Sierra Monitor Company FieldServer X-25 Start-Up Guide APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after March 2009 Kernel Version: Document Revision: 5.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Equipment Set-Up .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Supplied equipment.......................................................................................................................................3 1.2 Mounting ...........................................................................................................
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide 1 1.1 Page 3 of 12 EQUIPMENT SET-UP Supplied equipment FS-X25 Series FieldServer. loaded with Modbus RTU driver, SMT Ethernet driver and any other drivers ordered. A default configuration file has already been loaded onto the FieldServer. Check the Driver Manual and the FieldServer Configuration Manual for further information on this file.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide 1.4 Page 4 of 12 Specifications Power requirements Multi-mode power adapter, 5V - 30V DC, 500 mA Optional: 110V/230V switchable 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.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide 2 Page 5 of 12 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.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide 3 Page 6 of 12 CONNECTION TO THE DEVICE 3.1 Serial Connection A DB-9 cable should be connected between the Serial port on the FS-X25 and the serial port of the target serial device. The Serial 1 port can be configured 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.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide Page 7 of 12 3.1.2 DB-9 Pinouts for RS-485 Connection Four Wire (full duplex multidrop) Two Wire (1/2 duplex) Note: The flow signals, RTS and CTS, should 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.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide 4 4.1 Page 8 of 12 OPERATION Record Identification Data Each FS-x25 has a unique serial number and MAC address located on the underside of the unit. These numbers should be recorded as they may be required for technical support. Serial Number: __________________________________________________ MAC Address: __________________________________________________ 4.2 Power up the device Apply power to the device.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide 4.6 Page 9 of 12 Connection to the FieldServer Using RUI (Ruinet) Select Start|Programs|FieldServer Utilities, double click on the Remote User Interface icon or double click on the Remote User Interface Icon on the desktop. If Ruinet does not automatically bring you to the main menu, select the FieldServer by typing the 2-digit number to the left of the title name. If necessary, refer to Appendix A for troubleshooting tips. 4.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide Page 10 of 12 Type "L" (for local filename) to specify the name and extension of the file to be sent to the FieldServer. Hit when done. The Remote User Interface Utility will automatically select config.csv for download of csv files. On rare occasions where other files need to be downloaded to the FieldServer type “O” for other files, then type “R” to specify the remote filename needed on the FieldServer.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide Page 11 of 12 Appendix A. Troubleshooting Tips Appendix A.1. Connection to the FieldServer Confirm that the network cabling is correct. Confirm that the computer network card is operational and correctly configured. Confirm that there is an Ethernet adapter installed in the PC’s Device Manager List,, and that it is configured to run the TCP/IP protocol.
FieldServer FS-X25 Start-Up Guide Page 12 of 12 Appendix B. Limited Warranty FieldServer Technologies warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for two years after date of shipment. FieldServer Technologies will repair or replace without charge any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period. Final determination of the nature and responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by FieldServer Technologies personnel.
