FieldServer FS-8700-70 User Manual

Driver Manual

(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)

FS-8700-70 WS3000 TABS

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001

Driver Version: 1.01
Document Revision: 6

FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WS3000 TABS Description..................................................................................................3

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

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

2.2. Provided by user...........................................................................................................4

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

4. Configuring the FieldServer as a WS3000 TABS Client....................................................6

4.1. Data Arrays/Descriptors ...............................................................................................6

4.2. Client Side Connection Descriptors..............................................................................7

4.3. Client Side Node Descriptors .......................................................................................7

4.4. Client Side Map Descriptors.........................................................................................8

4.4.1. FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters .....................................................8

4.4.2. Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters..............................................................8

4.4.3. Timing Parameters....................................................................................................8

4.4.4. Map Descriptor Example 1........................................................................................9

4.4.5. Map Descriptor Example 2: Remote Control Commands .......................................10

5. Configuring the FieldServer as a WS3000 TABS Server ................................................11

5.1. Server Side Connection Descriptors...........................................................................11

5.2. Server Side Node Descriptors....................................................................................12

5.3. Server Side Map Descriptors......................................................................................12

5.3.1. FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ...................................................12

5.3.2. Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters............................................................12

5.3.3. Map Descriptor Example.........................................................................................13

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1. WS3000 TABS Description

The Serial WS3000 TABS driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices
over either RS-232 or RS-422 using WS3000 TABS protocol. The FieldServer can emulate
either a Server or Client.

The WS3000 TABS driver is set up for Alarm Surveillance and Control. The protocol works over
a multidrop RS-422 line or over a RS-232 line and allows only one master and up to 32 slaves
on a serial channel. Slaves are assigned station addresses that range from 0 to 31. The master
does not have a station address. The protocol is strictly command/response with the master
polling the slave devices. Each slave can be configured to hold the data for one to 256
displays. Each display contains 64 alarms status points represented by bits.

This driver only supports short addressing mode, thus allowing for a maximum of 256 displays
per tabs device.

The Server driver fully supports the processing of the following AS&C Remote Control
Commands:
Type 0, 1, 2, 128-255

The Client driver supports the sending of AS&C Remote Control Commands (writes).

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2. Driver Scope of Supply

2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver

FieldServer Technologies
PART #

25029 Cable Cat5 10-BASET w/Boot 7' Yelow
FS-8917-03 Conn, DB9M to DCE, RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR
FS-8700-70 Driver Manual.

Description

2.2. Provided by user

The user has to provide a RS-422 cable for connecting the WS3000 to the RS-232 to RS­422 converter.

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3. Hardware Connections

The FieldServer is connected to the WS3000 as shown below.
Configure the WS3000 according to manufacturer’s instructions.

RS-422 Rx termination strapping

Power Supply

+

GND

485LDRC

B&B Electronics RS­232 to RS-422
Converter

F+10 to 30V DC
CGND

RS-422

RS-232

WS3000

5, 6, 7, 8,pins

Rx-Rx+Tx-Tx+

GH

K L

DB

A

Jumper Pins

Z2, 2-7
Z2, 3-6
Z2, 4-5
Z1, 4-5
Z1, 3-6
Z1, 2-7
Z1, 1-8

Use one of Channels 3-9

Chan Connector no

3, P11
4, P3
5, P10
6, P8
7, P1
8, P9
9, P2

Dip Switch Settings

Sw Setting Meaning

1-4 Down (off) RS-422

5 Up (on) Terminated

6-7 Down (off) Unused baud rates

8 Up (on) 2400 baud

Refer to Datasheet for setting other baud rates

Chan

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Install a jumper on the
indicated pins
according to the
channel used

FieldServer

148pins

RJ45 Socket

Use one of RS-232 ports P1-P8

FIELDSERVER

WESTRONIC WS3000

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

BASE NAME:
FILE NAME:

(408)-262-2299

DATE: 4/2/04
BY: MC

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4. Configuring the FieldServer as a WS3000 TABS Client

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer
Configuration Manual. The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory
defaults provided in the configuration files included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” files
provided with the FieldServer).

This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer
to communicate with a WS3000 TABS Server. The configuration file tells the FieldServer about
its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable the FieldServer for WS3000
TABS communications, the driver independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in the
“Data Arrays” section, the destination device addresses need to be declared in the “Client Side
Nodes” section, and the data required from the Servers needs to be mapped in the “Client Side
Map Descriptors” section. Details on how to do this can be found below.

Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the
default.

4.1. Data Arrays/Descriptors

Section Title

Data_Arrays

Column Title Function Legal Values

Data_Array_Name Provide name for Data Array
Data_Format

Data_Array_Length

Example

// Data Arrays
//
Data_Arrays
Data_Array_Name, Data_Format, Data_Array_Length
Points_0, byte, 2048

There are 8 bytes per display allowed. Eight bytes will represent the 64 points per display.
A maximum of 256 displays per slave gives 2048 bytes per slave.

Provide data format. Each Data Array
can only take on one format.
Number of Data Objects. Must be
larger than the data storage area
required for the data being placed in
this array.

Up to 15 alphanumeric
characters

Byte

1-10,000

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4.2. Client Side Connection Descriptors

Section Title

Connections

Column Title Function Legal Values

Port
Baud* Specify baud rate

Parity* Specify parity Even, Odd, None
Data_Bits*

Stop_Bits*
Protocol
Handshaking* Specify hardware handshaking

NOTE:

Refer to the TABS collection port settings on the WS3000 for setting up the serial
communication settings on the FieldServer. Also remember to change the baud rate setting
on the RS-232 to RS-422 converter if necessary.

Example

// Client Side Connections
Connections

Port, Baud, Parity, Protocol, Handshaking
P1, 2400, Odd, ws3000_tabs, None

Specify which port the device is connected to the
FieldServer

P1-P81
1200, 2400, 4800,

9600

Specify data bits 7, 8
Specify stop bits 1, 2
Specify protocol used Ws3000_tabs

None

4.3. Client Side Node Descriptors

Section Title

Nodes

Column Title Function Legal Values

Node_Name Provide name for node
Node_ID

TABS device station address of
physical Server node

Protocol Specify protocol used Ws3000_tabs
Port

Specify which port the device is
connected to the FieldServer

Example

// Client Side Nodes
Nodes

Node_Name, Node_ID, Protocol, Port
Tabs_0, 0, ws3000_tabs, P1

1

Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction

manual for details of the ports available on specific hardware.

Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters

0-31

P1-P81

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4.4. Client Side Map Descriptors

4.4.1. FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

Column Title Function Legal Values

Map_Descriptor_Name

Data_Array_Name

Data_Array_Location

Function

Length

Name of this Map
Descriptor
Name of Data Array where
data is to be stored in the
FieldServer
Starting location in Data
Array

Function of Client Map
Descriptor

The length of the Map
Descriptor

Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters
One of the Data Array
names from “Data Array”
section above
0 to maximum specified in
“Data Array” section above
RDBC
WRBX ( Only for use to
execute remote control
commands. See Map
Descriptor examples. )

1

4.4.2. Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

Column Title Function Legal Values

One of the node names
specified in “Client Node
Descriptor” above

0 to 20 alphanumeric
characters

0 to maximum offset for
length of the parameter
Data Array

Node_Name

Parms_DA

Parms_DA_Offset

Name of Node to fetch data
from

Specifies the name of the
Data Array that will hold
remote control command
parameters
Specifies the offset into the
parameters Data Array
where the remote control
parameters start

4.4.3. Timing Parameters

Column Title Function Legal Values

Scan_Interval Rate at which data is polled >0.1s

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4.4.4. Map Descriptor Example 1

// Client Side Map Descriptors
Map Descriptors

Map_Descriptor_Name, Scan_Interval, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, node_name
Point_data_0, 1.0s, Points_0, 0, rdbc, Tabs_0

This can be any
name but each
name must be
unique. Name will
appear in
FieldServer Map
Descriptor status
information screens.

The rate
at which
the TABS
device will

The Data Array name
must be one found
under Data_Arrays. Data
from the scan will be
stored in the array at
Data_Array_Offset.

This value
specifies the offset
into the Data Array
where the data
fetched will be
stored.

Only a read
function
allowed i.e.
Data to be
read from the
TABS device.

Node name must be one
found under Nodes,
Node_name The
node_name identifies
the station address of
the TABS device ( 0-31).

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4.4.5. Map Descriptor Example 2: Remote Control Commands

// Client Side Map Descriptors
Map Descriptors

Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, Node_name, Parms_DA, Parms_DA_Offset, Length
Points_write, Write_triggers, 0, wrbx, Tabs_0, Write_parms, 0, 1

Parameters arrangement in Parms_DA

Position from Parms_DA_Offset Description
0 Display number 1
1 Point number 1 ( 0-63 )
2 Control type 1 ( 0, 1, 2, 128-255)
3 Display number 2
4 Point number 2 ( 0-63 )
5 Control type 2 ( 0, 1, 2, 128-255)

.. ..

57 Display number 20
58 Point number 20 ( 0-63 )
59 Control type 20 ( 0, 1, 2, 128-255)

Note: To trigger the remote control command, load the parameters into the Data Array as shown above and then write the number of
points to control into the Data Array specified by Data_Array_Name at Data_Array_Offset. Valid number of points are 1 to 20.

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5. Configuring the FieldServer as a WS3000 TABS Server

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer
Configuration Manual. The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory
defaults provided in the configuration files included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” files
provided with the FieldServer).

This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer
to communicate with a WS3000 TABS Client. The configuration file tells the FieldServer about
its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable the FieldServer for WS3000
TABS communications, the driver independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in the
“Data Arrays” section, the FieldServer virtual node(s) needs to be declared in the “Server Side
Nodes” section, and the data to be provided to the Clients needs to be mapped in the “Server
Side Map Descriptors” section. Details on how to do this can be found below.

Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the
default.

5.1. Server Side Connection Descriptors

Section Title

Connections

Column Title Function Legal Values

Port

Specify which port the device is
connected to the FieldServer

P1-P8

Baud* Specify baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
Parity* Specify parity Even, Odd, None
Data_Bits*

Stop_Bits*
Protocol
Handshaking* Specify hardware handshaking

Turnaround_delay*

Specify data bits 7, 8
Specify stop bits 1, 2
Specify protocol used Ws3000_tabs

None
Time Server waits before
responding to a poll

0.01s, or >= 0

NOTE:

Refer to the TABS collection port settings on the WS3000 for setting up the serial
communication settings on the FieldServer. Also remember to change the baud rate
setting on the RS-232 to RS-422 converter if necessary.

Example

// Server Side Connections
Connections

Port, Baud, Parity, Protocol, Handshaking, Turnaround_delay
P1, 2400, Odd, ws3000_tabs, None, 0.01s

2

2

Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction

manual for details of the ports available on specific hardware.

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5.2. Server Side Node Descriptors

Section Title

Nodes

Column Title Function Legal Values

Node_Name Provide name for node
Node_ID

TABS device station address

of physical Server node
Protocol Specify protocol used Ws3000_tabs
Port Port this node is connected to P1-P83

Example

// Server Side Nodes
Nodes

Node_Name, Node_ID, Protocol, Port
Tabs_0, 0, ws3000_tabs, P1

Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters

0-31

5.3. Server Side Map Descriptors

5.3.1. FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

Column Title Function Legal Values

Map_Descriptor_Name

Data_Array_Name

Data_Array_Location
Function

Name of this Map
Descriptor
Name of Data Array where
data is to be stored in the
FieldServer
Starting location in Data
Array
Function of Server Map
Descriptor

Up to 32 alphanumeric
characters
One of the Data Array
names from “Data Array”
section above
0 to maximum specified in
“Data Array” section above

Passive

5.3.2. Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

Column Title Function Legal Values

One of the node names
specified in “Server Node
Descriptor” above

Node_Name

The TABS address of this
node

3

Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction

manual for details of the ports available on specific hardware.

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5.3.3. Map Descriptor Example.

// Server side Map Descriptors
Map Descriptors

Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, node_name
Point_data_0, Points_0, 0, passive, Tabs_0

This can be
any name but
each name
must be
unique. Name
will appear in
FieldServer
Map
Descriptor
status
information
screens.

The Data
Array name
must be one
found under
Data_Arrays
Data will be
sent from
this array to
the device
polling this
TABS
device.

This value
specifies the
offset into the
Data Array
where the
data will be
stored for
testing with
scripts.

Function may
not be read or
write since it
implements a
Server.
Function may
only be
passive.

The TABS
device’s
station
address (0 –

31).

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