Network ports (bacnet-NetworkPort)
These components send and receive messages to and from the BACnet link layer. All BACnet networks support these ports: IpPort and EthernetPort. The MstpPort works only in a remote controller and is available only in the bacnet module/palette. In addition, network ports include the ScPort and SCHubPort.
Each port supports the same port-level properties, including Poll Service, Port Id, Port Info. Each provides a unique set of Link properties.
Figure 37. Example: Ethernet Port properties, Link container expanded
You access these properties by expanding followed by double-clicking the port node.
If needed, add a port from the bacnet, bacnetAws or bacnetOws palettes. Each port container communicates based on the type of port (Ip, Ethernet, MS/TP, etc). The bacnet module supports up to 4 MS/TP ports, depending on the host platform, as well as licensing considerations.
In addition to the common properties (Status, Fault Cause and Enabled), this component has these properties.
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Network Number | number from 1-65535 (defaults to 0) |
Defines a unique number for the network.
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| Link | additional properties | Configures the Ethernet connection. A separate topic documents these properties. |
| Poll Service | additional properties | Contains network polling properties. A separate topic documents these properties. |
| Max Devices | read-only | Indicates maximum devices available in the network. |
| Port Id | read-only |
Reports the number of the Ethernet port you are configuring.
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| Port Info | read-only |
Reports the type of port (Ethernet, MS/TP, etc.).
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Actions
- Enable activates the port.
- Disable deactivates the port.