Details pane of the device version ≥ 1.6

Name

Name of the device.

Description

Description of the device.

Location

Location information of the device. The location information is composed of the parent building element names, e.g. B_1'Flr_2.

Equipment ID

Equipment designation of the device housing.

Object name

Name of the device.

Device instance number

Device serial number (device instance number) that is associated with the BACnet Device.

APDU retries

Specifies the number of retries when an APDU (Application Protocol Data Unit) transmission fails.

APDU segment timeout

Specifies the timeout value in milliseconds from 1000 to 10000, when the APDU is sent in multiple segments.

APDU timeout

Specifies the timeout value in milliseconds from 1000 to 10000, when the APDU can be sent in one transmission

Object structure on BACnet

Object hierarchy defined for the device that can be changed.

Creates the structure view object (object-type 29) in the export file.

Does not create the structure view object (object-type 29) in the export file.

This object hierarchy defines the project listed in the project settings. Building > Settings > Device defaults.
Device defaults
Note: Old devices do not support this feature, however the checkbox is checked, but grayed out.

Ethernet port state

Shows the current port state of the device. To get the information visible, an upload of the device configuration must be performed.

PXC7

PXC5 and PXC4E

DXR2 app type and PXC3

DXR2 from ABT Pro (including MS/TP types)

Host name

Dedicated hostname for the device.

Web access

Determines the HTTP connection setting of the web interface port. HTTP uses port 80. HTTPS uses port 443.

• HTTPS and HTTP (insecure)
• Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
• HTTPS only
• HTTPS and HSTS

Use DHCP

If selected, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically configure the device port. Clear the check box to manually enter the IP address values.

Note: BBMD is not supported with active DHCP setting.
Ports/network > LAN > IPv4 > BACnet/IP

• IP address

IP address of the device.

• Subnet mask

Specifies the subnet within the larger network.

• Default gateway

Specifies a node on a TCP/IP network that serves as an access point to another network.

• Preferred DNS server

The address of the preferred domain name server.

• Alternative DNS server

The address of the alternative domain name server.

• Domain name

Name of the domain, for example, siemens.net.

Ethernet MAC address

Shows the MAC address after an assignment of the device (first time online).

IP address

IP address of the device.

UDP port

Drop-down list. Specifies the UDP port in hexadecimal format from BAC0 to BAD4. Default is BAC0.

Mask

Broadcast distribution mask. Default is 255.255.255.255. Indicates how broadcast messages are to be distributed on the IP subnet.

BBMD reference

BACnet reference name of the device. The name corresponds to the project name of the device. Not available for 3rd party devices.

Add

Opens a window where you can add a device by entering IP address, mask and UDP.

Delete

Removes the selected device from the Broadcast distribution table (BDT).

Copy table

Copies the table content.

Paste table

Pastes the table content.

BACnet/SC

Defines the function of the device within the BACnet/SC network.

Disabled
BACnet/SC is not activated for this device.

Node
Defines the device as a node.

Hub
Defines the device as a hub. This function is not available for PXC4, PXC3 and DXR2.

Failover hub
Defines the device as a failover hub. A failover hub is used, if the normal hub is not available. This function is not available for PXC4, PXC3 and DXR2.

SC network number

Assignment of a BACnet/SC network number in the private network or in another network over internet.

Primary hub

For devices defined as a node: assignment of the device to a primary hub.

Failover hub

For devices defined as a node: assignment of the device to a failover hub (optional).

Connect timeout

Shows the time [s] until the node receives a confirmation message when connecting to a BACnet/SC network.

Default: 10.

Disconnect timeout

Shows the time [s] until the node receives a confirmation message when disconnecting to a BACnet/SC network.

Default: 10.

Min. reconnect timeout

Min. time [s] before reconnect after closing or losing a connection to a BACnet/SC hub.

Default: 30.

Initiating heartbeat timeout

Max. time [s] before a heartbeat request message is triggered by the node, when there are no messages in the connection to the BACnet/SC hub.

Default: 30.

Number of accepted hub connections

Max. number of accepted hub connections from other BACnet/SC nodes (for hub/failover hub only).

Hub listener port (TCP)

TCP port of the web socket that the server is using for the BACnet/SC hub function (for hub/failover hub only).

Reverse proxy

Function not yet supported (for hub/failover hub only).

TLS mode

Indicates how the TLS protocol version is selected for incoming hub connections. Currently supported TLS protocol versions are 1.2, 1.3 or flexible (nodes will be connected depending on their preference between 1.2 and 1.3, applicable for 3^rd party integration).

Connect to building hub

If the check box is activated , the properties of the connected building hub are displayed.

Note: If the check box is manually activated here, an invalid connection will be displayed. The connections must always be made using drag-and-drop from the Building structure to the BACnet/SC topology.

• SC network number

Assignment of a BACnet/SC network number in the private network or in another network over internet.

• Building hub

For devices defined as a hub: assignment of the device to a building hub.

• Failover hub

For devices defined as a hub: assignment of the device to a failover hub (optional).

• Connect timeout

Shows the time [s] until the node receives a confirmation message when connecting to a BACnet/SC network.

Default: 10.

• Disconnect timeout

Shows the time [s] until the node receives a confirmation message when disconnecting to a BACnet/SC network.

Default: 10.

• Min. reconnect timeout

Min. time [s] before reconnect after closing or losing a connection to a BACnet/SC hub.

Default: 30.

• Initiating heartbeat timeout

Max. time [s] before a heartbeat request message is triggered by the node, when there are no messages in the connection to the BACnet/SC hub.

Default: 30.

Ethernet port state

Shows the current port state of the device. To get the information visible, an upload of the device configuration must be performed.

PXC7

PXC5 and PXC4E

DXR2 app type and PXC3

DXR2 from ABT Pro (including MS/TP types)

Host name

Dedicated hostname for the device.

Use DHCP

If selected, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically configure the device port. Clear the check box to manually enter the IP address values.

Note: BBMD is not supported with active DHCP setting.
Ports/network > LAN > IPv4 > BACnet/IP

• IP address

IP address of the device.

• Subnet mask

Specifies the subnet within the larger network.

• Default gateway

Specifies a node on a TCP/IP network that serves as an access point to another network.

• Preferred DNS server

The address of the preferred domain name server.

• Alternative DNS server

The address of the alternative domain name server.

• Domain name

Name of the domain, for example, siemens.net.

Ethernet MAC address

Shows the MAC address after an assignment of the device (first time online).

Enable BACnet/IP

When checked, BACnet/SC communication is enabled. This function is not available for PXC4.

UDP port

Specifies the UDP port in hexadecimal format or decimal depending on tool preferences from BAC0 to BAD4.
Settings

Network number

Number that identifies the BACnet network.

Local broadcast UDP port

The UDP port for local broadcast setting (Default 0xBB02 = 47874). Local broadcast UDP is used for messages that are not routed by BBMD, for example, grouping commands.

Note: The UDP port number and the Local broadcast UDP port number cannot be the same: The Local broadcast UDP port must be unique on the network. ABT Site does not save the configuration if two ports use the same UDP port number.

BACnet routing

BACnet routing allows routing between BACnet/IP and BACnet/SC, BACnet/MSTP inside the automation station. It should be activated one only on the BACnet/SC hub.

APDU length

Specifies the length of the APDU for this BACnet network in Bytes. The following values are available:

• BACnet LonTalk = 206
• BACnet MS/TP = 480
• BACnet/IP, no fragmentation = 1024
• BACnet/IP = 1476

Enable BBMD

ABT Site supports the use of BACnet/IP Broadcast Management Devices (BBMD).

Select to enable the device as a BBMD device. When enabled, it is indicated next to the device in the Building structure table.

Note: If your BACnet devices are interconnected via IP routers broadcast messages will be blocked by the IP router. The main purpose of BBMDs is to redistribute the broadcast messages that BACnet requires for discovery.

Note: BBMD is not supported with active DHCP setting in the Ports / network > LAN > IPv4 tab.

Accept foreign device registration

Allows a device to register with a BBMD, join a BACnet/IP network, and send its broadcast messages to the BBMD.

IP address

IP address of the device.

UDP port

Drop-down list. Specifies the UDP port in hexadecimal format from BAC0 to BAD4. Default is BAC0.

Mask

Broadcast distribution mask. Default is 255.255.255.255. Indicates how broadcast messages are to be distributed on the IP subnet.

BBMD reference

BACnet reference name of the device. The name corresponds to the project name of the device. Not available for 3rd party devices.

Add

Opens a window where you can add a device by entering IP address, mask and UDP.

Delete

Removes the selected device from the Broadcast distribution table (BDT).

Copy table

Copies the table content.

Paste table

Pastes the table content.

Enable

Select to enable the WLAN port via the out-of-service BACnet property.

SSID

Enter the SSID used by the WLAN port of the device. Max. 32 characters. Or, click Set to factory settings to fetch the value from the device factory settings.

Password

Enter the password, used by the WLAN port of the device. Max. 63 characters.

To set the password to factory settings, chose Device default from SSID options list and confirm with Set to factory settings. To view the default factory settings, scan the QR code on the device.

QR code information: WIFI:S:PXC4.E16_0000550;T:WPA;P:1400052738;;
Then SSID = PXC4.E16_0000550 and password = 1400052738

Determine manually: Use the information from the Date/Series/SN block:
Date/Series: 20190423A0000550, S/N: 1400052738
SSID = <ASN>_<Consecutive number after the series letter> and password = <S/N>

Channel

Set the channel, used by the WLAN port of the device.

Calendar manager

Opens the Primary and subordinate calendar mapping table.
Note: If the Calendar manager checkbox is cleared, all data will be deleted and cannot be restored.
Working with the calendar manager

Add

Manual entry of the links between primary and subordinate calendars.

Delete

Deletes the selected calendar entries.

Change

Change calendar entries without using Excel.

Copy table

Copies the calendar entries to a clipboard. This information can then be pasted into Excel and further edited.

Paste table

Calendar entries from the Excel clipboard are transferred to the calendar manager.

Description

Description of the alarm.

Property

Description of the parameter.

Value

Description of the priority, acknowledgement or recipient list.

Description

Description of the object.

Property

Description of the parameter.

Value

Description of the room, segment or central function.

Unit

Unit of the parameter.

Object

Designation of the object type.

Certificate authority

When creating a device, the entry is taken for:

Web interface

from Settings > Address defaults > IP.

BACnet/SC

from Settings > Address defaults > BACnet/SC

IEEE 802.1X

from Settings > Device defaults > IEEE 802.1X certificates

Specify the certification authority:

• None
• No project root certificate is created. There is no certificate functionality.
• No operational certificate created for devices at the time of download.
• The user’s browser shows a warning stating that the connection to web server is not secure.
• Internal (default)
• Certificates functionality is available with project root certificate.
• Operational certificates are created per device.
• User is able to engineer devices in a browser using https without risk warning or error.
• External
• Root certificate is for the external certification authority.
• User needs to explicitly import the certificate signed by an external certification authority per device.
• User is able to engineer devices in a browser using https without risk warning or error.
• Do not use the option External, when a fix IP address is used. This functionality is not supported.

Operational certificates

Certificate valid until

Specify for how long the certificate is going to be valid (in months). Default is 60 months.

Expiration warning period

Set the time between expiry and the controller producing a notification to the user (in days). Default is 90 days.

Export certificate signing request

Export a certificate signing request together with an operational certificate for individual devices, then hand them over on file level to that external CA for signing, then import an externally signed certificate to a device in ABT Site.

Show details

The certificate information displays.

Create certificate

Creates or renew an internal operational certificate.

Name

Name of the I/O bus.

Device type

Type of the I/O bus, also listing the used module and channel of the I/O address, e.g. 1.2 stands for digital input D2.
DXR2.. Pins and addresses

Name

Name of the device.

Device type

Type of the device.

Serial number

Serial number of the device.

Device info

Read-only. Firmware version of the device.

Note
If a value for the firmware version is displayed, you can be sure that the device has been commissioned and read back.

Engineering unit

Shows the used engineering unit.
Engineering Units

Active language

Defines the active language.

Runtime languages

Defines the language during runtime.

Device type

Device type designation e.g. PXM50.E.

Serial number

Serial number of the device.

Application template

Name of the application template the device is based on.

Template version

Version of the application template the device is based on.

Application type

Name of the application type the device is based on.

Type version

Version of the application type the device is based on.

Device version

Shows the device version, for example, V1.6 PXC7 or V9.0 DXR2.

Application architecture

Software application architecture.

Time zone

The used time zone of the device.

The default time zone is the time zone used by your computer. You can set the time zone for the project in Settings > Localization.
Localization

URL

URL of referenced Desigo Control Point device. Note: Clicking Go to engineering opens the to local engineering of the referenced Desigo Control Point device (only for fixed IP addresses).

Orientation

Screen orientation of the touch panel.

Keyboard layout

Keyboard language setting of the touch panel.

Screensaver

Screensaver setting of the touch panel.

Screensaver timeout

Idle time before the screen saver is activated.

Keep user logged in

If selected, the user is not logged out automatically when closing the browser. Default: disabled.

Brightness

Screen brightness. Values: 0 to 100%. Default: 50%

Brightness mode

You can set the brightness to be automatically adjusted.

VNC enabled

If selected, VNC (virtual network computing) is enabled. Default: disabled.

Note
The VNC property is not supported for PXM.. devices.

Name

Name of the room, segment or central function.

Location

Location information of the automation station. The location information is composed of the parent building element names, e.g. B_1'Flr_2.

Description

Description of the room, segment or central function.

Activity

State of the activity. The activity states correspond to the content of the Status column of the building structure table.
Activity states

Date

The date and time when the activity was performed.

Comment

Comment as entered in the Comment field e.g. of the Pack & Go file.

User

The user who started the activity.

Computer

The name of the computer which performed the activity.

Assigned

Select the check box to assign the touch panel to the operating and monitoring device.

Name

Name of the touch panel.

Description

Description of the touch panel.

Address

IP address of the touch panel.