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- Page 1 Start-up Guide QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after March 2021. Document Revision: 2.B T18627 QuickServer Start-up Guide MSAsafety.com...
- Page 2 MSA Safety 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, CA 95035 Website: www.MSAsafety.com U.S. Support Information: +1 408 964-4443 +1 800 727-4377 Email: smc-support@msasafety.com EMEA Support Information: +31 33 808 0590 Email: smc-support.emea@msasafety.com QuickServer Start-up Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About the QuickServer ........................6 Certification ..........................6 Supplied Equipment ......................... 6 Equipment Setup ..........................7 Mounting ........................... 7 Installing the QuickServer ....................... 8 DIP Switch Settings ........................8 3.1.1 Bias Resistors .......................... 8 3.1.2 Termination Resistor ........................ 9 Connecting the R1 &... - Page 4 Additional Information ........................40 10.1 SSL/TLS for Secure Connection .................... 40 10.1.1 Configuring FieldServer as a SSL/TLS Server ..............40 10.1.2 Configuring FieldServer as SSL/TLS Client ................43 10.2 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup ............44 10.2.1 Change Security Mode ......................45 10.2.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer ..............
- Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1: DIN Rail Bracket ..........................7 Figure 2: DIN Rail Mounted........................... 7 Figure 3: Bias Resistor DIP Switches ......................8 Figure 4: Termination Resistor DIP Switch ....................9 Figure 5: R1 & R2 Connection Ports ......................10 Figure 6: Ethernet Connection ........................
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Page 6: About The Quickserver
NOTE: For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section 9, or any of the troubleshooting appendices in the related driver supplements. Check the MSA Safety website for technical support resources and documentation that may be of assistance. The QuickServer is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s SMC Cloud. See Section for further information. -
Page 7: Equipment Setup
Equipment Setup Equipment Setup Mounting The QuickServer can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. Din Rail Bracket Figure 1: DIN Rail Bracket NOTE: For dimension details see Section 10.7. Figure 2: DIN Rail Mounted QuickServer Start-up Guide... -
Page 8: Installing The Quickserver
Installation Installing the QuickServer DIP Switch Settings 3.1.1 Bias Resistors R1 Bias Resistor DIP Switches (2 and 3) R2 Bias Resistor DIP Switches (2 and 3) Figure 3: Bias Resistor DIP Switches To enable Bias Resistors, move both the BIAS- and BIAS+ dip switches to the right in the orientation shown in Figure The QuickServer bias resistors are used to keep the RS-485 bus to a known state, when there is no... -
Page 9: Termination Resistor
Installation 3.1.2 Termination Resistor R1 Termination Resistor DIP Switch (1) R2 Termination Resistor DIP Switch (1) Figure 4: Termination Resistor DIP Switch If the QuickServer is the last device on the serial trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled. -
Page 10: Connecting The R1 & R2 Ports
Installation Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports For the R1 Port only: Switch between RS-485 and RS-232 by moving the number 4 DIP Switch left for RS-485 and right for RS-232 (Figure The R2 Port is RS-485. Connect to the 3-pin connector(s) as shown below. Figure 5: R1 &... -
Page 11: 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port
Installation 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port Ethernet Port Figure 6: Ethernet Connection The Ethernet Port is used both for BACnet/IP communications and for configuring the QuickServer via the Web App. To connect the QuickServer, either connect the PC to the Router’s Ethernet port or connect the Router and PC to an Ethernet switch. -
Page 12: Power Up The Quickserver
Power up Power up the QuickServer Check power requirements in the table below: Power Requirement for QuickServer External Gateway Current Draw Type QuickServer Family 12VDC 24VDC/AC FS-QS-2XX0-XXXX (Typical) 250mA 125mA NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host system. -
Page 13: Connect The Pc To The Quickserver
Connecting to the Gateway Connect the PC to the QuickServer Connecting to the Gateway via Ethernet Connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and QuickServer. Ethernet Port Figure 9: Ethernet Port Location 5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC The default IP Address for the QuickServer is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. -
Page 14: Setup Web Server Security
Setup Web Server Security Setup Web Server Security Login to the FieldServer The first time the FieldServer GUI is opened in a browser, the IP Address for the gateway will appear as untrusted. This will cause the following pop-up windows to appear. •... -
Page 15: Figure 12: Warning Expanded Text
Setup Web Server Security • Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In Figure 12 example this text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (unsafe)”. Figure 12: Warning Expanded Text • When the login screen appears, put in the Username (default is “admin”) and the Password (found on the label of the FieldServer). -
Page 16: Select The Security Mode
Setup Web Server Security Select the Security Mode On the first login to the FieldServer, the following screen will appear that allows the user to select which mode the FieldServer should use. Figure 14: Security Mode Selection Screen NOTE: Cookies are used for authentication. NOTE: To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 10.2. -
Page 17: Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate
Setup Web Server Security 6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate This is the recommended selection and the most secure. Please contact your IT department to find out if you can obtain a TLS certificate from your company before proceeding with the Own Trusted TLS Certificate option. -
Page 18: Configuring The Quickserver
Figure 16) allows users to connect to the SMC Cloud, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. The SMC Cloud enables secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for configuration, management, maintenance. For more information about the SMC Cloud,... -
Page 19: Configure Network Settings
Configuring the Gateway Configure Network Settings 7.1.1 Using FS-GUI to Input Network Settings To navigate from the FS-GUI page to the Network Settings page follow the below instructions: • Find the Navigation tree across the left side of the screen. •... -
Page 20: Routing Settings
Configuring the Gateway 7.1.2 Routing Settings The Routing settings make it possible to set up the IP routing rules for the FieldServer’s internet and network connections. • Click the Add Rule button to add a new row and set a new Destination Network, Netmask and Gateway IP Address as needed. -
Page 21: Ethernet 1 Network Settings
Configuring the Gateway 7.1.3 Ethernet 1 Network Settings To change the IP Settings, follow these instructions: • Enable DHCP to automatically assign IP Settings or modify the IP Settings manually as needed, via these fields: IP Address, Netmask, Default Gateway, and Domain Name Server1/2. NOTE: If the FieldServer is connected to a router, the IP Gateway of the FieldServer should be set to the same IP Address of the router. -
Page 22: Retrieve The Sample Configuration File
Configuring the Gateway Retrieve the Sample Configuration File The configuration of the QuickServer is provided to the QuickServer’s operating system via a comma- delimited file called “CONFIG.CSV”. If a custom configuration was ordered, the QuickServer will be programmed with the relevant device registers in the Config.csv file for the initial start-up. -
Page 23: Load The Updated Configuration File
Configuring the Gateway Load the Updated Configuration File 7.4.1 Using the FS-GUI to Load a Configuration File • In the main menu of the FS-GUI screen, click “Setup”, then “File Transfer” and finally “Update”. • Browse and select the .csv file, open, then click “Submit”. Figure 22: FS-GUI Loading Files •... -
Page 24: Retrieve The Configuration File For Modification Or Backup
Configuring the Gateway 7.4.2 Retrieve the Configuration File for Modification or Backup To get a copy of the configuration file for modifying or backing up a configuration on a local computer, do the following: • In the main menu of the FS-GUI screen, click “Setup”, then “File Transfer”. Figure 23: Retrieve Configuration File •... -
Page 25: Test And Commission The Quickserver
NOTE: For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section 9, or any of the troubleshooting appendices in the related driver supplements and configuration manual. MSA Safety also offers a technical support on the MSA Safety website, which contains a significant number of resources and documentation that may be of assistance. -
Page 26: Smc Cloud Setup
SMC Cloud Setup SMC Cloud Setup The SMC Cloud is MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. Integration with the SMC Cloud enables a secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and hosts local applications for device configuration, management, as well as maintenance. For more information... -
Page 27: Figure 26: Smc Cloud Opt Out Warning Window
SMC Cloud Setup • Either go through the SMC Cloud setup to integrate SMC Cloud functionality to the FieldServer or optout of SMC Cloud setup. For SMC Cloud setup, continue with instructions in the following sections To opt out of SMC Cloud, click on a tab other than the SMC Cloud™ tab then click the checkbox next to “Opt out of SMC Cloud Registration”... -
Page 28: User Setup
SMC Cloud Setup User Setup Before the gateway can be connected to SMC Cloud a user account must be created. Request an invitation to SMC Cloud from the manufacturer’s support team and follow the instructions below to set up login details: •... -
Page 29: Figure 28: Setting User Details
SMC Cloud Setup • Click the “Complete Registration” button and fill in user details accordingly. Figure 28: Setting User Details • Fill in the name, phone number, password fields and click the checkbox to agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. NOTE: If access to data logs using RESTful API is needed, do not include “#”... -
Page 30: Registration Process
SMC Cloud Setup Registration Process Once SMC Cloud user credentials have been generated, the QuickServer can be registered onto the SMC Cloud server. • When first logging onto the QuickServer, the Web App will open on the SMC Cloud™ page. NOTE: If a warning message appears instead, go to Section 10.9 to resolve the connection issue. -
Page 31: Figure 30: Smc Cloud Registration - Installer Details
SMC Cloud Setup • To register, fill in the user details, site details, gateway details and SMC Cloud account credentials. Enter user details and click Next Figure 30: SMC Cloud Registration – Installer Details Enter the site details by entering the physical address fields or the latitude and longitude then click Next Figure 31: SMC Cloud Registration –... -
Page 32: Figure 32: Smc Cloud Registration - Gateway Details
SMC Cloud Setup Enter Name and Description (required) then click Next Figure 32: SMC Cloud Registration – Gateway Details Click the “Create an SMC Cloud account” button and enter a valid email to send a “Welcome to SMC Cloud” invite to the email address entered Figure 33: SMC Cloud Registration –... -
Page 33: Figure 34: Device Registered For Smc Cloud
SMC Cloud Setup • Once the device has successfully been registered, a confirmation window will appear. Click the Close button and the following screen will appear listing the device details and additional information auto-populated by the QuickServer. Figure 34: Device Registered for SMC Cloud NOTE: Update these details at any time by going to the SMC Cloud™... -
Page 34: Login To Smc Cloud
SMC Cloud Setup Login to SMC Cloud After the QuickServer is registered, go to www.smccloud.net and type in the appropriate login information as per registration credentials. Figure 35: SMC Cloud Login Page NOTE: If the login password is lost, see the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide for recovery instructions. -
Page 35: Figure 37: Smc Cloud Landing Page
SMC Cloud Setup NOTE: For additional SMC Cloud instructions see the SMC Cloud Start-up Guide. Figure 37: SMC Cloud Landing Page QuickServer Start-up Guide... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Communicating with the QuickServer Over the Network • 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. -
Page 37: Taking A Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture
Troubleshooting Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture When there is a problem on-site that cannot easily be resolved, perform a Diagnostic Capture before contacting support. Once the Diagnostic Capture is complete, email it to technical support. The Diagnostic Capture will accelerate diagnosis of the problem. •... -
Page 38: Led Functions
Troubleshooting LED Functions FS-EZX-MOD-BAC Diagnostic LEDs Description The SS LED will flash once a second to indicate that the bridge is in operation. The SYS ERR LED will go on solid indicating there is a system error. If this occurs, immediately report the related “system error”... -
Page 39: Factory Reset Instructions
Troubleshooting Factory Reset Instructions For instructions on how to reset a FieldServer back to its factory released state, see ENOTE - FieldServer Next Gen Recovery. Internet Browser Software Support The following web browsers are supported: • Chrome Rev. 57 and higher •... -
Page 40: Additional Information
Additional Information 10 Additional Information 10.1 SSL/TLS for Secure Connection SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) is a security technology for establishing an encrypted connection between a server and a client. This allows the secure transfer of data across untrusted networks. 10.1.1 Configuring FieldServer as a SSL/TLS Server The following example sets the FieldServer to accept a secure Modbus/TCP connection on port 1502. - Page 41 Additional Information Limiting Client Access In addition to TLS_Port parameter also add Validate_Client_Cert in the connections section of the configuration file and set it to “Yes”. Connections Adapter , Protocol , TLS_Port , Validate_Client_Cert , Modbus/TCP , 1502 , Yes The configuration above sets the FieldServer to request and verify a client’s certificate against its internal authority file before accepting connection.
- Page 42 Additional Information Certificate Validation Options If connections must be limited to only a particular domain (vendor devices), include Check_Remote_Host to specify the domain/host name. Connections Adapter , Protocol , TLS_Port , Validate_Client_Cert , Cert_Authority_File , Check_Remote_Host , Modbus/TCP , 1502 , Yes , my_authorized_clients.pem , SMC The configuration above tells the FieldServer to only accept connections that have the correct certification...
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Page 43: Configuring Fieldserver As Ssl/Tls Client
Additional Information 10.1.2 Configuring FieldServer as SSL/TLS Client The following Node configurations set the FieldServer to open a secure Modbus/TCP connection to Server at IP Address 10.11.12.13 on port 1502. Simple Secure Client Configuration Add Remote_Node_TLS_Port parameter in the nodes section of the configuration file and set to a port number between 1 –... -
Page 44: Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup
Additional Information 10.2 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup NOTE: Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect. • Navigate from the QuickServer landing page to the FS-GUI by clicking the blue “Diagnostics” text on the bottom of the screen. Figure 39: QuickServer Landing Page •... -
Page 45: Change Security Mode
Additional Information 10.2.1 Change Security Mode • Click Security in the Navigation panel. Figure 41: FS-GUI Security Setup • Click the Mode desired. If HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate is selected, follow instructions in Section 6.2.1 • Click the Save button. QuickServer Start-up Guide... -
Page 46: Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver
Additional Information 10.2.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer NOTE: A loaded certificate will only be available if the security mode was previously setup as HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate. • Click Security in the Navigation panel. Figure 42: FS-GUI Security Setup – Certificate Loaded •... -
Page 47: Change User Management Settings
Additional Information 10.3 Change User Management Settings • From the FS-GUI page, click Setup in the Navigation panel. • Click User Management in the navigation panel. NOTE: If the passwords are lost, the unit can be reset to factory settings to reinstate the default unique password on the label. -
Page 48: Create Users
Additional Information 10.3.1 Create Users • Click the Create User button. Figure 44: Create User Window • Enter the new User fields: Name, Security Group and Password. User details are hashed and salted NOTE: The password must meet the minimum complexity requirements. An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of strength on the top right of the Password text field. -
Page 49: Edit Users
Additional Information 10.3.2 Edit Users • Click the pencil icon next to the desired user to open the User Edit window. Figure 45: Setup Users • Once the User Edit window opens, change the User Security Group and Password as needed. Figure 46: Edit User Window •... -
Page 50: Delete Users
Additional Information 10.3.3 Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. Figure 47: Setup Users • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. Figure 48: User Delete Warning QuickServer Start-up Guide... -
Page 51: Change Fieldserver Password
Additional Information 10.3.4 Change FieldServer Password • Click the Password tab. Figure 49: FieldServer Password Update via FS-GUI • Change the general login password for the FieldServer as needed. NOTE: The password must meet the minimum complexity requirements. An algorithm automatically checks the password entered and notes the level of strength on the top right of the Password text field. -
Page 52: Quickserver Fs-Qs-2Xx0-Xxxx Dcc
Additional Information 10.4 QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0-XXXX DCC Driver Code BACnet/IP – BACnet MS/TP 0285 JCI Metasys N2– BACnet MS/TP 0309 JCI Metasys N2– BACnet/IP 0122 Modbus RTU – BACnet MS/TP 0367 Modbus RTU – BACnet/IP 0104 Modbus RTU – JCI Metasys N2 0038 Modbus TCP/IP –... -
Page 53: Compliance With Ul Regulations
Additional Information 10.6 Compliance with UL Regulations For UL compliance, the following instructions must be met when operating QuickServer. • The units shall be powered by listed LPS or Class 2 power supply suited to the expected operating temperature range. •... -
Page 54: Specifications
Additional Information 10.8 Specifications FS-QS-2XX0-XXXX One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485/RS-232 (Tx+ / Rx- / gnd) One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 (Tx+ / Rx- / gnd) Electrical Connections One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: Power port (+ / - / Frame-gnd) One Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port Input Voltage: 9-30VDC or 24VAC Current draw: 24VAC 0.125A... -
Page 55: Smc Cloud Connection Warning Message
Additional Information 10.9 SMC Cloud Connection Warning Message • If a warning message appears instead of the page as shown in Figure 29, follow the suggestion that appears on screen. If the ProtoAir cannot reach the SMC Cloud server, the following message will appear Figure 52: SMC Cloud Connection Problems Message •... -
Page 56: Limited 2 Year Warranty
MSA Safety warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for two years after date of shipment. MSA Safety will repair or replace 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 MSA Safety personnel.
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