Thermal Solutions Boiler Controller To Building Automatio

ProtoNode RER and ProtoNode LER 

Startup Guide 

For Interfacing Product: Thermal Solutions Boiler Controller 

To Building Automation Protocols: 

BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP and LonWorks 

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY 

Explains the ProtoNode RER and LER hardware and how to install it. 

The instructions are effective for the above as of April 2012 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 5 

1.1 BTL Mark – BACnet Testing Laboratory...................................................................................................... 5 

1.2 LonMark Certification ................................................................................................................................... 5 

2 Bacnet/LONWorks Setup through Protocessor Protonode RER/LER ..................................................... 6 

2.1 Installation steps for the customer ................................................................................................................. 6 

2.2 Record Identification Data ............................................................................................................................. 6 

2.3 Configure the A, B, and S Bank of DIP Switches ......................................................................................... 7 

2.3.1 Setting Device Node-ID’s and Serial Settings of the TSBC Controllers .................................................. 7 

2.3.2 Setting the MAC Address (DIP Switch A0 – A7) for BACnet MS/TP ....................................................... 7 

2.3.3 Setting the Node-ID/Device Instance for Metasys N2, BACnet/IP, and Modbus TCP ............................ 7 

2.3.4 Setting the Serial Baud Rate (DIP Switch B0 – B3) for BACnet MS/TP .................................................. 8 

2.3.5 Using S0 – S3 bank of DIP Switches Selects Field Protocol, Auto-Discovers TSBCS Controllers, and 

loads Configuration File ....................................................................................................................................... 8 

2.3.6 Auto-Discover All Thermal Solutions Boiler Controllers, Build and Automatically Loads 

Configuration File ................................................................................................................................................. 9 

3 Interfacing the ProtoNode to Thermal Solutions TSBC Boiler controller .............................................. 10 

3.1 ProtoNode RER and LER showing connection ports .................................................................................. 10 

3.2 Wiring Connections to ProtoNode RER and LER ....................................................................................... 10 

3.2.1 Connecting TSBC Boiler Controllers to the ProtoNode’s RS485 .......................................................... 11 

3.3 Wiring the ProtoNode RER to RS-485 Field Protocol ................................................................................ 12 

3.4 Wiring the ProtoNode LER Field Port to a LonWorks network .................................................................. 13 

3.5 Power-Up the ProtoNode RER or LER ....................................................................................................... 13 

3.6 Commissioning the ProtoNode LER on a LonWorks network .................................................................... 14 

4 Connect the ProtoNode’s Web GUI to Setup ip Address for BACnet/IP ................................................ 15 

4.1 Connect the PC to the ProtoNode via the Ethernet port ............................................................................... 15 

4.2 Use the ProtoNode Web GUI to Connect to the ProtoNode ........................................................................ 16 

4.3 Set IP Address for BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP ........................................................................................... 16 

Appendix A. Troubleshooting Tips if the Unit is Not Working ..................................................................... 18 

Appendix A.1. Take Log With Our FieldServer Utilities ........................................................................................ 18 

Appendix A.2. LED Diagnostics for Modbus RTU Communications between the ProtoNode and the TSBC ..... 21 

A.2.1 ProtoNode RER LEDs ............................................................................................................................... 21 

A.2.2 ProtoNode LER Main Board LEDs ........................................................................................................... 21 

Appendix B. Vendor Information ................................................................................................................. 22 

Appendix B.1. Thermal Solutions TSBC Modbus RTU COM Settings .................................................................. 22 

Appendix B.2. MAC Address DIP Switch Settings For BACnet MS/TP ................................................................ 22 

Appendix B.3. TSBC Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP. ............................................... 27 

Appendix B.4. TSBC Modbus RTU Mappings to LonWorks. ................................................................................ 29 

Appendix C. Reference................................................................................................................................. 31 

Appendix C.1. Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 31 

Appendix C.1.1. Compliance with UL Regulations ........................................................................................... 31 

Appendix D. Limited 2 year Warranty ......................................................................................................... 32 




LIST OF FIGURES 

Figure 1: A0 – A7 DIP Switches ................................................................................................................................... 7 

Figure 2: B0 – B3 DIP Switches .................................................................................................................................... 8 

Figure 3: S0 – S3 DIP Switches .................................................................................................................................... 8 

Figure 4: ProtoNode RER (left) and LER (right) ........................................................................................................ 10 

Figure 5: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Protocol –BACnet MS/TP or Metasys N2 ........................... 12 

Figure 6: Ethernet port location of ProtoNode ............................................................................................................ 15 

Figure 10: Ethernet port location of TSBC-Lon .......................................................................................................... 18 




1 INTRODUCTION 

ProtoNode is an external, high performance Building Automation multi-protocol gateway. The ProtoNode can 

support multiple Thermal Solutions’ TSBC boiler control systems. It has been preprogrammed to Auto-Discover any 

of the TSBC boilers connected to the ProtoNode and automatically configures them for BACnet® 1 MS/TP, 

BACnet/IP, Metasys® 2 N2 by JCI, Modbus TCP or LonWorks® 3 . It is not necessary to download any configuration 

files to support the required applications. 

This document provides the necessary information to facilitate installation of the ProtoNode. 

1.1 BTL Mark – BACnet Testing Laboratory 

The BTL Mark on the ProtoNode RER is a symbol that indicates to a consumer that a 

product has passed a series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory 

which verifies that the product correctly implements the BACnet features claimed in 

the listing. The mark is a symbol of a high-quality BACnet product. Go to 

http://www.bacnetinternational.net/btl/ for more information about the BACnet 

Testing Laboratory. 

1.2 LonMark Certification 

LonMark International is the recognized authority for certification, education, and 

promotion of interoperability standards for the benefit of manufacturers, integrators 

and end users. LonMark International has developed extensive product certification 

standards and tests to provide the integrator and user with confidence that products 

from multiple manufacturers utilizing LonMark devices work together. FieldServer 

Technologies has more LonMark Certified gateways than any other gateway 

manufacturer, including the ProtoCessor, ProtoCarrier and ProtoNode for OEM 

applications and the full featured, configurable gateways. 

1 BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE 

2 Metasys is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc. 

3 

LonWorks is a registered trademark of Echelon Corporation 




2 BACNET/LONWORKS SETUP THROUGH PROTOCESSOR PROTONODE 

RER/LER 

2.1 Installation steps for the customer 

1. Record the information about the unit. (See Section 2.2) 

2. Set the BAUD rate to 19200 on the TSBC boiler controllers. 

3. Set the Modbus RTU device address on all the TSBC boiler controllers. 

4. Set the Modbus RTU Serial settings on the EVNI boiler controllers. 

5. If using BACnet MS/TP, set the BACnet MS/TP MAC Address on DIP Switch Bank A. (See section 2.3.2) 

6. Set the ProtoNode Node ID/Device Instance of the Field Protocol on DIP Switch Bank A. (See section 

2.3.3) 

7. Set the ProtoNode BAUD rate of the Field Protocol on DIP Switch Bank B. (See section 2.3.4) 

8. Set the ProtoNode Field Protocol on Dip Switch Bank S. (See Section 2.3.5) 

9. Enable the ProtoNode “Auto Discovery” mode on Dip Switch Bank S. (See section 2.3.6). 

10. Connect the ProtoNode to the Field protocol port and the TSBC’s RS-485 Modbus RTU port to the 

ProtoNode’s RS-485 interface. (See Section 3) 

11. Power up the ProtoNode RER and LER. It will take about 3 minutes for all the OEM devices to be 

discovered, and the configuration file to be built. 

12. Once the ProtoNode has finished creating the configuration file, set the “Auto Discovery” Dip Switch to 

“Off” to save the configuration settings. 

13. If the Field protocol is BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP, refer to Section 4 to run to run the ProtoNode web GUI 

utility program to change the IP address. No changes to the configuration file are necessary. 

2.2 Record Identification Data 

Each ProtoNode has a unique part number located on the underside of the unit. The numbers are as follows: 

 

 

FPC‐N34‐103‐116‐0799 supports TSBC controllers to BACnet MS/TP, or BACnet/IP. 

FPC‐N35‐103‐401‐0810 supports TSBC controllers to LonWorks. 

This number should be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. 




2.3 Configure the A, B, and S Bank of DIP Switches 

 

 

The A, B and S need to be set on the ProtoNode RER (FPC‐N34). 

The A and B banks of DIP switches are disabled on the ProtoNode LER (FPC‐N35) and are not set. 

2.3.1 Setting Device Node-ID’s and Serial Settings of the TSBC Controllers 

 

 

 

The baud rates on all the boilers need to match what is set on the ProtoNode’s Modbus RTU RS-485 port 

which is 19200 baud. See appendix B.1 for the serial settings 

All the boilers need to be set for odd parity, 8 date bits, and 1 stop bit. 

All of the Thermal Solutions TSBC Boilers connected to the ProtoNode need to have their own unique 

Modbus Node address. They need to be set between 1 and 255. 

2.3.2 Setting the MAC Address (DIP Switch A0 – A7) for BACnet MS/TP 

 

The A Bank DIP switches on the ProtoNode RER allow users to set the MAC Address for BACnet 

MS/TP only. 

Figure 1: A0 – A7 DIP Switches 

 

Please refer to Error! Reference source not found. for the full range of addresses to set Node- 

ID/Device Instance. 

NOTE: When setting DIP Switches, please ensure that power to the board is OFF. 

2.3.3 Setting the Node-ID/Device Instance for Metasys N2, BACnet/IP, and 

Modbus TCP 

 

BACnet IP/BACnet MSTP Addressing: The BACnet device instances will be set by the node offset + the 

Modbus RTU device address set on the TSBC devices. 

o 

The node offset is currently set to 50000 in the config so Modbus address 1 would be assigned a 

device instance of 50001. 

 

o If the 2 nd Device is Modbus address set 2 then the device instance will be set to 50002. 

Metasys N2 Addressing: The Metasys N2 device addresses will be the same as the discovered TSBC 

Modbus RTU devices. 




 

Modbus TCP Addressing: The Modbus TCP device addresses will be the same as the discovered TSBC 

Modbus RTU devices. 

2.3.4 Setting the Serial Baud Rate (DIP Switch B0 – B3) for BACnet MS/TP 

 

 

DIP Switches B0 – B3 can be used to set the serial baud rate to match the baud rate provided by the 

Building Management System for BACnet MS/TP. 

Metasys N2 is always defaulted to 19200 baud and the B bank is disabled. 

Figure 2: B0 – B3 DIP Switches 

Baud B0 B1 B2 B3 

9600 On On On Off 

19200 Off Off Off On 

38400 On On Off On 

57600 Off Off On On 

76800 On Off On On 

2.3.5 Using S0 – S3 bank of DIP Switches Selects Field Protocol, Auto-Discovers 

TSBCS Controllers, and loads Configuration File 

 

 

 

The S0 – S2 bank of DIP switches on the ProtoNode RER are used to select the various field protocols 

(BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP and/or Metasys N2). See the chart below for the DIP switch 

settings. 

The S0 – S2 bank of DIP switches on the ProtoNode LER are disabled. 

The S3 DIP switch is used to enable Auto-Discovery of known devices attached to the ProtoNode RER and 

LER (LonWorks), as well as save the recently discovered configuration. When the S3 DIP is Off, the 

ProtoNode will load the current save configuration. 

Figure 3: S0 – S3 DIP Switches 

ProtoNode RER - FPC-N34-103-116-0799 Field Protocol Settings 

S0 – S2 DIP Switches S0 S1 S2 

BACnet MS/TP and BACnet IP Off Off Off 

NOTE: When setting DIP Switches, please ensure that power to the board is OFF. 




2.3.6 Auto-Discover All Thermal Solutions Boiler Controllers, Build and 

Automatically Loads Configuration File 

The following chart describes S3 DIP Switch setting for the Enabling Auto-Discovering of known devices attached 

to the ProtoNode RER or LER. 

 

 

 

Set S3 DIP switch to turn On position to Auto-Discover any of the products attached to the ProtoNode 

(make sure power is off when setting the switch) 

When the ProtoNode is wired to the Modbus devices turn on the power. It will take 3 minutes to discover 

all Modbus RTU devices attached to the ProtoNode. 

Once the ProtoNode has discovered all of the Modbus RTU devices, set the S3 DIP switch to the Off 

position to save the recently built configuration. 

ProtoNode RER and LER 

S3 DIP Switch Auto‐Discovery Mode 

Auto‐Discovery ON – Build New Configuration 

Auto‐Discover OFF – Load Current 

Configuration 

S3 

On 

Off 




3 INTERFACING THE PROTONODE TO THERMAL SOLUTIONS TSBC BOILER 

CONTROLLER 

3.1 ProtoNode RER and LER showing connection ports 

RS-485 Port for 

Serial Field Protocol 

LonWorks 

Service Pin 

LonWorks Port 

(1) Modbus RTU to TSBC 

Controllers RS-485 Port 

10/100 

BaseT 

(1) (2) (1) 

(2) 

(2) Power +/- and FG 

9-30 VDC, 12-24 VAC 

Figure 4: ProtoNode RER (left) and LER (right) 

3.2 Wiring Connections to ProtoNode RER and LER 

ProtoNode 6 Pin Phoenix connector – 

Pinouts 

ProtoNode Pin # Pin assignment 

Pin 1 RS-485 + 

Pin 2 RS-485 - 

Pin 3 

RS-485 GND 

Pin 4 V + 

Pin 5 V - 

Pin 6 

FRAME GND 




3.2.1 Connecting TSBC Boiler Controllers to the ProtoNode’s RS485 

 

 

 

Connect TSBC’s RJ‐11 Pin 1 A (+) Black (RS485+) to ProtoNode’s pin 1 (RS485+) on the Phoenix 6 pin 

connector. 

Connect TSBC’s RJ‐11 Pin 2 B (‐) Red (RS485‐) to ProtoNode’s pin 2 (RS485‐) on the Phoenix 6 pin 

connector. 

Ground between TSBC and the ProtoNode does not need to be connected. 




3.3 Wiring the ProtoNode RER to RS-485 Field Protocol 

 

 

 

Connection from ProtoNode RER to BACnet MS/TP and Metasys N2 networks 

See Section 4 for information on connecting the ProtoNode RER to a BACnet/IP network. 

The Field Protocol can be connected to the 3-pin connector on ProtoNode RER as shown. 


Pin 1 RS-485 + 

Pin 2 RS-485 - 

Pin 3 

RS-485 GND 

Figure 5: Connection from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Protocol –BACnet MS/TP or Metasys N2 

 

If the ProtoNode is the last device on the RS-485 trunk, then enable the End-of-line termination needs to be 

enabled. The default is off. 

End-of-Line Switch 

0 

Figure 6: End-of-line termination on from ProtoNode to RS-485 Field Protocol – BACnet MS/TP or Metasys N2. 




3.4 Wiring the ProtoNode LER Field Port to a LonWorks network 

 

Connect the ProtoNode to the field network with the LonWorks terminal using a twisted pair nonshielded 

cable. LonWorks has no polarity. 

3.5 Power-Up the ProtoNode RER or LER 

Apply power to the device. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided in 

Appendix C.1. Ensure that the cable is grounded using the “Frame-GND” terminal. The ProtoNode is 

factory set for 9-30VDC or 12-24 VAC. 

Voltage Pinouts 


Pin 1 RS-485 + 

Pin 2 RS-485 - 

Pin 3 

RS-485 GND 

Pin 4 V + 

Pin 5 V - 

Pin 6 

FRAME GND 




3.6 Commissioning the ProtoNode LER on a LonWorks network 

Commissioning may only be performed by the LonWorks administrator. 

To commission the ProtoNode LER LonWorks port, insert a small screwdriver in the commissioning hole 

on the face of the LER’s enclosure to access the Service Pin. See the illustration on the ProtoNode LER as 

to which way to toggle the screw driver during commissioning. 

LonWorks Service 

Pin 

0 




4 CONNECT THE PROTONODE’S WEB GUI TO SETUP IP ADDRESS FOR 

BACNET/IP 

4.1 Connect the PC to the ProtoNode via the Ethernet port 

Ethernet Port 

0 

Figure 6: Ethernet port location of ProtoNode 

 

 

Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross) between the PC and ProtoNode 

The Default IP Address of the ProtoNode is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC and 

the ProtoNode are on different IP Networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.xxx 

network 

Go to > > 

 

Right-click on Local Area Connection > Properties 

Highlight > 

 

Select: Use the following IP address 

Click twice 




4.2 Use the ProtoNode Web GUI to Connect to the ProtoNode 

 

Open PC web browser enter the default IP address of the ProtoNode 192.168.1.24 determine if the 

ProtoNode is up and communicating. 

Figure 7: FST Web GUI screen 

4.3 Set IP Address for BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open a PC web browser, enter the default IP address of the ProtoNode 192.168.1.24 and connect to the 

ProtoNode. 

From the GUI main home page, click on setup and then Network Settings to enter the Edit IP Address 

Settings menu. 

Modify the IP address (N1 IP address field) of the ProtoNode Ethernet port. 

If necessary, change the Netmask (N1 Netmask field). 

Type in a new Subnet Mask 

If necessary, change the IP Gateway (Default Gateway field) 

Type in a new IP Gateway 

Note: If the ProtoNode is connected to a router, the IP Gateway of the ProtoNode should be set to the 

IP address of the router that it is connected to 

Reset ProtoNode 

Unplug Ethernet cable from PC and connect it to the network hub or router 







Appendix A. Troubleshooting Tips if the Unit is Not Working 

Appendix A.1. Take Log With Our FieldServer Utilities 

 

 

Once the log is complete, email it to support@protocessor.com. The log will allow us to rapidly diagnose 

the 

Make sure the FieldServer utilities are loaded on the PC. 

http://fieldserver.com/techsupport/utility/utility.php 

Ethernet Port 

Figure 7: Ethernet port location of TSBC-Lon 

 

 

 

 

Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC/Laptop 

Disable firewall and virus protection software 

Connect a standard cat5 Ethernet cable between the PC and S-LINC-Lon 

The Default IP Address of the S-LINC-Lon is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC and 

the S-LINC-Lon are on different IP Networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.xxx 

network 

 

For Windows XP: 

Go to > > 


Highlight > 

For Windows 7: 

Go to > > 

> > 


Highlight > 




 

For Windows XP and Windows 7, select: Use the following IP address 

Click twice 

 

 

 

Double click on the FST Diag Utility. 

Step 1: Select a Field Server IP Address. 

The IP address can be entered manually or selected by clicking on button 1 using the Utility. 

Type in the S-LINC IP address 

Default IP Address is 192.168.1.24 

Select a log type. 

Press here to retrieve the IP address. 

Press the Take Log button. 

 

Step 2: Take a Log 

Locate where the log is saved on the PC 

 

 

 

Press the Take Log button. While the Utility runs a few DOS prompts will flash across the monitor. Don't 

click or type anything in to these DOS prompts. This step may take a few minutes depending on the chosen 

Log Type and computer speed. When the Utility is finished you will be presented with a log of events that 

have occurred. 

Step 3: Send Log 

Click the “Send Log” button located near the bottom of the dialog. The following dialog should appear. 



Thermal Solutions ProtoNode Startup Guide Page 20 of 32 

 

 

 

Push the ‘Locate Folder’ button to launch explorer and have it point directly at the correct folder. The file 

upload.zip must be sent to support@fieldserver.com. 

Step 4: Close the Program 

Press the exit button when the log is completed 




Appendix A.2. LED Diagnostics for Modbus RTU Communications between the ProtoNode and the TSBC 

Please see the diagram below for LED Locations 

A.2.1 ProtoNode RER LEDs 

A.2.2 ProtoNode LER Main Board LEDs 

Note: The lid on top of the ProtoNode has to be removed in order to see the LED’s. Pull on the lid while 

holding the on to the 6 pin Phoenix connector. Please do not hold the wall mount tabs as these are designed 

to break off if not required! 

RTC 

RUN 

ERR 

RX 

TX 

PWR 

Light 

RTC 

RUN 

ERR 

RX 

TX 

PWR 

Description 

Unused 

The RUN LED will start flashing 20 seconds after power indicating normal operation. 

The SYS ERR LED will go on solid 15 seconds after power up. It will turn off after 5 seconds. A steady 

red light will indicate there is a system error on the ProtoNode LER. If this occurs, immediately report the 

related “system error” shown in the error screen of the RUI interface to FieldServer Technologies for 

evaluation. 

The RX LED will flash when a mesTSBC is received on the socket port. 

The TX LED will flash when a mesTSBC is sent on the socket port. 

This is the power light and should show steady green at all times when the ProtoNode LER is powered. 




Appendix B. Vendor Information 

Appendix B.1. Thermal Solutions TSBC Modbus RTU COM Settings 

Serial Port Setting TSBC Boiler 1 

Baud Rate 19200 

Data Bits 

None 

Stop Bits 8 

Parity 

Odd 

Modbus Node ID 1 

Appendix B.2. MAC Address DIP Switch Settings For BACnet MS/TP 

A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 Address 

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On Off On On On Off Off On 185 

On Off On On On Off On Off 186 

On Off On On On Off On On 187 

On Off On On On On Off Off 188 

On Off On On On On Off On 189 

On Off On On On On On Off 190 

On Off On On On On On On 191 

On On Off Off Off Off Off Off 192 

On On Off Off Off Off Off On 193 

On On Off Off Off Off On Off 194 

On On Off Off Off Off On On 195 

On On Off Off Off On Off Off 196 

On On Off Off Off On Off On 197 

On On Off Off Off On On Off 198 

On On Off Off Off On On On 199 

On On Off Off On Off Off Off 200 

On On Off Off On Off Off On 201 

On On Off Off On Off On Off 202 

On On Off Off On Off On On 203 

On On Off Off On On Off Off 204 

On On Off Off On On Off On 205 

On On Off Off On On On Off 206 

On On Off Off On On On On 207 

On On Off On Off Off Off Off 208 

On On Off On Off Off Off On 209 

On On Off On Off Off On Off 210 

On On Off On Off Off On On 211 

On On Off On Off On Off Off 212 

On On Off On Off On Off On 213 

On On Off On Off On On Off 214 

On On Off On Off On On On 215 

On On Off On On Off Off Off 216 

On On Off On On Off Off On 217 

On On Off On On Off On Off 218 

On On Off On On Off On On 219 

On On Off On On On Off Off 220 

On On Off On On On Off On 221 

On On Off On On On On Off 222 

On On Off On On On On On 223 





On On On Off Off Off Off Off 224 

On On On Off Off Off Off On 225 

On On On Off Off Off On Off 226 

On On On Off Off Off On On 227 

On On On Off Off On Off Off 228 

On On On Off Off On Off On 229 

On On On Off Off On On Off 230 

On On On Off Off On On On 231 

On On On Off On Off Off Off 232 

On On On Off On Off Off On 233 

On On On Off On Off On Off 234 

On On On Off On Off On On 235 

On On On Off On On Off Off 236 

On On On Off On On Off On 237 

On On On Off On On On Off 238 

On On On Off On On On On 239 

On On On On Off Off Off Off 240 

On On On On Off Off Off On 241 

On On On On Off Off On Off 242 

On On On On Off Off On On 243 

On On On On Off On Off Off 244 

On On On On Off On Off On 245 

On On On On Off On On Off 246 

On On On On Off On On On 247 

On On On On On Off Off Off 248 

On On On On On Off Off On 249 

On On On On On Off On Off 250 

On On On On On Off On On 251 

On On On On On On Off Off 252 

On On On On On On Off On 253 

On On On On On On On Off 254 

On On On On On On On On 255 

Appendix B.3. TSBC Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP. 

Point Name 

BACnet Object 

Type 

BACnet Object 

Id 

Outdoor Air Reset Enable/Disable BI 1 

Domestic Hot Water Priority BI 2 

Local/Remote BI 3 

Remote On/Off Modbus Command BV 4 

Spare Input (Programmable) BI 5 

Low Water Cutoff Switch BI 6 

Burner On/Off Switch BI 7 

Low Water Flow BI 8 

High and Low Gas Pressure Switches BI 9 




Operating or High Limit BI 10 

Low Combustion Air Flow BI 11 

Fuel Valve Energized BI 12 

Flame Safeguard Alarm BI 13 

Call For Heat (CFH) BI 14 

General Alarm BI 15 

Vent Inducer BI 16 

Boiler Pump BI 17 

System Pump BI 18 

Spare Output (Programmable) BI 19 

State Boiler Disabled BI 20 

State Weather Shutdown BI 21 

State Lockout BI 22 

State Pump Purge BI 23 

State Limit Hold BI 24 

State Purge/Pilot Ign BI 25 

State Low Fire/Ignition BI 26 

State Main Ignition BI 27 

State Low Fire Hold BI 28 

State Boiler Running BI 29 

State Fan Post Purge BI 30 

State Pump Cool Down BI 31 

State Standby BI 32 

Annunciator Low Water Level BI 33 

Annunciator Off Switch BI 34 

Annunciator Low Water Flow BI 35 

Annunciator Fuel Limit BI 36 

Annunciator High Temp Limit BI 37 

Annunciator Low Air Flow BI 38 

Annunciator FSG Lockout BI 39 

Annunciator Outlet Temp Fail BI 40 

Annunciator Inlet Temp Fail BI 41 

Annunciator OA Temp Fail BI 42 

Annunciator Remote Temp Fail BI 43 

Annunciator Remote In Fail BI 44 

Annunciator Comm Fail BI 45 

Annunciator Low Inlet Temp BI 46 

Annunciator Memory Failure BI 47 

Boiler Outlet Water Temp AI 48 

Boiler Inlet Water Temp AI 49 

Outside Air Temp AI 50 

Boiler Actual SP AI 51 

Remote System Temp AI 52 

Remote Firing Rate or Remote SP AV 53 

PCB Temp Sensor AI 54 

Firing Rate Output to Mod Motor AI 55 

Minimum Return Temp SP AI 56 

Mixing Valve Output AI 57 

Control Mode AI 58 




Appendix B.4. TSBC Modbus RTU Mappings to LonWorks. 

Point Name Lon Name Lon SNVT Type 

Outdoor Air Reset 

Enable/Disable nvoOAResEn_Disbl SNVT_switch 

Domestic Hot Water Priority nvoDomHotWtrPri SNVT_switch 

Local/Remote nvoLoc_Rem SNVT_switch 

Remote On/Off Modbus 

Command nvi/nvoRemOnOffMdCmd SNVT_switch 

Spare Input (Programmable) nvoSpareInput SNVT_switch 

Low Water Cutoff Switch nvoLoWtrCutoffSw SNVT_switch 

Burner On/Off Switch nvoBrnrOn_OffSw SNVT_switch 

Low Water Flow nvoLoWtrFLo SNVT_switch 

High and Low Gas Pressure 

Switches nvoHi_LoGasPrsSw SNVT_switch 

Operating or High Limit nvoOpOrHiLimit SNVT_switch 

Low Combustion Air Flow nvoLoCmbstAirFlo SNVT_switch 

Fuel Valve Energized nvoFlVlvEnergizd SNVT_switch 

Flame Safeguard Alarm nvoFlmSafegrdAlm SNVT_switch 

Call For Heat (CFH) nvoCallForHeat SNVT_switch 

General Alarm nvoGeneralAlm SNVT_switch 

Vent Inducer nvoVentInducer SNVT_switch 

Boiler Pump nvoBlrPump SNVT_switch 

System Pump nvoSystemPump SNVT_switch 

Spare Output (Programmable) nvoSpareOutput SNVT_switch 

State Boiler Disabled nvoStBlrDisabled SNVT_switch 

State Weather Shutdown nvoStWthrShtdwn SNVT_switch 

State Lockout nvoStLockout SNVT_switch 

State Pump Purge nvoStPumpPurge SNVT_switch 

State Limit Hold nvoStLimitHold SNVT_switch 

State Purge/Pilot Ign nvoStPrgPilotIgn SNVT_switch 

State Low Fire/Ignition nvoStLoFire_Ign SNVT_switch 

State Main Ignition nvoStMainIgn SNVT_switch 

State Low Fire Hold nvoStLoFireHold SNVT_switch 

State Boiler Running nvoStBlrRunning SNVT_switch 

State Fan Post Purge nvoStFanPostPrg SNVT_switch 

State Pump Cool Down nvoStPmpCoolDwn SNVT_switch 

State Standby nvoStStandby SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Low Water Level nvoAnnLoWtrLvl SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Off Switch nvoAnnOffSw SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Low Water Flow nvoAnnLoWtrFLo SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Fuel Limit nvoAnnFuelLimit SNVT_switch 

Annunciator High Temp Limit nvoAnnHiTmpLimit SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Low Air Flow nvoAnnLoAirFLo SNVT_switch 

Annunciator FSG Lockout nvoAnnFSGLockout SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Outlet Temp Fail nvoAnnOtltTmpFl SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Inlet Temp Fail nvoAnnInltTmpFl SNVT_switch 

Annunciator OA Temp Fail nvoAnnOATmpFail SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Remote Temp Fail nvoAnnRemTmpFail SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Remote In Fail nvoAnnRemInFail SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Comm Fail nvoAnnCommFail SNVT_switch 

Annunciator Low Inlet Temp nvoAnnLoInletTmp SNVT_switch 




Annunciator Memory Failure nvoAnnMemFailure SNVT_switch 

Boiler Outlet Water Temp nvoBlrOtltWtrTmp SNVT_temp_p 

Boiler Inlet Water Temp nvoBlrInltWtrTmp SNVT_temp_p 

Outside Air Temp nvoOutsideAirTmp SNVT_temp_p 

Boiler Actual SP nvoBlrActualSP SNVT_temp_p 

Remote System Temp nvoRemSystemTmp SNVT_temp_p 

Remote Firing Rate or Remote 

SP nvi/nvoRemFrRatRemSP SNVT_count_f 

PCB Temp Sensor nvoPCBTmpSensor SNVT_temp_p 

Firing Rate Output to Mod Motor nvoFrRatOtModMtr SNVT_lev_percent 

Minimum Return Temp SP nvoMinRetTmpSP SNVT_temp_p 

Mixing Valve Output nvoMixVlvOutput SNVT_lev_percent 

Control Mode nvoControlMode SNVT_count_f 




Appendix C. Reference 

000 

Appendix C.1. Specifications 

ProtoNode RER 

ProtoNode LER 

One 6-pin Phoenix connector, one RS-485 One 6-pin Phoenix connector, one RS-485 

+/- ground port, power +/- frame ground port +/- ground port, power +/- frame ground port 

Electrical 

One 3-pin RS-485 Phoenix connector, one One Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port 

Connections 

RS-485 +/- ground port 

One FTT-10 LonWorks port 

One Ethernet-10/100 Ethernet port 

CE (EN55022;EN55024; EN60950), UL916, FCC Class A Part 15, DNP3 Conformance 

Approvals Tested, OPC Self-tested for Compliance, RoHS Compliant, CSA 205 Approved 

BTL Marked 

LonMark Certified 

Power 

Requirements 

Multi-mode power adapter: 9 - 30VDC or 12 - 24VAC 

Physical 

Dimensions 

11.5 cm L x 8.2 cm W x 4.0 cm H (4.5 x 3.2 x 1.6 in.) 

Weight 

0.2 kg (0.4 lbs.) 

Operating 

Temperature 

-40°C to 75°C (-40°F to167°F) 

Surge 

Suppression 

EN61000-4-2 ESD EN61000-4-3 EMC EN61000-4-4 EFT 

Humidity 5 - 90% RH (non-condensing) 

(Specifications subject to change without notice) 

Appendix C.1.1. 

Compliance with UL Regulations 

For UL compliance, the following instructions must be met when operating the ProtoNode. 

 

 

 

 

 

The units shall be powered by listed LPS or Class 2 power supply suited to the expected operating 

temperature range. 

The interconnecting power connector and power cable shall: 

Comply with local electrical code 

Be suited to the expected operating temperature range 

Meet the current and voltage rating for the ProtoNode/Net 

Furthermore, the interconnecting power cable shall: 

Be of length not exceeding 3.05m (118.3”) 

Be constructed of materials rated VW-1 or FT-1 or better 

If the unit is to be installed in an operating TSBCronment with a temperature above 65 °C, it should be 

installed in a Restricted Access Area requiring a key or a special tool to gain access. 

This device must not be connected to a LAN segment with outdoor wiring. 




Appendix D. Limited 2 year Warranty 

FieldServer Technologies warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under 

normal use and service for two years after date of shipment. FieldServer Technologies will repair or 

replace any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period. Final determination of the 

nature and responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by FieldServer Technologies 

personnel. 

All warranties hereunder are contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product 

was intended and do not cover products which have been modified or repaired without 

FieldServer Technologies approval or which have been subjected to accident, improper 

maintenance, installation or application, or on which original identification marks have been 

removed or altered. This Limited Warranty also will not apply to interconnecting cables or wires, 

consumables or to any damage resulting from battery leakage. 

In all cases FieldServer Technology’s responsibility and liability under this warranty shall be 

limited to the cost of the equipment. The purchaser must obtain shipping instructions for the 

prepaid return of any item under this warranty provision and compliance with such instruction 

shall be a condition of this warranty. 

Except for the express warranty stated above, FieldServer Technologies disclaims all warranties 

with regard to the products sold hereunder including all implied warranties of merchantability 

and fitness and the express warranties stated herein are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on 

the part of FieldServer Technologies for damages including, but not limited to, consequential 

damages arising out of/or in connection with the use or performance of the product.

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