FieldServer FS-RA-CLX-FIR User's Manual
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1. FieldServer Technologies A Sierra Monitor Company FiglgServer SlotServer re C Fieldserver Technologies 408 262 2299 support fieldserver com www fieldserver com Ethernet SlotServer Start Up Guide GW SN LonWorks DSN i APPLICABILITY amp EFFECTIVITY This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products Description FS RA CLX BAS FS RA CLX FIR FS RA CLX PRO The instructions are effective for the above as of November 2009 Kernel Version 5 15 Document Revision 1 SlotServer Start up Guide Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 NEQuipMent SOtsu e E A costeceads Seve stows Sacssiu ces E T 3 1 1 SUPPHECi qQUIDIMENT aAa EE E ETE stoniaosatessed esupedensnaasiuacnsdaveduiseace nave sastebenatiwessdoaadessse 3 1 2 Third Party Components Not Supplied by FieldServer Technologies c cccsccsscssscsccsecssecsssesscessesseesseens 3 1 3 IMQUPTING EAEE E A duaneceeencect Saaant E obtsvegds sdosucacessdanaecodane see tuah Qesenegsestouate cadbantastedatedeserade 3 1 4 SlotServer Ports and Displays iciaccsssccsszsesxsccadestdevsedevscdvedessenedevensteed icgvnddaayccansnsesudeceseacedareonis coeddsuoutdveradenvacdsaneedead 4 1 5 TECHNiCal SPECITICATIONS AREA sce ven A AE E E A deaneatas E EEEN 5 P E Ee a PaE E E E A A E E T 6 2 1 Power up the device rnnr eier e rE AEE E AAEE EA EEEE E a i E ATE EE rta 6 2 2 Install and Run the Utility SOftWALre2. to specify the remote filename needed on the SlotServer e When satisfied that the correct file names are specified Type D to download the file to the SlotServer The Remote User Interface Utility will display a menu showing download progress Note the Remote User Interface Utility will indicate when download is complete DO NOT reset the SlotServer before this message displays as this could corrupt the SlotServer FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 8 of 14 e Once download is complete hit lt Esc gt to get back to the main menu and use the option or simply cycle power to the SlotServer to put the new file into operation Note that it is possible to do multiple downloads to the SlotServer before resetting it e Firmware created by FieldServer Technologies can be downloaded from the configuration file by simply typing F from the download menu Note that FieldServer usually supplies firmware upgrades as an install zip for which a separate procedure is used See ENote 037 on the USB flash drive in a folder called Library 2 9 TEST AND COMMISSION THE SLOTSERVER Connect the SlotServer to the third party devices and test the application FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldser
3. are as shown in the diagram below FiglgServer SlotServer Node OffiCont Err A FieldServer Techo gies Sys EriCom Err aog T Support fieldserver com www fieldserver com LonWorks TPIFT 10 a Ethemet f e SN LonWorks Lick ETHERNET RS 485 RwTx G RS 485 a FieldServer Scrolling display shows card messages Card Status Indicators show general card status Service Pin for LonWorks Commissioning Communications Status LED s show status of communications and card software TP FT10 LonWorks Connection This two wire connection is polarity insensitive and can be multi dropped into a LonWorks Network Ethernet Port The Ethernet port can be used with standard Ethernet cables for configuration and troubleshooting as well as for Protocols that require an Ethernet connection RS 485 Port This is a standard 2 wire RS 485 port Specify as R1 in the configuration A label has been provided on the inside of the cover door for the User to document important or useful configuration parameters used In particular special provision has been made to document the Ethernet port IP parameters as well as the LonWorks DSN Domain Subnet Node allocated by the Network Manager These fields are there to be utilized at the User s discretion Figure 1 Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 950
4. be confirmed by checking the Node Status bits Appendix B 4 ASIC Error on Soft Restart If the SlotServer is restarted using Ruinet while the PLC is running the SlotServer will try to reset the ASIC chip When it finds it is unable to do this it will produce the following Error message and continue to cycle power to the SlotServer creating an endless loop C Program Files FieldServer FST_Diag RUINET EXE System Errors Startup at Thu Dec 6 13 08 57 2007 API gt SLOT_API Max data points set to 1568 Processing config csy Kernel Message 180617 Kernel Message 10006 DRU gt SLOTSERVER Midrange ASIC Soft reset error x ff System Error ssrulive c 142 lt gt DRU gt SLOTSERVER Initialize Midrange ASIC failed DRU gt SLOTSERVER Midrange ASIC Soft reset error Oxa System Error sy live c 142 lt B gt DRU gt SLOTSERUE Initialize Midrange ASIC failed DRU gt SLOTSERVER Midrange ASIC Soft reset error x System Error ssrulive c 142 lt B gt DRU gt SLOTSERVER Initialize Midrange ASIC failed DRU gt SLOTSERVER Midrange ASIC Soft reset error x System Error ssrvulive c 142 lt gt DRU gt SLOTSERVER Initialize Midrange ASIC failed DRU gt SLOTSERVER Midrange ASIC Soft reset error x System Error ssrvulive c 142 lt gt DRU gt SLOTSERVER Initialize Midrange ASIC failed 6 1 2 2 4 5 6 8 9 Under these circumstances it is recomme
5. cover products which have been modified or repaired without FieldServer Technologies approval or which have been subjected to accident improper maintenance installation or application or on which original identification marks have been removed or altered This Limited Warranty also will not apply to interconnecting cables or wires consumables or to any damage resulting from battery leakage In all cases FieldServer Technology s responsibility and liability under this warranty shall be limited to the cost of the equipment The purchaser must obtain shipping instructions for the prepaid return of any item under this warranty provision and compliance with such instruction shall be a condition of this warranty Except for the express warranty stated above FieldServer Technologies disclaims all warranties with regard to the products sold hereunder including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness and the express warranties stated herein are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of FieldServer Technologies for damages including but not limited to consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com
6. state occurred The light can be reset by cycling power to the card If the error re occurs persistently then contact FieldServer Technical support for assistance with troubleshooting after setting up the trade port as shown in Appendix A This light indicates that a communication error occurred Use the LonWorks Com Err Network Manager to troubleshoot the problem or refer to the SlotServer configuration Manual These lights are related to the RS 485 serial ports provided on the SlotServer The Rx Receive light will flash red if the FieldServer is receiving data The Tx Sys Err RS 485 Transmit light will flash red if the FieldServer is sending data Note that due to R1 the nature of 2 wire RS 485 the Rx light will flash every time the Tx light flashes too The frequency of the flashing is directly related to the frequency of data transfer FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 10 of 14 Ethernet Lights These lights are related to the Ethernet network ports provided on the SlotServer lt o Y 10 100 light will be green if the physical connection to the network hub is unning at 100 MBits s If the light is off the connection is running at 10 MBits s he Act Activity light will indicate activity on
7. the network The frequency of lashing is directly related to the network activity It does not necessarily mean data is being received by the FieldServer FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 11 of 14 Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix B 1 Things to check when communications fail e Check for loose cabling on the third party network e Verify that the correct program is loaded to the CPU e Verify that the correct data types for the tags have been used Appendix B 2 Timeout Errors on SlotServer The following remedial action is suggested if timeout errors are experienced e The PLC is not set to RUN mode it may still be in PRG mode Resolve by putting the PLC into RUN mode e The IO image connection has not been established successfully The F screen should show some error messages also Refer to the Slotserver Configuration Manual and insert the correct size and RPI values when adding the SlotServer in RSLogix5000 Appendix B 3 Data Transfer e It is important that the PLC is set to Run data is only transferred on Run e The SlotServer s Logix connection will transfer data to the PLC regardless of the Node status of the Client Nodes The Logix connection will not be broken if a Client Node goes offline Node status can
8. to the Ping Utility and select it The display should show e SlotServer Name e IP Address 192 168 2 X e SlotServer Version If necessary refer to Appendix A for troubleshooting tips FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 7 of 14 2 5 CONNECT USING REMOTE USER INTERFACE RUINET All configuration file transfers and system diagnostics are executed via the RUI or Remote User Interface which is installed with the Utility software Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information e Browse to the Remote User Interface icon in the Start menu directory and click on it e The RUI menu screen should appear e f necessary refer to Appendix A for troubleshooting tips 2 6 UPLOAD THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The configuration of the SlotServer is provided to the FieldServer s operating system via a comma delimited file called CONFIG CSV If ordered with the SlotServer the custom configuration is installed Reference documentation FS 8790 XX If a custom configuration is not purchased a template config csv is shipped on the SlotServer Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual and the Driver Manual s provided with the SlotServer for further information on configuration files e Inthe main menu of the Remo
9. 35 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide 1 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table presents the relevant technical specifications Page 5 of 14 Slot width 1 BackPlane Current Load 0 6A Operating Temperature 0 60 C 32 140 F Storage Temperature 40 85 C 40 185 F Humidity 5 95 Non Condensing Allen Bradley Platform ControlLogix 1756 Rack LonWorks Connection type TP FT 10 Ethernet port 10 100 MB sec RS 485 port 2 wire half duplex Approvals UL 60950 1 2003 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 Table 1 Product Specifications FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 6 of 14 2 INSTALLATION The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack Take note of the slot number used for the SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I O in the RSLogix software 2 1 POWER UP THE DEVICE Apply power to the device Refer to the panel to ensure that the SlotServer has powered up successfully The diagram in Section 1 4 indicates the location of each of these items on the SlotServer panel Scrolling Dis
10. Server Utilities Manual e All FieldServer Driver Supplements e Support Utilities e Any additional folders related to special files configured for a specific FieldServer e Additional components as required See Driver Manual Supplement for details Accessories e 2 way combi comb connector for LonWorks port e 7 ft Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends Part FS 8915 10 1 2 THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS NOT SUPPLIED BY FIELDSERVER TECHNOLOGIES The following components will need to be procured as a minimum for achieving ControlLogix integration Ensure that these are available before commencing with commissioning Part Description AB1756 Ax ControlLogix Rack AB1756 155 l61 ControlLogix CPU AB1756 PA7x ControlLogix PSU 9324 RLD300ENE RSLOGIX 5000 1 3 MOUNTING The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack Take note of the slot number used for the SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I O in the RSLogix software FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 4 of 14 1 4 SLOTSERVER PORTS AND DISPLAYS Note that there are several hardware ports available on the SlotServer card but that this SlotServer model only makes use of a select few The ports and displays of interest
11. es 11 Appendix B 2 Timeout Errors on SlotServer cccecsccessccsssccsseeccssscesssccsaeceesecesseecsssecesecesseesssseseasecsseeeessesesaeeeseesenseees 11 Append ix B 3 Data lranstensesesscs cevzatcssecdeuass AE gens vsscatetu slush iaseasa EE ts 11 Appendix B A ASIC Error On Soft R sta e a E E A a E ete tactbedadhsuaveavkecovenensuegess 11 Appendix B5 Technica SUpport rra a aE E s 12 Appendix C Vendor Informations 23 525scsisceciicce sve cseiecosceeds eeesucesstvendsccesseenss aea a aea oara a a a a akada siaa 13 Appendix C 1 Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards ccccccscccssecessseessecssseesseeeessecssseeeseeeesseees 13 Appendix C 1 1 Hardware and Software requirements scccsccsscssssessssscesscesecssecseceaecssesssessecesecesecseeeesensensees 13 APPONdix C 1 2 Setup reorienti iiaii aaia eA E AERA ieaie cdevedede Becchda dhduev ORA AANE AEE RA TiTi Ei 13 Appendix D Limited Warranty wssieviscscciesesccees costae evcneetel cevcusss Gaveveseueides Gosgecusseucstecceveusedeegveteaes cOSvevouseevessensenedes 14 FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 3 of 14 1 EQUIPMENT SET UP 1 1 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT USB Flash Drive loaded with e SlotServer Start up Guide e SlotServer Configuration Manual e Field
12. le Available on SlotServer CD or call Technical Support Appendix C 1 2 Setup Install the CPU and the first CNB card in the local rack Install the second CNB card and the SlotServer in the remote rack Connect the ControlNet Network Power up the racks Install the SlotServer EDS File using the RSLinx Hardware EDS Installation Tool Make sure the SlotServer has a valid configuration loaded The default configuration shipped with the SlotServer should suffice Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual for further information 1 The principles for connecting other 1756 bridging cards to the SlotServer are similar FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 14 of 14 Appendix D Limited Warranty FieldServer Technologies warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for two years after date of shipment FieldServer Technologies will repair or replace without charge any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period Final determination of the nature and responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by FieldServer Technologies personnel All warranties hereunder are contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product was intended and do not
13. nded that the PLC is stopped before the SlotServer is restarted FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 12 of 14 Appendix B 5 Technical Support Before contacting Technical support to report an issue go to Start Programs FieldServer utilities Tools and browse to Serial Capture Take a log See ENotes 26 and 58 in the folder called Library on the USB Flash Drive Send this log together with the configuration file to support fieldserver com for evaluation Note that while all necessary documentation is shipped with the FieldServer on the USB flash drive these documents are constantly being updated Newer versions may be available on the web at www fieldserver com FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas California 95035 USA Web www fieldserver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 13 of 14 Appendix C Vendor Information Appendix C 1 Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards Appendix C 1 1 Hardware and Software requirements Two 1756 racks one containing the CPU and the other the SlotServer Two Controlnet CNB cards with connection cables to connect the racks to one other RSlinx RSLogix RSNetworx SlotServer EDS fi
14. play Card Status This will Display an OK status when the SlotServer has powered up successfully The Comm and OK lights will indicate green when the SlotServer has powered up Indicators A we successfully The Sys indicator will indicate green if the external nodes are all COMM SYS OK communicating properly and red otherwise 2 2 INSTALL AND RUN THE UTILITY SOFTWARE 2 4 Plug the supplied USB flash drive into the USB port on a PC laptop Open Index html to get the menu of options Run the Install option and follow the installation instructions Once installed the FieldServer Utilities can be located in the Windows Start menu and as a desktop icon CONNECT THE PC TO THE SLOTSERVER OVER THE ETHERNET PORT If connecting through a hub switch use the supplied Cats UTP Ethernet cable to connect between the Ethernet port of the SlotServer and the hub Refer to Section O for more information If it is necessary to connect the PC directly to the SlotServer a cross over cable is required not supplied Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC Laptop It is important that the PC Laptop is on the same subnet as the SlotServer The default IP address on the SlotServer Ethernet port is 192 168 2 X Refer to the FieldServer Utilities Manual for information on how to change the SlotServer s IP address USING THE PING UTILITY TO IDENTIFY THE SLOTSERVER ON THE NETWORK Select Start Programs FieldServer Utilities browse
15. r aa a A a araa eaaa e ien 6 2 3 Connect the PC to the SlotServer over the Ethernet port cccccccccssccsssccsssecessecesseesssecesseeessesesseeseseesesseeeaes 6 2 4 Using the ping utility to Identify the SlotServer on the Network sssssessssesessssssssssssrnseressessressrensresrresreessesne 6 2 5 Connect using Remote User Interface RUINET cccccccssecsscessccsecesscssscssecssecsscseecsscessceseceseceseceeecsseesseenees 7 2 6 Upload the Default Configuratio scccctecsreessediescch cn cexonedegs a dels a a a e O 7 2 7 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application ccccccssccsssccsssccesecessecesssecsseecsseeesseseessecsseesesseeesaes 7 2 8 Download the Updated Configuration File ccccccccsccessccsssecessecesecesssscessecessecesseessseeceeseceseseeeeeeseeeesseeenseees 7 2 9 Test and COMMISSION the SlotServer cceccesscssscscecseceseeesecesecsaeceseceseceaecseecseecsceeseeesecesecenesaeceeeseeseeeeaeseseseaeees 8 Appendix A Useful PE atures ys ccseicvdsisevecsde sek So sick vecteen e ed tans tenes ETEEN ESAE EEE edues vee E ONENE EREE 9 Appendix As LED FUNCTIONS ssccsaxeaivcavscesdens Sossdeascachasas souks beetbaine a E E a r OTET toeengeseds 9 Appendix B Troubleshooting a cee scan cceesasncdevacesccbeseceivcasetscuecdeescdeavccstseacossceseseesvsacas 11 Appendix B 1 Things to check when COMMUNICATIONS fail cc eeescsesscesseeesecceseecessecessecessecesseeesaeeceseeeeseeeetseeessee
16. te User Interface screen type U to upload the configuration Then type U again The Remote User Interface Utility will fetch the default configuration and put it into the Configuration File folder Start Programs FieldServerUtilities Configuration File folder 2 7 CHANGE THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO MEET THE APPLICATION FieldServer Technologies offers training on this topic as well as a configuration service to complete this portion of the work See www fieldserver com for specific details e Refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual for instruction on writing a FieldServer configuration e Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual for assistance on managing the Logix driver Parameters e Refer to the desired protocol Driver Supplement for assistance on managing the protocol parameters 2 8 DOWNLOAD THE UPDATED CONFIGURATION FILE Before attempting to send files to the SlotServer ensure that the files are in the configuration file folder Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information e From the main menu type D to access the download menu e Type L for local filename to specify the name and extension of the file to be sent to the SlotServer Hit lt Enter gt when done e The Remote User Interface Utility will automatically select config csv for download of csv files On rare occasions where other files need to be downloaded to the SlotServer type O for other files then type R
17. ver com Tel 408 262 2299 Fax 408 262 2269 Toll Free 888 509 1970 email support fieldserver com SlotServer Start Up Guide Page 9 of 14 Appendix A Useful Features Refer to the Configuration Manual for useful configuration features The unit may be removed under power for convenient swapping of modules Appendix A 1 LED Functions Service Pin The LonWorks Service pin can be used for commissioning the SlotServer into a LonWorks network LonWorks Activity can be determined using this LED as follows LON LED Activity Explicit Implicit Not Implicit Commissioned Commissioned Off Flashing Off Figure 3 Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays LED Description When the SlotServer is powered up this light will start flashing after Run approximately 2 minutes If this light does not flash it is an indication that the firmware is not running and that the SlotServer will not be operating LonSvc This LED indicates LonWorks activity Refer to Figure 3 This light indicates that a device bound to the SlotServer on the LonWorks network NodeOff is not communicating Use the LonWorks Network Manager to troubleshoot the problem This light indicates an error in the configuration of the card Since this model is Conf Err shipped pre configured this light should never come on unless the card configuration is tampered with This light indicates that an unexpected operation
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