Issue
Can an Automation Server operate as an MSTP Slave on a third party BACnet MSTP network?
Environment
BACnet MSTP
MS/TP
Cause
A third party system may want to connect to an AS as a MSTP Slave device on their network, is this supported by the AS?
Resolution
An Automation Server operating as a device on a third party BACnet MSTP network is NOT a supported solution.
An MSTP network needs to be managed and usually accessed from a network master, the AS is designed to be that device.
The Automation Server is supported as the management and routing device for an MSTP network.
From the PIC's statement the AS will operate as a MSTP Master.