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SlotServer Start-Up Guide
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products:
Description
FS-RA-CLX-BAS
FS-RA-CLX-FIR
FS-RA-CLX-PRO
The instructions are effective for the above as of November 2009
Kernel Version: 5.15
Document Revision: 1
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SlotServer Start-up Guide Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Equipment Set-up .................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Supplied equipment ............................................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 Third Party Components (Not Supplied by FieldServer Technologies) .....................................
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 3 of 14 1 EQUIPMENT SET-UP 1.1 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT USB Flash Drive loaded with: SlotServer Start-up Guide SlotServer Configuration Manual FieldServer Utilities Manual All FieldServer Driver Supplements Support Utilities Any additional folders related to special files configured for a specific FieldServer Additional components as required - See Driver Manual Supplement for details Accessories: 2-way combi-comb connector for LonW
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 4 of 14 1.4 SLOTSERVER PORTS AND DISPLAYS Note that there are several hardware ports available on the SlotServer card, but that this SlotServer model only makes use of a select few. The ports and displays of interest are as shown in the diagram below: Scrolling display shows card messages Card Status Indicators show general card status Service Pin for LonWorks Commissioning Communications Status LED’s show status of communications and card software
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 5 of 14 1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table presents the relevant technical specifications. Slot width 1 BackPlane Current Load 0.6A Operating Temperature 0-60°C (32-140°F) Storage Temperature -40 - 85°C (-40 - 185°F) Humidity 5-95% (Non-Condensing) Allen Bradley Platform: ControlLogix 1756 Rack LonWorks Connection type: TP/FT-10 Ethernet port 10/100 MB/sec. RS-485 port 2-wire, half duplex. UL 60950-1:2003 Approvals CAN/CSA-C22.2
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 6 of 14 2 INSTALLATION The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack. Take note of the slot number used for the SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I/O in the RSLogix software. 2.1 POWER UP THE DEVICE Apply power to the device. Refer to the panel to ensure that the SlotServer has powered up successfully. The diagram in Section 1.4 indicates the location of each of these items on the SlotServer panel. Scrollin
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 7 of 14 2.5 CONNECT USING “REMOTE USER INTERFACE” (RUINET) All configuration file transfers and system diagnostics are executed via the RUI or “Remote User Interface” which is installed with the Utility software. Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information. Browse to the Remote User Interface icon in the Start menu directory and click on it. The RUI menu screen should appear. If necessary, refer to Appendix A for troublesh
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 8 of 14 Once download is complete, hit to get back to the main menu and use the "!" option (or simply cycle power to the SlotServer) to put the new file into operation. Note that it is possible to do multiple downloads to the SlotServer before resetting it. Firmware created by FieldServer Technologies can be downloaded from the configuration file by simply typing “F” from the download menu. Note that FieldServer usually supplies firmware upg
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 9 of 14 Appendix A. Useful Features Refer to the Configuration Manual for useful configuration features. The unit may be removed under power for convenient swapping of modules. Appendix A.1. LED Functions Service Pin The LonWorks Service pin can be used for commissioning the SlotServer into a LonWorks network. LonSvc Run Node Off Conf Err LonWorks Activity can be determined using this LED as follows: LON LED Activity Sys Err Com Err Explicit Impli
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 10 of 14 Ethernet Lights These lights are related to the Ethernet network ports provided on the SlotServer. The 10/100 light will be green if the physical connection to the network hub is 10/100 running at 100 MBits/s. If the light is off, the connection is running at 10 MBits/s. The Act (Activity) light will indicate activity on the network. The frequency of Act flashing is directly related to the network activity. It does not necessarily mean
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 11 of 14 Appendix B. Troubleshooting Appendix B.1. Things to check when communications fail. Check for loose cabling on the third party network Verify that the correct program is loaded to the CPU Verify that the correct data types for the tags have been used. Appendix B.2. Timeout Errors on SlotServer The following remedial action is suggested if timeout errors are experienced: The PLC is not set to RUN mode - it may still be in PRG mode.
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 12 of 14 Appendix B.5. Technical Support Before contacting Technical support to report an issue, go to Start|Programs|FieldServer utilities|Tools and browse to Serial Capture. Take a log (See ENotes 26 and 58 in the folder called Library on the USB Flash Drive). Send this log together with the configuration file to support@fieldserver.com for evaluation. Note that while all necessary documentation is shipped with the FieldServer on the USB flash
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 13 of 14 Appendix C. Vendor Information 1 Appendix C.1. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards Appendix C.1.1. Hardware and Software requirements Two 1756 racks, one containing the CPU and the other the SlotServer Two Controlnet CNB cards with connection cables to connect the racks to one other RSlinx RSLogix RSNetworx SlotServer EDS file (Available on SlotServer CD, or call Technical Support) Appendix C.1.2. Setup I
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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 14 of 14 Appendix D. 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 Technolo
