Wireless Commissioning

A wireless connection from SB to the EG makes it possible to commission a system from anywhere within Wi-Fi range. The EG does not need to be part of the job file when commissioning wirelessly. However, the EG does require some initial configuration to support Wi-Fi connections.

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Adding an EG

Use one of the methods below to add an EG to the job (click to expand).

Add an EG to the job over RS-485

  1. Plug the EG into a DyNet port on a spur to provide power and communications via the RS-485 network.

  2. Plug the commissioning PC into a USB PC node, then plug the USB PC node into a DyNet port on the same spur.

    dyn pc usb node pdeg

  3. Launch SB and connect using a serial connection.

    sb machine connection settings serial connected

  4. Click sb icon insert device from network Insert Devices from Network.

  5. Press the service switch on top of the EG (to sign-on the device) or search by device code for EG (0xDC).
    The EG now appears in the Discovered Devices list.

  6. Click sb icon add and load Add and Load Devices. The EG appears in the Job.

  7. Close the Insert Devices from Network dialog box.

Add an EG to the job over Ethernet

  1. Connect power to the EG either via the DyNet port or via the terminal strip.

  2. Plug the commissioning PC into the EG Ethernet socket, either directly or via a router (check that you have selected the correct interface adapter for your PC).

    dyn pc ethernet wifi ap pdeg

  3. Launch SB and click sb icon insert device from network Insert Devices from Network.

  4. Select sb icon discover network Discover Network > Discover Devices over Ethernet (This will find Ethernet devices even when SB is disconnected) or press the device service switch (to sign-on the device) or search by device code for EG (0xDC) or PDDEG-S (0xBE).
    The EG now appears in the Discovered Devices list.

  5. Select sb icon add and load Add and Load Devices. The EG appears in the job.

  6. Close the Insert Devices from Network dialog box.

    sb discovered devices pdeg
For security reasons the UDP Multicast default service address is being deprecated. To connect to Ethernet devices, click sb icon insert device from network Insert Devices from Network and select sb icon discover network Discover Network > Discover Devices over Ethernet (This will find Ethernet devices on the same subnet using mDNS even when SB is disconnected from DyNet).

Adding an IP Address

To create a TCP IPv4 connection, EG must be configured with a valid IP address. The IP address should be set to an appropriate subnet address and can be either static or dynamically assigned by the router using DHCP. This specifies the destination address for DyNet commands received by the EG. For example, where the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (the default mask for Class C IP addresses) and the router’s local IP address is 192.168.1.1, the EG address should be set in the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.255.

Configure IP address and Ethernet access point

  1. Select the EG from the Device tree.

  2. In the Ports editor, enter a Host name.

  3. Under IPv4 properties, set Static IP to True (or False if using DHCP).

  4. When using a static IP address, enter an IP Address for the EG.

  5. In the Gateway property, enter the IP address of the router.

  6. In the Subnet mask property, enter the subnet mask of the router (if different to the default value).

    sb ports pddeg s

  7. Right-click the EG in the Device tree and select sb icon bridge wizard Bridge Configuration Wizard…​ or press Alt+W.

  8. Select DyNet Ethernet Access Point and click the Next > button.

    sb bridge wizard 1 dyn eth ap

  9. In Connection Type, select TCPv4 and in Port, select 50000.
    Click the Finish button. The Ports editor and router properties are now set by the wizard.

    sb bridge wizard 2 dyn eth ap
    The Enable UDP Broadcast Discovery checkbox enables the UDP IPv4 discovery port (9998) used by DynamicTouch to discover the EG. It also allows the EG to appear in the list of bridges found in the Ethernet Trunk Connection Settings > Connection Settings page.

  10. Click sb icon save to device Save to Device.

  11. Unplug the USB PC node.

Configuring the wireless router

The wireless router setup process varies between brands, but the basic procedure should be similar. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for specific information.

Configure wireless router:

  1. Plug the EG into a DyNet port with a DyNet cable.

  2. Plug the EG into the router with an Ethernet cable.

  3. Plug your PC into the router with an Ethernet cable.

    dyn pc ethernet wifi router pdeg

  4. Enter the default IP address of your router (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) into your browser to open the router configuration page.

    chrome address router ip

  5. Log in to the router with the administrator ID and password, then navigate through the menu to find the list of connected devices or DHCP clients on the wireless router.

    router ip table

  6. Identify the EG in the list. The client host name is the Host name as configured in the SB Ports editor if using DHCP (not displayed for static IP addresses).

  7. Configure the router’s wireless network settings including a unique SSID and security. Ensure all router default passwords are changed to prevent unauthorized access.

  8. Check that the router is configured to allow IPv6 multicast addresses.

  9. Unplug the PC from the wireless router. Leave the EG plugged in.

Connect wirelessly

By bundling the EG, wireless router and associated power supplies together, they can be easily carried and plugged into an RS-485 spur to wirelessly commission each floor.

Connect SB to the network over Wi-Fi:

  1. Connect your PC to your Wi-Fi network.

  2. Launch SB and click the sb icon connection settings Connection Settings icon.

  3. Click the Configure…​ button.

  4. Select Connection Type > TCP. The connection details for your EG appear in the list.

    sb machine connection settings tcp single

  5. Click the OK button to connect to the network via Wi-Fi.

  6. Check that the SB Network Log shows DyNet messages received from the network.

The EG shown is not part of the job. It is only used to connect SB. This EG is in addition to the bridge that connects the RS-485 spur to the IP trunk. If connecting SB to the IP trunk or to an IP spur (in a PoE system) then the additional EG is not required.