Checking Wiring And Settings - MSA FieldServer ProtoCarrier FPC-C34 Startup Manual

9.3

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
◦ Check baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits
◦ Check Modbus device address
◦ Verify wiring
◦ Verify all the Modbus RTU devices were discovered in Web Configurator. (Section
FieldServer)
• No COMS on Modbus TCP/IP side. To fix, check the following:
◦ Visual observations of LEDs on ProtoCarrier (Section
◦ Check device address
◦ Verify wiring
◦ Verify all the Modbus TCP/IP devices were discovered in Web Configurator (Section
FieldServer)
• Field COM problems:
◦ If Ethernet protocols are used, observe Ethernet LEDs on the ProtoCarrier (Section
◦ Visual dipswitch settings (using correct baud rate and device instance)
◦ Verify IP Address setting
◦ Verify wiring
NOTE: If the problem persists, a Diagnostic Capture needs to be taken and sent to support. (Section
a FieldServer Diagnostic
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Capture)
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