ASCENT CONTROL MODULE

INSTALLATION AND
OPERATIONS GUIDE
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Contents
About this guide 5
How to use this guide 5
Other information resources 5
Key illustrations 6
About the Ascent Control Module (ACM) 10
Overview 10
Technical specifications 11
Compatibility information for Alerton devices 12
Data persistence 12
Real-time Operating Code (ROC) files 13
Battery backup and ROC files 13
Licensing 13
Hardware installation and operation 14
Mounting 14
Power 14
Communications 14
Device instance 15
Using DIP switches on the ACM 15
ACM configuration 17
Connecting to an ACM with operator workstation software 17
Configuring Universal Inputs (AIs, BIs) 25
Working with the ACM in Device Manager 26
Using the Console Port to enable the BACnet Ethernet protocol 28
Appendix A: ACM features compared to BCM features 32
The ACM platform 32
ACM-GC program 32
Appendix B: ACM Niagara implementation 34
WorkPlace AX login 34
Supported Niagara components 34
MS/TP Drivers 34
Protocol integration 36
Appendix C: BACnet object and property reference 37
Properties of AV objects 38
Properties of BV objects 38
Properties of the device object 39
Properties of event enrollment objects 41
Properties of file objects 41
Properties of notification class objects 43
Properties of program objects 43
Properties of schedule objects 44
Appendix D: ACM diagnostic AVs 45
Appendix E: Troubleshooting 54
Appendix F: ACM Security 55
Appendix G: Installing Niagara Distribution Files 58
What are Niagara distribution files? 58
Do I need the Niagara distribution files? 58
Installing the Niagara distribution files 58
Appendix H: ACM Battery 59

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About this guide
In addition to technical data and general information about Ascent control module (ACM), this guide
provides instructions and guidelines for:
• Mounting
• Connecting power and communications cabling
• Performing initial configuration and setup
• Verifying configuration and setup
Appendixes provide information about configuration connection settings and object and property
references to aid in diagnostic and integration activities.

How to use this guide

This document was created to assist engineers and technicians when installing and programming the
ACM.
• Check the table below for more information resources.
• Even if you’re an expert with the Alerton systems, review “About the Ascent Control Module (ACM)”
on page 10. This section gives you important information about how to apply ACMs.
• “Key illustrations” on page 6 is a good starting point for installation technicians and engineers.
Browse this section to become familiar with the hardware and unique installation requirements.
• Programmers and system developers can use the Appendixes at the end of this manual for quick
reference information.

Other information resources

Table 1 Additional resources.

Document ID Contains

ACM data sheet A summary of applications, capabilities, and technical data.

Compass Installation and Upgrade Guide Information needed to use Device Manager to view device information about ACMs
(LT-COMPASSIUG) or to download a ROC file.

Compass Web Interface User Guide (LT-UG- Information for setting up automated control features for your Compass system.
CMPSWEB) and online Help

Compass Dealer Guide (LT- DG-CMPSWKSTN) Information about engineering the Compass primary operator workstation.

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Key illustrations

Figure 1 Ascent Control Module (ACM)

Figure 2 Simple architecture using the ACM

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Figure 3 ACM dimensions

4.5 IN
(114.3 MM)

2.7 IN 1.75 IN
(68.6 MM) (44.5 MM)

Figure 4 ACM Battery dimensions (optional accessory)

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Figure 5 ACM wiring

WARNING Do Not ground either leg of the transformer secondary.

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 Battery Connector

J
J

COM 0 +
COM 0 -
WARNING! Use COM 1 +
COM 1 -

only ACM-BATT IN 0
COM
battery pack. IN 1
BI 2
COM
BI 3

Figure 6 ACM wiring with optional ACM Battery

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About the Ascent Control Module (ACM)

Overview
The Ascent Control Module (ACM) combines Alerton’s proven BACnet® capability with Tridium’s®
Niagara Framework® flexibility. The ACM provides a powerful assortment of features such as multiple
global controller instances and multiple communication networks.
The ACM can incorporate up to six (6) global controller instances and supports up to six (6) MS/TP
trunks or EIA-485 LANs, consolidating the functionality of these controllers into a single configurable
platform, and exceeding the functionality of six individual devices.
Two onboard general purpose Ethernet ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections. These
two ports are independent and configurable. They may be used for either the BACnet network,
NiagaraAX integration protocols (such as LON IP, Modbus TCP, and SNMP), or both BACnet and
Niagara.
Plug-in option cards offer scalability for additional communication trunks as needed using the two slots
available on the ACM. For example, you can use one option card slot for additional BACnet
communication and the second card slot for LON communication by adding a dual EIA-485 card and a
LON card, respectively.
The ACM’s quad-core processor future-proofs the system by providing high DDC execution speed for
all the computing power you need. Two-orientation DIN channel and direct panel mount options enable
you to mount the ACM in different positions for the best fit.
The ACM hosts automation features such as schedules, calendars, trendlogs, alarms, zones and
demand limiting.
An optional 12 volt NiMH ACM Battery is available. This provides backup power that ensures data
retention and orderly shutdown in case power is lost to the ACM.

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Technical specifications
Table 2 Features.

Feature Highlights

Scalable Supports up to six EIA-485, or two EIA-485 and two EIA-232, or two EIA-485 and two LON networks. There are
two onboard EIA-485 connectors plus two Option Card slots. NOTE: These are example configurations.

Inter-operable Supports the BACnet Protocol on Ethernet, BACnet IP, MS/TP, LON, SNMP, as well as many NiagaraAX
supported protocols. NOTE: No BACnet protocol integration requires the use of Niagara WorkPlace.

Enterprise ready Supports BACnet/IP and can operate as a BACnet broadcast management device (BBMD) with NAT support for
integration on enterprise and wide-area networks.

Powerful Powered by a high-speed, quad-core CPU based on the ARM® Cortex™-A9 architecture. 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM
provides a fast, reliable platform for running DDC programming and global automation routines.

Segmented DDC Allows multiple DDC program instances to run within a single controller, providing the ability to logically group sub-
code systems, improve uptime by enabling service on one system without impacting another, and maximizing flexibility
in programming configuration.

Table 3 Specifications.

Technical Data

Power 24 VAC @ 40 VA, 47–63 Hz, full-wave rectified.

Data backup/ One removable microSD card.

storage

Processor and Efficient, high-speed, quad-core CPU based on the ARM® Cortex™-A9 architecture (Freescale i.MX6Quad); 1GB
memory DDR3 SDRAM, 64-bit-wide, 533 MHz (1066 MT/s).

Real-time clock Provides system date and time.

BACnet/IP IP support for interoperability on enterprise and [Link] as up to four BACnet broadcast management
devices (BBMDs) in accordance with Annex J BACnet/IP. Supports Alerton and BACnet Standard network
address translation (NAT) implementations.

MS/TP Supports two onboard networks that can be used for BACnet MS/TP or EIA-485 and up to two expansion cards
(two networks each) for a maximum of six BACnet MS/TP networks per ACM.

Expansion Supports up to two expansion cards for interface adapters, such as EIA-485, EIA-232 and LON.

Persistent memory Stores ACM configuration and licensing information through a power outage.

Communications Provides two Ethernet ports, two onboard 485 networks, two universal inputs, two binary inputs, two expansion
cards give the ability to add up to four additional networks (for a total of six), or two 232 networks, or two LON
networks.

Mounting 35mm DIN rail, either vertical or horizontal orientation.

Dimensions 7-1/4 W x 8-9/16 H x 1-11/16 D (inches) 185 W x 220 H x 44 D (millimeters); fits 12 x 12 x 4 (inch) panel enclosure.

Environmental -4 to 149 °F (-20 to 65 °C), 0 to 95% RH, non condensing.

If ACM Battery is used: 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C), 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing

Platform Linux

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Table 3 Specifications.

Technical Data

Ethernet Two integrated 8P8C modular connectors for use with two 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T Ethernet
networks.

Networking Supports both BACnet and Alerton network address translation (NAT).
Ethernet port ETH0 can be assigned a Gateway. ETH1 uses RIP to route to other subnets.

Software Programming interface is the Alerton Compass operator workstation software. Supports full Niagara AX station.

Certifications and ROHS compliant, applicable CE requirements, FCC Class B, IEC 60703, C-Tick listed, UL 916 for open energy
standards management equipment.

Compatibility information for Alerton devices

The ACM operates using Compass operator workstation software. ACMs support Alerton’s field level
devices.
• Compass operator workstation software: Download a ROC file, DDC, or connect to the ACM.
• Alerton Building Suite (ABS) 3/Envision for BACtalk v3.0
• ACM License downloading not supported
• Alerton VisualLogic controllers (VLCs)

Data persistence
All programmed objects (such as schedules, trendlogs, and alarms), DDC, data values, and the ROC
file execute in RAM and are periodically backed up in flash memory. Data is retained through power
loss as follows:
• Orderly shutdown: no data lost
• ACM-GC data is backed up every 5 minutes or less.
• Niagara has its own periodic writing schedule. This is configurable; the default is once per day.
Configuration parameters are stored in flash memory. Likewise, all configuration data is retained
through power loss.
NOTE Using the optional ACM Battery backup increases the chance that even in the instance of a
power loss, the ACM will go through the orderly shutdown and data will not be lost. The ACM
Battery backup must be connected to the ACM for 24 hours before it provides backup power
support.

Configuration parameters can be saved in the DCF file and then sent to the ACM. This facilitates off-site
setup and easy replication of settings to other controllers in similar installations.

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Real-time Operating Code (ROC) files
The ACM ships with the system boot code and real-time operating code (ROC) file pre-loaded at the
factory. Diagnostic LEDs indicate the operational status of these files.

Unique to application,
DDC Automation
user interactive

Operator upgradable ROC (Application *.BIN)

Factory loaded System Boot Code (Loader)

Figure 7 Relationship of ACM system boot code, ROC, and application files

The ROC file is the foundation of controller operations and is required for the ACM to host DDC and
automation features. Although, an initial ROC file is loaded at the factory, periodic updates may be
required (for example, when a new version of operator workstation software becomes available).
Download ROC files from the <bactalk root>\system directory using Compass operator workstation
software. See Compass software online Help for more information about downloading ROC files or
checking ROC file versions.
NOTE Best practice: check what is on disc before you send the ROC to device. Then check it after you
send it to make sure you have the latest.

Battery backup and ROC files

The ACM must have the 1.2 or later version of the ROC file loaded to enable the battery port. The ACM
Battery backup must be connected to the ACM for 24 hours before it provides backup power support.

Licensing
When you purchase an ACM you specify the capabilities you want it to support and your purchase
includes the ACM unit and a license file. The license file may include licenses for multiple drivers
purchased.
If you want to add a license to the ACM, buy the new license, download the license from Niagara
Central, and then load the license into the ACM to activate its device capabilities.
There are two methods to add a license to the ACM: through Compass or the Niagara WorkPlace AX.

Compass

To add a license to the ACM using Compass

1. Rename the ACM license you receive via email to [Link]
2. Copy the [Link] file into the jobs device folder for the ACM. Typically, C:\Alerton\Com-
pass\1.0\<my REP>\<my JOB>\Devxxxxx.
3. Open Device Manager in Compass and click the ACM you want to license.
4. Click Send, click Device Configuration, and then send the license to the device.
5. Compass sends the ACM license to the ACM as part of the Device Configuration option.
The Device Configuration option checks for a [Link] file and sends it if it is found.
6. Open the User Progress Monitor to verify that the license is sent to the ACM.

Niagara WorkPlace AX
Only Niagara-certified users can use WorkPlace AX to add licenses to the ACM. Add a license using
the standard Niagara Licensing mechanism.

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Hardware installation and operation

This section describes installation of ACMs, covering requirements for mounting, connecting to the
power supply, and setting up communication connections.

Mounting
The ACM is designed to mount to a 35mm DIN rail, in either the North-South or East-West orientation.
Labels can be read easily in either orientation.
The ACM may also be mounted using the screw mounting holes located at each corner of the device.
ACM modules are intended for indoor applications. Install in a UL-listed enclosure, in a dry location,
away from direct sunlight, and free from excessive dust, vibration, and electrical interference.
The ACM Battery can be mounted on a 35mm DIN rail, or panel mounted using the screw holes.

Power
24 VAC @ 40 VA, 47–63 Hz, full-wave rectified.

Communications
This topic describes hardware network connections to the ACM.

Using terminal blocks

Each ACM uses removable terminal blocks to simplify field
wiring of power and cabling. You can remove the terminal blocks
from the unit, terminate the cable, and then re-seat the terminal
block when you finish.

To terminate cable
1. Strip a maximum of 3/8” (10 mm) of the wire jacket from
the end of the cable.
2. Use a small screwdriver (1/8” max.) to turn the
adjustment screw fully counter-clockwise.
The clamps in the wire slot separate as you turn the
screw.
3. When the clamps in the wire slot are fully open, insert
the stripped end of the cable (insulation end must be
flush with the terminal block). Be sure to insert all cable
strands into the wire slot.
4. Hold the cable in place and turn the adjustment screw
clockwise to tighten it until the clamps in the wire slot
secure the cable.
5. Tug gently on the cable to ensure that it’s secure.

CAUTION Set up firmware before physically connecting networks. This helps to avoid potential
network conflicts and communication errors.

Ethernet
Ethernet is a high-speed LAN widely installed in commercial buildings.

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 Twisted-pair Ethernet networks use four conductors (two twisted-pair wires) to carry the network signal.
The first pair carries the transmit signal positive and negative. The second pair carries the receive
signal positive and negative.
The ACM has two integrated 8P8C modular connectors (ETH 0 and ETH 1) located on the left side for
use with two 10Base-T, 100 Base-TX, and 1000 Base-T Ethernet networks.

Ethernet RJ-45 jack

An RJ-45 jack for connection to Ethernet. Pin designations for the RJ-45 jack are shown (perspective is
looking upside down into the jack).
PR1 PR2
XMIT RCV Pin Assignment
_ _ 1 Transmit +
+ +

2 Transmit –

3 Receive +
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6 Receive –

Cable type and length

Use an approved Category 5 or better Ethernet drop cable with RJ-45 plugs to connect to an Ethernet
switch. Use professionally manufactured cables and a switch that supports 1000 Mbps for best results.
Cable length should be no more than 328 feet (100 meters).
The ACM does not implement internal crossover. Use a straight-through or crossover cable as
appropriate for the device connected to the ACM.

MS/TP
MS/TP is a LAN standard designed specifically for BACnet applications. It uses the EIA–485 signaling
standard. The ACM communicates over MS/TP through EIA-485 option cards installed into one or both
of the option card slots located on the right side of the ACM.

Device instance
The device instance is a unique number throughout the BACnet internetwork that identifies the device
for BACnet communications. Valid range for the device instance is 0 to 4,194,302. Ensure that the
device instance is different from any other device on any connected network.
BACnet reserves device instance 4194303 for special purposes. Do not use device instance 4194303.

Using DIP switches on the ACM

Four two-position switches are used to reset the ACM to factory defaults and to force a data backup and
orderly shutdown. See the following table for a description of switch placement and associated
operation.

Table 4 DIP switches.

Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Description

OFF OFF OFF OFF Normal operation.

ON OFF OFF OFF Resets factory defaults.

OFF OFF OFF ON Performs an orderly shutdown, including data backup.

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Reset factory defaults

To reset the ACM to factory defaults

1. Set DIP Switch 1 (and only 1) to the ON position.
2. Press the reset button and wait a few seconds for the four status LEDs to turn ON.
3. Once the four status LEDs turn ON, immediately press the reset button a second time.
Note You only have a few seconds from the time the LEDs come on to do this, otherwise the ACM
will treat it as a first-time press of the reset button. If this happens, go back to Step 2.
4. It takes about 1 minute for the ACM to reset to factory defaults. Turn DIP Switch 1 OFF to
eliminate the risk of accidentally triggering an unintended reset to factory defaults.

ACM orderly shutdown

When removing the ACM from power always do an orderly shutdown to ensure that all data is
properly saved to disk and to prevent the file system from becoming corrupt.
The ACM file system cannot become corrupted due to an unexpected power down. However,
unexpected reset or power failure can cause the last 5 minutes (maximum) of Alerton data to be lost,
and the last 1 hour (maximum) of Tridium data to be lost. In contrast, with an orderly shutdown, all data
is saved from RAM to disk and no data is lost.

To do an orderly ACM shutdown

1. Set DIP Switch 4 to the ON position and wait.
The ACM will do an orderly shutdown, which may take a couple minutes.
Note When the shutdown is complete, status LED 4 will flash rapidly, indicating that it is safe to
remove power.
2. Remove power from the unit before changing any DIP switch settings.
3. Turn DIP Switch 4 back OFF after removing power.
Note If, after applying power, you notice that status LED 4 is flashing rapidly, then DIP Switch 4 is still
turned ON from a previous power down. DIP Switch 4 must be turned OFF for the ACM to con-
tinue booting normally. You do not have to remove power in this case; you may turn OFF the
DIP switch with power ON.

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• It is highly recommended that you connect to the ACM and configure it before connecting to
networks to minimize the potential for network conflicts.
• The ACM must be connected to power during configuration.
• Configuration parameters and licensing are stored on the microSD card so you can perform
configuration tasks offline, remove power, and the ACM will retain settings. and licensing.

Connecting to an ACM with operator workstation software

For initial setup, use Device Manager to scan for the ACM and configure the ACM device profile. Use
Compass, ABS3 or Envision for BACtalk v3.0 operator workstation software to configure the ACM. You
must use BACnet/Ethernet protocol in your network to initially configure the ACM.
1. Power up the ACM (See “Mounting” on page 14.) and start the operator workstation soft-
ware.
2. Click Compass or BACtalk and then click Device Manager in the menu.
3. Click Device Scan and then click Scan for Configurable Devices to find the ACM.
The ACM should appear as its factory default device instance of 200.
4. If the ACM does not show up in the scan results, then check the network connections and
workstation setup.
5. Click the ACM in the results list and then click Configure to set the ACM’s device profile.
The Edit Device Configuration dialog box opens displaying the General ACM
Configuration navigation tree.

General ACM configuration

How the ACM determines the Host Name

The user-specified host name can be a simple host name, or a fully qualified domain name such as
[Link].
When using DHCP, the DHCP server can overwrite some or all of the final host name. The following
table illustrates the interaction between the two.

Table 5 Host name interaction.

User-specified host name DHCP-generated Resulting host name

myacm (nothing) myacm

myacm [Link] [Link]

myacm [Link] [Link]

[Link] (nothing) [Link]

[Link] [Link] [Link]

[Link] [Link] [Link]

NOTE Host name information is accepted via DHCP only if it comes in through ETH0. This is true even
if only ETH1 is enabled. DHCP host name information coming in through ETH1 is ignored.

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How the ACM assigns an IP address to the Host Name

The ACM requires a host name, and that host name must be associated with an IP address. The ACM
host name does not need to be unique. Two scenarios are provided below.
When DHCP gives the full or partial host name (using ETH0):
The resulting host name (see table above) is associated with the IP address on ETH0. Since DHCP is
enabled on ETH0 in such a scenario, this IP address would also be given by the DHCP server.
When DHCP gives no host name
This is the case if ETH0 is disabled, or if DHCP is not enabled on ETH0, or if the DHCP server did not
give host name information. The ACM needs to find some IP address to associate with the user-
specified host name. It uses the IP address of the first enabled adapter on the following list:
• ETH0
• ETH1
• The internal [Link] loopback address
NOTE It is possible for the user-specified host name to be associated with the IP address on ETH1,
even if that address was given by a DHCP server. Host name information is ignored if it comes
in through ETH1, but not the addressing information.

To configure Ethernet networks

1. Type a Host Name for the ACM.

2. Click Apply to save your changes.

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To configure Ethernet networks

1. In the navigation tree click Ethernet and then click ETH 0 Configuration.
2. Enable ETH 0 and specify the IP Address, Net Mask, and the Default Gateway (for IP instal-
lations only). NOTE See “Default Gateway” below for more information.

Figure 3 Sample ACM settings

4. Repeat for ETH 1 Configuration, if desired, and then click Apply.

Default Gateway
Configure a maximum of one default gateway per ACM. Problems will occur if you set up default
gateways on both Ethernet ports. Use address [Link] to mean “none.”
ACM 1.1 has the RIPD v1 and RIPD v2 protocols enabled so it can automatically discover IP routes
through both ETH0 and ETH1. This feature allows the ACM to reach subnets in the internal BAS/private
network, even if there are IP routers in the building.
Setting a default gateway on ETH0 is appropriate if you are using static (non-DHCP) configuration and
you need to reach the Internet through ETH0. In such cases, the ETH0 gateway should be the internal
IP address of the NAT firewall between the ACM and the Internet. See the following diagram.

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If you are not using ETH0 to reach the Internet, then you can use the Default Gateway setting to specify
the address on one IP router. There are legitimate cases where the Niagara components do need
Internet access, for example:
• To send e-mail to Internet services such as [Link], [Link], etc
• To access time servers
• To access weather services
The Description property of diagnostic AV-100025 shows routing information automatically gathered by
the ACM. The description should be displayed using a fixed pitch font such as Courier New.

BACnet configuration
NOTE The ACM is initially configured with BACnet/Ethernet protocols enabled for both Ethernet ports.

The ACM has 6 “slots” for running programs. The Internal Virtual BACnet/IP network must be enabled
to communicate with devices in slots 1-5.
All networking is configured through the BACnet device in slot 0, including the choice of which
applications to run in the other slots. BACnet devices in slots 1-5 have much smaller configuration data
that does not include any networking configuration. Slots can also be left empty; it is not required to run
an application in all of them.

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 To configure BACnet networks
1. Type the Device Instance, and then set the Device Home Port (for BACnet Network
Address Translation (NAT) installations only), Default COV Resubscription Interval, Pass-
word for Backup/Restore, and the number of AVs and BVs.
Note If you are using NAT, home the ACM on a network other than the NAT network (MS/TP, BAC-
net/Ethernet, or a non-NAT BACnet/IP).

Figure 2 Sample ACM BACnet settings

3. Click Apply.
4. Under BACnet Configuration click Internal Virtual BACnet/IP Network, set up the internal
virtual BACnet/IP network, and then click Apply.

Note It is recommended that you do not change factory default settings unless you are certain the
default settings conflict with system design or existing system settings or you have more than
one ACM in your BACnet system.

Figure 5 Sample ACM internal virtual BACnet/IP network settings

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6. Click Virtual Controllers, specify the device type for each Slot used, and then click Apply.

Figure 7 Sample ACM virtual controller settings

8. Click BACnet/Ethernet, and then click ETH0 BACnet/Ethernet Configuration in the tree.
9. Click Enable or Disable BACnet/Ethernet on eth0 (as dictated by your sites architecture),
type the Ethernet Network Number, and then click Apply.

Figure 10 Sample ACM ETHO BACnet/Ethernet Configuration settings

11. Repeat for ETH1 BACnet/Ethernet Configuration, if desired, and then click Apply.

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WARNING Using both Ethernet ports can create network loops resulting in reduced performance and
limited system functionality.

To configure physical BACnet/IP networks

1. Under Physical BACnet/IP click BACnet/IP Instance 0 Configuration and set the param-
eters.
Note BBMD functionality can be disabled or enabled regardless of the BDT table configuration.

Figure 2 Sample ACM BACnet/IP Instance 0 Configuration parameters

3. (Optional- only necessary for BBMD installations where more than 1 subnet is used.) Click
BACnet/IP Instance 0 Broadcast Distribution Table, set the parameters, and then click
Apply.

Figure 4 Sample ACM BACnet/IP Instance 0 Broadcast Distribution Table parameters

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5. Repeat for BACnet/IP Instances 1-3, if desired.

MS/TP configuration
When a COM port is assigned for MS/TP use, you must choose which slot to route MS/TP through. It is
important to not choose an empty slot.
Also, if an MS/TP is routed through slot 1-5, the Internal Virtual BACnet/IP network must be enabled in
order to be able to route from Ethernet to that MS/TP network. See “To configure BACnet networks” on
page 21. for more information about configuring Internal Virtual BACnet/IP networks.
COM0 MS/TP Configuration and COM1 MS/TP Configuration are the built on MS/TP connections
located on the left side of the ACM. COM2 and COM3 MS/TP Configuration are option card Slot0 on
the right side of the ACM. COM4 and COM5 MS/TP Configuration are option card Slot1 on the right
side of the ACM.

WARNING Only route MS/TP COM ports through slots that have been enabled.

NOTE If a COM port is assigned for MS/TP use, it should not be assigned in the Niagara AX Station for
any network.

To configure MS/TP networks

1. Click MS/TP Configuration in the tree, click COM0 MS/TP Configuration, set the param-
eters, and then click Apply.
Note Clear the bottom three check boxes in Fig. 2 on p. 24 unless you are certain these features are
required.

Figure 2 Sample ACM COM MS/TP Configuration parameters

3. Repeat for MS/TP COMs 1-5, if desired.

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The UTC Offset value is written to from Device Manager when Sending Device Properties. Make sure
the UTC Offset configured in the ACM matches the UTC Offset parameter on the Preferences tab in the
ACM's Device Profile.
1. Click UTC Offset and Daylight Saving in the tree, and then set the parameters.

Figure 2 Sample ACM UTC Offset and Daylight Saving parameters

3. Click Apply and save your changes to the current file.

Note ACM device configuration settings and licensing are saved in the ACM’s SD card and are
retained through power outage.

Configuring Universal Inputs (AIs, BIs)

Universal Inputs IN-0 and IN-1 on the ACM can accept a variety of input types. Input configuration is
done using AVs.

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To configure ACM Universal Inputs

• Configure the ACM Universal Inputs using Device Template number 99996008.

Figure 4 Device Template 99996008: ACM Universal Inputs Configuration

Working with the ACM in Device Manager

Use the Device Scan feature in Device Manager to scan the network for the ACM and save it to the
Device Manager Table. This is an easy way to ensure the ACM is communicating. A device record for
the ACM must exist in Device Manager for you to view and change ACM values using Compass. The
device record stores setup information about the ACM. An accurate device record is the key to
managing DDC, ROC files, and automation features.
Once a device record exists, use Device Manager to send data to and read data from the ACM. See the
Compass Installation and Upgrade Guide (LT-COMPASSIUG) or the Compass Dealer Manual for more
information about working in Device Manager.
NOTE Only add the device record to Device Manager when the ACM does not already exist in the
Device Manager table. If the ACM exists in Device Manager DO NOT save to table until sending
Device Properties. Doing so will delete Device Profile parameters.

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To add the ACM device record to Device Manager
1. In Device Manager click Scan BACnet devices and then click Scan.

2. Click the ACM you want to add to Device Manager and then click Save to Table.
The new ACM device record is saved in the Device Manager Table.

To edit a saved ACM device record

1. Click the ACM record and then click Edit.
The Add/Edit Device Profile dialog box opens.

2. Update the ACM parameters on the Identification tab, and then click OK.

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3. Click the Capabilities tab, click Auto-Select, and then click Select by Polling Device.

4. Click the Preferences tab, set the UTC Offset, DDC, Application, Host Controller, and Com-
munication Alarms parameters, and then click OK.

The UTC Offset

parameter is sent to
the ACM when
Sending Device
Properties.

5. Click OK to save your changes.

Using the Console Port to enable the BACnet Ethernet protocol

IMPORTANT! The Console Port is not the main configuration method for the ACM; use Device
Manager in Compass operator workstation software to configure the ACM.

Locked out? The Console Port connection provides a limited number of options and should only be
used to enable BACnet/Ethernet if you can no longer communicate with the ACM. The Console Port
provides a method to reconnect with the ACM and verify settings. You can enable/disable the BACnet/
Ethernet protocol and assign BACnet/Ethernet network numbers for either Network Interface Card. The
ACM must have a BACnet Ethernet network number to work.
You cannot enable or change the BACnet/IP settings using the Console Port. You must do that using
the remote device configuration tool that is available in Compass.

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Console Port requirements and guidelines
• It is highly recommended that you connect to the ACM and configure it before connecting to
networks to minimize the potential for network conflicts.
• The ACM must be connected to power during configuration.
• The configuration properties specific to the ACM is that the Baud rate must be 115.2k, 8-N-1
• The [Link] is required.
Download from [Link]
[Link].
• A terminal emulation program is required to configure the ACM. PuTTY is recommended.
• Configuration testing was performed with PuTTY in a Windows environment. Use PuTTY for best
results. ([Link]
• If you plug-in and unplug the USB cable, this serial port will appear and disappear. Using a different
USB port causes a new COM port to be created.
• Verify that PuTTY is not running (on the serial port corresponding to the ACM) when you insert the
USB cable into the ACM, regardless of whether or not the ACM is powered. If putty is running while
you insert it, it may block the virtual serial port from being created.
• HyperTerminal is another terminal emulation program that works with the ACM but it is not included
with Windows 7 or Windows 8.
• Configuration parameters and licensing are stored on the microSD card so you can perform
configuration tasks offline, remove power, and the ACM will retain settings. and licensing.
• Connection issues are often attributed to a disabled or non-standard computer COM port
configuration. Use Windows Device Manager or the computer BIOS setup to debug if the COM port
doesn’t appear to be functional.
NOTE There are two USB ports on the ACM that are reserved for future use; do not use these USB
ports. One is located on the top left edge of the ACM and the other is located directly under the
Battery port on the top front of the ACM.

To install the Console Port driver

NOTE The Console Port is not the primary method for configuring the ACM. Use Device Manager in
Compass to configure the ACM.

1. Download the driver for the USB cable and Console Port from [Link]
wp-content/uploads/[Link].
2. Select the .INI file for the driver (control panel -> device manager and look for “unknown”
USB device).
3. Right-click and choose “update driver software”, then “browse my computer for driver soft-
ware”. You need to browse to the folder containing the .INF file for the ACM. When all is
working, you should see a serial port corresponding to the ACM.
4. For instructions on how to use Putty or HyperTerminal, please visit the suppliers website.

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To connect to the ACM and start a PuTTY session

1. Power up the ACM (See “Mounting” on page 14.) and start the computer.
2. Connect to the Console Port located on the top left front of the ACM using a Type A Type B
cable (commonly called a Printer Cable). Plug the small end into the ACM and the long flat
end into your computer.

3. Launch PuTTY.

4. Specify the ACM connection parameters, and then click Open to display the ACM Console
screen.

5. Type the username config and then press ENTER to proceed.

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 6. Type the password pass and then press ENTER to log in.
The ACM Basic Configuration screen is displayed.

IMPORTANT! Do Not leave the ACM with default login credentials! The installer is strongly
encouraged to change the password.

Saving changes
After you make changes in PuTTY, you must exit appropriately to save your changes.

CAUTION You will lose changes if you close the PuTTY session or disconnect without saving. After
making any changes, be sure to exit appropriately to save your work.

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Appendix A: ACM features compared to BCM features

The ACM platform
• Has a four-core CPU at 1GHz and 1GB SDRAM (approximately 80 times more powerful than a
single BCM).
• Can connect to a computer with a USB cable; doesn't require an RS-232 port
• Can support up to 6 BACtalk MS/TP trunks, and a variety of AX network types. The ACM has room
for two option boards.
• Has two Ethernet ports to allow physically isolating the Internet connection from the BAS network.
• Up to 4 BACnet/IP instances allow a single ACM to support up to 125 different IP Subnets. Each
instance can be a BBMD and support NAT.
• Can host web pages using Niagara

ACM-GC program
Features exceeding the BCM-ETH
• Number of AVs and BVs is configurable per slot.
• One slot can have as many BACnet objects as six BCM-ETH devices combined. However, you
cannot max out all 6 slots. The following overall per-ACM limits must be observed:
• Max 2000 trendlogs
• Max 2000 alarms
• Max 6000 AVs
• Max 6000 BVs
• Max 384 schedules
• Max 10 demand limiters
• Max 384 zones

Contains features from the BCM ROC v3.0

• The BACnet protocol revision 9 feature set is implemented in the ACM-GC.
• Standard NAT support for BACnet/IP (for example, the slot 0 device can be homed)
• Supports outgoing BACnet COV-A subscriptions for any devices that support COV-B. This reduces
network traffic otherwise generated by polling.
• Has writable BACnet object names
• Has increased broadcast hardening
• Supports 115.2K baud MS/TP
• BACnet I-Am responses are unicast to lower network global broadcast burden

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Each ACM-GC instance (ie: in one slot) has all the features of a BCM-ETH with the following
exceptions:
• Does not yet support MS/TP slave devices
• Does not yet support v1.02 VLCs
• Does not yet support BACnet backup and restore
• Does not yet support PTP (VLX-Platinum only)
• Does not yet support MS/TP slave proxy
• Supports only limited BACnet configuration through the Console Port

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Appendix B: ACM Niagara implementation

The ACM uses a full Niagara AX station to:
• support exposing point data through web pages
• extend the Alerton offering in the areas of integration and web support.

WorkPlace AX login
The default login for the platform is username=alerton, password=niagara.
IMPORTANT! Do Not leave the ACM with default login credentials! The installer is strongly
encouraged to change the password.

Supported Niagara components

This ACM platform is able to run any Niagara components that do not depend on certain platform
support. You can use the Niagara WorkPlace AX> Platform> Software Manager to see what other
components are required by a specific component.
NOTE Be sure to update your Work Place AX installation with the components from the Ascent site.

The ACM platform support (as of ACM NRE 3.8.38) is as follows:

Table 6 ACM platform support.

Platform Component Supported Platform component Supported

[Link] Yes [Link] No

[Link] Yes [Link] No

[Link] Yes [Link] No

[Link] Yes [Link] No

[Link] Yes [Link] No

[Link] Yes [Link] No

[Link] Yes (added in 1.1) [Link] No

[Link] No

Any components with dependencies on non-supported platform components will not work.

MS/TP drivers
Be sure to use the appropriate driver for the ACM.
• ACM-DR-MSTP-AX This driver supports MS/TP communications on all 6 ACM ports when
working in a Niagara AX workstation. Order the ACM-DR-MSTP-AX driver with the ACM as a
variant configuration (VC) option, or order it later and add it to the ACM. This driver does not work
with Alerton AIE or Tridium JACE products.
• I-DR-MSTP-AX Do not use this driver with the ACM because it limits MS/TP communications to 5
ports. Use I-DR-MSTP-AX driver with Alerton AIE products.

Installing the driver

Install the MS/TP driver using WorkPlace AX. To add the MS/TP network port to the Niagara BACnet
network, follow the steps below.

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 1. Open the BACnet palette in WorkPlace.
2. Add a BACnet Network (if one does not already exist).
3. From the NetworkPorts folder in the BACnet palette, drag MstpPort to the Network property
of the BACnet Networks, BACnet Comm property.
4. Expand the MstpPort property and assign it a BACnet Network#.
5. Expand the Link property and assign the ACM Comm port this MS/TP port will use, along
with the baud rate and MAC address for that network.
6. Click Save.

You can add up to 6 MstpPorts to the BACnet Network, depending on installed option cards and
licensing.
NOTE If you enable any of the COM ports for MS/TP using the Device Manager’s Device Configuration
option, you can not use that COM port in WorkPlace AX.

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Protocol integration
Alerton has tested and found that the ACM does support the following protocols.

Table 7 Supported protocols.

Protocol Vendor Supported

BACnet/IP Tridium Tested

LON Twisted Pair Tridium Tested

LON/IP (ILON) Tridium Tested

MODBUS RTU Master Tridium Tested

MODBUS RTS Slave Tridium Tested

MODBUS/IP Master Tridium Tested

MODBUS/IP Slave Tridium Tested

MS/TP Tridium Tested

SNMP Tridium Tested

The ACM does not support the following protocols.

Table 8 Unsupported protocols.

Protocol Vendor Supported

Carrier CCN Tridium No

Honeywell B-Port Honeywell No

Allen Bradley CIP Infocon/MaxLine No

CNS-Enocean Control Network Solutions Ltd. No

SMS Driver Tridium No

Z Wave Driver Tridium No

Driver compatibility

Alerton drivers
Alerton maintains a list of AX drivers that are compatible with the ACM. This list is updated as Alerton or
Alerton dealers test more drivers. View the current Alerton ACM Niagara AX Driver List (LT-
ACMDRIVERS) on the Ascent pages, which are available through the Alerton Support Network.
Alternatively, the Tridium website has a list of Niagara AX drivers for JACE products.
Search [Link] for the latest information; more recent versions might be available.
Use the following guidelines to determine if a driver is likely to work on the ACM:
• If the “Niagara Platform” includes “JACE,” then it should also run on the ACM (subject to other
criteria below). Otherwise, assume it won't run on the ACM.
• If the “Connection Type” says the driver supports “Serial,” “Serial EIA-232,” “Serial EIA-485,” “TCP,”
“UDP,” or “IP,” then it should work on the ACM. If it says anything else (or if it just says “Ethernet”),
then assume the driver will not work on the ACM.
• The “Niagara Version” criteria must be met. The ACM runs Niagara version 3.8.

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Use the table below for a general overview of the BACnet objects available in the ACM. Use the tables
that follow for details about the properties of each object listed. For properties, a check in the W column
indicates a property is writable. Items in bold always appear as shown.

Table 9 BACnet objects.

Object (instance
Remarks
range)

AV (0–6000) General use AVs.

AV (100000 and higher) Diagnostic AVs.

BV (0-6000) General use BVs.

Calendar Describes a list of calendar dates, special event dates, holiday dates, and date ranges.

Device Provides general information about a device.

Event Enrollment Defines an event and connects the occurrence of the event to the transmission of an event
notification. Used in Compass primarily for alarms.

Notification Class Stores a list of available recipients for the distribution of event notifications (alarms, trendlog
gathering, and so on.).

Program (1024) Stores program status information about the current DDC program.

Schedule Controls designated properties by periodic schedule that may recur during a range of dates.

Trendlogs Helps troubleshoot problem areas and identify critical operating trends in the BACnet system.

Zones * Defines a space in a building that is controlled by a Compass system. Zones provide a
convenient mechanism to monitor, manage and arbitrate multiple Envision features, such as,
schedules, optimum start, and tenant activity. Optimum start and tenant activity require a zone
to be setup. A zone may represent one floor of a building, multiple floors, a particular room or
area on a floor, a hallway, foyer, or stairwell.

Demand Limiting* Monitors and controls energy demand and then automatically adjust equipment operation to
limit the demand and reduce costs.

* Alerton proprietary object

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Properties of AV objects
Table 10 AV object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

cov-increment Yes Real If the present-value changes by this amount or greater, a

change-of-value notification is sent to subscribed devices.

description Yes Character string Occupied A description assigned to describe the object’s function.
Setpoint

event-state Enumerated Normal Always Normal

object- BACnet_ Object_ AV 1 This property consists of the object-type property and the
identifier Identifier object instance, which is a numeric code that identifies the
object of interest.

object-name Yes Character string AV 1 Shows AV <instance>.

object-type Enumerated AV

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value Yes Real 76.4 Range is +/−3 x 1038 (six significant digits of resolution).

status-flags Bit string <Bit string> A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the AV.
If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.

units Yes Enumerated Deg F Indicates the unit of measure, in BACnet engineering units,
for the AV present-value.

Properties of BV objects
Table 11 BV object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

description Yes Character string Occupied Setpoint A description assigned for the object’s function.

event-state Enumerated NORMAL

object- BACnet_ BV 5413 This property consists of the object-type property and
identifier Object_ the object instance, which is a numeric code that
Identifier identifies the object of interest.

object-name Yes Character string BV 5413

object-type Enumerated BV Indicates a binary value (BV).

out-of-service Boolean FALSE

present-value Yes Enumerated INACTIVE Either ACTIVE (ON) or INACTIVE (OFF).

status-flags Bit string In alarm = 0, fault A four-position bit string that indicates the status of the
= 0, overridden =0, object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
out of service =0

priority-array BACnet <Array of BACnet An array of prioritized values (indexes 1-16) controlling
PriorityArray PriorityValue> the present-value, index 1 having the highest priority.
The value with the highest priority controls the
present- value. Possible values for priority-array
indexes are ACTIVE, INACTIVE, or NULL. A NULL
value indicates no command is issued at that priority-
array index.

relinquish- Yes Enumerated Inactive Default value to be used for present-value property
default when all priority-array indexes are NULL.

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Table 12 Device object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

APDU-Segment Yes Unsigned 6000 The time after transmission of a “segment” until the lack of
Timeout a reply means it was assumed to be lost (in milliseconds,
1000 = 1 sec.). Default = 6000.

APDU-Timeout Yes Unsigned 6000 The time after transmission of an APDU until the lack of a
reply means it was assumed to be lost. The APDU
timeout value for this device in milliseconds (1000 = 1
sec.). Default = 6000.

Application- Character 1.0.31 Indicates the version of the application that is running for
Software-Version string that slot. For example, ACM-GC application.

Daylight- Boolean FALSE Indicates whether daylight savings is in effect (TRUE) or

Savings- Status not (FALSE).

Description Yes Character Second floor Assigned by the user to describe the device’s function.
string controller

Device-Address- List Lists all devices bound to the ACM. Basically, all devices
Binding the ACM needs to talk to will show up in the list. For
example, all devices referenced by schedules, trendlogs,
alarms, DDC, etc, that are hosted in the ACM.

Firmware- Character 1.0.31 Indicates the ACM ROC version. The ACM ROC is
Revision string essentially the OS that allows applications like the ACM-
GC application to run.

Local-Date Yes Date Sunday, 09/ Indicates date: day of the week, month/day/year. Writable
26/2020 using Time Sync. NOTE: Change the date using Sync or
UTC Sync services.

Local-Time Yes Time 10:15:56.00a Indicates the time stored in the device. Writable using
m Time Sync. NOTE: Change the time using Sync or UTC
Sync services.

Location Yes Character East Wing Indicates the physical location of the device.
string

Max-APDU- Unsigned 1476 The maximum message packet size that the device can
Length-Accepted handle.

Max-Info-Frames Yes Unsigned 60 Number of MS/TP messages the device will send per
token hold. Default = 60. Max. = 200.

Max-Master Unsigned 127 Highest MAC address above this unit's that another
MS/TP master should be set to.

Model-Name Character ACM-GC Assigned by the vendor to indicate the device model.
string

Number-Of- Yes Unsigned 3 The number of times a message will be resent after it is
APDU- Retries assumed to be lost.

Object-Identifier BACnet_ Device 200 This property consists of the object-type property and the
Object_ device instance (a numeric code that identifies the device)
Identifier of this device.

Object-List Array An array whose elements list the object-identifier

properties of all objects the device supports.

Object-Name Character Controller Every device must have a unique object name.
string 200

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Table 12 Device object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Object-Type Enumerated Device

Protocol-Object- Bit string <Bit string> An internally used bit string. Indicates which BACnet
Types-Supported object types reside in the device.

Protocol- Bit string <Bit string> An internally used bit string. Indicates which BACnet
Services- services the device can process.
Supported

Protocol-Version Unsigned 1 Indicates the version of the BACnet protocol supported by

the device.

protocol-revision unsigned 9

Segmentation- Enumerated segmented Device is capable of segmenting both transmission and

Supported both reply messages.

System-Status Enumerated Operational Indicates device status.

Utc-Offset Yes Signed 0 Coordinated Universal Time offset, in minutes.

Vendor-Identifier Unsigned 18 A unique code assigned by ASHRAE to the manufacturer,

in this case, Alerton.

Vendor-Name Character Alerton Indicates the device manufacturer.

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Table 13 Event enrollment object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Acked-Transitions bit string To-offnormal =1, Indicates whether the corresponding transitions
To-fault = 1, To- have been acknowledged. 1 indicates that the
normal = 1 transition was acknowledged. Set in the Event
Enrollment Editor at the operator workstation.

Description Yes Character Event enrollment 0 A description assigned to describe the object’s
string function.

Event-Enable Yes bit string To-offnormal =1, Indicates whether notifications are enabled for
To-fault = 1, To- these event transition types. 1 indicates that the
normal = 1 transition will be reported. Set in the Event
Enrollment Editor at the operator workstation.

Event-Parameters BACnet Event change_of_bitstring

Parameter

Event-State Enumerated NORMAL Indicates the current state of the event.

Event-Type Yes Enumerated change_of_bitstring Indicates the type of event algorithm to be used
to detect events.

Notification-Class Yes Enumerated 1 Indicates the notification class to be used for

event transitions. Set in the Event Enrollment
Editor at the operator workstation.

Notify-Type Unsigned alarm Indicates whether the object is set up for alarms
or events.

Object-Identifier BACnet_ Event-enrollment This property consists of the object type

Object_ 0 property and the object instance, which is a
Identifier numeric code that identifies the object of
interest.

Object-Name Yes Character Alarm Assigned at the operator workstation.

string

Object-Property- Yes BACnet object- FALSE Specifies the identifier of the object being
Reference property- monitored by the EEO.
reference

Object-Type Event-enrollment

Properties of file objects

Table 14 File object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Archive Yes Boolean FALSE Indicates whether the file has been saved for
backup.

Description Character string ACM-GC ROC A description assigned to describe the object’s
File function.

File-Access-Method Enumerated stream access

File-Size Unsigned 983040 The size of the file, in bytes.

File-Type Character string BIN Also DDC.

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Table 14 File object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Modification-Date Time 07/31/20 The date and time the file was last modified.
10:22:20:00a

Object-Identifier BACnet_ file 0 This property consists of the object-type property

Object_ and the object instance, which is a numeric code
Identifier that identifies the object of interest.

Object-Name Character string File 0

Object-Type Enumerated file

Read-Only Boolean TRUE Indicates whether the file can be written to by

BACnet services.

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Table 15 Notification class object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Ack-required Yes Bit string To offnormal = Indicates whether an acknowledgment is required for
1, to fault = 1, to event transitions. A 1 indicates that acknowledgment is
normal = 1 required. Set up at the operator workstation.

Description Yes Character Alarm Handler An editable description of the object’s location or
string function.

Notification- Unsigned 1 Echoes the object instance.

class

Object- BACnet_ Notification- This property consists of the object-type property and
Identifier Object_ class 1 the object instance, which is a numeric code that
Identifier identifies the object of interest.

Object-Name Yes Character Alarm Handler 1

string

Object-Type Enumerated Notification-

class

Recipient-list Yes List <List of BACnet Lists the devices that will receive notification when the
Destination> notification class transitions. Set up at the operator
workstation.

priority Yes Array of Indicates the priority to be used for event notifications for
Unsigned TO-OFFNORMAL, TO-FAULT, and TO-NORMAL
events, respectively.

Properties of program objects

Table 16 Program object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Description Character Occupied Setpoint A description assigned to describe the object’s

string function.

Description- Character Program halted by

Of-Halt string request

Instance-Of Character alerton hq alerACM-GC Header information for the file. Program 0 does not
string 0*00000000* support this property.

Object- BACnet_ program 1024 This property consists of the object-type property
Identifier Object_ and the object instance, which is a numeric code
Identifier that identifies the object of interest.

Object-Name Character Program Object 1024

string

Object-Type Enumerated Program

Out-Of- Boolean FALSE

Service

Program- Yes Enumerated READY Used to command the program state. A program
Change can be stopped using the HALT command, for
example, and started again with RESTART.

Program- Character DDC Sequence = 60 Set when program stops.

Location string

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Table 16 Program object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Program- Enumerated RUNNING Possible states include RUNNING, IDLE, HALTED.

State

Reason-For- Enumerated PROGRAM

Halt

Reliability Enumerated NO FAULT DETECTED

Status-Flags Bit string In alarm = 0, fault = 0, A four-position bit string that indicates the status of
overridden = 0, out of the object. If a status bit =1, that status is TRUE.
service = 0

Properties of schedule objects

Table 17 Schedule object properties.

Property Write Type Example Remarks

Description Yes Character string Weekend Gym A description assigned to describe the object’s
function.

Effective- Yes Sequence <BACnet Assigned in schedule setup at operator workstation.

Period DateRange>

Exception- Yes Sequence <Array of BACnet Assigned in schedule setup at operator workstation.
Schedule Special
Event>

List-Of- Yes List <List of BACnet The list of objects that this schedule commands.
Object- Object
Property- Property
References Reference>

Object- BACnet_ schedule 0 This property consists of the object-type property

Identifier Object_ Identifier and the object instance, which is a numeric code that
identifies the object of interest.

Object-Name Yes Character string schedule 000 Assigned in schedule setup at operator workstation.

Object-Type Enumerated schedule

Present- ACTIVE Indicates the value most recently written to a

Value referenced object property. May be analog, binary, or
other, depending on the controlled property. Tracks
schedule.

Priority-For- Yes Unsigned 16 Assigned in schedule setup at operator workstation.

Writing

Weekly- Yes Sequence <Array of Assigned in schedule setup at operator workstation.

Schedule BACnetDailySch
edule>

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The present-value property of the diagnostic AVs and BVs listed are reserved to provide operating
information about the ACM. You can reference these present values on data displays or in DDC to
assist in troubleshooting and fault detection.
ACM-specific Diagnostic Templates are included in the Compass Alerton/Standard library and the latest
versions are available for download from the Ascent site at [Link]

Table 18 Diagnostic AVs and BVs.

Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100000 System Reboot Count YES

AV 100004 Program restart count YES

AV 100005 Slot Fault History Last 40 lines of fault

log for this slot

AV 100006 System Log Last 50 lines of

system log

AV 100010 Free Memory Bytes

AV 100014 Supply Voltage Volts

AV 100015 Battery Voltage Volts

AV 100016 Battery Temp °F °F

BV 100016 Battery Present

AV 100017 Battery Temp °C °C

BV 100017 Battery Charging

AV 100018 Battery Impedance Ohms

BV 100018 Run from Battery Enabled

NOTE: If the battery is not fully
charged or is old, battery
impedance might be too high for
the ACM to use the battery. In
this case the ACM will cut power
to prevent damage to the
battery. This will end orderly
shutdown.

AV 100030 DDC State State in text

0 = DDC not supported
1 = IDLE
2 = Deleting old data
3 = Expanding
4 = Executing

AV 100031 DDC Read/Exec/Write Time mS

AV 100032 DDC Expanded Size Bytes

AV 100033 DDC Temp RAM Storage Bytes

AV 100034 DDC Branch Points Used

AV 100035 DDC Temp Priority Arrays

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Table 18 Diagnostic AVs and BVs.

Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100036 DDC Property Access - Total

AV 100037 DDC Property Access - Reads

AV 100038 DDC Property Access - Writes

AV 100040 SD Card Size Bytes

AV 100041 SD Card Est max writes per

flash page

AV 100042 SD Card Est wear leveling Percent

overhead

AV 100043 SD Card Est lifetime writes

AV 100044 SD Card Total writes done

AV 100045 SD Card Est lifetime remaining Percent

AV 100046 SD Card Avg # writes over 10

minutes

AV 100047 SD Card Avg writes/sec over 10

minutes

AV 100048 SD Card Est life remaining Years

based on 10 min data

AV 100049 SD Card Avg # writes over 1

hour

AV 100050 SD Card Avg writes/sec over 1

hour

AV 100051 SD Card Est life remaining Years

based on hourly data

AV 100052 SD Card Avg # writes over 1 day

AV 100053 SD Card Avg writes/sec over 1

day

AV 100054 SD Card Est life remaining Years

based on daily data

AV 100055 SD Card Avg # writes over 30

days

AV 100056 SD Card Avg writes/sec over 30

days

AV 100057 SD Card Est life remaining Years

based on monthly data

AV 100058 Host ID ACM-nnnnnn-

nnnnnn-nnnnnnnn

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Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100070 Directly Connected Alerton-

Managed Devices Allowed

AV 100071 Directly Connected Alerton-

Managed Devices Detected

BV 100071 Directly Connected Alerton-

Managed Device Limit
Exceeded

AV 100072 Directly Connected Alerton-

Managed Device Limit Grace
Timer

BV 100072 Directly Connected Alerton-

Managed Device Limit Warning

AV 100073 Total number of licensed Tridium

features

AV 100074 Total number of licensed Alerton

features

AV 100075 Total number of licensed

features from other vendors

AV 100080 Boot loader version Example: 2013.04-

ACM-1.0.10

AV 100081 Maintenance image version Example: 1.0.7

AV 100082 Normal image (ROC) version Example: 1.0.29

AV 100083 NRE Version Example: [Link]

AV 100084 JRE Version Example: [Link]

AV 100085 Reset to factory defaults normal Example: 1.0.29

image (ROC) version

AV 100086 Reset to factory defaults NRE Example: [Link]

version

AV 100087 Reset to factory defaults JRE Example: [Link]

version

AV 100088 Product serial number Example: 1344J001

AV 100100 eth0 Enabled

AV 100101 eth0 Speed Mbit

AV 100102 eth0 Duplex “half” or “full” 0=half,

1=full

AV 100103 eth0 RX Frames

AV 100104 eth0 TX Frames

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Table 18 Diagnostic AVs and BVs.

Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100105 eth0 RX Bytes

AV 100106 eth0 TX Bytes

AV 100107 eth0 RX Errors

AV 100108 eth0 TX Errors

AV 100109 eth0 RX Dropped

AV 100110 eth0 TX Dropped

AV 100111 eth0 Collisions

AV 100112 eth0 MAC A:B:C:D:E:F A

AV 100113 eth0 MAC B

AV 100114 eth0 MAC C

AV 100115 eth0 MAC D

AV 100116 eth0 MAC E

AV 100117 eth0 MAC F

AV 100119 eth0 DHCP Enabled

AV 100120 eth0 IP Address A.B.C.D A

AV 100121 eth0 IP Address B

AV 100122 eth0 IP Address C

AV 100123 eth0 IP Address D

AV 100124 eth0 Net Mask A.B.C.D A

AV 100125 eth0 Net Mask B

AV 100126 eth0 Net Mask C

AV 100127 eth0 Net Mask D

AV 100128 eth0 Default Gateway A.B.C.D A

AV 100129 eth0 Default Gateway B

AV 100130 eth0 Default Gateway C

AV 100131 eth0 Default Gateway D

AV 100132 eth0 DNS Server A.B.C.D A

AV 100133 eth0 DNS Server B

AV 100134 eth0 DNS Server C

AV 100135 eth0 DNS Server D

AV 100136 eth0 DNS Server 2 A.B.C.D A

AV 100137 eth0 DNS Server 2 B

AV 100138 eth0 DNS Server 2 C

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Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100139 eth0 DNS Server 2 D

AV 100200 eth1 Enabled

AV 100201 eth1 Speed Mbit

AV 100202 eth1 Duplex “half” or “full” 0=half,

1=full

AV 100203 eth1 RX Frames

AV 100204 eth1 TX Frames

AV 100205 eth1 RX Bytes

AV 100206 eth1 TX Bytes

AV 100207 eth1 RX Errors

AV 100208 eth1 TX Errors

AV 100209 eth1 RX Dropped

AV 100210 eth1 TX Dropped

AV 100211 eth1 Collisions

AV 100212 eth1 MAC A:B:C:D:E:F A

AV 100213 eth1 MAC B

AV 100214 eth1 MAC C

AV 100215 eth1 MAC D

AV 100216 eth1 MAC E

AV 100217 eth1 MAC F

AV 100219 eth1 DHCP Enabled

AV 100220 eth1 IP Address A.B.C.D A

AV 100221 eth1 IP Address B

AV 100222 eth1 IP Address C

AV 100223 eth1 IP Address D

AV 100224 eth1 Net Mask A.B.C.D A

AV 100225 eth1 Net Mask B

AV 100226 eth1 Net Mask C

AV 100227 eth1 Net Mask D

AV 100228 eth1 Default Gateway A.B.C.D A

AV 100229 eth1 Default Gateway B

AV 100230 eth1 Default Gateway C

AV 100231 eth1 Default Gateway D

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Table 18 Diagnostic AVs and BVs.

Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100232 eth1 DNS Server A.B.C.D A

AV 100233 eth1 DNS Server B

AV 100234 eth1 DNS Server C

AV 100235 eth1 DNS Server D

AV 100236 eth1 DNS Server 2 A.B.C.D A

AV 100237 eth1 DNS Server 2 B

AV 100238 eth1 DNS Server 2 C

AV 100239 eth1 DNS Server 2 D

MS/TP Instance 0

AV 100400 MS/TP 0 Enabled

AV 100401 MS/TP 0 COM port COMn n

AV 100402 MS/TP 0 BACnet Network #

AV 100403 MS/TP 0 MAC Address

AV 100404 MS/TP 0 Baud

AV 100405 MS/TP 0 RX Frames

AV 100406 MS/TP 0 TX Frames

AV 100407 MS/TP 0 RX Bytes

AV 100408 MS/TP 0 TX Bytes

AV 100409 MS/TP 0 RX Errors

AV 100410 MS/TP 0 RX Dropped

AV 100412 MS/TP 0 Fast Reqs

AV 100413 MS/TP 0 Fast Reqs/Sec prop/sec

AV 100414 MS/TP 0 Fast Cycle Time sec

MS/TP Instance 1

AV 100500 MS/TP 1 Enabled

AV 100501 MS/TP 1 COM port COMn n

AV 100502 MS/TP 1 BACnet Network #

AV 100503 MS/TP 1 MAC Address

AV 100504 MS/TP 1 Baud

AV 100505 MS/TP 1 RX Frames

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Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100506 MS/TP 1 TX Frames

AV 100507 MS/TP 1 RX Bytes

AV 100508 MS/TP 1 TX Bytes

AV 100509 MS/TP 1 RX Errors

AV 100510 MS/TP 1 RX Dropped

AV 100512 MS/TP 1 Fast Reqs

AV 100513 MS/TP 1 Fast Reqs/Sec prop/sec

AV 100514 MS/TP 1 Fast Cycle Time sec

MS/TP Instance 2

AV 100600 MS/TP 2 Enabled

AV 100601 MS/TP 2 COM port COMn n

AV 100602 MS/TP 2 BACnet Network #

AV 100603 MS/TP 2 MAC Address

AV 100604 MS/TP 2 Baud

AV 100605 MS/TP 2 RX Frames

AV 100606 MS/TP 2 TX Frames

AV 100607 MS/TP 2 RX Bytes

AV 100608 MS/TP 2 TX Bytes

AV 100609 MS/TP 2 RX Errors

AV 100610 MS/TP 2 RX Dropped

AV 100612 MS/TP 2 Fast Reqs

AV 100613 MS/TP 2 Fast Reqs/Sec prop/sec

AV 100614 MS/TP 2 Fast Cycle Time sec

MS/TP Instance 3

AV 100700 MS/TP 3 Enabled

AV 100701 MS/TP 3 COM port COMn n

AV 100702 MS/TP 3 BACnet Network #

AV 100703 MS/TP 3 MAC Address

AV 100704 MS/TP 3 Baud

AV 100705 MS/TP 3 RX Frames

AV 100706 MS/TP 3 TX Frames

AV 100707 MS/TP 3 RX Bytes

AV 100708 MS/TP 3 TX Bytes

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Table 18 Diagnostic AVs and BVs.

Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100709 MS/TP 3 RX Errors

AV 100710 MS/TP 3 RX Dropped

AV 100712 MS/TP 3 Fast Reqs

AV 100713 MS/TP 3 Fast Reqs/Sec prop/sec

AV 100714 MS/TP 3 Fast Cycle Time sec

MS/TP Instance 4

AV 100800 MS/TP 4 Enabled

AV 100801 MS/TP 4 COM port COMn n

AV 100802 MS/TP 4 BACnet Network #

AV 100803 MS/TP 4 MAC Address

AV 100804 MS/TP 4 Baud

AV 100805 MS/TP 4 RX Frames

AV 100806 MS/TP 4 TX Frames

AV 100807 MS/TP 4 RX Bytes

AV 100808 MS/TP 4 TX Bytes

AV 100809 MS/TP 4 RX Errors

AV 100810 MS/TP 4 RX Dropped

AV 100812 MS/TP 4 Fast Reqs

AV 100813 MS/TP 4 Fast Reqs/Sec prop/sec

AV 100814 MS/TP 4 Fast Cycle Time sec

MS/TP Instance 5

AV 100900 MS/TP 5 Enabled

AV 100901 MS/TP 5 COM port COMn n

AV 100902 MS/TP 5 BACnet Network #

AV 100903 MS/TP 5 MAC Address

AV 100904 MS/TP 5 Baud

AV 100905 MS/TP 5 RX Frames

AV 100906 MS/TP 5 TX Frames

AV 100907 MS/TP 5 RX Bytes

AV 100908 MS/TP 5 TX Bytes

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Units
Description Present
Point Name Property (NOT Clearable
Property Value
BACnet)

AV 100909 MS/TP 5 RX Errors

AV 100910 MS/TP 5 RX Dropped

AV 100912 MS/TP 5 Fast Reqs

AV 100913 MS/TP 5 Fast Reqs/Sec prop/sec

AV 100914 MS/TP 5 Fast Cycle Time sec

Card Slots Overview

Card Slot 0

BV 107100 Slot 0 Card Installed

AV 107100 Slot 0 Port 0 type "EIA-485", "EIA- type code

232","LON"

AV 107101 Slot 0 Port 1 type "EIA-485", "EIA- type code

232","LON"

Card Slot 1

BV 107150 Slot 1 Card Installed

AV 107150 Slot 1 Port 0 type "EIA-485", "EIA- type code

232", "LON"

AV 107151 Slot 1 Port 1 type "EIA-485", "EIA- type code

232", "LON"

COM Ports Overview

AV 107200 COM0 Directly Connected

Alerton-Managed Devices

AV 107300 COM1 Directly Connected

Alerton-Managed Devices

AV 107400 COM2 Directly Connected

Alerton-Managed Devices

AV 107500 COM3 Directly Connected

Alerton-Managed Devices

AV 107600 COM4 Directly Connected

Alerton-Managed Devices

AV 107700 COM5 Directly Connected

Alerton-Managed Devices

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Appendix E: Troubleshooting
ISSUE: All MS/TP networks shut down.
If you connect more than the maximum number of devices your license supports, then all MS/TP
networks shut down after approximately 10 minutes. As soon at the ACM detects more BACnet devices
on its directly connected networks than the license supports (this is the ALERTON license, and not the
Niagara license), then a License Limit Warning BV comes on and a 10 minute “grace period” timer
starts counting down.
If the number of devices remains over the license limit the timer will count down to zero and the ACM
will disable ALL directly connected networks. If the number of devices drops below the license limit
during the grace period, a 60sec dead band timer will start. If the number of connected devices remains
below the license limit for the dead band period, then the limit warning is cleared, and the grace timer is
cleared.
IMPORTANT! If there is less than 60 seconds on the grace period timer when the dead band timer
starts, the grace period will expire before the dead band timer, and the networks hosting
Alerton devices will be disabled. The ACM must be reset to re-enable the disabled
networks.

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Alerton recommends installing ACMs using Implementation 1 below. DO NOT install ACMs using
Options 3 or 4.

The ACM does not route IP packets. This means the ACM serves as an extra layer of isolation between
the firewall and the BAS network. The network segment between ETH0 and the firewall acts like a
DMZ.

Due to site-specific considerations, it might not be feasible to do the most preferred installation.
Implementation 2A above is not as robust in terms of security, but it is acceptable as a second choice.

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If the building network has IP routers, then ETH1 must be used because it is the only port that supports
RIP.
These acceptable installations are less secure than the preferred installation because of the following
considerations:
• It may be possible to interact with the BAS protocols through the firewall if a weakness in the
firewall exists (or if it is misconfigured). The security of the BAS protocols here depends on the
firewall to block all traffic except through the “punched holes” represented by the port forwarding
(for example, in the above diagram, HTTPS could be “punched through” to the ACM).
• Because the RIPv1 protocol is enabled on ETH1, it might be possible to discover routing
information via the Internet. Doing so would also require exploiting a weakness or misconfiguration
in the firewall.

Implementation 3 is NOT recommended because the ACM is NOT:

• hardened against denial of service attacks. This may be a secondary consideration for some users.
• tested as a hardened firewall suitable for direct Internet exposure. There are no known issues but
this entire installation scenario represents unacceptable risk.

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become directly connected to the Internet. These protocols are not secured for public Internet use.

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Appendix G: Installing Niagara Distribution Files

IMPORTANT! You need Niagara WorkPlace AX (also known as Niagara WorkPlace) to work with
Niagara files.

What are Niagara distribution files?

The Alerton ACM runs two kinds of Niagara distribution files:
[Link].x (.dst) is the Niagara Runtime Environment, which is basically the low-level Niagara
system code.
[Link] (.dst) is the Java Runtime Environment, needed by Niagara.

Do I need the Niagara distribution files?

DO update the Niagara AX files for the ACM if you are:
• running a Niagara station (application or platform)
• using the new Niagara features in the new ACM ROC
• integrating with Tridium’s Niagara products
• using LON

Installing the Niagara distribution files

To save time download all the .dist files you need all at once instead of one file at a time.
Install the JRE that goes with your NRE version. Once you have downloaded the appropriate JRE, you
do not have to download it again. WorkPlace AX saves it and the JRE may be used for your next NRE
upgrade. It will not be used for the next NRE upgrade if that NRE version requires the next JRE version.

To install the Niagara distribution files

NOTE This example assumes Niagara WorkPlace AX/Alerton Workplace v3.8.38, JRE [Link], and
NRE [Link]—substitute versions for your particular needs.

NOTE This installation information is included in the Distribution File Installer in WorkPlace AX Help.
See Workplace AX Help for this and more detailed information about working with AX
distribution files.

1. Download the ACM Niagara AX files from the ACM product page.
2. Unzip the file and save the folder at C:\Niagara\Niagara 3.8.38\sw\Inbox.
“Niagara 3.8.38” is the name of the Niagara install folder for this version. The folder structure
is important so copy the folder and not the individual files.
3. Run WorkPlace AX.
4. Using WorkPlace AX connect to the ACM Platform to update the ACM.
5. Using the Distribution File Installer choose Directory, select the new folder, click Install, and
then click through the online prompts to install the required components.
This creates a new folder that matches the folder name in the Inbox in Step 2.
6. Once the installation is complete the controller will automatically restart.
7. Reconnect to the ACM Platform, click Platform Administrator, and then verify that the Niag-
ara Runtime version shows the new version number.

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Appendix H: ACM Battery
An optional 12 volt NiMH ACM Battery is available. This provides backup power that ensures data
retention and orderly shutdown in case power is lost to the [Link] only with ACM Battery. The
Battery powers the ACM for approximately 90 seconds while the it shuts down.
NOTE Installing the ACM Battery changes the operating ambient temperature range specification of
the ACM to 32 °F (0 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C).

Specifications

Table 19 ACM battery specifications.

Technical Data

Supply Voltage 12VDC

Operating 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)

Temperature

Operating RH 5% to 95%, non-condensing.

Humidity

Storage 5°C to 25°C (41°F to 77°F) recommended storage temperature to extend life;
Temperatures 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) allowed storage temperature.

Storage Humidities RH 65% ±5% non-condensing recommended storage humidity to extend life;
RH 5% to 95%, non-condensing allowed storage humidity.

Dimensions 4.5 in. L x 2.7 in. W x 1.75 in. H (114.3 mm W x 68.6 mm W x 44.5 mm H). See Fig. 4.

Weight 0.80 lbs. (0.36 Kg)

Agency Listing UL 2054 ed 2 rev 2011-09-14;

EN 62133 ed 1 (2002), ed 2 (2012)

Installation
See the ACM Battery installation instructions, LT-ACMBATT-II for installation details. The ACM Battery
can be mounted to the DIN rail or secured to the panel.

Charging
The ACM Battery is charged by the ACM controller. It might take up to 24 hours for the battery to reach
full charge.

Servicing
The ACM Battery is installed or replaced as a single unit, and cannot be field serviced. The cover
should only be removed to access screw holes for panel installation.

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