BCI2-R™ Setup Information

BCI2-R Setup Information 

Summary:

The BCI2-R is a BACnet communicating interface that allows the user to connect through an embedded Web User Interface to setup the BCI2-R for (BAS) Building Automation System control 

Changing address or communication protocol on a BCI2-C, BCI2-I, BCI2-R requires a laptop with Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge browser and USB-A to USB-B cable to access the controller's embedded service tool.  Follow these instructions to change address or communication protocol. 

 USB-A to USB-B Cable

Protocol Configuration

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Changing the address of a BCI2

• Previous generation of BCI had three rotary dial switches which were used to change the address.   The address was referred to as the Rotary Dial Address or sometimes Rotary Dial Switches.  BCI2 does not have rotary dials to set the address.  BCI2 uses an embedded software service tool (BCI2 Service Tool) to change the address instead of rotary dial switches.
• Note: A random generated address between 031 and 127 has been set at the factory.  This address is printed on a small white "Factory Address" label on the BCI2 circuit board.  Another small white "New Address" label is provided for you to record a new address.
• Plug the USB-B end of the cable into the Service Port located on the BCI2 circuit board.  The laptop's USB port will provide power to the BCI2 if the BCI2 is not powered by the equipment.
• Plug the USB-A end of the cable into an available USB port on the laptop.
• Open a browser on the laptop.  
• Enter 198.80.18.1 into the browser.
• The BCI2 will serve up an embedded software service tool web page.  (BCI2 Service Tool)  See image above.
• Navigate here to set the address using the software service tool: Installation > Identification and Communication > Protocol Configuration > Edit > Rotary Dial Setting.
• Click on Rotary Dial Setting and enter the new address.  The address can be between 001 and 127 for BACnet/MSTP networks, and between 001 and 999 for BACnet/Air-Fi networks.
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• Click Save at the bottom right of the page.
• Record the new address on the small white "New Address" label on the circuit board for future reference.
• Close out of the browser and unplug the USB cable from the BCI2 controller.

Viewing the address of a BCI2

• A randomly generated address between 031 and 127 has been set at the factory.  This address is printed on a small white "Factory Address" label on the BCI2 circuit board.
• If you think the factory address has been changed and there is no record of the new address, follow the steps in the previous procedure to view the address.  (The address is shown in the service tool as "Rotary Dial Setting".)

Changing communication protocol of a BCI2 

• The factory is setting BCI2 controllers defaulted to BACnet MSTP.  Previous generation of BCI had a small switch or used a jumper in one of the I/O ports to change the communication protocol.  BCI2 uses an embedded software service tool (BCI2 Service Tool) to change communication protocol instead of a jumper or switch.
• Note: It is not possible to change the communication protocol of a BCI2-C
• Plug the USB-B end of the cable into the Service Port located on the BCI2 circuit board.  The laptop's USB port will provide power to the BCI2 if the BCI2 is not powered by the equipment.
• Plug the USB-A end of the cable into an available USB port on the laptop.
• Open a browser on the laptop.  
• Enter 198.80.18.1 into the browser.
• The BCI2 will serve up an embedded software service tool web page.  (BCI2 Service Tool)  See image above.
• Navigate here to change the communication protocol using the software service tool:  Installation > Identification and Communication > Protocol Configuration > Edit > Communication Protocol
• Select either BACnet MSTP (wired) or BACnet Air-Fi (wireless) from the System Protocol drop down menu.
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• Click Save at the bottom right of the page
• Close out the browser and unplug the USB cable from the BCI2 controller.

Changing the Device ID on a BCI2

• The default Device ID will be the same as the rotary dial setting.  If you need to change the device ID of the BCI2, follow these steps.
• Plug the USB-B end of the cable into the Service Port located on the BCI2 circuit board.  The laptop's USB port will provide power to the BCI2 if the BCI2 is not powered by the equipment.
• Plug the USB-A end of the cable into an available USB port on the laptop.
• Open a browser on the laptop.  
• Enter 198.80.18.1 into the browser.
• The BCI2 will serve up an embedded software service tool web page.  (BCI2 Service Tool)  See image above.
• Navigate here to set the address using the software service tool: Installation > Identification and Communication > Protocol Configuration > Edit > Use Software Device ID.
• Checking the box, then clicking on the line allows you to change the device ID.
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• Click Save at the bottom right of the page.
• Close out of the browser and unplug the USB cable from the BCI2 controller.

Points page

• Point values, overrides, service status and alarms can be viewed for Analog, Binary and Multistate points.
• Points can be overridden by clicking on the gray Override icon.
• Points that already have an active override have a blue Override icon. 
• Note: Point overrides do not expire.  
• Points can be put in or out of service by clicking on the gray Service icon.
• Points that are out of service have a yellow Service icon. 
• Points cannot be created or deleted.

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BCI2 board

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