, do not enter the router’s IP address.

  6. Optionally, choose Single or Range for Instance Filter Option.

    Note: Entering a known range of device instances will speed up the later discovery process. If devices are not found as expected, try expanding the range or choose Any.

  7. Select Save.

Continue by Configuring Devices.