A Sierra Monitor Company Driver Manual (Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual) FS-8700-124 TIC UPS APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001 Driver Version: 1.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. TIC UPS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 3 DRIVER SCOPE OF SUPPLY ........................................................................................ 4 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver ................................................... 4 2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment ..............
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 3 of 17 1. TIC UPS Description The serial TIC UPS driver allows the ProtoNode to transfer data to and from devices over RS232 using TIC UPS protocol. The ProtoNode can emulate a Client. This driver is intended for use with Toshiba models UPS. It is intended to do the following: Read information from the UPS such as battery life, voltages etc. This will be done in user mode on the UPS.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 4 of 17 2. Driver Scope of Supply 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver FieldServer Technologies PART # FS-8917-02 FS-8917-03 FS-8700-124 Description RJ45 to DB9F connector adapter. RJ45 to DB9M connector adapter. Driver Manual. Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment 2.2. 2.2.1. Part # - 2.2.2.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 5 of 17 3. Hardware Connections The ProtoNode is connected to the UPS as shown in connection drawing. Configure the TIC UPS according to manufacturer’s instructions.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 6 of 17 4. Configuring the FieldServer as a TIC UPS Client For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” sample files provided with the FieldServer).
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 7 of 17 4.2.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 8 of 17 Example // Client Side Nodes Nodes Node_Name, PLC 1, 4.4. Node_ID, 1, Protocol, TOSH_UPS, Node_Type, 1600, Connection P1 Client Side Map Descriptors 4.4.1. FieldServer Related Map Descriptor Parameters Column Title Function Map_Descriptor_Name Name of this Map Descriptor Data_Array_Name Data_Array_Offset Function 4.4.2.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual 4.5. Map Descriptor Example. 4.5.1. // Example 1 Client Side Map Descriptors Map_Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, A1, Data_Array_Name, DA_AI_01, For all commands except FAULT and ALARM, ensure that the Data_Array_Name points to an array of type float. 4.5.2. // Page 9 of 17 Data_Array_Offset, 0, Function, RDBC, Node_Name, Node_A, Make sure the Toshiba command supports the selected function.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 10 of 17 Appendix A. Commands Specific to Devices Appendix A.1. Client Read commands The following commands are supported with the RDBC function. ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.protocessor.com Tel: 408.964.4433 Fax: 408.964.4425 Toll_Free: 800.317.8319 email: sales@protocessor.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 12 of 17 Appendix A.1.1. FAULT command: Stored in bits, make sure array’s length is 24 and its type is bits.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 13 of 17 Appendix A.1.2. ALARM command: Stored in bits, make sure array’s length is 24 and its type is bits.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 14 of 17 Appendix A.1.4.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 15 of 17 Command SAD BTEST Description Shutdown after delay. Battery Test2 Appendix A.2.1. 1600: SAD BTEST 2 Commands supported by different models. 1800 SAD BTEST 4200 SAD BTEST G8000 & G8000MM, G9000 No Write commands supported Please note that due to battery health, this point can only be tested as specified by TIC ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.protocessor.com Tel: 408.964.4433 Fax: 408.964.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 16 of 17 Appendix B. Troubleshooting Tips Appendix B.1. Connection Tips & Hints 1. What should the baud rate in my configuration file be set to? Consult the UPS manual for the default baud rate of your UPS. ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.protocessor.com Tel: 408.964.4433 Fax: 408.964.4425 Toll_Free: 800.317.8319 email: sales@protocessor.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 17 of 17 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.protocessor.com Tel: 408.964.4433 Fax: 408.964.4425 Toll_Free: 800.317.8319 email: sales@protocessor.
