FieldServer FS-X25 Series Startup Manual Download Page 5

FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FieldServer Technologies

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

2.1

 

Features 

 

Two DB-9 serial ports (defaulted to RS-485 unless specified differently at the time of purchase). 

 

Data communications speeds of 300 to 115200 baud supported. 

 

10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN interface (auto-sensing) 

 

Easy configuration via text editor or spreadsheet and the available utilities. 

 

OPC server available 

 

Configuration utility 

 

Diagnostic utility 

 

System integration services available 

2.2

 

LED Indicators 

Ethernet connection – Tx/Rx communication activity  

 

Green LED – 10/100 indicator  

LED on: 100 megabit connection 
LED off: 10 megabit connection 

Orange LED – Link activity indicator 

LED on: Link active 
LED off: Link inactive 

 

Serial connection – CPU communication activity  

 

Serial 1, Serial 2 

Flashes  to  indicate  communication 
activity  on  the  associated  serial 
port 

CPU communication activity 

Flashes  once  a  second  to  indicate 
normal operation. 

 

Summary of Contents for FS-X25 Series

Page 1: ...Sierra Monitor Company APPLICABILITY EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after March 2009 FieldServer X 25 Start Up Guide Kernel Version 5 12 Document Revision 2 ...

Page 2: ...3 1 2 DB 9 Pinouts for RS 485 Connection 7 3 2 Ethernet Connection 7 4 Operation 8 4 1 Record Identification Data 8 4 2 Power up the device 8 4 3 Install and Run the Utility Software 8 4 4 Connect the PC to the FieldServer over the Ethernet port 8 4 5 Identification of the FieldServer on the Network 8 4 6 Connection to the FieldServer Using RUI Ruinet 9 4 7 Upload the Default Configuration 9 4 8 C...

Page 3: ... Supply 1 2 Mounting The FS X25 Series FieldServer is supplied with an accessory bag which allows selection of adhesive feet for standing on a shelf or mounting plates for wall or panel mount A DIN Rail Mounting Kit P N FS 8915 28 may be ordered separately 1 3 Wiring 5 30VDC must be connected to the terminal block 1 3 1 Compliance with UL Regulations For UL compliance the following instructions mu...

Page 4: ... power supply Physical Dimensions LxWxD 4 55 x 4 50 x 1 35 in 11 56 x 11 68 x 3 43 cm Weight 0 4 lb 0 18 Kg Field Connections Ethernet Port 10BaseT 100BaseTX RJ45 auto sensing Serial Port RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 switchable Up to 115K baud DB9 connector Drivers Drivers available for a wide range of Ethernet and serial protocols check driver information sheet Environment Operating Temperature 40 85 C 4...

Page 5: ...interface auto sensing Easy configuration via text editor or spreadsheet and the available utilities OPC server available Configuration utility Diagnostic utility System integration services available 2 2 LED Indicators Ethernet connection Tx Rx communication activity Green LED 10 100 indicator LED on 100 megabit connection LED off 10 megabit connection Orange LED Link activity indicator LED on Li...

Page 6: ...gured as either P1 for RS 232 connection or R1 for RS 485 connection Likewise the Serial 2 port can be configured as P2 or R2 Note that if a P1 and a R1 connection is declared the one declared second will cause a configuration error on the error screen Figure 1 Serial Connection Ports 3 1 1 DB 9 Pinouts for RS 232 Connection Used to connect to DTE type devices Typical null modem connection Used wh...

Page 7: ... be connected as per diagram when unused to prevent loss of performance on the FieldServer For users who do not wish to construct their own connector we recommend using a DB 9 to screw block connector which can be purchased from L Com Inc Item DGB9FT Ph 1 800 341 5266 http www l com com item aspx id 8141 3 2 Ethernet Connection The FS X25 Ethernet port automatically senses an uplink connection and...

Page 8: ... PC laptop Open Index html to get the menu of options run the Install option and follow the installation instructions Once installed the FieldServer Utilities can be located in the Windows Start menu and as a desktop icon 4 4 Connect the PC to the FieldServer over the Ethernet port Use the supplied Cat5 UTP Ethernet cable to connect between the N1 port of the FieldServer and the hub Refer to Secti...

Page 9: ...figuration is not purchased a template config csv is shipped on the FieldServer Refer to the Configuration Manual and the Driver Manual s provided with the FieldServer for further information on configuration files In the main menu of the Remote User Interface screen type U to upload the configuration Then type U again The Remote User Interface Utility will fetch the default configuration and put ...

Page 10: ... will indicate when download is complete DO NOT reset the FieldServer before this message displays as this could corrupt the FieldServer Once download is complete hit Esc to get back to the main menu and use the option or simply cycle power to the FieldServer to put the new file into operation Note that it is possible to do multiple downloads to the FieldServer before resetting it Firmware created...

Page 11: ...all is disabled Ensure that all other Ethernet cards active on the PC especially wireless adapters are disabled Refer to the FieldServer Troubleshooting Guide which can be found in the FieldServer Utilities directory under Documentation Appendix A 2 Technical support Before contacting Technical support to report an issue go to Start Programs FieldServer utilities Tools and run the FST_Diag program...

Page 12: ... approval or which have been subjected to accident improper maintenance installation or application or on which original identification marks have been removed or altered This Limited Warranty also will not apply to interconnecting cables or wires consumables or to any damage resulting from battery leakage In all cases FieldServer Technology s responsibility and liability under this warranty shall...

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