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Thank you for purchasing the ProtoAir for Cooper Lighting Solutions. Please call Cooper Lighting Solutions for technical support of the ProtoAir product. MSA Safety does not provide direct support. If Cooper Lighting Solutions needs to escalate the concern, they will contact MSA Safety for assistance.
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Quick Start Guide 1. Record the information about the unit. (Section 2.1 Record Identification Data) 2. Check that the ProtoAir and customer device COM settings match. (Section 2.3 Configuring Device Communications) 3. If using a serial field protocol: Connect the ProtoAir 3 pin RS-485 R2 port to the field protocol cabling (Section 3.1 Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Serial Network).
Contents Introduction ProtoAir Gateway Setup for ProtoAir Record Identification Data Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device Configuring Device Communications Interfacing ProtoAir to Devices Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Serial Network Bias Resistors Termination Resistor Power up the Gateway Connect the PC to the Gateway Connecting to the Gateway via Ethernet 5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC Navigate to the Login Page...
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12.4 Internet Browser Software Support 12.5 Factory Reset Instructions 12.6 LED Functions 12.7 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture 12.8 Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 Additional Information 13.1 Update Firmware 13.2 BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoAir on the Subnet 13.3 Mounting 13.4...
FPA-W44 Connectivity Diagram: The ProtoAir can connect with the MSA Grid – FieldServer Manager. The FieldServer Manager allows technicians, the OEM's support team and MSA Safety's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoAir. The FieldServer Manager provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field: •...
Setup for ProtoAir Record Identification Data Each ProtoAir has a unique part number located on the side or the back of the unit. This number should be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows: Model Part Number ProtoAir FPA-W44-1757...
Configuring Device Communications • The device needs to be on the same IP subnet as the ProtoAir and the configuration PC. • Record the following device information for Greengate and WaveLinx Wired setup: ◦ IP Address ◦ IP port ◦ Panel Address (Greengate only) ◦...
Interfacing ProtoAir to Devices Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Serial Network • Connect the RS-485 network wires to the 3-pin RS-485 connector on the R2 port. ◦ RS-485 is part of the RS-485 interface and must be connected to the corresponding terminal on the BMS. If the cable is shielded, the shield must connected only at one end and to earth ground –...
Bias Resistors To enable Bias Resistors, move both the BIAS- and BIAS+ DIP switches to the right in the orientation shown above. The 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.
Termination Resistor If the gateway is the last device on the serial trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled. To enable the termination resistor, move the TERM dip switch to the right in the orientation shown in above. The termination resistor is also used to reduce noise.
Power up the Gateway Check power requirements in the table below: Power Requirement for ProtoAir External Gateway Current Draw Type ProtoAir Family 12VDC 24VDC/AC FPA –W44 (Typical) 250mA 125mA NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host system. A safety margin of 25% is recommended.
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 ProtoAir. 5.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC The default IP Address for the ProtoAir is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC and ProtoAir are on different IP networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.xxx network.
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.
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• 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).
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 13.6 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup.
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. •...
Setup Network From the Web Configurator landing page, click the Network Settings tab to open the Network Settings page for the ProtoAir. Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
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.
Select System The Select System Page will appear the first time the FieldServer is accessed. • Select the desired protocol. • The Web Configurator landing page will now appear. NOTE: If the wrong protocol was selected, click the Switch Product tab to reset the GUI and go back to the Select System Page.
Configure the ProtoAir Select BMS Protocol and Configure Settings • Click back to the Discovery & Configuration tab, and click the BMS Settings button to view or edit the Building Management System (BMS) Settings. • Select the appropriate protocol and edit the settings as needed. •...
9.1.1 Set Device Instance for Any Lighting Panel Attached to the Device The Device Instance can be set independently of the site administrator. As an example: • A Device Instance is a BACnet Node-ID which is obtained by the network administrator. •...
9.1.2 BACnet MS/TP: Setting the MAC Address BACnet Network • Only 1 MAC address is set for ProtoAir regardless of how many light panels are connected to ProtoAir. • Set the BACnet MS/TP MAC address of the ProtoAir to a value between 1 to 127 (MAC Master Addresses); this is so that the BMS Front End can find the ProtoAir via BACnet discovery.
Greengate/WaveLinx: Discover and Configure Light Panels Connected to the Gateway • For Greengate, click on the “Start Discovery” button to enter the port, network address, panel address and number of panels for the device. • For WaveLinx Wired, click on the “Start Discovery” button to enter the port, network address and Virtual Item file to load for the device.
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◦ After entering the device details, click on the “Start Discovery” button and the discovery progress bar will display ◦ Discovering a device may take a few minutes depending on the number of items it contains • After the discovery process is complete, the device tree will appear. •...
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◦ By clicking on a light panel, parameters for that panel will be shown ◦ Clicking on a light displays and allows editing of the preconfigured BACnet parameters • Once the items for configuration are chosen, click on the “Save Configuration” button. The save configuration progress bar will appear.
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• When this process is complete, the items on the tree will change to black to show that they have been configured. • In order to clear a configuration, click on the “Clear Configuration” button. An additional option to clear all other device configurations will appear.
Fifth Light: System Status NOTE: Fifth Light configuration must be done on the Fifth Light panel. For Instructions, refer to the Cooper Lighting Solutions Fifth Light Panel manual. The ProtoAir allows BMS settings to be changed (BBMD settings, Public IP Address, Public IP Port, Router Network Number, Network Number and IP Port) and Fifth Light Panel system information to be reviewed.
BACnet: Setting Device Instance Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances • Follow the steps outlined in Section 6 Setup Web Server Security to access the ProtoAir Web Configurator. • The Device Instance Offset field shows the current value (default = 80,001). ◦...
Using the Embedded BACnet Explorer The embedded BACnet Explorer allows installers to validate that their equipment is working on BACnet without having to ask the BMS integrator to test the unit. • To access the embedded BACnet Explorer, go to the FS-GUI page and click the Explorer button. NOTE: For BACnet/IP, click on the Settings button on the left side of the landing page to ensure the ProtoAir is on the BACnet/IP network subnet to configure BBMD.
11.1 Discover the Device List • From the BACnet Explorer landing page, click on the BACnet Explorer tab on the left side of the screen to go to the BACnet Explorer page. • Find devices connected to the same subnet as the gateway by clicking the Discover button (binocular icon).
Allow the devices to populate before interacting with the device list for optimal performance. Any discovery or explore process will cause a green message to appear in the upper right corner of the browser to confirm that the action is complete. 11.2 View Device Details and Explore Points/Parameters •...
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• To view the full details of a device, highlight the device directly (in the image below – “1991 WeatherLink_1”) and click the Explore button ( ) that appears to the right of the highlighted device as a magnifying glass icon or double-click the highlighted device.
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• Then click on the Explore button that appears or double-click the device object. A full list of the device details will appear on the right side window. If changes are expected since the last explore, simply press the Refresh button ( ) that appears to right of individual properties to refresh. NOTE: The Gateway Search Bar will find devices based on their Device ID.
11.2.1Edit the Present Value Field The only recommended field to edit is the device’s present value field. NOTE: Other BACnet properties are editable (such as object name, object description, etc.); however, this is not recommended because the gateway is not a Building Management System (BMS). •...
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• Enter the appropriate change and click the Write button. The window will close. When the BACnet Explorer page appears, the present value will be changed as specified. Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
12.1 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 ProtoAir.
12.2 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. •...
12.3 Checking Wiring and Settings No COMS on the Ethernet side. To fix this problem, check the following: • Visual observations of LEDs on the ProtoAir. (Section 12.6 LED Functions) • Check device address. • Verify wiring. • Verify the device was discovered (Section 9 Configure the ProtoAir).
12.6 LED Functions 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”...
12.7 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. •...
12.8 Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 If Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 is installed on the user’s PC, the software needs to be modified to allow the PC to register bridges on the FieldServer Manager. NOTE: This problem is specific to KES10, Kaspersky 2017 does not have this problem. To fix the problem, the ProtoAir (see http://192.168.100.85/* in the 2 image below) must be set as a trusted URL to the "Web Anti-Virus"->"Settings"...
Additional Information 13.1 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. ◦...
13.3 Mounting The gateway can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. 13.4 Certification BTL Mark – BACnet Testing Laboratory The BTL Mark on the FieldServer is a symbol that indicates that a product has passed a series of rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory which verifies that the product correctly implements the BACnet features claimed in the listing.
13.6 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup NOTE: Any changes will require a FieldServer reboot to take effect. • Navigate to the FS-GUI page. • Click Setup in the Navigation panel. Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
13.6.1Change 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. Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
13.6.2Edit 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. •...
13.7 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.
13.7.1Create 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. •...
13.7.2Edit 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. Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
13.7.3Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
13.7.4Change 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. Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
13.8 Structure of the Device Tree The device tree is in the following structure: • Device IP Address ◦ Devices connected – Data points For example: Cooper Lighting Solutions ProtoAir Guide...
Vendor Information – Cooper Lighting Solutions Check the specific gateway start-up guide for the supported protocols for the gateway in use. NOTE: Cooper Lighting Solutions Fifth Light points determined by panel configuration. 14.1 ControlKeeper 2 & 4 (GreenGate) Mappings to Field Protocols Point Name BACnet Object Type BACnet Object ID Modbus Register Reset 1001...
Point Name BACnet Object Type BACnet Object ID Modbus Register AI_State030 10130 AI_State031 10131 AI_State032 10132 AI01 30001 AI02 30002 AI03 30003 AI04 30004 14.3 Room Controller (GreenGate) Mappings to Field Protocols Point Name BACnet Object Type BACnet Object ID Modbus Register Reset 1001 Relay01...
15.2 Warnings for FCC and IC Waste Disposal It is recommended to disassemble the device before abandoning it in conformity with local regulations. Please ensure that the abandoned batteries are disposed according to local regulations on waste disposal. Do not throw batteries into fire (explosive) or put in common waste canister.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any modification to the product is not permitted unless authorized by MSA Safety. It’s not allowed to disassemble the product; it is not allowed to replace the system or change components unless with permission and certification. Please contact the FieldServer technical support department or local branches for help.
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End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. For product compliance test FCC and IC, all the technical documentation is submitted by MSA Safety, who is the customer or importer of the ProtoAir.
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.