neptronic RPB11 BACnet Router Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: neptronic

Table of Contents

neptronic RPB11 BACnet Router
Product Information: BACnet Router
Product Usage Instructions
Features
Installation
Technical Specifications
LEDs
Network Settings
References
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neptronic RPB11 BACnet Router

Product Information: BACnet Router

Specifications

Models : RPB11 (1 BACnet port), RPB12 (2 BACnet ports)
Input Voltage : 24 Vac or 24 Vdc
Consumption : 5VA*
BACnet Communication Connections : A+, B-, BCOM, Common
Electrical Connections: COM, COM, 24
Operational Temperature : Not specified
Storage Temperature: Not specified
Relative Humidity: Not specified
Weight: Not specified
Dimensions:
- A = 3.18 / 81 mm
- B = 4.93 / 125 mm
- C = 2.27 / 58 mm

Description
The RPB BACnet router interconnects different BACnet network technologies such as BACnet MS/TP and BACnet IP/Ethernet to form a BACnet internetwork. It is available with 1 or 2 BACnet MS/TP ports and an RJ45 connection for IP services. All the network management settings can be configured via the embedded web server.

Features

Interconnects different BACnet network technologies
Available with 1 or 2 BACnet MS/TP ports
RJ45 connection for IP services
Embedded web server for network management settings configuration

Connections and Configurations
Please note that all jumper settings must also be set to the same value through BACnet.

End of Line | JP1 – JP2

None* (default setting)
120 ohms

BACnet MS/TP 2 Port | TB3 Only available for RPB12 models

A+: BACnet A+
B-: BACnet B-
BCOM: Common

BACnet MS/TP 1 Port | TB2

A+: BACnet A+
B-: BACnet B-
BCOM: Common

Voltage Input | TB1

5VA*: COM: Common COM: Common 24V: 24 Vac or 24 Vdc

Product Usage Instructions

Network Settings

CAUTION: Connect the device to a secure network with a strong firewall protection to prevent unauthorized access to the system.

All settings for network management can be made through the local web page of the router.

Web Page Configuration
Access the local web page of the router to configure network management settings.

Integration
Under the Integration tab on the web page, you can access information about all the network settings.

Super User
Under the Super User tab on the web page, you can access information about Diagnostic, Quick Configuration, Network, and Communication settings.

FAQ

Q: How many BACnet ports are available on the RPB11 model?
A: The RPB11 model has 1 BACnet port.
Q: How can I configure the network management settings?
A: You can configure the network management settings through the local web page of the router.
Q: What is the input voltage for the BACnet router?
A: The input voltage for the BACnet router is 24 Vac or 24 Vdc.
Q: Is the RPB12 model compatible with BACnet MS/TP 2 Port?
A: Yes, the RPB12 model is compatible with BACnet MS/TP 2 Port.

BACnet Router
Specification and Installation Instructions

Models

RPB11 (1 BACnet port)
RPB12 (2 BACnet ports)

Description
The RPB BACnet router interconnects the different BACnet network technologies such as BACnet MS/TP and BACnet IP/Ethernet to form a BACnet internetwork. It is available with 1 or 2 BACnet MS/TP ports and a RJ45 connection for IP services. All the network management settings can be configured via the embedded web server.

Features

Power

24Vac or 24Vdc supply

Installation

Up to 32 or 64 BACnet devices without the use of additional line drivers
Simple web-based configuration for BACnet IP and MS/TP communication
Connect using expansion slot to convert CMMB100E and CMMB102E as IP I/O cards
Support up to 3 mini I/O cards in any combination and make them IP ready while maintaining the MS/TP ports for BACnet routing

Network Communication

BACnet MS/TP, IP or Ethernet
Select MAC address via DIP switch or via network

BACnet MS/TP

MS/TP @ 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800 or 115200 bps
Automatic baud rate detection
Automatic device instance configuration

BACnet IP / BACnet Ethernet

All IP / Ethernet configuration via on board web page.
Supports DHCP or fixed/static addressing

Technical Specifications

Connections and Configurations
Please note that all jumper settings must also be set to the same value through BACnet.

LEDs

Power

On = Input voltage normal
Off = No power

Status

Flashing = Normal operation (watchdog)

RX/TX (BACnet)
Flashing = Receiving (RX) and/or transmitting (TX) data.

Network Settings

CAUTION: Connect the device to a secure network with a strong firewall protection, in order to prevent unauthorized access to the system.

All settings for network management can be made through the local web page of the router.

The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.100.

If the newly set address is lost or the currently assigned IP address of the device cannot be remembered, reset the router using the push button on the top board.

Web Page Configuration
Using the currently assigned IP address, load the local web page.

Using the Login button, access the Login screen and enter the password 8432 to access all of the properties of the module.
Under the General Settings tab, information about the Physical IO, Network, Communication and System can be accessed.

Integration
Under the Integration tab, information about all the network settings can be accessed.

Super User
Under the Super User tab, information about the Diagnostic, Quick Configuration, Network and Communication settings can be accessed.

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