MSA fieldserver ProtoNode FPC-N54 Operating Manual page 3

1. Record the information about the unit. (Section
2. Check that the ProtoNode and customer device COM settings match. (Section
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
4. If using a serial field protocol:
Connect the ProtoNode 3 pin RS-485 R2 port to the field protocol cabling (Section
485 Serial Network).
5. Connect power to ProtoNode 3 pin power port. (Section
6. Connect a PC to the ProtoNode via Ethernet cable. (Section
7. Setup Web Server Security and login via web browser. (Section
8. Use a web browser to access the ProtoNode Web Configurator page to select the profile of the device attached to
the ProtoNode and enter any necessary device information. Once the device is selected, the ProtoNode
automatically builds and loads the appropriate configuration. (Section
9. Ethernet Network: If using an Ethernet field protocol, use a web browser to access the ProtoNodeWeb Configurator
page to change the IP Address. (Section
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Quick Start Guide
2.1 Record Identification
ProtoNode)
6.4 Ethernet Network: Setting IP Address for the Field
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2.3 Configuring Device
3 Power up the Gateway)
4 Connect the PC to the
5 Setup Web Server
6 Configure the
2.5 Wiring Field Port to RS-
Gateway)
Security)
ProtoNode)
Network)
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