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- Page 1 Operating Manual ProtoNode FPC-N64 for Interfacing Hunter Fans Products Revision: 3.A Document No.: CN2045 Print Spec: 10000005389 (F) MSAsafety.com...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the ProtoNode for Huntner Fans. Please call Huntner Fans for technical support of the ProtoNode product. MSA Safety does not provide direct support. If Huntner Fans needs to escalate the concern, they will contact MSA Safety for assistance.
- Page 3 Quick Start Guide 1. Record the information about the unit. (Section 2.1 Record Identification Data) 2. Check that the ProtoNode and customer device COM settings match. (Section 2.3 Configuring Device Communications) 3. If connecting to a serial device: Connect the ProtoNode 3 pin RS-485 R1 port to the RS-485 network connected to each of the devices. (Section Device Connections to ProtoNode) 4.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Navigate to the Network Settings Routing Settings Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 Network Settings – LAN Mode Ethernet 2 Network Settings – WAN Mode MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager Setup Choose Whether to Integrate the FieldServer Manager User Setup Registration Process... - Page 5 Troubleshooting 10.1 Lost or Incorrect IP Address 10.2 Viewing Diagnostic Information 10.3 Checking Wiring and Settings 10.4 LED Functions 10.5 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture 10.6 Factory Reset Instructions 10.7 Internet Browser Software Support Additional Information 11.1 Update Firmware 11.2 BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoNode on the Subnet 11.3 Mounting...
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Page 6: Introduction
FPC-N64 Connectivity Diagram: The ProtoNode 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 ProtoNode. The FieldServer Manager provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field: •... -
Page 7: Setup For Protonode
Setup for ProtoNode Record Identification Data Each ProtoNode 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 ProtoNode FPC-N64-2045... -
Page 8: Interfacing Protonode To Devices
Interfacing ProtoNode to Devices Device Connections to ProtoNode The ProtoNode has a 3-pin Phoenix connector for connecting RS-485 devices on the R1 port. NOTE: Use standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND. 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. ◦... -
Page 9: Bias Resistors
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. -
Page 10: Termination Resistor
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. Termination resistor is also used to reduce noise. -
Page 11: Power Up The Gateway
Power up the Gateway 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. A safety margin of 25% is recommended. -
Page 12: Connect The Pc To The Gateway
Connect the PC to the Gateway NOTE: If the Dual Ethernet FieldServer is a client on ETH1 and a server on ETH2 using the same protocol, the TCP or UDP ports need to be unique among the ETH1 and ETH2 ports. 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). -
Page 13: Setup Web Server Security
Setup Web Server Security Navigate to the Login Page • Open a web browser and connect to the FieldServer’s default IP Address. The default IP Address of the FieldServer is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. NOTE: If the IP Address of the ProtoNode has been changed, the IP Address can be discovered using the FS Toolbox utility. - Page 14 • 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 15: 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 11.6 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup. -
Page 16: Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate
6.3.1 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 17: Setup Network
Setup Network Navigate to the Network Settings • From the Web App landing page, click the Settings tab on the left side of the screen. • Click the Network tab that appears to open the Network Settings page. • A warning message will appear when performing the first-time setup, click the Exit Registration button to continue to the Settings page. -
Page 18: Routing Settings
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 19: Ethernet 1 And Ethernet 2 Network Settings - Lan Mode
Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2 Network Settings – LAN Mode • Check that the Mode is set to LAN, if not click LAN to change the ETH 2 port to LAN mode. • 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. -
Page 20: Ethernet 2 Network Settings - Wan Mode
Ethernet 2 Network Settings – WAN Mode • 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 21: Msa Grid - Fieldsever Manager Setup
MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager Setup The MSA Grid is MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. Integration with the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager enables the a secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and hosts local applications for device configuration, management, as well as maintenance. -
Page 22: User Setup
• The “Welcome to the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager” 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. - Page 23 • Click the “Complete Registration” button and fill in user details accordingly. • Fill in the name, phone number, password fields and click the checkbox to agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. NOTE: If access to data logs using RESTful API is needed, do not include “#” in the password. •...
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Page 24: Registration Process
Registration Process Once the FieldServer Manager user credentials have been generated, the ProtoNode can be registered onto the server. • Click the FieldServer Manager tab. NOTE: If a warning message appears instead, go to Section 11.8 FieldServer Manager Connection Warning Message to resolve the connection issue. - Page 25 • To register, fill in the user details, site details, gateway details and FieldServer Manager 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 Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64...
- Page 26 ◦ Enter Name and Description (required) then click Next ◦ Click the “Create an Grid FieldServer Manager account” button and enter a valid email to send a “Welcome to MSA Grid – FieldServer Manager” invite to the email address entered Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64...
- Page 27 • Once the device has successfully been registered, a confirmation window will appear. Click the Close button and the following screen will appear listing the device details and additional information auto-populated by the ProtoNode. NOTE: Update these details at any time by going to the FieldServer Manager tab and clicking the Update FieldServer Details button.
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Page 28: Login To The Fieldserver Manager
After the gateway 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 - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide for recovery instructions. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... - Page 29 NOTE: For additional FieldServer Manager instructions see the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64...
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Page 30: Configure The Protonode
• Then click the Profiles Configuration button to go to the Web Configurator page. NOTE: For Web App instructions to the System View, Data Log Viewer, Event Logger and Virtual Points functions, see the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 31: Select Field Protocol And Set Configuration Parameters
Select Field Protocol and Set Configuration Parameters • On the Web Configurator page, the first configuration parameter is the Protocol Selector. • Select the field protocol by entering the appropriate number into the Protocol Selector Value. Click the Submit button. Click the System Restart button to save the updated configuration. -
Page 32: Setting Active Profiles
Setting Active Profiles • In the Web Configurator, the Active Profiles are shown below the configuration parameters. The Active Profiles section lists the currently active device profiles. This list is empty for new installations, or after clearing all configurations. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 33: Verify Device Communications
• To add an active profile to support a device, click the Add button under the Active Profiles heading. This will present a drop-down menu underneath the Current profile column. • Once the Profile for the device has been selected from the drop-down list, enter the value of the device’s Node-ID which was assigned in Section 2.3.1 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode. -
Page 34: Bacnet: Setting Node_Offset To Assign Specific Device Instances
BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances • Follow the steps outlined in Section 6 Setup Web Server Security to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator. • The Node_Offset field shows the current value (default = 50,000). ◦ The values allowed for a BACnet Device Instance can range from 1 to 4,194,303 •... -
Page 35: How To Start The Installation Over: Clearing Profiles
How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles • Follow the steps outlined in Section 6 Setup Web Server Security to access the ProtoAir Web Configurator. • At the bottom-left of the page, click the “Clear Profiles and Restart” button. •... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
10.1 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 ProtoNode. -
Page 37: Viewing Diagnostic Information
10.2 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. •... -
Page 38: Checking Wiring And Settings
10.3 Checking Wiring and Settings No COMS on the Modbus RTU 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 10.4 LED Functions) •... -
Page 39: Led Functions
10.4 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”... -
Page 40: Taking A Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture
10.5 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 41: Factory Reset Instructions
10.6 Factory Reset Instructions For instructions on how to reset a FieldServer back to its factory released state, see ENOTE FieldServer Next Gen Recovery. 10.7 Internet Browser Software Support The following web browsers are supported: • Chrome Rev. 57 and higher •... -
Page 42: Additional Information
Additional Information 11.1 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 43: Mounting
11.3 Mounting The gateway can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. 11.4 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. -
Page 44: Physical Dimensions
11.5 Physical Dimensions Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 45: Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup
11.6 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. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 46: Change Security Mode
11.6.1Change 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 6.3.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate • Click the Save button. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 47: Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver
11.6.2Edit 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. •... -
Page 48: Change User Management Settings
11.7 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. -
Page 49: Create Users
11.7.1Create 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. •... -
Page 50: Edit Users
11.7.2Edit 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. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 51: Delete Users
11.7.3Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 52: Change Fieldserver Password
11.7.4Change 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. Hunter Fans ProtoNode FPC-N64... -
Page 53: Fieldserver Manager Connection Warning Message
11.8 FieldServer Manager Connection Warning Message • If a warning message appears instead of the page as shown below, follow the suggestion that appears on screen. ◦ If the FieldServer cannot reach the server, the following message will appear • Follow the directions presented in the warning message. ◦... -
Page 54: System Status Button
11.9 System Status Button The System Status Button can be found on any page of the web apps. This shows the level of alert/functionality for the customer device. This is an aggregate of the Web App page’s resource usage upon the local PC or mobile device, connectivity and device alert level. -
Page 55: Vendor Information - Huntner Fans
Vendor Information – Huntner Fans 12.1 Yaskawa Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP/IP Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2 and Modbus RTU BACnet BACnet N2 Data Point Name Object N2 Address Modbus Register Object ID Type Type Com Status CommandXXX SpeedCmdXXX SpeedMonXXX FaultMonXXX FanXXX/CommLossTimeout 1012... - Page 56 BACnet BACnet N2 Data Modbus Register Point Name Object N2 Address Object ID Type Type InvXXX Inverter Status RES 40009.12 InvXXX Op Mode/Inverter Set 40010 InvXXX Running Freq (RAM Value) 40014 InvXXX Running Freq (EEPROM Value) 40015 InvXXX Output Frequency/Speed 40201 InvXXX Output Current 40202...
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Page 57: Trak Modbus Rtu Or Modbus Tcp/Ip Mappings To Bacnet, Metasys N2 And Modbus Rtu
12.3 TRAK Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP/IP Mappings to BACnet, Metasys N2 and Modbus RTU BACnet BACnet N2 Data Modbus Register Point Name Object N2 Address Object ID Type Type InvXXX Com Status Ok 10001 InvXXX Fan Controller Reset 40002.0 InvXXX Stop/Run Status 40009.0 InvXXX Fan Downdraft Direction Status... -
Page 58: Specifications
12.4 Specifications One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485/RS-232 (Tx+ / Rx- / gnd) One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: RS-485 (+ / - / gnd) Electrical Connections One 3-pin Phoenix connector with: Power port (+ / - / Frame-gnd) Two Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port Input Voltage: 9-30VDC or 24VAC Current draw: 24VAC 0.125A Power Requirements... -
Page 59: Compliance With En Iec 62368-1
12.6 Compliance with EN IEC 62368-1 For EN IEC 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 60: 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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