BACnet Router (UBR) connects BACnet over LonTalk with BACnet/IP

UBR | LON

Communication mediator between two worlds

The Universal BACnet Router (UBR) connects BACnet over LonTalk with BACnet/IP. This gives property operators a cost-effective way of connecting their BACnet over LonTalk-based building technology to modern IP technology.

The LON (Local Operating Network, ISO 14908-x) fieldbus standard with the LonTalk communication protocol is one of the most popular technologies in building automation worldwide. Its concept is to create a decentralized topology at automation level based on existing structures in systems and buildings - for example as stars, rings or lines. This enables interdisciplinary networking and brings great flexibility to the overall system. However, with the changeover from landline telephony to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), there is a communication gap in alerting by telephone.

Your key to success

Closing the communication gap

Voice transmission via internet protocol has become increasingly established and will continue to do so. According to the Federal Network Agency, there were 25.5 million VoIP connections in Germany at the end of 2018, and the trend is rising. However, controllers that use BACnet over LonTalk and send alarm statuses via telephone are not suitable for IP telephony. As a result, these alarms no longer work as soon as the existing telephone line is switched to VoIP. 

For this application, MBS has expanded its product range to include the Universal BACnet Router UBR | LON, which mediates between these two worlds. This is because it converts the data that is transported with BACnet over LonTalk into IP-capable information. 

Variable routing between three bus protocols

The new UBR | LON is a product of MBS's extensive know-how in the field of bus protocols and existing, proven components for building automation. Developed at the express request of the customer, it is ideal for setting up variable routing. The device has three interfaces for BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP and BACnet over LonTalk. With this equipment, data packets can be routed not only from BACnet over LonTalk to BACnet/IP and to BACnet MS/TP, but also from BACnet/IP to BACnet MS/TP. In addition, the data can be flexibly routed back and forth between all three bus protocols. 

Investment protection included

The advantages of decentralized automation with the LON standard can be combined with modern IP telephony using the UBR | LON. Property operators who use the corresponding controllers also have a certain degree of investment protection, as they can continue to use these control components even when switching to VoIP.

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Technical data*

LAN
RJ45: 10/100 MBit Ethernet
Link: Indicates a LAN connection
10/10: Indicates the connection speed

PWR - Power
Power supply: V+: +12 to +24V DC or 12 to 24V AC
V-: GND or 12 to 24V AC

LED
Power: Lights up as soon as the device is connected to a suitable operating voltage
RX: Flashes when the device is receiving data
Status: Multicolor status LED
TX: Flashes when the device is sending data

Version RS232 | COM1 | RS232
TxD: Transmit line
RxD: Receive line
SGND: Ground connection
Shld: Ground connection connected to PE

DIP switch
1 :Not used
2: Not used
3: Not used

Version RS485 | COM1 | RS485
B+: Non-inverted input
A-: Inverted input
SGND: Ground connection
Shld: Shield connected to PE

DIP switch
Bias voltage for RS485
Bias voltage for RS485
Terminating resistor:120 Ohm

LON (TP/FT-10)

LED
LON Status
The Lon Status LED signals the node status of the Easylon USB Socket Interface. The following service LED signals are defined:
Flash: No communication with Neuron
(error)
Flashing: Driver is installed, device is "unconfigured"
(set device to "configured")
On: Device is "applicationless" and "unconfigured"
Off: Installation ok (normal operating status)

Push-button
LON Service

LON
LON 1
LON 2
Shield
Shield

Specifications:

Power consumption: 2.2 watts
Weight: 300 grams
Dimensions: Height: 100 mm, width: 48 mm, depth: 70 mm
(including DIN rail holder)
Ambient temperature: 0...45°C, 32...113°F
Ambient humidity: 20...80 percent relative humidity,
non-condensing
Protection class: IP20
Mounting: DIN rail TS35 to EN60715

*Specifications are subject to change without notice
*This product is CE certified