S4 OPEN: BACNET-N2 ROUTER
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The S4 Open: BACnet-N2 Router offers flexibility and cost savings when integrating legacy Metasys®
N2 networks to Open Systems. The BACnet-N2 Router avoids costly replacement or re-engineering of
existing devices on legacy Metasys® N2 buses.
Becomes
Optional
M3 / M5 Replacement
Workstation BACnet Protocol Workstation
(Ethernet)
Ethernet Network
N30 / NCM
Supervisory S4 Open:
Controller BACnet-N2 Router
N2 Protocol
(RS-485)
VMA Device DX-9100 TEC2145-2 MS-MIG3120
TCS Basys
(N2B (System 91 (N2 Open (Metasys
(VND Device)
Protocol) Protocol) Protocol) Integrator)
TYPICAL N2 ROUTER INSTALATION
Typical Applications would be to bring data from the Metasys® N2 network into BACnet-based
enterprise applications, energy management applications, or adding best of breed BACnet-based head
end systems and HMIs from Johnson Controls or 3rd parties to legacy Metasys® installations.
During the initial configuration process, the BACnet-N2 Router automatically discovers all N2
devices on each Downstream Metasys N2 Network and publishes the devices, and their associated
points, to the Upstream Metasys® N2 and BACnet/IP interfaces.
Included with the appliance is the S4 Open: Management Console. This application provides the user
interface for all S4 Open appliances. Appliance discovery, setup, commissioning, maintenance and
management are performed from one convenient interface. Multiple copies of the S4 Open:
Management Console can be installed to manage your facility the way that works most effectively for
your organization.
The S4 Group, Inc. 585 24th Street, Suite 106 Ogden, UT 84401
Office: (801) 621 1970 Mobile: (414) 828-0166 Email: info@[Link]
Created: 9/5/2010 [Link] Revised: 10/31/2011
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S4 OPEN: BACNET-N2 ROUTER
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
S4 OPEN: BACNET-N2 ROUTER MODELS
N2 Router Model N2 DEVICES SUPPORTED UPSTREAM N2 PORT DOWNSTREAM N2 PORTS
BACnet-N2 Router-16 16 Optional 1 Included, Expandable to 3
BACnet-N2 Router-32 32 Optional 1 Included, Expandable to 3
BACnet-N2 Router-64 64 Optional 1 Included, Expandable to 3
BACnet-N2 Router-128 128 Optional 1 Included, Expandable to 3
BACnet-N2 Router-256 253 Included 1 Included, Expandable to 3
The BACnet PICS Statement for the S4 Open: BACnet-N2 Router is available on The S4 Group web
site.
The S4 Group’s S4 Open line of Metasys® compatible products extend and enhance the capabilities
and useful life of an existing Metasys® installation. Contact The S4 Group, one of our channel partners
or visit our web site at [Link] if you have any additional questions on this product or
would like ordering information.
KEY S4 OPEN: BACNET-N2 ROUTER FEATURES:
Delivered as a turnkey network appliance, hosted on an Industrial PC
Standard vendor tools are used to configure N2 devices on each N2 bus
All Metasys® N2 devices are supported including N2 Open, System-91, VMA,
Facility Explorer, and 3rd party Metasys® Compatible devices
Supports BACnet discovery
Every N2 point is fully accessible, supporting read, write, override, and release
operations as defined by the N2 device
Easily upgradeable via protocol and application plug-ins for expanded functionality
Retain legacy supervisory controllers, i.e. NCM, N30, NAE et al., and all the logic
they may be performing, via the Upstream N2 Port
The S4 Group is a member of the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partners Program.
All S4 Open appliances are powered by the Windows Embedded Operating System.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows CE are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries
The S4 Group, Inc. 585 24th Street, Suite 106 Ogden, UT 84401
Office: (801) 621 1970 Mobile: (414) 828-0166 Email: info@[Link]
Created: 9/5/2010 [Link] Revised: 10/31/2011
Software Services and System Solutions for the Enterprise