FieldServer FS-RA-CLX-PRO User Manual

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products:

Description PS56-BAS-xxx PS56-FIR-xxx PS56-PRO-407 The instructions are effective for the above as of January 2011

SlotServer Start-Up Guide

Kernel Version:

6.04

Document Revision:

A Sierra Monitor Company

SlotServer Start-up Guide Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Equipment Set-up .......................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Supplied equipment....................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Third Party Components (Not Supplied by FieldServer Technologies) .......................................................... 3

1.3 Mounting ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 SlotServer Ports and Displays ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.5 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 5

2 Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Power up the device ...................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Install and Run the Utility Software ............................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Connect the PC to the SlotServer over the Ethernet port. ............................................................................ 6

2.4 Using the ping utility to Identify the SlotServer on the Network .................................................................. 6

2.5 Connect using “Remote User Interface” (RUINET) ........................................................................................ 6

2.6 Upload the Default Configuration ................................................................................................................. 7

2.7 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application ................................................................................ 7

2.8 Download the Updated Configuration File .................................................................................................... 7

2.9 Test and commission the SlotServer .............................................................................................................. 7

Appendix A. Useful Features .................................................................................................................................. 8

Appendix A.1. LED Functions ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Appendix B. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 9

Appendix B.1. Things to check when communications fail........................................................................................ 9

Appendix B.2. Timeout Errors on SlotServer ............................................................................................................. 9

Appendix B.3. Data Transfer ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Appendix B.4. Using the Output Buffer ..................................................................................................................... 9

Appendix B.5. ASIC Error on Soft Restart................................................................................................................. 10

Appendix B.6. Technical Support ............................................................................................................................. 10

Appendix C. Vendor Information ......................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix C.1. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards ................................................................. 11

Appendix C.1.1. Hardware and Software requirements ................................................................................... 11

Appendix C.1.2. Setup....................................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix D. Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 12

ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100

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Part #

Description

1756-Ax

ControlLogix Rack

1756-L55/L61

ControlLogix CPU

1756-PA7x

ControlLogix PSU

9324-RLD300ENE

RSLOGIX 5000

1 EQUIPMENT SET - UP

1.1 Sup p lie d equipment

USB Flash Drive loaded with:

 SlotServer Start-up Guide  SlotServer Configuration Manual  FieldServer Utilities Manual  All FieldServer Driver Supplements  Support Utilities  Any additional folders related to special files configured for a specific FieldServer  Additional components as required - See Driver Manual Supplement for details

Accessories:

 2-way combi-comb connector for LonWorks port  7-ft Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends (Part # FS-8915-10)

1.2 Third P arty Components ( No t Supplied by FieldServer Technolo gies)

The following components will need to be procured as a minimum for achieving ControlLogix integration. Ensure that these are available before commencing with commissioning

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.

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For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100

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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 multidropped 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.

1.4 Slo tServer Ports and D i s p l a y s

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 are as shown in the diagram below:

Figure 1: Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays

ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100

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