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How do you put more than 32 devices on a single RS485 trunk ?
The simple answer is use a repeater but in practice one isn't always necessary.The RS485 standard is based on 32 devices. Since the standard was developed most RS485 chips present less than the full u…
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How to add object to the object monitor list in CAS BACnet Explorer
This is how you add objects to the monitor list and select what values to poll from them. The monitor list will automatically poll these properties once every secondDiscover the devices/objects that…
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How to change the default BACnet port (47808) in CAS BACnet Explorer
Question: How to change the
default BACnet port (47808) in CAS
BACnet Explorer?
Answer: You can change the
default BACnet port for CAS
BACnet Explorer …
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Mapping Data Types from BACnet MSTP to Metasys N2 on Quickserver Gateway
Following aspects are to be considered while doing configuration of a Quickserver Gateway for the data points from BACnet MSTP to Metasys N2.The data types supported by BACnet MSTP are;AIAnalogue Inpu…
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Modbus/TCP to BACnet/IP Configuration Sample
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MSTP network stats page
The MSTP network stats page can be used to help determine problems with your MSTP network.If both "Sent_frame" and "Recv_ frame " are increasing. Then you probably have the correct baud rate.If…
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Understanding BACnet Objects: Concepts, Types, and Applications
BACnet object(s) are concepts that allow the communication and organization of
data related to inputs, outputs, software, and calculations to be performed.
The BACnet Object can manifest itself…
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Visual Test Shell: Configuring Names
After configuring the Devices and Ports, the next step is to configure the Names. In the Visual Test Shell
(VTS) a
name is a shortcut for an address. They are use…
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Visual Test Shell – First Time Use
When you want to use the Visual Test Shell (VTS) for the first time, browse to the directory where you installed the application.Double-click on the VTS.exe to start the application.You will notice t…
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Visual Test Shell – General Information
The Visual Test Shell (or VTS) is a free and open source software. This application is used for testing the BACnet functionality of various devices used in building automation systems.
The applicat…
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Visual Test Shell – Installation
To install the Visual Test Shell (or VTS) first visit the project website
at http://sourceforge.net/projects/vts/.
Press the Download button to begin downloading.…
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