FieldServer FS-8700-24 User Manual

Driver Manual

(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)

FS-8700-24 ControlNet

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001

Driver Version: 1.06
Document Revision: 7

FS-8700-24 ControlNet Driver Manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. ControlNet Description...................................................................................................3

2. Driver Scope of Supply...................................................................................................4

2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver ...................................................4

2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment..........................................................4

3. Hardware Connections...................................................................................................5

3.1. Connection Notes.........................................................................................................6

4. Configuring the FieldServer for Unscheduled ControlNet Access with PCCC

messaging .......................................................................................................................7

4.1. Server Side Connection Descriptors.............................................................................7

4.2. ControlNet Node Descriptors........................................................................................8

4.3. Unscheduled Map Descriptors using PCCC messaging ..............................................8

4.3.1. FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters .....................................................8

4.3.2. Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters..............................................................9

4.3.3. Timing Parameters....................................................................................................9

4.3.4. Unscheduled Map Descriptor Example...................................................................10

Appendix A. Advanced Topics............................................................................................11

Appendix A.1. Write-throughs...............................................................................................11

Appendix A.2. Map Descriptor functions...............................................................................11

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1. ControlNet Description

The ControlNet driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices using
ControlNet protocol. The SST 5136-CN-ISA Communications Adapter card is included with the
FieldServer. The FieldServer can communicate using un-scheduled transfers with PCCC
messages embedded in the ControlNet messages.

When the FieldServer originates PCCC messages to communicate with PLC5 controllers, it
uses connected messages. This provides fast reliable communication to the other node. When
another device originates PCCC messaging, the FieldServer will emulate a PLC5 controller
supporting connected or unconnected messages to files N7 through to N32..

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2. Driver Scope of Supply

2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver

FieldServer Technologies
PART #

SST 5136-CN-ISA

Description

Communication Adapter - complete with BNC Tee

Connector
ControlNet Tools CD
ControlNet Module User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
CNF2BSS.EXE utility
FS-8700-24 Driver Manual.

2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment

PART # DESCRIPTION

ControlNet Network with cables and terminators

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