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- Page 1 Operating Manual ProtoCarrier Start-up Guide FPC-C34, FPC-C35, FPC-C38, FPC-C39, FPC-C40, FPC-C41, FPC-C42, FPC-C43 Revision: 1.E Document No.: T18609 Print Spec: 10000005389 (F) MSAsafety.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About the MSA FieldServer ProtoCarrier Certification BACnet/LonWorks Setup through ProtoCarrier Features Installation Steps for the Customer Record Identification Data Interfacing ProtoCarrier to Host OEM Device ProtoCarrier FPC-C34 and FPC-C35 Showing Connection Ports Device Connections to ProtoCarrier 3.2.1 RS-485 / RS-232 3.2.2 KNX... - Page 4 Additional Information 10.1 Update Firmware 10.2 BACnet: Setting Network_Number for more than one ProtoCarrier on Subnet 10.3 Reading Data Arrays 10.4 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup 10.4.1 Change Security Mode 10.4.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer 10.5 Change User Management Settings 10.5.1 Create Users...
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Page 5: About The Msa Fieldserver Protocarrier
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 ProtoCarrier is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s Grid. See Section 7.1.1 Accessing the FieldServer... -
Page 6: Bacnet/Lonworks Setup Through Protocarrier
BACnet/LonWorks Setup through ProtoCarrier Features • 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN interface (auto-sensing) • Multiple Protocol Support • Supports multiple configuration files and the ability to automatically load any of the stored files for different OEM controllers or protocols supported. • ProtoCarrier- FPC-C34/C35 ◦... -
Page 7: Interfacing Protocarrier To Host Oem Device
Interfacing ProtoCarrier to Host OEM Device ProtoCarrier FPC-C34 and FPC-C35 Showing Connection Ports NOTE: Other units have a similar layout, but the 6 pin port differs. See Section 2.1 Features for specifics. ProtoCarrier Start-up Guide... -
Page 8: Device Connections To Protocarrier
The top 3 pin port will always be R1, unless it’s a LonWorks ProtoCarrier in which case the port designation is LonWorks (and the port is 2 pins). The bottom 6 pin port will be R2. NOTE: The 6 pin port can be RS-232, RS-485, M-Bus or KNX (and we use the left 3 pins for this as currently shown). -
Page 9: Knx
3.2.2 KNX NOTE: A KNX compatible power supply is required on the KNX network. The KNX Bus voltage needs to be between 21 and 30 VDC. 3.2.3 M-Bus ProtoCarrier Start-up Guide... -
Page 10: Resistor And Power Jumper Information
Resistor and Power Jumper Information 3.3.1 Bias Resistors The ProtoCarrier bias resistors are used to keep the RS-485 bus to a known state, when there is no transmission on the line (bus is idling), to help prevent false bits of data from being detected. The bias resistors typically pull one line high and the other low - i.e. -
Page 11: Termination Resistor
3.3.2 Termination Resistor Termination resistors are also used to reduce noise. These pull the two lines of an idle bus together. However, they would override the effect of any bias resistors, if connected. 3.3.3 Power Jumper Settings The ProtoCarrier power jumper is set to position A by default but can be changed to position B for other power supply requirements. -
Page 12: Wiring Field Port To Rs-485 Bms Network
Wiring Field Port to RS-485 BMS Network • Connect the RS-485 network wires to the 3-pin RS-485 connector on the ProtoCarrier FPC-C34 as shown below. ◦ Use standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND • If the ProtoCarrier is the last device on the trunk, then the end of line (EOL) termination switch needs to be enabled. See image below for the orientation of switch positions referenced below. -
Page 13: Power Up The Protocarrier
Power up the ProtoCarrier Apply power to ProtoCarrier as show below. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided in Section 10.7 Specifications. • ProtoCarrier accepts either 9-30VDC or 12-24 VAC on pins 4 and 5. • Frame GND should be connected. Power Requirement for ProtoCarrier External Gateway Current Draw Type ProtoCarrier Family... -
Page 14: Connect The Pc To The Gateway
Connect the PC to the Gateway Connecting to the Gateway via Ethernet Connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and ProtoCarrier . 5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC The default IP Address for the ProtoCarrier is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC and ProtoCarrier are on different IP networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.xxx network. -
Page 15: 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. • When the Web Server Security Unconfigured window appears, read the text and choose whether to move forward with HTTPS or HTTP. - Page 16 • Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In the example below this text is “Proceed to <FieldServer IP> (unsafe)”. • When the login screen appears, put in the Username (default is “admin”) and the Password (found on the label of the FieldServer).
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Page 17: Select The Security Mode
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. NOTE: Cookies are used for authentication. NOTE: To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 10.4 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup. -
Page 18: Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate
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 19: Configure The Fieldserver
Configure the FieldServer Setting IP Address for Field Network • The Web Configurator will be displayed as the landing page. NOTE: Below the “Active Profiles” heading are listed the profiles for connected devices. If no profiles are present, then the wiring, baud rate, and DIP switch settings must be checked, because there is a problem with device communications. -
Page 20: Accessing The Fieldserver Manager
NOTE: The FieldServer Manager tab (see image above) allows users to connect to the Grid, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. The FieldServer Manager enables secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for configuration, management, maintenance. -
Page 21: Commissioning The Protocarrier On A Lonworks Network
Commissioning the ProtoCarrier on a LonWorks Network Commissioning may only be performed by the LonWorks administrator. Commissioning the ProtoCarrier on a LonWorks Network During the commissioning process, the LonWorks administrator may prompt the user to hit the service pin on the ProtoCarrier at a specific point (this step occurs at different points of the commissioning process for each LonWorks network management tool). - Page 22 • Open a web browser and go to the following address: [IP Address of ProtoCarrier]/fserver.xif ◦ Example: 192.168.1.24/fserver.xif • If the web browser prompts to save the file, save the file onto the PC. If the web browser displays the xif file as a web page, save the file on the local PC as “fserver.xif”.
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Page 23: 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. • Connect a standard Cat-5 Ethernet cable between the user’s PC and ProtoCarrier. -
Page 24: Viewing Diagnostic Information
Viewing Diagnostic Information • Type the IP Address of the FieldServer into the web browser or use the FieldServer Toolbox to connect to the FieldServer. • Click on Diagnostics and Debugging Button, then click on view, and then on connections. •... -
Page 25: Checking Wiring And Settings
Checking Wiring and Settings • No COMS on Modbus RTU side. If Tx/Rx are not flashing rapidly then there is a COM issue on the Modbus side. To fix this problem, check the following: ◦ Visual observations of LEDs on ProtoCarrier. (Section 9.5 LED Functions) ◦... -
Page 26: Taking A Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture
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 27: Led Functions
LED Functions See the diagram below for ProtoCarrier FPC-C34 and FPC-C35 LED Locations. Description The SPL LED will light if the unit is not getting a response from one or more of the configured devices. For LonWorks units, LED will light until the unit is commissioned on the LonWorks network. The RUN LED will start flashing 20 seconds after power indicating normal operation. -
Page 28: Additional Information
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. ◦... -
Page 29: Reading Data Arrays
10.3 Reading Data Arrays • Connect to the ProtoCarrier with a browser and click on the Diagnostics & Debugging button. • Select the User Messages branch. • Select the info tab. • See which profile has been loaded. ◦ Example: prof1b.csv •... -
Page 30: Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup
10.4 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup NOTE: Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect. • Navigate from the ProtoCarrier landing page to the FS-GUI by clicking the blue “Diagnostics” text on the bottom of the screen. -
Page 31: Change Security Mode
10.4.1Change Security Mode • 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. ProtoCarrier Start-up Guide... -
Page 32: Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver
10.4.2Edit 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. • Click the Edit Certificate button to open the certificate and key fields. •... -
Page 33: Change User Management Settings
10.5 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 34: Create Users
10.5.1Create Users • Click the Create User button. • 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 35: Edit Users
10.5.2Edit Users • 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. ProtoCarrier Start-up Guide... -
Page 36: Delete Users
10.5.3Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. ProtoCarrier Start-up Guide... -
Page 37: Change Fieldserver Password
10.5.4Change FieldServer Password • Click the Password tab. • 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. ProtoCarrier Start-up Guide... -
Page 38: Routing Settings
10.6 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 39: Specifications
10.7 Specifications ProtoCarrier FPC-C34/C38/C40/C42 ProtoCarrier FPC-C35/C39/C41/C43 One 6-pin Phoenix connector with: One 6-pin Phoenix connector with: Port (+ / - / gnd) - see Interface Table below Port (+ / - / gnd) - see Interface Table below Electrical Power port (+ / - / Frame-gnd) Power port (+ / - / Frame-gnd) Connections One 3-pin Phoenix connector with:... -
Page 40: Warnings
10.8 Warnings FCC Class A (FPC-C42) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 41: Limited 2 Year Warranty
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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