Network Solutions

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Rev J. 08/14/23
 Presentation Overview
 Network Hardware Types
 Network Protocols
 Network Adapters
 MCS-Magnum Communication
 MicroMag Communication
 Example Network Configurations
 Network Hardware Types
 Three network hardware types that are used in MCS
products:
 RS485
 Ethernet
 LonWorks (twisted pair)
 RS485 Hardware
 One twisted pair (two conductors)
 Shielded wire – wrapped foil with drain wire
 Minimum AWG 20
 Max baud rate: 115,000 bit/s
 Multidrop – point to point
Max 30 MCS Controllers wired together
 Total Network cable length < 4000’ (1219m)
Can be lengthened with a repeater
 Ethernet Hardware
 Star topography
 4 twisted pairs (8 conductors)
 CAT5E
 Max baud rate: 10 Mbit/s
 Max cable length < 328’ (100m)
 Can be lengthened with a switch
 LonWorks Hardware
 One twisted pair (two conductors) Shielded
wire
 Free topography
 Minimum AWG 20
 Total Network cable length < 3280’
(1000m)
 Can be lengthened with a repeater
 Network Protocols
 Network protocols are formatting rules that specify
how data is sent and received between devices.
 Protocols are necessary for devices to interact
with each other.
 Protocols MCS controllers support:
 Bacnet
 Modbus
 LonTalk
 Johnson N2
 MCS
 Network Protocols
 The MCS Controllers support the
following network protocols:

Over
Ethernet

Over
RS485

Over
LonWorks
 MCS Network Adaptors
 MCS uses different optional network adapters:
 Hardware Adapters
 MCS-Ethernet (Ethernet – RS485)
 MCS-I/O (RS485)

 Hardware & Protocol Adapters

 MCS-BMS-Gateway (Bacnet MSTP, LonTalk, Johnson N2)
 MCS-Bacnet-Router2 (Bacnet IP)
 MCS-BMS-Gateway
 Converts Bacnet MSTP (RS485) to:
 LonTalk (LonWorks)
 Johnson N2 (RS485)

 Converts Bacnet IP (Ethernet) to:

 LonTalk (LonWorks)
 Johnson N2 (RS485)
 Bacnet MSTP (RS485)

 Only supports one MCS-Magnum or MicroMag RS485

 Can be powered from MCS Controller •Johnson N2
•Bacnet MSTP
Ethernet
Or
MCS-Magnum Bacnet IP MCS-BMS-Gateway LonWorks
•LonTalk

RS485
RS485 •Johnson N2
MicroMag MCS-BMS-Gateway Or
Bacnet MSTP
LonWorks
•LonTalk
 MCS-Bacnet-Router2
 Converts Bacnet
MSTP (RS485) to
Bacnet IP (Ethernet)
 Supports up to 30
MicroMags
 Can be powered
from MicroMag

RS485 Ethernet
MicroMag Bacnet MSTP MCS-Bacnet-Router2 •Bacnet IP
MCS-Pocket Router-2 Kit Components
110# power cord
 The MCS-POCKET ROUTER-2 is the perfect travel USB cable to MCS-POCKET ROUTER-2
companion for easy wireless internet

 The MCS-POCKET ROUTER-2, 2.4GHz wireless

technology allows 11n data transfer rates of up to
150Mbps

Powered by USB for extreme portability

The MCS-POCKET ROUTER-2 can be USB-powered to
ensure convenient internet access anywhere

Easy Setup
MCS-POCKET ROUTER-2 ships with a different default SSID and encryption enabled by
default.

Advanced Security Features

To provide the highest data security possible, the MCS-POCKET ROUTER-2 supports
WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
 MCS-WIRELESS-4G
 Broadband Router with Integrated Verizon 4G Modem
(Only for use in USA)

 The MCS-WIRELESS-4G is built for your

network
 The router features a built-in high-speed Verizon 4G
EVDO modem. Supplied with one year subscription to
MCS Wireless Verizon Data Plan, 250MB per month.

 The MCS-WIRELESS-4G is a powerful tool that is especially useful in locations

where there is no readily available internet connection. Combined with the data plan,
the MCS-WIRELESS-4G may be used to wirelessly connect to the MCS-MAGNUM
wherever a cellular signal is found.
 You will receive everything you need to setup communication with an MCS Controller.

NOTE: The MCS-WIRELESS-4G can be used to communicate with multiple MSC

Controllers.
Email: [email protected] for more information.
MCS-Magnum Communication
 The MCS-Magnum comes
with two hardware
communication ports:

RS485 Port

Ethernet Port
MCS-Magnum Communication
 The MCS-MAGNUM-DOOR-NEMA4 Keypad has been sealed in its own frame using a new Gasket
(BISCO HT-800 Medium Cellular Silicone). The RS485 port has been added to the back of the Keypad.
Moving the communicating port to the back, adding the new gasket, provides the unit
with a NEMA4 rating. Operating Temperature -4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C)

Keypad showing
New design,
adding RS-485
connection

New Gasket
Provides the unit
with a NEMA4
rating

 RS485 port on the MCS-Magnum

MCS –USB-RS485
 The MCS-USB-RS485 is a USB to RS485 level serial cable
that provides a fast simple way to connect your computer to
MCS controllers, MCS-MAGNUM and MICROMAG.

 The MCS-USB-RS485 cable contains a small internal

electronic circuit board, utilizing the FT232R, which is
encapsulated into the USB connector end of the cable. Each
cable supports the FTDIChip-ID™ and is equipped with a
unique USB serial number programmed into the FT232R .

MCS-USB-RS485

MCS-MAGNUM

PC
(MCS-Connect)

MicroMag
 MCS-Magnum RS485
Building Management System

 Using the RS485, the MCS-Magnum can be connected

to the BMS (Modbus RTU or MCS 485 protocols)
MCS-MAGNUMS

Building
.. Management
. System

RS485
 Wiring Multiple MCS Controllers
 Using the RS485, the network must be wired
controller to controller
 Star configurations not allowed
 Up to 30 controllers can be wired together
Correct Incorrect
MCS-MAGNUM

MicroMag
..
.

MCS-MAGNUM
 MCS-Magnum Ethernet
 Using the Ethernet, the MCS-Magnum can
be connected to:
 BMS (Bacnet IP or Modbus IP)
 MCS-Touchscreen (MCS-Connect)
 PC (MCS-Connect)
 Internet access through router (which allows connection
via MCS-Connect from anywhere)

MCS-MAGNUM

Or

Or

Or
Ethernet
 MicroMag Communication
 The MicroMag comes standard with two independent RS485 ports:
 Ethernet access can be added with the MCS-Ethernet

RS485 Port
 MicroMag RS485
 The MicroMag RS485 port can be used to connect:
 MCS-Touchscreen (MCS-Connect)
 BMS (Bacnet MSTP or Modbus RTU or MCS 485)

Building
MicroMag RS485 .. Management
. System
or

MCS-TouchScreen
 MicroMag RS485
 The MicroMag RS485 port can be used to connect:
 MCS-Touchscreen (MCS-Connect)
 BMS (Bacnet MSTP or Modbus RTU or MCS 485)
 Internet Access using:
 MCS-Ethernet

Ethernet
RS485
MicroMag 9pinM 
25pinM Internet
Router
85
RS4

MCS-485-GATEWAY MCS-ETHERNET
 Example Network #1
Standalone MCS-Magnum
 MCS-Touchscreen
MCS-MAGNUM

Ethernet Ethernet

MCS-
Touchscreen
 Example Network #2
Standalone MCS-Magnum
 MCS-Touchscreen
 BMS (Johnson N2 or LonTalk or Bacnet MSTP)
MCS-MAGNUM
 Internet Access
RS485 or
LonWorks

Building
Management
MCS-BMS-Gateway System

Internet
Ethernet
Router

MCS-
Touchscreen
 Example Network #3
Multiple MCS-Magnum Enclosures
 Internet Access
 BMS (Bacnet IP or Modbus IP)
Rooftop/Chiller #1 Rooftop/Chiller #2

Ethernet

Building
Management Internet
System Router
 Example Network #4
Standalone MicroMag
 MCS-Touchscreen
 BMS (Modbus RTU or Bacnet MS/TP)

RS485

MicroMag

MCS-Touchscren

RS485

Building
Management
System
 Example Network #5
Multiple MicroMags
 BMS (Bacnet MSTP or Modbus RTU or MCS 485)
 MCS-Touchscreen

RS485

RS485

MCS-Touchscreen
MicroMag

RS485

Building
Management
RS485
System
RS485
 Advanced Example Network
Multiple MCS-Magnum & Multiple MicroMag
 MCS-Touchscreen
 BMS (Bacnet IP)

MCS-
Touchscreen

MicroMag’s Building
Management
MCS-MAGNUM’S
System

MCS-ETHERNET-SWITCH

MCS-Bacnet-Router2
QUESTIONS ON NETWORK
SOLUTIONS
 For additional information please visit our website
www.mcscontrols.com

Or call MCS at 239-694-0089

5580 Enterprise Pkwy.

Fort Myers, FL 33905
Office: 239-694-0089
Fax: 239-694-0031 www.mcscontrols.com