CAS2500-06 – BACnet MSTP Data Client Connects to BACnet MSTP devices slaves to read data. One RS485 trunk with a max of 32 devices is supported. The data and transactions are logged. The log files are available and can be transferred to other computers. Current data can be monitored by remote systems running applications that can issue HTTP or SOAP/XMP GET requests – such applications can be easily developed by end users. Of course, this data is available using an Internet Browser such as Internet Explorer or Google Chrome. Connection parameters, device parameters and data parameters are configurable.

CAS2500-06 – BACnet MSTP Data Client Key Features:

• Collect and log data from MSTP Enabled devices
• View Log and current data using the onboard web server
• Serves data to other applications using XML or HTTP
• Upload log files for later review
• Simple and easy to use and configure

Logging:

Log records of each read and response transactions are maintained in the file system. Log record with time stamps of data returned by field devices are maintained in the file system. These files are (zipped) human readable data.
Log files can be uploaded to a remote PC using HTTP.
The system can be configured to write copies of the log records to files on a USB memory stick connected to one of the USB ports. (USB sticks have limits on re-use).
When file space runs low, the data client overwrites older files.
Optional hard disk improves performance and capacity significantly.

Data Serving:
The current value of any/all data objects reads from the field devices can be monitored remotely using HTTP or XML by using HTTP GET requests or XML/SOAP requests.

BACnet MSTP:
Standard baud rates up to 38400k are supported.
Hardware handshaking and XON/OFF not supported.
Can only connect to Masters (token passing devices)
Read and Write supported.
2 Wire RS485.

Device Specifications

Description	Embedded Fanless System Onboard Intel Atom 1.6Ghz CPU
Dimensions	144D x 190W x 36H mm
Environment	Temperature, ambient operating: -10°~55°C
	Humidity (RH), ambient operating: 10~95%, non-condensing
Power Supply	Input: 12V DC (ATX mode)
Interfaces	1xRS485 Port
	1xRS232
	1xCompact Flash
	2x 10/100/1000 Realtek Network
	Optional 2.5: SATA Hard Drive
Construction	Aluminum extrusion
	0.4 lbs (0.2 Kg)

CAS reserves the right to change the product specifications without notice. The specifications of ruggedized Mini PC’s is always changing.

Ordering Information

When you purchase this device we provide free software to perform testing. In the case of BACnet enabled Data Clients we provide the CAS BACnet Explorer Software which normally retails for $595 for free. In the case of Modbus, we provide software that can read and display Modbus RTU and TCP data.

The device is easy to configure and we can provide Tech support via remote desktop to help you if you need it.

You can ask us to configure the device for you. In such cases you will need to provide a points lists of points that need to be logged.

WebServer Configuration. The device acts as a webserver of real time data. We can customize the pages for you, adding visual and style components to meet your needs. Your logo, menus, images, help manuals …. These are all things that can be customized for you.

We reserve the right to re-quote the configuration and customization services after we have reviewed your requirements. We will work with you to gain a common understanding of your requirements and to provide a cost effect price.

Schematic and PDF Documents
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Data Client Connections	Data Client Data Sheet PDF