Overview

Rubix CE supports various network drivers, enabling seamless integration with industrial protocols. These drivers allow the system to communicate with different devices and systems for automation and control. Supported protocols include:

• BACnet master
• BACnet Server
• LoRa®
• LoRaWAN®
• Modbus-RTU
• Modbus-TCP
• System-Network

Adding a Network Driver

Follow these steps to add a new network driver in Rubix CE:

1. Access the Controller

   • Navigate to the host and select the target controller.

2. Add a Driver

   • Open the Drivers tab and click on Create .
   • Choose the required driver from the dropdown list.
   • If the desired driver is not listed, ensure the required applications are installed. Refer to Installing Apps.

   

3. Configure the Network

   • Follow the setup wizard to install dependencies and configure network settings.

4. Complete Setup

   • After configuring, click Submit to create the network.
   • To manage devices within the network, right-click on the network and select Open.

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Driver Dependencies

Each driver requires specific applications and modules to function correctly. The table below outlines the dependencies:

Driver Name	App Name	Module/Plugin Name	Service Name
BACnet Master	N/A	BACnet Master	N/A
BACnet Server	Driver-BACnet	N/A	N/A
LoRa®	N/A	LoRa	N/A
LoRaWAN®	N/A	LoRaWAN®	LoRaWAN® Gateway, LoRaWAN® Service
Modbus-RTU & TCP	N/A	Modbus	N/A
System	N/A	System	N/A

For more details on modules, refer to the Modules Guide.

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Exporting and Importing Configurations

Rubix CE allows users to export and import network, device, and point configurations for easy backup and restoration.

• Export Configuration

  • To create back up / export a Network, Device, or Points, Right-click on the network -> device -> point you wish to export.
  • Select Export and enter a description for clarity.

• Import Configuration

  • To restore / import a backup of a Network, Device, or Points, locate. Click Import and upload the desired configuration file. You'll be prompted to enter a meaningful comment, such as "Common Rubix IO16 points", to ensure clarity.

For a full guide on backup and recovery, visit the backups section.

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Point Write Modes

Rubix CE provides various point write modes for different operational needs:

Mode	Description
Read Only	Reads values but does not write any changes.
Write Once	Writes a value once but does not update further.
Write Once Read Once	Writes a value when changed but does not re-read.
Write Always	Continuously writes values on every poll cycle.
Write Always Then Read	Writes on change and reads values at each poll cycle.
Write and Maintain	Writes on change, reads on every poll, and rewrites if values differ.