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A Sierra Monitor Company FieldServer FS-B-OPC-01 Start-Up Guide APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY Effective for all systems manufactured after November 2008 Kernel Version: 5.17 Document Revision:...
Install and Run the Utility Software ....................... 8 Connect the PC to the FieldServer over the Ethernet port................8 Using the ping utility to Identify the FieldServer on the Network ..............8 Connect using “Remote User Interface” (RUINET) ..................9 Upload the Default Configuration .........................
The operating environment for the product is 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F). Note that a default configuration file has already been loaded onto the FieldServer. Check the Driver Manual and the FieldServer Configuration Manual for further information on this file.
The FS-B-OPC-01 Series FieldServer is shipped with the RS-232 port activated. Connect the FS-8917-10 cable (supplied) between the RS-232 port on the OPC FieldServer and the device as shown in the connection diagram. Note that the cable labels refer to the Tx and Rx signals on the FS-B-OPC and must be connected to the opposite signal on the remote device.
Page 7 of 11 Ethernet Connection If connecting to a hub/switch use the provided Cat5 UTP Ethernet cable to connect the FieldServer to the hub. If connecting directly to the device, an Ethernet Crossover cable is required (not provided). Note that the front USB ports and Compact Flash port are not activated.
Ethernet port of the FS-B-OPC-01and the hub. Refer to Section 3.2 for more information. Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC/Laptop, It is important that the PC/Laptop is on the same subnet as the FS-B-OPC-01. The default IP address on the FieldServer Ethernet port is 192.168.2.X .
Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information. From the main menu, type "D" to access the “download” menu, Type "L" (for local filename) to specify the name and extension of the file to be sent to the FieldServer. Hit <Enter> when done.
4.10 Run the FieldServer PC Bridge Utility If a Custom Configuration was ordered, this software will run automatically and this step can be skipped Once the config.csv file is set-up, double click on the FieldServer PC Bridge icon on the desktop to run the FieldServer software.
In all cases FieldServer Technology’s responsibility and liability under this warranty shall be limited to the cost of the equipment. The purchaser must obtain shipping instructions for the prepaid return of any item under this warranty provision and compliance with such instruction shall be a condition of this warranty.
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