GE Mini Field Agent, Embedded Field Agent User Manual

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Power Requirements

Corrected the operating temperature range

Configure a Network Proxy

Removed instructions for Bypass Proxy Server and Test Connection

Create a Device Representation in
Assign the Technician to the Field Agent

Obtain Enrollment Information

Throughout Document

Revision C: Added Embedded Field Agent (EFA)

Throughout Document

Revision D: Added Virtual Field Agent (VFA)

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Revision E: Added cellular, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Predix Machine 17.1

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Revision F: Improved documentation for time synchronization, system time, and

contingency

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MFA Important Product Information

Secure Deployment

EdgeManager

Important Product Information (GFK-2997)

Deployment Guide (GFK-3009)

Replaced multiple screenshots to reflect Predix* EdgeManager* screen updates,
specifically the dashboard option Control Panel and related windows were
replaced with Settings

enhancements for Mini Field Agent (MFA)

Configuration and Application Management and ope ning ports.

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Contents

1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 8

1.1 Applicable Products ...................................................................................................................... 8

1.2 Related Documentation ................................................................................................................ 9

1.3 Field Agent Architecture ............................................................................................................. 10

1.4 Mini Field Agent (MFA) ............................................................................................................... 11

1.4.1 MFA Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 12

1.5 Embedded Field Agent (EFA) ..................................................................................................... 14

1.5.1 Mark* VIe IS420UCSCH1A CPU w/ Field Agent ................................................................................................ 14

1.5.2 PACSystems IC6 95CPE400 RX3i Rackless CPU w/ Field Agent ........................................................................ 14

1.6 Virtual Field Agent (VFA) ............................................................................................................ 15

2 MFA Hardware Instructions ............................................................................................................ 16

2.1 Internal Components .................................................................................................................. 16

2.1.1 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

2.1.1.1 DIN Rail Mount.................................................................................................................................................. 18

2.1.1.2 Panel Mount ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

2.1.1.3 MFA Interface Details ........................................................................................................................................ 20

2.1.1.4 Power Requi rements ........................................................................................................................................... 21

2.1.1.5 Pin Definitions .................................................................................................................................................... 22

2.1.1.6 Network Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 22

2.1.2 Push Button and LEDs ........................................................................................................................................... 23

2.2 Push Button Operations .............................................................................................................. 24

2.2.1 Configuration Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 24

2.2.2 Reboot .................................................................................................................................................................... 25

2.2.3 Factory Reset .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

2.3 Field Agent Sales Catalog .......................................................................................................... 26

2.3.1 GE MFA Orderable Items ...................................................................................................................................... 26

2.3.2 MFA Included Items .............................................................................................................................................. 26

2.3.3 MFA Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 26

2.4 Agency Certifications and Standards .......................................................................................... 27

2.4.1 Federal Commu nications Commission ( FCC)........................................................................................................ 28

2.5 Replacement and Spares ........................................................................................................... 29

2.5.1 Replacement Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 29

2.5.2 Renewals and Spares .............................................................................................................................................. 30

3 EFA Hardware Instructions ............................................................................................................ 32

3.1 Mark* VIe IS420UCSCH1A CPU w/ Field Agent ......................................................................... 32

3.1.1 UCSC EFA – Network Configurat ion .................................................................................................................... 32

3.1.2 UCSC EFA – Push Button and LED ...................................................................................................................... 33

3.2 PACSystems IC695CPE400 RX3i Rackless CPU w/ Field Agent ............................................... 34

3.2.1 CPE400 EFA -- Network Configuration ................................................................................................................ 34

3.2.2 CPE400 EFA – LED, Display, and Push Buttons .................................................................................................. 35

3.3 GE EFA Orderable Items ............................................................................................................ 36

4 VFA Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 37

4.1 Network Configuration ................................................................................................................ 37

4.2 Configuration Mode .................................................................................................................... 37

4.3 Virtual Machine Deployment ....................................................................................................... 37

4.4 Virtual Machine Snapshots .........................................................................................................

4.5 GE VFA Orderable Items ............................................................................................................ 37

5 Getting Started with the Field Agent ............................................................................................. 38

5.1 What’s the Minimum I Need to Do to Get Going? ....................................................................... 38

5.2 Register the Field Agent ............................................................................................................. 38

5.3 Collect Enrollment and Configuration Information ....................................................................... 39

5.4 Start the Field Agent ................................................................................................................... 39

5.5 Log into the Web Console .......................................................................................................... 40

5.6 Configure the Network ................................................................................................................ 42

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5.6.1 IP Addresses ........................................................................................................................................................... 42

5.6.1.1 To Identify/Change an IP Address ..................................................................................................................... 42

5.6.2 Configure a Network Proxy.................................................................................................................................... 44

5.6.3 Configure the Cellular Network ............................................................................................................................. 45

5.6.3.1 Enabling the Cellular Modem ............................................................................................................................ 45

5.6.3.2 Configure the Access Point Name ...................................................................................................................... 46

5.6.3.3 View the Cellular Status ..................................................................................................................................... 46

5.6.3.4 Cellular Plan and SIM Diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 46

5.7 Configure Time Synchronization ................................................................................................. 47

5.7.1 Using NTP Time Synchroniza tion ......................................................................................................................... 47

5.7.2 Using HTTPS Time Synchronization ..................................................................................................................... 48

5.8 Update the Field Agent ............................................................................................................... 49

5.8.1 Access the Field Agent Updater ............................................................................................................................. 49

To access the Field Agent Updater ..................................................................................................................................... 49

5.8.2 Method 1: Manual Local Update Using a Local Area Network ............................................................................. 51

To manually initiate a local upd ate using a Local Area Network connection .................................................................... 51

5.8.3 Method 2: Manual Cloud Update over the Internet ................................................................................................ 52

To manually initiate a cloud update over the Internet ........................................................................................................ 52

5.8.4 Method 3: Automatic Cloud Update over the Internet ........................................................................................... 53

To configure automatic cloud updates over the Internet .................................................................................................... 53

5.8.5 Upgrade Predix Machine If Applicable .................................................................................................................. 54

5.9 Configure EdgeManager Access ................................................................................................ 55

5.9.1 Create Accounts for Operator and Technician Roles ............................................................................................. 55

5.10 Enroll Field Agent in Predix Cloud ........................................................................................... 56

5.10.1 Enroll using EdgeManager ..................................................................................................................................... 56

5.10.1.1 Create a Device Representation in EdgeManager .......................................................................................... 57

5.10.1.2 Obtain Enrollment Informatio n ...................................................................................................................... 58

5.10.1.3 Log into Predix Cloud Enrollment Page in Field Agent Web Console .......................................................... 59

5.10.1.4 Enter Enrollment Information and Trigger Enrollment .................................................................................. 59

5.10.1.4.1 Using Certificate Enrollment ..................................................................................................................... 60

5.10.1.4.2 Using OAut h Authentication Code Enrollment ......................................................................................... 62

5.10.1.5 Verify the Field Agent is Online in EdgeManager ......................................................................................... 63

5.10.2 Enrolling Mini Field Agent Using iPhone App ...................................................................................................... 64

6 Using the Field Agent ..................................................................................................................... 66

6.1 Device Management ................................................................................................................... 66

6.1.1 Field Agent Status .................................................................................................................................................. 66

6.1.1.1 Using Edge Manager - Field Agent Health Status and Resource Usage ............................................................ 66

6.1.1.2 Using Web Console – Status Information .......................................................................................................... 66

6.1.2 Field Agent Co mmands .......................................................................................................................................... 68

6.1.2.1 Using Edge Manager - Supported Field Agent Commands................................................................................ 68

6.1.2.2 Using Web Console – Sending Commands ........................................................................................................ 69

6.1.2.3 When might a Factory Reset be required ........................................................................................................... 69

6.1.3 Configurati on Management .................................................................................................................................... 70

6.1.3.1 EdgeManager Configuration Management......................................................................................................... 70

6.1.3.2 Compression Utilities ......................................................................................................................................... 71

6.1.3.3 Predix Machine Web Console Configuration Management ............................................................................... 72

6.1.4 Application Management ....................................................................................................................................... 74

6.1.4.1 EdgeManager Application Management ............................................................................................................ 74

6.1.4.2 Predix Machine Web Console Application Management ................................................................................... 74

6.1.5 How to Open Ports on a Field Agent ...................................................................................................................... 76

6.1.5.1 The Ports Configuration File .............................................................................................................................. 76

6.1.5.2 Activating the Ports Configuratio n ..................................................................................................................... 76

6.2 Configuring Data Collection and Sending Data to the Cloud ....................................................... 77

6.2.1 Determine the Data Source and Data to Consume ................................................................................................. 77

6.2.2 Field Agent C onfiguration Tool ............................................................................................................................. 77

6.2.3 Configure the Field Agent Data Source ................................................................................................................. 77

6.2.3.1 Configure an OPC UA Data Source ................................................................................................................... 78

6.2.3.2 Configure a Modbus TCP Data Source .............................................................................................................. 79

6.2.4 Configure Sending Data to the Predix Cloud ......................................................................................................... 80

6.2.5 Guidelines for Maximum Configured Variables .................................................................................................... 81

6.2.5.1 Using the OPC UA Machine Adapter without Store and Forward ..................................................................... 81

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6.2.5.2 Using Store and Forward with the OPC UA Machine Adapter .......................................................................... 82

6.2.5.3 Using the Modbus TCP Machine Adapter.......................................................................................................... 83

6.2.5.4 Using Store and Forward When Internet Connectivity is Disrupted and Restored ............................................ 84

6.2.6 Reconfigure the Field Agent .................................................................................................................................. 85

6.2.6.1 First Time Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 85

6.2.6.2 Reconfiguration for Production Environment .................................................................................................... 85

1 Overview

1.1 Applicable Products

Product Family

Catalog
Number

Description Provisioning Connection Data Source

Connection

Cloud Connection

Mini Field Agent (MFA)

ICMFA000000 Field Agent as a standalone appliance for

connecting to external data sources.

• Ethernet LAN • Ethernet LAN • Ethernet WAN

ICMFA002US0
ICMFA002EU0

Field Agent as a standalone appliance for
connecting to external data sources.
Includes optional Wi-Fi hotspot for
provisioning.

• Ethernet LAN

• Wi-Fi hotspot with U.S./Canada

or European country code and
frequencies per catalog number

• Ethernet LAN • Ethernet WAN

ICMFA001US1
ICMFA001EU1

Field Agent as a standalone appliance for
connecting to external data sources.
Includes optional Wi-Fi hotspot for
provisioning and optional private cellular
cloud connection on AT&T®.

• Ethernet LAN

• Wi-Fi hotspot with U.S./Canada

or European country code and
frequencies per catalog number

• Ethernet LAN • Ethernet WAN

• AT&T private cellular

network in the
U.S./Canada or
European Union per
catalog number

ICMFA001US0
ICMFA001EU0

Field Agent as a standalone appliance for
connecting to external data sources.
Includes optional Wi-Fi hotspot for
provisioning and optional cellular cloud
connection on customer-

provided network.

• Ethernet LAN

• Wi-Fi hotspot with U.S./Canada

or European country code and
frequencies per catalog number

• Ethernet LAN • Ethernet WAN

• Cellular network in the

U.S./Canada or
European Union per
catalog number using
customer-provided SIM

Embedded Field Agent (EFA)

IC695CPE400 Field Agent embedded in an Industrial

Internet Control System running
PACSystems*.

• Ethernet WAN in Configuration
Mode only

•

Virtual LAN through

hypervisor

• Ethernet WAN

• Ethernet WAN

IS4200UCSCH1A Field Agent embedded in an Industrial

Internet Control System running Mark*
VIe.

• Ethernet WAN in Configuration
Mode only

•

Virtual LAN through

hypervisor

• Ethernet WAN

• Ethernet WAN

Virtual Field Agent (VFA)

117T6408Gxxxx Field Agent as a virtual machine image in

a Control Server.

• Virtual LAN1 through hypervisor

• Virtual LAN2 through hypervisor

• Virtual LAN1

through hypervisor

• Virtual LAN2
through hypervisor

• Virtual WAN through
hypervisor

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1.2 Related Documentation

Product

URL

Mini Field Agent

https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/en_US/Article/ICMFA000000-Landing-Page

CPE400 with
Agent

https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/en_US/Article/IC695CPE400-Landing-Page
Virtual Field Agent

https://digitalsupport.ge.com/communities/en_US/Article/ICVFA000000-Landing-Page

Document ID

Document Title

GFK-3009

Field Agents Secure Deployment Guide

GFK-3017

Mini Field Agent Upgrade Guide

GFK-3018

Field Agents Registration Guide

GFK-3019

Field Agent Machine Adapters User Guide

GFK-2830

PACSystems* RXi, RX3i, and RX7i Controllers Secure Deployment Guide

GFK-2222

PACSystems CPU Reference Manual

GFK-2314

PACSystems RX3i System Manual

GFK-2224

TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for PACSystems User’s Manual

GFK-2225

TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for PACSystems Station Manager Manual

GFK-2571

PACSystems RX3i PROFINET Controller Manual

GFK-2572

PACSystems RX3i PROFINET Controller Command Li ne Interface Manual

GFK-2904

PROFINET IO Devices Secure Deployment Guide

GEH-6721 Vol I

Mark* VIe and Mark* VIeS Control Systems Volume I: System Guide

GEH-6721 Vol II

Mark* VIe and Mark* VIeS Control Systems Volume II: General-purpose Applications

GEH-6721 Vol III

Mark* VIe and Mark* VIeS Control Systems Volume III: For GE Industrial Applications

GEH-6839

Mark* VIe Control Systems Secure Deployment Guide

GEH-6700

ToolboxST* User Guide for Mark* Controls Platform

GEH-6767

Security Baseline Information for Mark* VIe Control

GEA-S1289

Cyber Security Management System for Mark* VIe Control

GFA-2120B

Mark* VIe UCSC Outcome Optimizing Control for Power Generation Applications

GEH-6851

Control Server – High Availability (HA) Maintenance Guide

Product Landing Pages

Embedded Field

Other Documentation

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1.3 Field Agent Architecture

The goal of Field Agent technology is to connect industrial machines to the Predix* Cloud, so that asset owners can receive
insights and optimization for their equipment. Field Agents connect and transmit this data securely. Operators can then
visualize the performance of their assets and enable predictive analytics. Armed with this valuable information, operators can
optimize equipment uptime. OEMs can proactively maintain and service their equipment fleet, improving operations, growing
service revenues and winning new business. Asset owners can evolve past a break-fix model and implement predictive
analytics to minimize unplanned downtime.

GE has developed a family of Field Agent devices to address the challenges of communicating equipment data. A Field
Agent has two primary functions:

• Collecting and transmitting machine data securely

• A platform for running applications at the edge
Once a Field Agent is up and running, data is transferred from the plant to the cloud over encrypted channels, preserving its

time stamp, quality, and fidelity. It also provides a rich domain application environment for edge processing, so logic can be

executed at the most appropriate place in the architecture — locally on the machine or in the cloud.

HTTPS

Using

Device

Customer Access
Laptop or Mobile

Control System at Customer Site Field Agent at Customer Site

OPC

Modbus

TCP,

UA,

etc.

Predix Cloud

HTTPS

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1.4 Mini Field Agent (MFA)

Discrete

Switched 10/100 Mbps

Ethernet Ports

Power Supply

RS-485 and CAN bus

RS-232 Serial

The GE Mini Field Agent* (MFA) module is a Machine to Cloud collector that securely forwards data to a Predix* Time
Series Database Service. The MFA is based on the ARM architecture and designed to meet low power, harsh environment
specifications for industrial use. It runs an embedded Linux® operating system and comes with Predix Machine pre-integrated
and ready to enroll in Predix EdgeManager. The Field Agent ecosystem enables end users ease of developing Predix solutions
using the MFA platform. The following figure depicts the typical installation of a MFA. The section Configure the Network

provides defaults IP addresses.

Input/Relay

Com Ports

Serial Com Ports

Features

• Predix Machine

• One Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port

• Three Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet ports with

• RS-485 hardware interface

• RS-232 hardware interface

• CAN bus hardware interface

• One discrete input

• One relay contact

• Optional cellular modem

• Optional Wi-Fi hotspot

built-in switch

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1.4.1 MFA Specifi cat ions

2GB on-board flash

Humidity

Region

4G LTE Bands

3G WCDMA Bands

EU

1, 3, 7, 8, 20

1 (2100 MHz), 8 (850 MHz)

Hipot tested to 1202 V DC (equivalent of 925 V rms)

Note For the latest information, refer to the webpage at http://www.geautomation.com/products/field-agent

Item

Description

Processor

Memory

Ambient Temperature,

Real Time Clock Battery Battery backup for RTC, 6 years
USB Port USB 2.0

SD Card Slot One MicroSD card slot
Wi-Fi (Optional) 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, regional settings determined by catalog number
Cellular (Optional) LTE Cellular Modem, regional settings determined by catalog number

Ethernet Ports

RS-232

TI AM3352 32-bit ARM processor, 800MHz
512MB DDR3 RAM

-40°C to 70°C (0°C to 70°C ATEX), 5 to 95% non-condensing
Use above 55°C requires installation in a restricted access location

U.S./Canada 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26 2 (1900 MHz), 5 (850 MH z)

One unswitched Ethernet port, 10/100 Mbps
Three switched Ethernet ports, 10/100 Mbps
One RS–232 Serial Port (pluggable screw terminal)
Maximum cable distance is 15m

Maximum communication rate is 115.2 kbps
One RS–485 Serial Port (pluggable screw terminal)

RS-485

CAN bus

Discrete input

Relay contact

Operating System Embedded Linux built using the Yocto Toolchain
Operating voltage
Power consumption

Maximum cable distance: 305 m (1000 ft)
Maximum communication rate: 115.2 kbps
One CAN port (pluggable screw terminal)
Maximum cable distance is 40 meters

Maximum communication rate is 1 Mbps
1 x 24 V opto-coupled / isolated input, 10 mA nominal

Minimum ON = 1.4µs
Maximum OFF = 28 µs

1 x Output relay, DC (Form A normally open relay contact, 30W switching power)
30 V DC, 1A
Hipot tested to 1202 V DC (equivalent of 925 V rms)

9 to 30 V DC, nominal 24 V DC
4 Watts (167mA@24V DC) without cellular modem (ICMFA000000, ICMFA002xxx)

8.4 Watts (350mA@24V DC) with cellular modem (ICMFA001xxx)
Wire sizes: 22 to 16 AWG; Screw torque: 2 in-Ib

3-pin power plug

Temperature rating for copper wire: 80 °C
Wiring to power input terminals shall be limited to 30 meters in length

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57-500HZ, 2.0g acceleration

Item

Housing dimensions 5.53 x 5.33 x 1.55 Inches (140.5 x 135.3 x 39.4 mm)
Mounting DIN rail or panel mount

Description

Certifications

Operational Vibration

Operational Shock

Mean Time Between Failures ICMFA000000: 415,750 hours (47.46 years)

Security Features

Protocols

Refer to the section Agency Certifications and Standards
IEC 600068-2-6

10-57Hz, 0.012"ppk displacement

IEC 60068-2-27
15g, 11ms (sine wave)

ICMFA001xxx: 396,295 hours (45.24 years)
ICMFA002xxx: 404,734 hours (46.20 years)
On-board Trusted Platform Module

Modbus TCP, OPC UA (built in)
Other protocols can be added using the Predix Machine SDK.

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1.5 Embedded Field Agent (EFA)

The GE Embedded Field Agent (EFA) is available in two physical form factors: the Mark* VIe controller, which is part of the
ControlST fam ily of pr oduct s, a n d the CPE400 controller, which is part of the PACSystems* f ami ly of products. The EFA resides in
one of the virtual machines on the controller and uses the Ubuntu® operating system. It comes with Field Agent software including
Predix Machine pre-integrated and ready to enroll in Predix EdgeManager. While the EFA is essenti ally configured the s ame way
as an MFA, there are different Application and Configuration templates provided for the EFA. For instance, because the EFA has
more memory a nd a higher-performance CPU compared to the MFA , it can retai n more “Store and Forw ard” buff ered data in t he
event of tem porary los s of comm uni cati ons to th e cl oud. Therefore, the Store and Forward configuration files for the MFA and EFA
are different.

1.5.1 Mark* VIe IS4 2 0 UCSCH1A CPU w / Field Agent

The Mark* VIe UCSC EFA uses the IICS Cloud Port (f oun d on t he bot tom of th e UCS C) to bot h comm uni cat e to con trol lers t o g ath er
data, as well as to connect to the Predix Cloud. For more information about the UCSC itself, please see GEH-6721_Vol_II Mark * VIe
and Mark* VIeS Control Syst em s, Vol ume II: G ener al-purpose Applications.

1.5.2 PACSystems IC695CPE400 RX3i Rackless CPU w/ Field Agent

The CPE400 EFA uses the EFA Port (found on the bottom of the CPE400) to connect to the Predix Cloud. It uses an internal virtual NIC
to communicate with the controller to gather data. The CPE400 also contains a display, which is described in the EFA HW Instructions
portion of th is docum ent . For more information about the CPE400 itself , please see PAC Systems RX7i & RX3i C PU Refer ence Manual,
GFK-2222Y or later.

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1.6 Virtual Field Agent (VFA)

The GE Virtual Field Agent (VFA) is a Virtual Machine that uses the Ubuntu operating system. It contains Predix Machine to allow
streaming data to the cloud or running applications locally. It also incorporates User Interfaces for configu ring networks and time
synchronization, getting Field Agent Product and Linux OS Updates, and checking status and running commands. While the VFA is
essentially configured the same way as an MFA or VFA, th ere are different A pplication an d Configurati on templates provided for the
VFA, because these templates are associated with a s pecific v ersion of Predix Mach ine. Cu rrently the Virtual Field Agent is normally
distributed as one of the possible Virtual Machines on a Control Server. To learn more about Con trol Servers, please s ee GEH-6851
Control Server – High Availability (HA) Maintenance Guide and GEH-6852 Control Server – Simplex Maintenance Guide.

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2 MFA Hardware Instructions

2.1 Internal Components

Caution

The MFA module is shipped with a battery pre-installed. The battery holder is located below the Supercap, and can be
replaced by opening the top cover.

To replace the battery

1. Power OFF the MFA Module.

2. Wait for 1 minute.

3. Open the top cover by loosening the four screws on the edges.

4. Use a small flat-head screw driver to gently pry out the old battery.

5. Insert the new battery.

Warning

The only user-serviceable components in the Mini Field Agent are the Real Time Clock
Battery and cellular SIM card. Do not remove or alter any other components on the Mini

Field Agent.

Replace battery only with Rayovac BR2032 or part IC690ACC001B or later. Use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Battery may explode if mis t reated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C
(212 °F) or incinerate.

The MFA module has an optional cellular modem. The SIM is available as a pre-installed option or may be installed by the
customer. The SIM card holder is located underneath the cellular modem and can be installed by opening the top cover and
removing the cellular modem.

To install a SIM Card

1. Power OFF the MFA Module.

2. Wait for 1 minute.

3. Open the top cover by loosening the four screws on the edges.

4. Remove the cellular modem by removing the two screws, tilt the modem up and slide out of the connector.

5. Slide the SIM card holder latch toward the Ope n p osition and flip it open.

6. Slide the SIM card into the holder so that the contact s will face down when closed and with the notched e nd extending out

of the holder.

7. Close the SIM card holder and slide the latc h to the Locked position.

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2.1.1 Installation

There are two different mounting options for the MFA: DIN Rail Mount or Panel Mount. The ICMFAACC001 MFA Panel
Mounting Kit is required to use the Panel Mount option. After mounting the MFA, connect it to the facility network using
standard Ethernet cables. The LAN interface should be connected to the local area network containing one or more industrial
devices. The WAN interface should be connected to a network with access to the Internet.

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2.1.1.1 DIN Rail Mount

The MFA comes equipped with a DIN Rail mounting clip as displayed in the following figure. For DIN Rail mounting, pull
the clip down and lock it in place. Place the unit on the DIN rail, and then push the clip up to secure it. The optional panel
mounting plate should not be attached because it will prevent DIN rail mounting.

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2.1.1.2 Panel Mount

To panel mount the MFA module, attach the ICMFAACC001 panel mount plate to the side of the MFA module using the four
M3 screws included with the mounting kit. Attach the panel mount plate in the orientation as displayed in the following
figure. The screw size for each panel mount tab is recommended to not exceed M5.

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2.1.1.3 MFA Interface Details

Front View

Top View

Cellular Antenna
MicroSD slot

Local Field I/O

DIN Rail

RS-232

RS-485

Termination Jumper for CAN

Wi-Fi Antenna

Ground
Rear View

Bottom View

USB

Ethernet

Push

Status

Note Refer to Mini Field Agent (MFA) Important Product Information (GFK-2997) for version-specific interface details.

The following figure displays all four sides of the MFA module with details for connections.

Connections

(for GE internal use only)

(on applicable models)

Interface

Mounting Clip

Connection

Connection
(on applicable models)

Interfaces

Button

LEDs

(rightmost 2 contacts)

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2.1.1.4 Power Requirements

The MFA is powered by a DC Power Supply (9 to 30 V dc, nominal 24 V dc). Power for the MFA shall be provided by a
Class II power supply marked as "double insulated", Limited Power Source (LPS), or a SELV source with a minimum 32 V
dc listed fuse with 3 A max rating. Power for the relay output and discrete input shall be provided by an isolated source.

Reversing input power polarity might cause damage to the MFA.

Caution

The IC690PWR024 (Selectable
power requirements of the MFA.

The ICMFAACC002 is rated for 100-240
attachment of the AC power cord. The ICMFAACC002 may be adapted to local power by using a desktop computer-style
AC power cord (with an IEC-60320 C13 connector on one end and the correct AC mains plug on the other).

Caution

Grounding

There are two ground connec tions on the Mini Field Agent. One is loca ted on the front power connector and the other is a
chassis screw located on the bottom o f the unit. BOTH grounds must be connected to earth ground to comply with CE
performance requirements. Ground wires should be kept as short as possible and tied to a common cabinet/equipment ground
point. It is recommended to use #14AWG stranded wire for the chassis ground.

115/230V

The use of the ICMF A A C C 00 2 in permanent installations shall be i n accordance
with the National Electric Code (NEC), the Canadian Electric Code (CEC), or with
the authority hav ing jurisdiction.

AC input, 24V dc @ 5A Output) DIN Rail mountable power supply meets the

V

ac and 47-63 Hz input, and features an IEC-60320 C14 inlet plug for

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2.1.1.5 Pin Definitions

1

K1-A

4

IN-

7

Z /RTS

1

TX

Note Refer to the section MFA Interface Details

Connector

Function

for a figure that displays the physical locations of each pin.

Pin Number

Description

PWR

IO

CAN bus

RS-485

RS-232

Power connector
(9 to 30 V dc)

Normally Open relay contact output, 30 V dc, 1 A resistive load

+24 V Opto-coupled Input, 10 mA

Serial

Serial

Serial

1 Ground
2
3

2 K1-B
3 IN+

1
2
3 Ground

4 A /RX
5 B /CTS
6 Y /TX

2 RX
3 GND
4 RTS
5 CTS

Negative Voltage
Positive Voltage

CAN_H
CAN_L

2.1.1.6 Network Configuration

Note Refer to the section
Ethernet interfaces.

The default WAN and LAN IP addresses of the Mini Field Agent are displayed in the following table.

Item

IP Address Obtain using DHCP 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask Obtain using DHCP 255.255.255.0
Gateway Obtain using DHCP Not set

WAN connects to the uppermost RJ-45 connector. LAN connects to the three lower RJ-45 connectors and they are switched
internally.

MFA Interface Details

for a figure that displays the physical locations of the LAN and WAN

WAN

LAN

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2.1.2 Push Button and LEDs

The front panel of the MFA contains a blue push button and three indicator LEDs. The LEDs
have different behaviors depending on whether the push button is being held. When the push
button is not being used, the LEDs behave as follows.

ON LED:

• Blinking green indicates Predix Machine is starting.

• Solid green indicates Predix Machine is running. The ON LED must be solid before
attempting to connect to the Predix Machine Web Console over wired Ethernet or the
Wi-Fi hotspot .

The Push Button is used for enabling or disabling Configuration Mode, performing a graceful reboot of the MFA, or
performing a factory reset depending on how long the button is held and released. These features and the corresponding
impact on the LED behavior are documented in the section, Push Button Operations

Each of the four RJ-45 Ethernet connectors contains two LEDs. The green LED indicates an Ethernet connection has been
established. The yellow LED indicates packet traffic.

• Slowly fading in and o ut indicates the MFA is in Configuration Mode .

ACT LED:

• Blinking orange indicates that data is being received from a configured Machine
Adapter.

Cloud LED:

• Blinking blue indicates Predix Machine is not connected to the Predix Cloud.

• Solid blue indicates Predix Machine is connected to the Predix Cloud.

.

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2.2 Push Button Operat ions

20 – 24.9 seconds

All LEDs slow blink

None

The Push Button on the front of the Mini Field Agent (above the green ON LED) is used for the following activities based on
how long the Push Button is held and released. Each time interval that corresponds to an operation has a unique fast blink
pattern that indicates releasing the Push Button at this time will perform an operation. In between these time intervals, all
LEDs blink slowly. Releasing the Push Button during a time interval when all LEDs are blinking slowly or when the Push
Button is held for 30 or more seconds will result in no operation and the LEDs will return to their normal behavior described
in the section, Push Button and LEDs

Time Interval the Push Button
Is Held and Released

< 5 seconds Normal LED Behavior None

5 – 9.9 seconds Green ON LED fast blink

10 – 14.9 seconds All LEDs slow blink None

15 – 19.9 seconds

25 – 29.9 seconds All LEDS fast blink

30+ seconds Normal LED Behavior None

.

LED Behavior

Green ON and Orange ACT LEDs fast blink

Operation on Release

Configuration Mode

Reboot

Factory Reset

2.2.1 Configurat ion Mode

If the Push Button is released during this time interval, the Mini Field Agent will enable Con figuration Mode. In Configuration
Mode, a Wi-Fi hotspot is enabled that can be used to enroll the Mini Field Agent in Predix EdgeManager and read device
diagnostic s using an iPhone® app . While in Configuration Mode, the green ON LED fades in and out slowly. The orange ACT
LED and the blue Cloud LED will both continue to operate normally according to the state of the Mini Field Agent.

Configuration Mode can be disabled by repeating the same steps taken to enable it, or by waiting one hour for Configuration
Mode to automatically disable. When Configuration Mode is disabled, the LEDs will return to their normal behavior described in
the section,

Secure Deployment Guide.

Wi-Fi Hotspot Property

SSID mfa_<7-digital serial number> (e. g. mfa_t d7 s0sx)
Encryption Type WPA2-PSK
Password
Router IP Address 192.168.2.1
Router IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Number of Concurrent Client Connections 2
Client IP Address Assignment Range

DHCP Lease Duration
Maximum Enabled Duration

The GE Energy Connections Field Agent Manager iPhone app is available to GE Employees on the GE App Store. When
using the Field Agent Manager iPhone app to enroll or configur e a Field Agent, the wizard instructs the user to enable
Configuration Mode using the Push Button and connect to the Wi-Fi hotsp ot in the iPhone ’s Settings page b efore p roceeding
with enrollment.

Push Button and LEDs

. Security considerations for the Wi-Fi hotspot can be found in GFK-3009 Field Agents

Value

Printed on MFA label

192.168.2.20 - 192.168.2.21
1 hour
1 hour

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2.2.2 Reboot

If the Push Button is released during this time interval, the Mini Field Agent will perform a graceful reboot and will return to
normal operation.

2.2.3 Factory Reset

If the Push Button is released during this time interval, the Mini Field Agent will perform a factory reset. This operation will
take several minutes, after which the Field Agent will reboot. Once the green ON LED is solid it will be possible to log into
the Predix Machine Web Console and configure the Field Agent.

On the first boot following a factory reset, Predix Machine will generate
cryptographic keys used for communication. It is critical that the Mini Field Agent not
be powered down during these operations to prevent key corruption that may require
another factory reset to resolve. Do not power cycle the Mini Field Agent on the first

CauCau
tion

boot after a factory reset until the green ON LED is solid.

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2.3 Field Agent Sales Catalog

2.3.1 GE MFA Orderable I tem s

Catalog Number

ICMFA000000 Mini Field Agent
ICMFA001US0 Mini Field Agent with Cellular and Wi-Fi certified for U.S./Canada
ICMFA001US1 Mini Field Agent with Cellular and Wi-Fi certified for U.S./Canada, and AT&T SIM card
ICMFA002US0 Mini Field Agent with Wi-Fi certified for U.S./Canada
ICMFA001EU0 Mini Field Agent with Cellular and Wi-Fi certified for European Union
ICMFA001EU1 Mini Field Agent with Cellular and Wi-Fi certified for European Union, and AT&T SIM card
ICMFA002EU0 Mini Field Agent with Wi-Fi certified for European Union

2.3.2 MFA Included Items

The following items are included with the MFA (not ordered separately).

Accessory Item

Description

Description

Wi-Fi Antenna & Cable Assembly
(Wi-Fi models only)

Cellular Antenna & Cable
Assemblies (Cellular models only)

Battery Rayovac make BR2032-BA Lithium 20mm 3V 195mAh Coin Cell battery (-40C to +85C)

Taoglas GW.11.A153 dipol e antenna with Taoglas CAB.628 IPEX MHF1 to SMA(F) RP
cable

Nearson T6155AM-LTE-S LTE antennae with Taoglas CAB.618C and CAB.011 IPEX
MHF1 to SMA(F) cables

2.3.3 MFA Accessories

The following accessories can be ordered separately.

Catalog Number

ICMFAACC001 Mini Field Agent Panel Mounting Kit
ICMFAACC002 24V Power Supply Pre-wired with Connector
IC690PWR024 Selectable 115/230 V AC Input, 24 V DC 5A Output, DIN Rail Mount Power Supply
ICMFAMGTM1YR Annual Device Management Fee
ICMFADATA1GB Annual Cellular Connectivity Fee
ICPREDIXSERVICES Predix Services as Consumed

Description

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2.4 Agency Certifications and Standards

5969A-TIWI101

Group

Refer to Mini Field Agent (MFA) Installation and Maintenance Requirements (IMR) (GFK-2998) for conformance to these
standards.

Description

Marking

Comments

North America Safety for Information
Technology Equipment

North America Safety for Programmable
Controller for use in Hazardous locations

Class 1 Division 2 Groups ABCD
Class 1 Zone 2 Gas Group IIC

North American Radio Equipment

European Radio Equipment

European Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)

European Safety for Explosive
Atmospere

Equipment Group II, Category 3, Gas

Contains FCC

TFB-TIWI-01

Contains

IC:

ID:

Certification by Underwriters Laboratories: UL 61010-1,
UL

61010-2-201, UL 60950-1, UL 60079-0, UL 60079-15,
and ISA-12.12.01-2013. CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2­201, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, CSA C22.2
No. 213 M1987, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-0, and
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
60079-15.

Equipment Authorization issued by Telecommunication
Certification Body under authority of Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry
Canada (IC) for intentional transmitters

EU-Type Examination by Notified Body (#0673) to
European

Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity in accordance
with

European RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
Certification in accordance with to European ATEX

Directive
2014/34/EU

International Safety for Explosive
Atmosphere

European Waste & Collection

China Restriction of Hazardous
Substances

Certification in accordance with the IECEx s cheme and
in compliance with IEC 60079-0 & IEC 60079-15

Compliance with European WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC Amended by 2008/34/EC

Compliance with “Management Methods for the
Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Products”. (Jan 21, 2016)
Declaration Table provided with equipment.