FieldServer Safetran SCS-128 FS-8700-128 Driver Manual

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Driver Version:

1.00

A Sierra Monitor Company

Driver Manual

(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)

FS-8700-128 Safetran SCS-128

Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

Document Revision: 6

FS-8700-128 Safetran SCS-128 Manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.

SAFETRAN-SCS-128 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

2.2.1. Required 3rd Party Configuration............................................................................. 4

3.

HARDWARE CONNECTIONS........................................................................................ 5

4.

CONFIGURING THE FIELDSERVER AS A SAFETRAN-SCS-128 CLIENT .................. 6

4.1.

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

4.2.

Client Side Connection Descriptions .......................................................................... 7

4.3.

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

4.4.

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

4.4.1. FieldServer Related Map Descriptor Parameters.................................................... 8

4.4.2. Driver Related Map Descriptor Parameters............................................................. 8

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

4.5.

Map Descriptor Example: Read Indications................................................................ 9

4.6.

Map Descriptor Example: Write Controls ..................................................................10

5.

CONFIGURING THE FIELDSERVER AS A SAFETRAN-SCS-128 SERVER................11

5.1.

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

5.2.

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

5.3.

Server Side Map Descriptors ....................................................................................13

5.3.1. FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters...................................................13

5.3.2. Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ...........................................................13

5.3.3. Map Descriptor Example........................................................................................14

APPENDIX A. ADVANCED TOPICS.....................................................................................15

Appendix A.1. Data Format.................................................................................................15

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1. Safetran-SCS-128 Description

The Safetran-SCS-128 driver allows the transfer of data to and from devices over RS-232 SCS­128 protocol. Vital Harmon Logic Controller (VHLC) supports SCS-128 protocol. SCS-128
80938-098 Rev A04 is the basis of the Safetran-SCS-128 driver. The FieldServer can act as a
Client or a Server.

Max Nodes Supported

FieldServer Mode Nodes Comments

Client 1

Server 127 This is a protocol limit, maximum devices can be polled by Client

Only 1 virtual client per port allowed on multidrop systems, which
can poll 127 Server devices

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2. Driver Scope of Supply

2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver

FieldServer Technologies
PART #

FS-8915-10 UTP cable (7 foot) for RS-232 use
FS-8917-04 RJ45 to DB25F connector adapter
FS-8700-128 Driver Manual.

Description

2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment

2.2.1. Required 3rd Party Configuration

If the FieldServer is configured as a Server, then the SCS-128 client must be configured
to use ‘recall’ for indication status polling.

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3. Hardware Connections

The FieldServer is connected to the VHLC as shown in connection drawing.

FS-8915-10

8917-04

Port C VHLC RS-232

Interface Module P2

DB25F

VHLC
Client

2

7

3

Tx

GND

Rx

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

RJ45

FieldServer

FIELDSERVER

Safetran SCS-128

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

(408)-262-2299

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DATE: 4/25/
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