Configuring the Network Automation Engine …

1 Technical BulletinIssue DateMarch 31, 2003 2003 Johnson Controls, No. LIT-1201519 Software Release the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Configuring the Network Automation Engine (NAE).. 3 Key 5 NAE System Configuration 5 NAE Configuration Flowchart .. 6 Modems .. 8 Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser Recommendations .. 8 Application and Data Server (ADS).. 8 NAE UI Tabs ..8 System Configuration Tool (SCT) .. 10 Alarms and Events .. 11 Site 11 Site Director .. 12 Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) .. 12 Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing (APIPA).. 13 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) .. 13 NAE Menu Options .. 13 Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP).. 13 Default NAE Configuration .. 14 Archive Database .. 14 Network Automation Engine (NAE) Database .. 14 Related 15 Detailed 16 Configuring an NAE for 16 Configuring an NAE for an Ethernet LAN that Supports DHCP and 16 Configuring an NAE for an Ethernet LAN without DHCP and without DNS Support (NAEUses APIPA).

2 19 Configuring the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Technical Bulletin2 Configuring an NAE for an Ethernet LAN without DHCP and without DNS Support (NAEUses Static IP Address) .. 20 Configuring an NAE for an Ethernet LAN that Supports DHCP but not 22 Configuring an NAE for an Ethernet LAN that Supports DNS but not 22 Configuring an NAE for Direct Connect .. 23 Establishing a Dial-up Connection to an NAE .. 23 Accessing the NAE User Interface through a Web Browser .. 24 Editing the NAE Focus Screen Configuration .. 26 Configuring the NAE Network Screen .. 27 Configuring the NAE Communications Screen .. 30 Configuring the NAE s Email Parameters .. 31 Configuring the NAE s Pager 34 Configuring SNMP for Network Monitoring .. 37 Setting the Time, Date, Time Zone, and Time 39 Designating a Site Director.

3 42 Configuring an NAE to Dial Out to an ADS .. 42 Printing Information from the NAE UI .. 44 Troubleshooting .. 45 Additional Information on Configuring an NAE for Connectivity .. 45 Determining the NAE IP Address and Device Name for a LAN Connection .. 46 Notes on Setting a PC to Use 49 NAE UI Summary and Diagnostic Screens .. 50 Configuring the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Technical Bulletin3 Configuring the NetworkAutomation Engine (NAE)IntroductionThe Network Automation Engine (NAE) is an Ethernet-basedsupervisory controller. The NAE provides features including alarmand event management, trending, archiving, energy management, dataexchange, scheduling, dial features, and password protection throughthe Web browser user interface. NAEs come with operating softwarepre-installed in the unit, but must be configured via a Web browserUser Interface (UI) to create the database for the monitored document is designed to help you configure the NAE for varioustypes of applications.

4 To install and wire an NAE, please refer to theInstalling the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Technical Bulletin(LIT-1201161). To create and configure a Metasys system extendedarchitecture database, please refer to the System Configuration ToolTechnical Bulletin (LIT-1201534). In addition, there is extensive userinformation in the Metasys system online document describes how to: configure an NAE for connectivity configure an NAE for an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) thatSupports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) andDomain Name Service (DNS) configure an NAE for an Ethernet LAN without DHCP or DNSS upport [NAE uses Automatic Private Internet ProtocolAddressing (APIPA)] configure an NAE for an Ethernet LAN without DHCP andwithout DNS support (NAE uses a Static Internet Protocol (IP)Address) configure an NAE for an Ethernet LAN that supports DHCP butnot DNS configure an NAE for an Ethernet LAN that supports DNS but notDHCPC onfiguring the Network Automation Engine (NAE)

5 Technical Bulletin4 configure an NAE for direct connect establish a Dial-up connection to an NAE access the NAE user interface through a Web browser edit the NAE Focus screen configuration configure the NAE Network screen configure the NAE Communications screen configure the NAE s Email parameters configure the NAE s Pager parameters configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) forNetwork Monitoring set the Time, Date, Time Zone, and Time Synchronization designate a Site Director configure an NAE to Dial Out to an Application and Data Server(ADS)/Application and Extended Data Server (ADX) print Information from the NAE UIFor an overview of the NAE and its place in a Metasys extendedarchitecture Network , please refer to the Metasys System ExtendedArchitecture Overview Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201527).

6 Configuring the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Technical Bulletin5 Key ConceptsNAE System Configuration OverviewFigure 1 shows a possible Metasys NAE Network . An NAE networkcan consist of a single NAE connected to field controllers or multipleNAEs with an Application and Data Server (ADS) and access tomultiple remote sites. In all cases you can configure the NAE using aWeb browser to access the NAE UI. Use the System ConfigurationTool (SCT) to add a complex database to an NAE and to set up information on using the SCT see the System Configuration ToolUser s Guide (LIT-1201534).PrinterADS Serverwith SCTWeb BrowserNAEN30 NAEI nternetFirewallField Bus(N2)Field Bus(N2)LW ON ORKSN etworkLW ON ORKSN etworkNAE in NetworkWeb BrowserDial-Up RemoteBuildingNAEIP NetworkBACnetProtocolTMField Bus(N2)Field Bus(N2)Figure 1: Metasys NAE NetworkConfiguring the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Technical Bulletin6 NAE Configuration FlowchartFigure 2 is a flowchart to help you understand the sequence of stepsneeded to successfully configure an NAE.

7 These steps enable you toconfigure the NAE features, including Network settings, Serial ports,adding users to the system, and Configuring communications set up the Metasys database, we recommend that you use the SCToffline and download the archive database to the NAEs on your , devices and points can be added directly from the otherwise indicated, the procedures in the flowchart arecontained in the Detailed Procedures section of this information on setting up a database using the SCT, see the SystemConfiguration Tool Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201534). Note that theSCT Technical Bulletin is written primarily from an N2 additional information on integrating a BACnet Network see theBACnet System Integration with NAE Technical Bulletin(LIT-1201531). For additional information on migrating an N1network to the Metasys extended architecture, see the N1 Migrationwith the NIE Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201535).

8 For information on Configuring an Application and Data Server, seethe Configuring the ADS Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201645).Some things to keep in mind when setting up a Metasys extendedarchitecture Network : determine the number of NAEs you are using and where they willbe located select your Site Director. If you are using an ADS/ADX it isautomatically the Site Director. If an NAE is Site Director, decidewhich one. assign names to the NAEsNote: The names assigned to the NAEs must match the namesassigned in the archive database using the the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Technical Bulletin7 Add and configure NAEs and NIEsySet up Network ConfigurationyConfigure modemsySet up SNMP (optional)Build Metasys DatabaseyAdd integration trunks, field devices, andfield points. See the SystemConfiguration Tool Technical(LIT-1201534).

9 YAdd Programming Logic Using LCT. Seethe Metasys system online Alarm, Audit Trail, and TrendArchive. See the Metasys system Alarm Destinations. See theMetasys system online Graphics. See the Metasys systemonline and configure a Site. See the SystemConfiguration Tool Technical Bulletin(LIT-1201534).Archive database complete and ready toDownload to NAEs / : Before download, ensure that the settingcreated during online steps (time zone, ) arecorrect in the archive. If they do not m atch, thedownload overwrites what you enteredat the NAESee Installing the NAE/NIE TechnicalBulletin (LIT-1201161)Configure NAE for Connectivity with aMetasys Network See Configuring an NAEfor Connectivity in the Configuring theNetwork Automation Engine (NAE)Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201519), which listsfive Network scenarios for which instructionsare included.

10 These steps include:yset time, date, and time zoneyif the NAE is not going to be the SiteDirector, demote ityassign a name and IP address (ifnecessary) to the NAE. This namemust match the name assigned toNAE in the archive database in theSCT. W hen the name or IP address ischanged the device needs to be reset,this can take 10 Users to the System in the SiteDirector. See the Security AdministratorSystem Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201528)Designate an NAE as Site Director. SeeDesignating a Site Director in theConfiguring the Network Automation Engine (NAE) Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201519). Ifyou have an ADS or ADX, it is automaticallythe Site Director. See the Configuring theADS Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201645) formore information about the ADS or NAE Hardwareat you have additionalNAEs or NIEs on thejobsite?