INSTCMBG0040000 ST Cloud Control BACnet and Modbus Gateway

INSTCMBG0040000 is an Intesis ST Cloud Control gateway designed for remote monitoring and control of devices operating with BACnet and Modbus communication protocols. The device worked as a bidirectional cloud-based solution that connected local building automation devices with a web-based dashboard and an end-user-oriented mobile application. The INSTCMBG0040000 model has been marked by the manufacturer as discontinued with no direct replacement available, so availability and possible alternative communication solutions should be verified before selecting it for a project.

The gateway supports BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU, making it suitable for building automation systems, HVAC installations, metering applications and projects based on devices from different manufacturers. On the communication side, the unit uses Ethernet and EIA-485, allowing integration of both network-based devices and serial bus devices. INSTCMBG0040000 is not a classic BACnet-to-Modbus protocol converter, but a gateway that provides access to BACnet or Modbus devices through the ST Cloud Control environment.

The ST Cloud Control solution allowed the integration of up to 4 devices, with up to 12 widgets for each device. The system interface was based on automatically generated web dashboards designed for easy operation by end users. In addition, the system could be controlled through native mobile applications for Android and iOS, making it easier to monitor operating parameters and control devices without using a local BMS or SCADA visualization system.

Product features

• Bidirectional cloud-based gateway for monitoring and control of BACnet and Modbus devices.
• Support for BACnet IP and BACnet MS/TP protocols.
• Simultaneous support for Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU.
• Integration of up to 4 devices in the ST Cloud Control system.
• Up to 12 widgets for each integrated device.
• Automatically generated web dashboards for end users.
• Operation through native Android and iOS mobile applications.
• Automatic update delivery.
• Configuration with the Intesis MAPS configuration tool.
• Configuration through the IP Console port.
• Communication interfaces: Ethernet and EIA-485.
• DIN rail mounting with mounting bracket included.
• Discontinued product with no direct replacement available.

INSTCMBG0040000 in building automation systems

INSTCMBG0040000 was intended for installations where BACnet or Modbus devices needed to be monitored remotely from the cloud. The manufacturer’s documentation shows integration examples with devices such as HVAC units, meters, humidifiers, thermostats, VRF units, sensors and commercial units. Depending on the building automation architecture, the gateway could work with BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU devices and make their data available in the ST Cloud Control environment.

This type of solution was especially useful where the investor, facility manager or technical user needed simple remote access to selected installation parameters without implementing an extensive local visualization system. The gateway could be used to view operating states, measurement values and basic control functions, depending on the connected device type and the configuration prepared in Intesis MAPS.

Technical specification

• Model: INSTCMBG0040000
• Device type: ST Cloud Control to BACnet MS/TP or IP or Modbus RTU and TCP Gateway
• Supported protocols: BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
• Connectors and input/output: power supply, EIA-485, Ethernet
• Input voltage: 9-36 VDC / 24 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 0.140 A / 1.7 W
• Power connector: 3-pole
• Mounting: DIN rail mount, mounting bracket included
• Housing material: plastic
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Net width: 53 mm
• Net height: 58 mm
• Net depth: 93 mm
• Net weight: 93 g
• Packed width: 120 mm
• Packed height: 80 mm
• Packed depth: 100 mm
• Packed weight: 194 g
• Content of delivery: Intesis gateway and installation manual
• Power supply: not included
• Installation conditions: designed to be mounted inside an enclosure, with standard anti-static precautions during handling
• Country of origin: Spain
• HS code: 8517620000
• ECCN: EAR99
• Dual usage: no
• Contains battery: no
• Packaging material: cardboard
• Warranty: 3 years

Certifications and compliance

• CE
• CB
• UKPSTI
• UL
• KC
• BTL
• WEEE category: IT and telecommunications equipment

If you need a solution for remote monitoring of BACnet or Modbus devices, contact Consteel Electronics. We can help verify the availability of INSTCMBG0040000 or select an alternative communication architecture for your building automation system.

Product code: INSTCMBG0040000