Modbus Serial/Modbus TCP to BACnet/IP for unifying data 

Most of facilities which have BACnet Building automation system also have a large number of Modbus meters which need to be attached to BACnet system. To accomplish that, Easymap is used. Easymap (B6030) would act as a Modbus to BACnet interface - taking modbus registers data and exposing it to BACnet. There is no need to spend time picking and choosing what registers to expose from each meter; B6030 already has templates for more than 45 meters where all important modbus registers are mapped to BACnet objects. All BACnet objects are meaningfully named and standardized for easier reading and integration into Building Automation system.
Configuration steps include specifying a meter's IP address (if it is TCP/IP meter), meter Modbus ID and template. Configuration can be saved to a text file and then can be uploaded back to the device or to the new one thus significantly saving time. Also all the mapping data can be saved to a CSV file and can be used for analyzing data.

Modbus to BACnet mapping example:

Versatile Web-based controller

A resident web server allows for commissioning and troubleshooting via a standard web browser. B6030 devices support various protocols such as HTTP, IP, UDP, BACnet/IP, and Modbus TCP. All E+ series devices have a unified web interface and once you configure one of these devices you will have the same experience configuring others.

The Home page and Object status page display values read from the devices.
Meter configuration page provides a pull down menu for choosing a meter template.
You can change login information in Authorization settings page.
Error log and Statistics page provides information for easy troubleshooting.

B6030 Parameters

TCP/IP and BACnet Configuration

IP address - IP address of device. (Default=192.168.0.22)
Network mask - Subnet mask for given subnet. (Default=255.255.255.0)
Default gateway - IP address of default gateway. (Default=192.168.0.1)
BACnet UDP port - BACnet/IP UDP Port (Default = 47808). In some cases, e.g., a situation where it is desirable for two groups of BACnet devices to coexist independently on the same IP subnet, the UDP port may be configured locally to a different value.
BACnet Device# - Device ID is a numeric code [1-4194303] that is used to identify the BACnet Device. Default = 1457009 generated from MAC
BACnet Device Location/Application- Location/application string (0-63 characters) to help user find  Device Object Name
Enable Timid DHCP- If DHCP service is turned OFF, then an external direct connected PC used to configure this unit can no longer automatically get an IP address from this unit. In this case, the PC must be manually set to 192.168.88.90, 255.255.255.252  in order to web browse http://192.168.88.89 to configure this unit.
Enable BACnet/IP control objects - Enable/Disable direct access to Modbus registers (for serial line devices only)

Meter Configuration 

Settings for all serial line devices
Baud rate - The baud rate of serial port. (Default=9600)
Serial Mode - Default mode: 8-N-1 (8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit)
Polling Delay - Idle time(in sec) between the end of one poll and the start of the next. Default=30 sec. Range: [5-3600]. The Polling Delay is actual only for meters with "Polling" parameter set to "Periodically"
Settings per meter (up to 4 meters)
Meter Model - "None" means that polling is disabled for this meter
IP - IP Address used by the Modbus/TCP device. Empty IP means Modbus/RTU
Modbus ID -Address of remote device connected on a serial line. Valid range: [1-247] for Modbus/RTU or Modbus/TCP router. Empty(or 0) for Modbus/TCP device.
Polling - How to update values: On demand (by user) or Periodically (using Polling Delay)
Description - Meter description (up to 63 characters)

B6030 – BACnet/IP to 4 Ch. Energy Meter (Easymap) 

B6030 meter exposes data from Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP meters to BACnet/IP networks. B6030 is a part of the E+ series applications solutions. These solutions help the owners to save money and improve building comfort by integrating various protocol devices with the existing Building Automation Systems.

B6030 is housed in the professional ragged metal case and can be mounted standalone, on a wall using wall bracket kit or on a DIN rail. It has one RS485 connector for connecting up to 4 Modbus RTU meters and one Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 connector.

The configuration is done over Ethernet through onboard web pages of the product and can therefore be managed from a remote location. The configuration is simple and the meter is up and running in minutes.

Meter has over 47 templates of well known BTU, Steam or Electric meters where important registers are mapped to BACnet objects. These permanently available meter templates can be selected during the setup procedure using a drop down menu.

Meter data exposed to the BACnet network includes, but is not limited to:

• Power
• Energy
• Demand
• MaxDemand
• Power_Factor
• Flow
• Consumption
• Current, Voltage and Phas (if supported by the meter)

The Ethernet port uses a standard shielded RJ45 connector with integral LEDs. A power data LED blinks green when the data is passing.

Flexible connections:

• Professional BACnet/IP connectivity
• Interfaces to 4 Steam, BTU, or Electrical meters
• Standard RS485 three wire connection

IP network support:

• Build-in web server
• Status page for diagnostics
• Secure login to web configuration and status interfaces
• Easy & Informative naming convention
• BACnet Device Object support

Standard communication:

• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• Extremely easy system installation
• 9VDC at 1A input
• Standard power supply included allows use of 60Hz 120 VAC mains
• Data and Power indication

B6030 BACnet/IP to 4 Utility Meters

Specifications: 

• Adapter Input Voltage: 100 to 120 VAC @ 10W
• Input Voltage: 9VDC @1A
• Operating temperatures: 7 to 40C
• Dimensions: 5.0 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Connections: Ethernet RJ45, modular screw terminal, DC power, standard RS485 three wire connections
• System LED: power LED and data LED

Ethernet:

• IEEE 802.3 10/100 MBPS
• 10BaseT, 100BASETX phsyical. RJ45 connectors
• Half/Full duplex
• 100m (max) CAT5 cable length.

Options:

• wall bracket kit
• DIN rail mounting kit

BACnet details:

• confirms to BACnet 2004 (ISO standard 1684-5)
• Raw counts and scaled values = analog objects
• Times = binary objects

Documentation and Downloads:

B6030 BACnet/IP to 4 ch. Energy Meter (EasyMAP MR) 

•  B6030 Data Sheet (183.53 kB)
•  B6030 Login (16.31 kB)
•  B6030 Manual (1.99 MB)
   

Videos

Default Login to B6030

TCP/IP and BACnet configuration

Meter Configuration

BACnet Object Status

Note: The B6030 communicates with meters using Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU.  Additional hardware may be required in order for some meters listed above to be able to communicate with the B6030.  Please contact us for details.