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EC-Net / Niagara 4
Updated over 6 months ago

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  • Understand installation and connectivity requirements and data flow

Overview

The customer must procure a piece of hardware called an EC-BOS-8 or a software application called EC-Net 4. This device or software application will be installed on the customer’s Ethernet network and will communicate with the local control system using the Niagara-supported open protocol. The EC-BOS-8 / EC-Net 4 will then transmit timestamped resource use data to Atrius servers at regular intervals.

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Installation

  • Standard 110V power outlet

  • RJ-45 ethernet port

  • DIN rail mountable

Networking

The EC-BOS-8/ EC-Net 4 must be provided with a network configuration and installation location that will allow:

  • BACnet/IP

    • Local network communication over 47808/udp to control system devices

    • Connection to unified network or isolated intranet as required by IT Security

    • Option1: all communications over eth0 (eth1disabled)

    • Option2: isolated WAN/LAN connections via eth0ð1

  • Outbound HTTPs POST over SSL

  • Inbound Fox/HTTP

    • Internet communication over 1911/tcp, 3011/tcp, and 80/tcp from the Atrius team to EC-BOS-8/ EC-Net 4 to be provided via an externally accessible IP address or VPN. Note - this is required for initial setup, additional integrations, point reconfigurations/additions, and troubleshooting support cases

  • NTP

    • Internet communication over 37/tcp to NIST ITS server, generally: time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov
      Alternatively, local network communication with a time server supporting NTP Outbound HTTP POST

Metering/Control System

  • The EC-BOS-8/EC-Net4 will function as an automation client

  • All devices need to be properly configured per the manufacturer’s specifications

  • The Atrius Data Points Workbook provided by the Project Manager must be completed with all relevant information

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For any questions regarding this article, please contact Atrius Customer Support.

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