BT-1 Resources
Setup Sheet
Instructions for connecting the BT-1 to the network and default ports and passwords.
Firmware Updates
Download and install the latest firmware to get any new features or changes.
Tutorial Playlist on YouTube
Over 20 tutorials covering all aspects of the system.
Data Sheet
Technical specifications of the BACTrax BT-1, along with operation and compatibility information.
BT-1 BACnet PICS
The BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement for the BACTrax BT-1.
Reset Network Settings
Instructions for resetting the network settings on the BT-1 via USB flash drive.
Firmware Updates
Version 1.04e
- Site Tree: Added a user-customizable Site Tree. This allows organizing the devices and objects in any way that makes sense for the site. (Site Tree video)
To update a BT-1 unit:
1) Download the above file to your hard drive.
2) Log in to the BT-1 unit as admin or a user with the proper permission.
3) Select “Firmware Update” from the “Server Functions” menu.
4) Browse for the firmware update file on your computer and then click “Upload”.
*** Be sure not to disturb the upload or click upload more than once. ***
5) When it says it is successful, select “Reboot Server” from the “Server Functions” menu.
It can take several minutes to apply the update and restart the unit. It should now show the new version number in the login screen.
* You may need to press Ctrl-F5 to clear the browser cache and load the new files.
Previous Updates
Version 1.03c
- Programs: Added user-written script support for simple control logic. (Program video)
Version 1.02a
- Alarms: Added alarm creation, logging, acknowledging and emailing. (Alarm video)
- Time Sync: Added BACnet time synchronization to the network settings ‘Time Sync’ tab.
Reset the BT-1 Network Settings
This procedure allows you to change the network settings of the BT-1 when you don’t know the current settings and cannot access the unit with a browser.
1) Get a USB flash drive. Any size will work.
2) Download this file: networkReset.txt (you may need to right-click the link and select “Save link As…”) and copy it to the USB drive. Edit the file and change the settings as appropriate. Please follow the instructions in that file. If using Notepad to edit, make sure it is not adding an extra “.txt” to the file (“networkReset.txt.txt”.)
3) Remove all USB devices from the unit and plug the USB drive in to the top-left USB port of the unit.
4) Remove power from the unit, wait about 30 seconds, and then reconnect power.
5) It may take 3-5 minutes for it to become available with the new settings. It will reboot twice and run a check of the flash memory, which can take several minutes.
6) Once you are able to log in, shut the unit down properly through the System Menu, remove the USB flash drive and power the unit back up.
Note that the file will be renamed on the USB flash drive after the reset is complete. You will have to manually change it back if you need to reset multiple units. This is done so it doesn’t get caught in a loop seeing the reset file over and over.