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MSA fieldserver ProtoNode FPC-N54 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
ProtoNode FPC-N54 for Interfacing Lochinvar Products
Revision: 7.C
Document No.: CN1998
Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO)
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual ProtoNode FPC-N54 for Interfacing Lochinvar Products Revision: 7.C Document No.: CN1998 Print Spec: 10000005389 (EO) MSAsafety.com...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the ProtoNode for Lochinvar. Please call Lochinvar for technical support of the ProtoNode product. MSA Safety does not provide direct support. If Lochinvar needs to escalate the concern, they will contact MSA Safety for assistance. Support Contact Information: Lochinvar, LLC 300 Maddox Simpson Pkwy.
  • 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ProtoNode Gateway Setup for ProtoNode Record Identification Data Point Count Capacity and Registers per Device Configuring Device Communications 2.3.1 Confirm the Device and ProtoNode COM Settings Match 2.3.2 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode Device Connections to ProtoNode Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Serial Network Bias Resistors Termination Resistor...
  • Page 5 8.7.1 Create Users 8.7.2 Edit Users 8.7.3 Delete Users 8.7.4 Change FieldServer Password Routing Settings Vendor Information – Lochinvar Veritus and Emerge_X Modbus RTU Mappings to BACnet and Metasys N2 Specifications 10.1 Warnings 10.2 Compliance with EN IEC 62368-1 Limited 2 Year Warranty Lochinvar ProtoNode FPC-N54 Guide...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    FPC-N54 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

    2 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-N54-1998...

  • Page 8: Device Connections To Protonode

    2 Setup for ProtoNode Device Connections to ProtoNode The ProtoNode has a 3-pin Phoenix connector for connecting RS-485devices 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

    2 Setup for ProtoNode 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

    2 Setup for ProtoNode 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.

  • Page 11: Power Up The Gateway

    3 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 – N54 (Typical) 250mA 125mA NOTE: These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host system.

  • Page 12: Connect The Pc To The Gateway

    4 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 ProtoNode. 4.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC The default IP Address for the ProtoNode is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 13: Setup Web Server Security

    5 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 5 Setup Web Server Security • 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).

  • Page 15: Select The Security Mode

    5 Setup Web Server Security 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 8.6 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup.

  • Page 16: Https With Own Trusted Tls Certificate

    5 Setup Web Server Security 5.3.1 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: Configure The Protonode

    6 Configure the ProtoNode Configure the ProtoNode 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 18: Setting Active Profiles

    6 Configure the ProtoNode 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.

  • Page 19: Verify Device Communications

    6 Configure the ProtoNode • 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 2.3.2 Set Node-ID for Any Device Attached to the ProtoNode.

  • Page 20: Ethernet Network: Setting Ip Address For The Field Network

    8.8 Routing Settings. NOTE: The FieldServer Manager tab allows users to connect to the Grid, MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. FieldServer Manager enables secure remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and its local applications for configuration, management, maintenance. For more information about the FieldServer...

  • Page 21: Bacnet: Setting Node_Offset To Assign Specific Device Instances

    6 Configure the ProtoNode BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances • Follow the steps outlined in Section 5 Setup Web Server Security to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator. • The Node_Offset field shows the current value (default = 50,000). ◦...

  • Page 22: 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 ProtoNode.

  • Page 23: Viewing Diagnostic Information

    7 Troubleshooting 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 24: Checking Wiring And Settings

    7 Troubleshooting Checking Wiring and Settings No COMS on the Serial 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 7.4 LED Functions) •...

  • Page 25: Led Functions

    7 Troubleshooting 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 26: Taking A Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture

    7 Troubleshooting 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: Additional Information

    8 Additional Information Additional Information 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 28: Mounting

    8 Additional Information Mounting The gateway can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit. 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 29: Physical Dimensions

    8 Additional Information Physical Dimensions Lochinvar ProtoNode FPC-N54 Guide...

  • Page 30: Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup

    8 Additional Information 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. 8.6.1 Change Security Mode • Click Security in the Navigation panel. •...

  • Page 31: Edit The Certificate Loaded Onto The Fieldserver

    8 Additional Information 8.6.2 Edit 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 32: Change User Management Settings

    8 Additional Information 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 33: Create Users

    8 Additional Information 8.7.1 Create 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 34: Edit Users

    8 Additional Information 8.7.2 Edit 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. •...

  • Page 35: Delete Users

    8 Additional Information 8.7.3 Delete Users • Click the trash can icon next to the desired user to delete the entry. • When the warning message appears, click Confirm. 8.7.4 Change 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.

  • Page 36: Routing Settings

    8 Additional Information 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. • Click the Add Rule button to add a new row and set a new Destination Network, Netmask and Gateway IP Address as needed.

  • Page 37: Vendor Information - Lochinvar

    9 Vendor Information – Lochinvar Vendor Information – Lochinvar NOTE:    All Modbus TCP/IP registers are the same as the Modbus RTU registers for the serial device. If this point list is needed, contact technical support. The Modbus TCP/IP node address of the device is also the same as the Modbus RTU node address.
  • Page 38 9 Vendor Information – Lochinvar BACnet Point Name BACnet Object ID N2 Data Type N2 Address Object Type Backup Heat 2 Backup Heat 1 Rate Backup Heat 2 Rate Lochinvar ProtoNode FPC-N54 Guide...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    10 Specifications Specifications FPC-N54 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) One Ethernet 10/100 BaseT port Input Voltage:12-24VDC or 24VAC Current draw: 24VAC 0.125A...

  • Page 40: 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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