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Presentation Overview

Network Hardware TypesNetwork ProtocolsNetwork AdaptersMCS-Magnum CommunicationMicroMag CommunicationExample Network Configurations

Network Hardware Types

Four network hardware types that are used in MCS products:

RS485RS232EthernetLonWorks (twisted pair)

RS485 Hardware

One twisted pair (two conductors)Shielded wire – wrapped foil with drain wireMinimum AWG 20Max baud rate: 115,000 bit/sMultidrop – point to point

Max 30 MCS Controllers wired together

Total Network cable length < 4000’ (1219m)Can be lengthened with a repeater

RS232 Hardware

One to one Three conductor 9 or 25 pin connecterMax total cable length < 50’ (15m)

Can be lengthened with a repeater

Ethernet Hardware

Star topography4 twisted pairs (8 conductors)CAT5EMax baud rate: 10 Mbit/sMax cable length < 328’ (100m)

Can be lengthened with a switch

LonWorks Hardware

One twisted pair (two conductors)Shielded wireFree topographyMinimum AWG 20Total Network cable length < 3280’ (1000m)

Can be lengthened with a repeater

Network Protocols

Network protocols are formatting rules that specify how data is sent and received between devices.Protocols are necessary for devices to interact with each otherProtocols MCS controllers support:

BacnetModbusLonTalkJohnson N2MCS

Network Protocols

The MCS Controllers support the following network protocols:

Over Ethernet

Over RS485

Over LonWorks

MCS Network Adaptors

MCS uses five different optional network adapters:

Hardware AdaptersMCS-485-Gateway (RS232 - RS485)

MCS-Ethernet (Ethernet - RS232)

MCS-USB-RS232 (USB - RS232)

Hardware & Protocol AdaptersMCS-BMS-Gateway (Bacnet MSTP, LonTalk, Johnson N2)

MCS-Bacnet-Router2 (Bacnet IP)

MCS-485-Gateway

Converts betweenRS485 and RS232

Used with the MicroMag for a connection to:

PC (MCS-Connect) MCS-Touch (MCS-Connect)MCS-Ethernet

Can be powered from MCS ControllerOnly hardware conversion, does not change protocol

MCS-Ethernet

Converts betweenEthernet and RS232

Used with the MicroMag for Ethernet connection to:

Internet

Comes with 120V wall outlet power adapterOnly hardware conversion, does not change protocol

MCS-USB-RS232

Converts betweenUSB and RS232

Used for PC (MCS-Connect) communicationPowered through USB portOnly hardware conversion, does not change protocol

MCS-BMS-GatewayConverts Bacnet MSTP (RS485) to:

LonTalk (LonWorks)Johnson N2 (RS485)

Converts Bacnet IP (Ethernet) to:LonTalk (LonWorks)Johnson N2 (RS485)Bacnet MSTP (RS485)

Only supports one MCS-Magnum or MicroMagCan be powered from MCS Controller

MCS-Magnum EthernetBacnet IP

RS485Bacnet MSTP

MCS-BMS-Gateway

MCS-BMS-Gateway

RS485•Johnson N2•Bacnet MSTP

LonWorks•LonTalk

MicroMag

Or

RS485•Johnson N2

LonWorks•LonTalk

Or

MCS-Bacnet-Router2

MicroMag RS485Bacnet MSTP MCS-Bacnet-Router2

Ethernet•Bacnet IP

Converts Bacnet MSTP (RS485) to Bacnet IP (Ethernet)Supports up to 30 MicroMagCan be powered from MicroMag

MCS-Magnum Communication

RS485 Port

Ethernet Port

The MCS-Magnum comes with two hardware communication ports:

MCS-Magnum Communication

RS485 Bus

The MCS Keypad has a built in MCS-485-Gateway and is connected to the RS485 port on the MCS-Magnum

These two ports cannot be in use at the same time with different protocols:

RS485 port on the MCS-MagnumRS232 port on the MCS-Magnum Keypad

RS232 Port

MCS-Magnum RS232

The MCS-Magnum can be connected to a PC via MCS-Connect using RS232 located on the MCS-Magnum Keypad

The PC may require usb to RS232 adapter, MCS Part # (MCS-USB-RS232)

MCS-PC9-MM cable

MCS-USB-RS232

The RS485 cannot be used with different protocols when the RS232 is used

PC(MCS-Connect)

MCS-Magnum RS485

Using the RS485, the MCS-Magnum can be connected to the BMS (Modbus RTU or MCS 485)

RS485

...Building

Management System

The RS232 cannot be used with different protocols when the RS485 is used

Wiring MultipleMCS Controllers

...

Using the RS485, the network must be wired controller to controllerStar configurations not allowedUp to 30 controllers can be wired together

Correct Incorrect

Using the Ethernet, the MCS-Magnum can be connected to

BMS (Bacnet IP or Modbus IP)MCS-Touch (MCS-Connect)PC (MCS-Connect) Internet access through router (which allows connection via MCS-Connect from anywhere)

MCS-Magnum Ethernet

Ethernet

Or

Or

Or

MicroMag Communication

Ethernet access can be added with the MCS-Ethernet

The MicroMag comes standard with two independent ports:

RS232 Port

RS485 Port

MCS-PC9-MM cable

The MicroMag RS232 serial port only supports MCS protocol can be used to connect to:

MCS-Touch (MCS-Connect)PC (MCS-Connect)

The PC may require usb to RS232 adapter, MCS Part # (MCS-USB-RS232)

MicroMag RS232

Or

PC(MCS-Connect)

MCS-Touch

MCS-USB-RS232

MicroMag RS485

The MicroMag RS485 port can be used to connect:MCS-Touch (MCS-Connect)BMS (Bacnet MSTP or Modbus RTU or MCS 485)

Or

Building Management

System

MCS-Touch

...RS485

MicroMag RS485

The MicroMag RS485 port can be used to connect:MCS-Touch (MCS-Connect)BMS (Bacnet MSTP or Modbus RTU or MCS 485)

Internet Access using MCS-485-GATEWAY and the MCS-Ethernet

MCS-485-GATEWAY MCS-ETHERNET

RS232 9pin 25pin

Ethernet

Internet Router

...RS485

Ethernet

MCS-Touch

Ethernet

Example Network #1Standalone MCS-Magnum

• MCS-Touch

Ethernet

Building Management

System

MCS-Touch

Internet Router

Example Network #2Standalone MCS-Magnum• MCS-Touch• BMS (Johnson N2 or LonTalk or Bacnet MSTP)• Internet Access

MCS-BMS-Gateway

RS485 or LonWorks

Ethernet

Rooftop/Chiller #1

Building Management

System

Internet Router

Example Network #3Multiple MCS-Magnum Enclosures

• Internet Access• BMS (Bacnet IP or Modbus IP)

Rooftop/Chiller #2

RS485

MCS-Touch

Building Management

System

Example Network #4Standalone MicroMag• MCS-Touch• BMS (Modbus RTU or Bacnet MS/TP)

MCS-PC9-MM cableRS485

MCS-485-Gateway

RS485

MCS-Touch

Example Network #5Multiple MicroMags

• BMS (Bacnet MSTP or Modbus RTU or MCS 485)• MCS-Touch

Building Management

System

RS485

RS232

RS232

RS232

Advanced Example Network

MCS-Bacnet-Router2

Building Management

System

MCS-ETHERNET-SWITCH

MCS-Touch

Multiple MCS-Magnum & Multiple MicroMag• MCS-Touch• BMS (Bacnet IP)

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