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About the EZ Gateway
EZ Gateway is a high performance, cost effective building and industrial automation multi-protocol gateway providing
protocol translation between serial and Ethernet, devices and networks.
NOTE: For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section
, or any of the troubleshooting
appendices in the related driver supplements. Check the MSA Safety website for technical support resources
and documentation that may be of assistance.
The EZ Gateway is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s Grid FieldServer Manager. See
Section
Accessing the FieldServer Manager
for further information.
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Certification
BTL Mark – BACnet Testing Laboratory
The BTL Mark on the FieldServer is a symbol that indicates that a product has passed a series of
rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory which verifies that the product correctly
implements the BACnet features claimed in the listing. The mark is a symbol of a high-quality BACnet
product.
Go to
for more information about the BACnet Testing Laboratory. Click
for the BACnet PIC Statement.
BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE
.
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Supplied Equipment
FieldServer Gateway
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Preloaded with the Modbus and BACnet drivers.
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All instruction manuals, driver manuals, support utilities are available on the USB drive provided in the optional
accessory kit, or on the MSA website.
Accessory kit (optional)
(Part # FS-8915-38-QS) includes:
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7-ft Cat-5 cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends
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Power Supply -110/220V (p/n 69196)
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Screwdriver for connecting to terminals
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USB Flash drive loaded with:
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Start-up Guide
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FieldServer Configuration Manual
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All FieldServer Driver Manuals
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Support Utilities
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Any additional folders related to special files configured for a specific FieldServer
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Additional components as required - see driver manual supplement for details
EZ Gateway Modbus to BACnet Start-up Guide
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