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- Page 1 Start-up Guide ProtoNode FPC-N64 APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after July 2021. Document Revision: 2.C T18630 ProtoNode 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 ProtoNode Start-up Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About the ProtoNode ........................6 Equipment Setup ..........................7 Mounting ........................... 7 Physical Dimensions ........................ 8 Installing the ProtoNode ........................9 DIP Switch Settings ........................9 3.1.1 Bias Resistors .......................... 9 3.1.2 Termination Resistor ......................10 Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports ....................11 3.2.1 Wiring ............................. - Page 4 10.3.1 Change Security Mode ......................38 10.3.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer ..............39 10.4 Change User Management Settings ..................40 10.4.1 Create Users .......................... 41 10.4.2 Edit Users ..........................42 10.4.3 Delete Users ........................... 43 10.4.4 Change FieldServer Password ....................44 10.5 Specifications..........................
- Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1: DIN Rail Bracket ..........................7 Figure 2: ProtoNode FPC-N64 Dimensions ....................8 Figure 3: Bias Resistor DIP Switches ......................9 Figure 4: Termination Resistor DIP Switch ....................10 Figure 5: R1 & R2 Connection Ports ......................11 Figure 6: Required Current Draw for the Gateway ..................
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Page 6: About The Protonode
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. -
Page 7: Equipment Setup
Equipment Setup Equipment Setup Mounting The ProtoNode can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. Din Rail Bracket Figure 1: DIN Rail Bracket ProtoNode Start-up Guide... -
Page 8: Physical Dimensions
Equipment Setup Physical Dimensions Power Port R2 Serial Port R1 Serial Port Figure 2: ProtoNode FPC-N64 Dimensions ProtoNode Start-up Guide... -
Page 9: Installing The Protonode
Installing the Gateway Installing the ProtoNode 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 ProtoNode bias resistors are used to keep the RS-485 bus to a known state, when there is no... -
Page 10: Termination Resistor
Installing the Gateway 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 ProtoNode is the last device on the serial trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled. -
Page 11: Connecting The R1 & R2 Ports
Installing the Gateway 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 12: Power Up The Protonode
Power up Power up the ProtoNode Check power requirements in the table below: Power Requirement for ProtoNode External Gateway Current Draw Type ProtoNode Family 12VDC 24VDC/AC FPC – N64 (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 Protonode
Setup Web Server Security Connect the PC to the ProtoNode Connecting to the Gateway via Ethernet Connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and ProtoNode ETH1 (LAN Port). Ethernet Port Figure 8: Ethernet Port Location 5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC The default IP Address for the ProtoNode is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. -
Page 14: Setup Web Server Security
Setup Web Server Security Setup Web Server Security Navigate to the IP Address of the ProtoNode on the local PC by opening a web browser and entering the IP Address of the ProtoNode; the default Ethernet address is 192.168.1.24. NOTE: If the IP Address of the ProtoNode has been changed, the IP Address can be discovered using the FS Toolbox utility. -
Page 15: Figure 11: 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 example this text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (unsafe)”. Figure 11 Figure 11: 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 13: Security Mode Selection Screen NOTE: Cookies are used for authentication. NOTE: To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 10.3. -
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: Network Settings
Configuring the Gateway Network Settings 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. • Click the orange arrow next to the ProtoNode CN number and title to expand the tree. Figure 15: FS-GUI Page •... -
Page 19: Update Network Settings
Configuring the Gateway Update Network Settings 7.2.1 Routing Settings The Routing settings make it possible to set up the IP routing rules for the FieldServer’s internet and network connections. NOTE: The default connection is ETH1. • Select the default connection in the first row as either ETH 1 or ETH 2. •... -
Page 20: Ethernet 1 And Ethernet 2 Network Settings
Configuring the Gateway 7.2.2 Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 Network Settings • Enable DHCP to automatically assign IP Settings or modify the IP Settings manually as needed, via these fields: IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and Domain Name Server1/2. NOTE: If connected to a router, set the Gateway to the same IP Address as the router. •... -
Page 21: Wan Mode Settings For Eth2
Configuring the Gateway 7.2.3 WAN Mode Settings for ETH2 • Click the blue WAN box to change the ETH 2 port to WAN mode. This prevents all but allowed incoming traffic on the ETH 2 port it does allow a connection to the internet via port 80 &... -
Page 22: Configuring The Protonode
Configuring the Gateway Configuring the ProtoNode Retrieve the Sample Configuration File The configuration of the ProtoNode is provided to the ProtoNode’s operating system via a comma-delimited file called “CONFIG.CSV”. If a custom configuration was ordered, the ProtoNode 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 8.3.1 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 20: FS-GUI Loading Files •... -
Page 24: Retrieve The Configuration File For Modification Or Backup
Configuring the Gateway 8.3.2 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 21: Retrieve Configuration File •... -
Page 25: Test And Commission The Protonode
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: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Lost or Incorrect IP Address • Ensure that FieldServer Toolbox is loaded onto the local PC. Otherwise, download the FieldServer-Toolbox.zip via the MSA Safety website. • Extract the executable file and complete the installation. Ethernet Port Figure 23: Ethernet Port Location •... -
Page 27: Viewing Diagnostic Information
Troubleshooting Viewing Diagnostic Information • Type the IP Address of the ProtoNode into the web browser or use the FieldServer Toolbox to connect to the ProtoNode. • Click on Diagnostics and Debugging Button, then click on view, and then on connections. •... -
Page 28: Checking Wiring And Settings
Troubleshooting Checking Wiring and Settings No COMS on the Serial side. If the Tx/Rx LEDs are not flashing rapidly then there is a COM issue. To fix this problem, check the following: • Visual observations of LEDs on the ProtoNode. (Section 9.5) •... -
Page 29: 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. If the FieldServer bios is updated/released on November 2017 or later then the Diagnostic Capture is performed via the gateway’s on-board system. -
Page 30: Led Functions
Troubleshooting LED Functions 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 31: 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 32: Additional Information
Additional Information 10 Additional Information 10.1 Update Firmware To load a new version of the firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Extract and save the new file onto the local PC. 2. Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the FieldServer in the address bar. Default IP Address is 192.168.1.24 Use the FS Toolbox utility if the IP Address is unknown (9.1) 3. -
Page 33: Ssl/Tls For Secure Connection
Additional Information 10.2 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. 10.2.1 Configuring FieldServer as a SSL/TLS Server The following example sets the FieldServer to accept a secure Modbus/TCP connection on port 1502. - Page 34 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 35 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 36: Configuring Fieldserver As Ssl/Tls Client
Additional Information 10.2.2 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 37: Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup
Additional Information 10.3 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup NOTE: Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect. • The FieldServer landing page is the FS-GUI. • Click Setup in the Navigation panel. Figure 26: FS-GUI Page ProtoNode Start-up Guide... -
Page 38: Change Security Mode
Additional Information 10.3.1 Change Security Mode • Click Security in the Navigation panel. Figure 27: 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. ProtoNode Start-up Guide... -
Page 39: Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver
Additional Information 10.3.2 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 28: FS-GUI Security Setup – Certificate Loaded •... -
Page 40: Change User Management Settings
Additional Information 10.4 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 41: Create Users
Additional Information 10.4.1 Create Users • Click the Create User button. Figure 30: 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 42: Edit Users
Additional Information 10.4.2 Edit Users • Click the pencil icon next to the desired user to open the User Edit window. Figure 31: Setup Users • Once the User Edit window opens, change the User Security Group and Password as needed. Figure 32: Edit User Window •... -
Page 43: Delete Users
Additional Information 10.4.3 Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. Figure 33: Setup Users • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. Figure 34: User Delete Warning ProtoNode Start-up Guide... -
Page 44: Change Fieldserver Password
Additional Information 10.4.4 Change FieldServer Password • Click the Password tab. Figure 35: 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 45: Specifications
Additional Information 10.5 Specifications ProtoNode FPC-N64 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) Two Ethernet 10/100 BaseT ports Input Voltage: 9-30VDC or 24VAC Current draw: 24VAC 0.125A... -
Page 46: Compliance With Ul Regulations
Additional Information 10.6 Compliance with UL Regulations For UL compliance, the following instructions must be met when operating the ProtoNode. • The units shall be powered by listed LPS or Class 2 power supply suited to the expected operating temperature range. •... -
Page 47: 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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