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Description
LAARS ProtoNode Start-up Guide
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Introduction
1.1
ProtoNode Gateway
The ProtoNode wireless gateway is an external, high performance
building automation multi-protocol
gateway
that is preconfigured to automatically communicate between LAARS
’
devices (hereafter simply
called “device”)
connected to the ProtoNode and automatically configures them for BACnet/IP, BACnet
MS/TP, Modbus TCP/IP and Metasys N2.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The ProtoNode
is pre-loaded with tested profiles/configurations for the supported devices.
FPC-N54 Connectivity Diagram:
The ProtoNode can connect with the MSA Grid
–
FieldServer Manager. The FieldServer Manager allows
technicians, the OEM's support team and MSA Safety's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoNode.
The FieldServer Manager provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field:
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Remotely monitor and control devices.
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Collect device data and view it on the Dashboard and the MSA Smart Phone App.
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Create user defined device notifications (alarm, trouble and warning) via SMS and/or Email.
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Generate diagnostic captures (as needed for troubleshooting) without going to the site.
For more information on the FieldServer Manager, see the
MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide
.
LAARS Heating Systems
20
Industrial Way, Rochester, NH, USA 03867
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(800) 900-9276
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www.Laars.com