MCS MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Series BMS Communication Gateway User Manual

About this manual

This manual provides detailed instructions for the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY and MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-N54, microprocessor-based devices designed to translate protocols between MCS-MAGNUM controllers and Building Management Systems (BMS). The devices support various communication protocols including Modbus RTU, Ethernet BACnet MS/TP, Johnson N2, and LonWORKS.

The document covers installation procedures, wiring diagrams for different configurations (Ethernet and RS-485), and step-by-step setup instructions using MCS-CONFIG and MCS-CONNECT software. It also details how to configure device communications, set IP addresses, and manage network settings for seamless integration with BMS systems.

What's inside

• MCS-BMS-GATEWAY Models
• Wiring MCS-BMS GATEWAY
• MCS-CONFIG Communication Setup
• Setup Protocols in MCS-CONNECT
• MCS-BMS-GATEWAY FieldServer Toolbox
• Setup MCS-BMS-GATEWAY
• Interfacing MCS-BMS-GATEWAY
• BMS-GATEWAY Switch Settings
• Installing the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-N54
• Input / Output Points / States

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What protocols does the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY support?

The MCS-BMS-GATEWAY supports BACnet MS/TP, Johnson N2, LonWORKS, Modbus IP to RTU, and Modbus RTU to BACnet IP.

What are the supported communication rates?

Supported communication rates include 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, and 115000.

How many device points can the MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-N54 support?

The MCS-BMS-GATEWAY-N54 can support up to 10,000 device points.