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A Sierra Monitor Company Driver Manual (Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual) FS-8700-124 TIC UPS APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001 Driver Version: 1.01 Document Revision: 0...
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 3 of 17 TIC UPS Description The serial TIC UPS driver allows the ProtoNode to transfer data to and from devices over RS- 232 using TIC UPS protocol. The ProtoNode can emulate a Client.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 4 of 17 Driver Scope of Supply 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver FieldServer Technologies PART # FS-8917-02 FS-8917-03 FS-8700-124 2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3 2.2.1. Required 3 Part # 2.2.2.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 5 of 17 Hardware Connections The ProtoNode is connected to the UPS as shown in connection drawing. Configure the TIC UPS according to manufacturer’s instructions. 8917-03 WIRE LIST FUNCTION FROM RJ45-01 RJ45-04...
For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” sample files provided with the FieldServer).
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 7 of 17 4.2. Client Side Connection Descriptions Section Title Connections Column Title Specify which port the device Port is connected to the ProtoNode Protocol Specify protocol used Baud* Specify baud rate...
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 8 of 17 Example // Client Side Nodes Nodes Node_Name, Node_ID, PLC 1, 4.4. Client Side Map Descriptors 4.4.1. FieldServer Related Map Descriptor Parameters Column Title Map_Descriptor_Name Name of this Map Descriptor...
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual 4.5. Map Descriptor Example. 4.5.1. Example 1 // Client Side Map Descriptors Map_Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, DA_AI_01, For all commands except FAULT and ALARM, ensure that the Data_Array_Name points to an array of type float.
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 10 of 17 Appendix A. Commands Specific to Devices Appendix A.1. Client Read commands The following commands are supported with the RDBC function. ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.protocessor.com...
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ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 11 of 17 Command Description ALARM Alarm data Battery current BECR Battery estimated charge remaining BEMR Battery estimated minutes remaining Battery life remaining BPV1 Bypass voltage phase 1 BPV2 Bypass voltage phase 2...
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 12 of 17 Appendix A.1.1. FAULT command: Stored in bits, make sure array’s length is 24 and its type is bits. Bit # Function Bit 23: Not used Bit 22: Bit 21:...
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 13 of 17 Appendix A.1.2. ALARM command: Stored in bits, make sure array’s length is 24 and its type is bits. Bit # Description Bit 23: Not used Bit 22: Bit 21:...
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 15 of 17 Command BTEST Appendix A.2.1. Commands supported by different models. 1600: 1800 BTEST BTEST Please note that due to battery health, this point can only be tested as specified by TIC ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.protocessor.com...
ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 16 of 17 Appendix B. Troubleshooting Tips Appendix B.1. Connection Tips & Hints 1. What should the baud rate in my configuration file be set to? Consult the UPS manual for the default baud rate of your UPS.
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ProtoNode Driver Manual (FS-8700-124) rev 6.doc Manual Page 17 of 17 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ProtoCessor 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.protocessor.com Tel: 408.964.4433 Fax: 408.964.4425 Toll_Free: 800.317.8319 email: sales@protocessor.com...
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