Add a data point in M-bus (custom configuration, experts only)

Add different data points in the M-bus network with custom configuration. Custom configuration must be applied if no corresponding preset configuration is available.
M-bus modes

  1. Technical data sheet or specification of the device to be integrated is available from the supplier.
  1. Go to Building > Building structure.
  2. Open the M-bus task.
  3. In the M-bus area, select the device for which you want to add the data point.
  4. Click Add data point.
  5. The Add data point dialog box opens.
  6. Do the following:
    • a. Select the type of object in the Object type field. Default is Analog input.
    • b. Edit the description of the data point in the Description field.
    • c. Edit the name of the data point in the Name field.
    • d. Enter an extension to the M-bus name in the Extension field.
  7. The extension is added in parenthesis in the Name field.
    • e. Select a unit from the Unit drop-down list.
    • f. In the DIF/DIFE field, enter 0x73.
    • g. In the VIF/VIFE field, enter 0x73.
  8. The Measured value field changes to Custom.
    • h. Select the BACnet object data type from the Data type drop-down list:
      - Auto
      - Binary coded decimal
      - Float
      - Signed
      - Unsigned
  9. Click OK.
  10. A custom M-bus data point is added.
  11. Select the Properties tab.
  12. In the Data information block field, enter the DIF/DIFE code.
  13. In the Value information block field, enter the VIF/VIFE code.
    M-bus value information block (VIB)
  1. The custom M-bus data point is configured.