7.4.1 Using the FS-GUI to Load a Configuration File 7.4.2 Retrieve the Configuration File for Modification or Backup Test and Commission the QuickServer 7.5.1 Accessing the Grid Grid Setup Registration Process User Setup Finish Registering the FieldServer Login to the Grid QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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Change User Management Settings 10.3.1 Create Users 10.3.2 Edit Users 10.3.3 Delete Users 10.3.4 Change FieldServer Password 10.4 QuickServer Part Numbers 10.5 Compliance with UL Regulations 10.6 Specifications 10.7 Grid Connection Warning Message Limited 2 Year Warranty QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
NOTE: For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section Troubleshooting, 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 Grid. See Section 8 Grid Setup for further information.
Equipment Setup Mounting The QuickServer can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
NOTE: See www.ni.com/support/serial/resinfo.htm for additional pictures and notes. NOTE: The R1 and R2 DIP Switches apply settings to the respective serial port. NOTE: If the gateway is already powered on, DIP switch settings will not take effect unless the unit is power cycled. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
NOTE: The R1 and R2 DIP Switches apply settings to the respective serial port. NOTE: If the gateway is already powered on, DIP switch settings will not take effect unless the unit is power cycled. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
The supported baud rates for either port is based on the protocol of the connected devices. The following baud rates are supported for Modbus RTU: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115200 The following baud rates are supported for BACnet MS/TP: 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800, 115200 QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
QuickServer, either connect the PC to the Router’s Ethernet port or connect the Router and PC to an Ethernet switch. Use Cat-5 cables for the connection. NOTE: The Default IP Address of the QuickServer is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Apply power to the QuickServer as shown below. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided in Section 10.6 Specifications. • The gateway accepts 9-30VDC or 24VAC on pins L+ and N-. • Frame GND should be connected. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Open a web browser and connect to the FieldServer’s default IP Address. The default IP Address of the FieldServer is 192.168.2.101, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. • If the PC and the FieldServer are on different IP networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.2.X network. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
When the Web Server Security Unconfigured window appears, read the text and choose whether to move forward with HTTPS or HTTP. • When the warning that “Your connection is not private” appears, click the advanced button on the bottom left corner of the screen. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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NOTE: A user has 5 attempts to login then there will be a 10-minute lockout. There is no timeout on the FieldServer to enter a password. NOTE: To create individual user logins, go to Section 10.3 Change User Management Settings. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
NOTE: Cookies are used for authentication. NOTE: To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 10.2 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup. The sections that follow include instructions for assigning the different security modes. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
6.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload Encryption • Select one of these options and click the Save button. • A “Redirecting” message will appear. After a short time, the FieldServer GUI will open. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
NOTE: The FieldServer Manager tab (see image above) allows users to connect to the Grid, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. The Grid enables secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for configuration, management, maintenance. For more...
Find the Navigation tree across the left side of the screen. • Click the arrow next to the FieldServer title/CN number to expand the tree. • Click on the arrow next to Setup to expand the tree. • Click on Network Settings. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Click the Add Rule button to add a new row and set a new Destination Network, Netmask and Gateway IP Address as needed. • Set the Priority for each connection (1-255 with 1 as the highest priority and 255 as the lowest). • Click the Save button to activate the new settings. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Connect the FieldServer to the local network or router. NOTE: If the FS-GUI was open in a browser, the browser will need to be pointed to the new IP Address of the FieldServer before the FS-GUI will be accessible again. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
• Click on “config.csv”, and open or save the file. Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application Refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual in conjunction with the Driver supplements for information on configuring the QuickServer. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Once download is complete, a message bar will appear confirming that the configuration was updated successfully. • Click the System Restart Button to put the new file into operation. NOTE: It is possible to do multiple downloads to the QuickServer before resetting it. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
◦ The file will automatically download to the web browser’s default download location. • Edit or store the file as desired. NOTE: Before using any backup configuration file to reset the configuration settings, check that the backup file is not an old version. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
NOTE: The FieldServer Manager tab (see image above) allows users to connect to the Grid, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. The Grid enables secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for configuration, management, maintenance. For more...
Grid Setup The Grid is MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. Integration with the Grid 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 about the Grid, refer to the MSA Grid Start-up Guide.
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To register, fill in the user details, site details, gateway details and Grid account credentials. ◦ Enter user details and click Next ◦ Enter the site details by entering the physical address fields or the latitude and longitude then click Next QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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◦ Enter Name and Description (required) then click Next ◦ Click the “Create an Grid FieldServer Manager account” button ◦ Enter a valid email and click the Create Account button to send a “Welcome to the MSA Grid” invite to the email address entered...
Process), follow the instructions below to set up login details: • The “Welcome to the MSA Grid” email will appear as shown below. NOTE: If no email was received, check the spam/junk folder for an email from notification@fieldpop.io. Contact the manufacturer’s support team if no email is found.
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NOTE: If access to data logs using RESTful API is needed, do not include “#” in the password. • Click “Save” to save the user details. • Click “OK” when the Success message appears. • Record the email account used and password for future use. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Finish Registering the FieldServer • Enter the new Username and Password set up in Section 8.2 User Setup. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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QuickServer. NOTE: Update these details at any time by going to the device’s FS-GUI webpage, clicking the FieldServer Manager button and then clicking the Update Device Details button. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Login to the Grid After the QuickServer is registered, go to www.smccloud.net and type in the appropriate login information as per registration credentials. NOTE: If the login password is lost, see the MSA Grid Start-up Guide for recovery instructions. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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NOTE: For additional Grid instructions see the MSA Grid Start-up Guide. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
◦ Ensure that the IP Address is 102.168.2.X and the netmask 255.255.255.0 • Ensure that the PC and QuickServer are on the same IP Network, or assign a Static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.2.X network. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Click Download for the capture to be downloaded to the local PC. • Email the diagnostic zip file to technical support (smc-support.emea@msasafety.com). NOTE: Diagnostic captures of BACnet MS/TP communication are output in a “.PCAP” file extension which is compatible with Wireshark. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Microsoft Edge Rev. 41 and higher • Safari Rev. 3 and higher NOTE: Internet Explorer is no longer supported as recommended by Microsoft. NOTE: Computer and network firewalls must be opened for Port 80 to allow FieldServer GUI to function. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
The FieldServer will send an embedded self-signed certificate if one is requested by a connecting client. NOTE: If a remote client requires a certificate, then request the smc_cert.pem certificate from FieldServer Technical Support and update the remote client’s authority as per vendor instructions. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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3. Choose the ‘General’ tab. 4. Click on the ‘Browse’ button and select the PEM file you want to upload. 5. Click on ‘Submit’. 6. When the message, “The file was uploaded successfully” appears, click on the ‘System Restart’ button. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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Make sure the certificate is in PEM format. Otherwise, convert it to PEM format (reference the link below). support.ssl.com/Knowledgebase/Article Configure the FieldServer to use a custom certificate as shown below: Connections Adapter , Protocol , TLS_Port , Server_Cert_File N1 , Modbus/TCP , 1502 , my_server_cert.pem QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Set up Client Certificate Make sure the certificate is in PEM format. Otherwise, convert it to PEM format (reference the link below). support.ssl.com/Knowledgebase/Article Configure the FieldServer to use a custom certificate as shown below: ……… , Client_Cert_File ……… , my_client_cert.pem QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
10.2 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup NOTE: Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect. • The QuickServer landing page is the FS-GUI. • Click Setup in the Navigation panel. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Click Security in the Navigation panel. • Click the Mode desired. ◦ If HTTPS with own trusted TLS certificate is selected, follow instructions in Section 6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate • Click the Save button. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
TLS certificate. • Click Security in the Navigation panel. • Click the Edit Certificate button to open the certificate and key fields. • Edit the loaded certificate or key text as needed. • Click Save. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Check that the Users tab is selected. User Types: Admin – Can modify and view any settings on the FieldServer. Operator – Can modify and view any data in the FieldServer array(s). Viewer – Can only view settings/readings on the FieldServer. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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. • Click the Create button. • Once the Success message appears, click OK. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Click the pencil icon next to the desired user to open the User Edit window. • Once the User Edit window opens, change the User Security Group and Password as needed. • Click Confirm. • Once the Success message appears, click OK. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
10.3.3Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
If the unit is to be installed in an operating environment with a temperature above 65 °C, it should be installed in a Restricted Access Area requiring a key or a special tool to gain access. • This device must not be connected to a LAN segment with outdoor wiring. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense. Modifications not expressly approved by FieldServer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.” NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
NOTE: If changes to the network settings are done, remember to click the Save button. Then power cycle the FieldServer by clicking on the Confirm button in the window and click on the bolded “Restart” text in the yellow pop-up box that appears in the upper right corner of the screen. QuickServer FS-QS-2XX0 Start-up Guide...
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.
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