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           ProtoNode Start-Up Guide 

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Appendix A. Troubleshooting  

Appendix A.1. Lost or Incorrect IP Address 

 

Ensure  that FieldServer Toolbox is Loaded  on  the PC that is currently being  used, or  download 
FieldServer-Toolbox.zip on the Sierra Monitor webpage, under Customer Care: Resource Center, 
Software Downloads: 

 

www.sierramonitor.com/customer-care/resource-center?filters=software-downloads 

 

Extract the executable file and complete the installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC/Laptop.

 

 

Disable firewall and virus protection software if possible.

 

 

Connect a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable between the PC and ProtoNode. 

 

 

Double click on the FS Toolbox Utility. 

 

Check IP Addresses from the Device listings. 

 

 

Correct IP Address(es) by right clicking the settings icon 

 and changing the IP Address. 

Ethernet Port 

Figure 20: Ethernet Port Location 

Summary of Contents for FPC-N36

Page 1: ...cument Revision 1 E ProtoNode Start up Guide FPC N34 FPC N35 FPC N36 FPC N37 FPC N38 FPC N39 FPC N40 FPC N41 and FPC N42 APPLICABILITY EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after June 201...

Page 2: ...ort needs related to the FieldServer product Sierra Monitor Corporation 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas CA 95035 Website www sierramonitor com U S Support Information 1 408 262 6611 1 800 727 4377 Email sup...

Page 3: ...etwork 15 4 5 Wiring Field Port to a LonWorks Network 15 4 6 Power Up ProtoNode 16 5 LonWorks FPC N35 Commissioning ProtoNode on a lonworks Network 20 5 1 Commissioning ProtoNode FPC N35 on a LonWorks...

Page 4: ...2 Figure 9 Termination Resistor 13 Figure 10 Power Jumper Switch 14 Figure 11 Connection from ProtoNode to RS 485 Field Network 15 Figure 12 RS 485 BMS Network EOL Switch 15 Figure 13 LonWorks Termina...

Page 5: ...s customer sites o The OEM follows all the steps in this guide to complete the first time start up End Users that have purchased the preprogrammed ProtoNode from one of our OEM customers and need some...

Page 6: ...ng Laboratory Click here for BACnet PIC Statement 2 2 LonMark Certification LonMark International is the recognized authority for certification education and promotion of interoperability standards fo...

Page 7: ...and KNX ProtoNode FPC N42 o FPC N42 1 RS 485 port 1 Ethernet port and M Bus 3 2 Installation Steps for the Customer 1 Record the information about the unit Section 3 3 2 Set the A B and S DIP Switch...

Page 8: ...ff On NOTE When setting DIP Switches please ensure that power to the board is OFF Refer to Appendix B 1 for the full range of addresses to set Node ID Device Instance 3 4 2 Setting the Serial Baud Rat...

Page 9: ...iles The S bank of DIP switches S0 S3 is used to select and load a configuration file from a group of pretested preloaded configuration files that the OEM has programmed for their end users End custom...

Page 10: ...oNode Start Up Guide Page 10 of 37 4 INTERFACING PROTONODE TO HOST OEM DEVICE 4 1 ProtoNode FPC N34 and FPC N35 Showing Connection Ports Figure 5 ProtoNode BACnet FPC N34 upper and ProtoNode FPC N35 l...

Page 11: ...Phoenix connector for RS 485 Devices The 6 pin Phoenix connector is the same for ProtoNode FPC N34 BACnet and FPC N35 LonWorks Pins 1 through 3 are for Modbus RS 485 devices o The RS 485 GND Pin 3 is...

Page 12: ...ne high and the other low i e far away from the decision point of the logic In the RS 485 carrier the bias resistor is 510 ohms which is in line with the BACnet spec It should only be enabled at one p...

Page 13: ...ermination Resistor Termination resistors are also used to reduce noise These pull the two lines of an idle bus together However they would override the effect of any bias resistors if connected Termi...

Page 14: ...power supply requirements Position A The Carrier makes use of a full wave rectifying bridge Can be used for 12 24 VAC input or 9 30 VDC input At 9 VDC this becomes marginal Position B The Carrier make...

Page 15: ...etting from the factory is OFF switch position right side o To enable the EOL Termination turn the EOL switch ON switch position left side 4 5 Wiring Field Port to a LonWorks Network Connect ProtoNode...

Page 16: ...pical 170mA 100mA 80mA FPC N34 N36 N38 Maximum 240mA 140mA 100mA FPC N35 N37 N39 Typical 210mA 130mA 90mA FPC N35 N37 N39 Maximum 250mA 170mA 110mA FPC N40 Typical 170mA 100mA 80mA FPC N40 Maximum 240...

Page 17: ...ProtoNode The Default IP Address of ProtoNode is 192 168 1 24 Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 If the PC and ProtoNode are on different IP Networks assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192 168 1 x...

Page 18: ...s for connected devices If no profiles are present then the wiring baud rate and DIP switch settings must be checked because there is a problem with device communications All the active profiles must...

Page 19: ...ry change the Netmask N1 Netmask field Type in a new Subnet Mask If necessary change the IP Gateway Default Gateway field Type in a new IP Gateway NOTE If the ProtoNode is connected to a router the IP...

Page 20: ...If an XIF file is required see steps in Section 6 1 1 to generate XIF 6 1 1 Instructions to Download XIF File from ProtoNode FPC N35 Using Browser Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable Straight through or Cro...

Page 21: ...and go to the following address IP Address of ProtoNode fserver xif o Example 192 168 1 24 fserver xif If the web browser prompts to save the file save the file onto the PC If the web browser display...

Page 22: ...itor com customer care resource center filters software downloads Extract the executable file and complete the installation Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC Laptop Disable firewall and...

Page 23: ...the local PC s web browser or use the FieldServer Toolbox to connect to the ProtoNode Click on Diagnostics and Debugging Button then click on view and then on connections If there are any errors show...

Page 24: ...covered in Web Configurator Section 5 2 No COMS on Modbus TCP IP side To fix check the following o Visual observations of LEDs on ProtoNode Appendix A 4 o Check device address o Verify wiring o Verify...

Page 25: ...D will go on solid 15 seconds after power up It will turn off after 5 seconds A steady red light will indicate there is a system error on the unit If this occurs immediately report the related system...

Page 26: ...n the Sierra Monitor Corporation webpage under Customer Care Resource Center Software Downloads www sierramonitor com customer care resource center filters software downloads Extract the executable fi...

Page 27: ...Guide Page 27 of 37 o Select full Diagnostic NOTE If desired the default capture period can be changed o Click on Start Diagnostic o Wait for Capture period to finish then the Diagnostic Test Complete...

Page 28: ...37 Step 2 Send Log o Once the Diagnostic test is complete a zip file will be saved on the PC o Choose Open to launch explorer and have it point directly at the correct folder o Send the Diagnostic zi...

Page 29: ...g a Click on Setup b Click on File Transfer c Click on the Firmware tab 5 In the Firmware tab click on Choose Files and select the firmware file extracted in step 1 6 Click on the orange Submit button...

Page 30: ...the Sierra Monitor support team Access the ProtoNode to set a new password Appendix A 9 Reading Data Arrays Connect to the ProtoNode with a browser and click on the Diagnostics Debugging button Select...

Page 31: ...rnal to the ProtoNode NOTE The lid on top of the ProtoNode has to be removed in order to select the A Bank of DIP switches Pull on the lid while holding the on to the 6 pin Phoenix connector Please do...

Page 32: ...ance Tested RoHS Compliant CSA 205 Approved BTL Marked LonMark Certified Power Requirements Multi mode power adapter 9 30VDC or 12 24VAC Physical Dimensions 11 5 cm L x 8 3 cm W x 4 1 cm H 4 5 x 3 2 x...

Page 33: ...ly with local electrical code o Be suited to the expected operating temperature range o Meet the current and voltage rating for ProtoNode Furthermore the interconnecting power cable shall o Be of leng...

Page 34: ...Off On Off Off 41 On Off Off On Off On Off Off 42 Off On Off On Off On Off Off 43 On On Off On Off On Off Off 44 Off Off On On Off On Off Off 45 On Off On On Off On Off Off Address A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5...

Page 35: ...Off Off Off On 136 Off Off Off On Off Off Off On 137 On Off Off On Off Off Off On 138 Off On Off On Off Off Off On Address A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 139 On On Off On Off Off Off On 140 Off Off On On Of...

Page 36: ...17 On Off Off On On Off On On 218 Off On Off On On Off On On 219 On On Off On On Off On On 220 Off Off On On On Off On On 221 On Off On On On Off On On 222 Off On On On On Off On On 223 On On On On On...

Page 37: ...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...

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