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Driver Manual
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)
FS-8700-70 WS3000 TABS
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001
Driver Version: 1.01
Document Revision: 6
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. WS3000 TABS Description ..................................................................................................3 2. Driver Scope of Supply........................................................................................................4 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver ...................................................4 2.2. Provided by user..................................
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 3 of 14 1. WS3000 TABS Description The Serial WS3000 TABS driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over either RS-232 or RS-422 using WS3000 TABS protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server or Client. The WS3000 TABS driver is set up for Alarm Surveillance and Control. The protocol works over a multidrop RS-422 line or over a RS-232 line and allows only one master and up to 32 slaves on a serial channel. Sl
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 4 of 14 2. Driver Scope of Supply 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver FieldServer Technologies Description PART # 25029 Cable Cat5 10-BASET w/Boot 7' Yelow FS-8917-03 Conn, DB9M to DCE, RTS/CTS, DSR/DTR FS-8700-70 Driver Manual. 2.2. Provided by user The user has to provide a RS-422 cable for connecting the WS3000 to the RS-232 to RS- 422 converter. FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 5 of 14 3. Hardware Connections The FieldServer is connected to the WS3000 as shown below. Configure the WS3000 according to manufacturer’s instructions. RS-422 Rx termination strapping Jumper Pins Chan Z2, 2-7 3 Z2, 3-6 4 Z2, 4-5 5 Z1, 4-5 6 Z1, 3-6 7 Z1, 2-7 8 Z1, 1-8 9 Use one of Channels 3-9 WS3000 Chan Connector no 3, P11 pins 5, 6, 7, 8, 4, P3 Rx-Rx+Tx-Tx+ Install a jumper on the 5, P10 indicated pins 6, P8 according to the 7, P1 channel use
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 6 of 14 4. Configuring the FieldServer as a WS3000 TABS Client 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” files provided with the FieldServer). This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the F
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 7 of 14 4.2. Client Side Connection Descriptors Section Title Connections Column Title Function Legal Values Specify which port the device is connected to the 1 Port P1-P8 FieldServer 1200, 2400, 4800, Baud* Specify baud rate 9600 Parity* Specify parity Even, Odd, None Data_Bits* Specify data bits 7, 8 Stop_Bits* Specify stop bits 1, 2 Protocol Specify protocol used Ws3000_tabs Handshaking* Specify hardware handshaking None NOTE: Refe
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 8 of 14 4.4. Client Side Map Descriptors 4.4.1. FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters Column Title Function Legal Values Name of this Map Up to 32 alphanumeric Map_Descriptor_Name Descriptor characters Name of Data Array where One of the Data Array Data_Array_Name data is to be stored in the names from “Data Array” FieldServer section above Starting location in Data 0 to maximum specified in Data_Array_Location Array “Data Array” sect
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 9 of 14 4.4.4. Map Descriptor Example 1 // Client Side Map Descriptors Map Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, Scan_Interval, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, node_name Point_data_0, 1.0s, Points_0, 0, rdbc, Tabs_0 This can be any The rate The Data Array name This value Only a read Node name must be one name but each at which must be one found specifies the offset function found under Nodes, name must be the TABS
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 10 of 14 4.4.5. Map Descriptor Example 2: Remote Control Commands // Client Side Map Descriptors Map Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, Node_name, Parms_DA, Parms_DA_Offset, Length Points_write, Write_triggers, 0, wrbx, Tabs_0, Write_parms, 0, 1 Parameters arrangement in Parms_DA Position from Parms_DA_Offset Description 0 Display number 1 1 Point number 1 ( 0-63 ) 2 Control type
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 11 of 14 5. Configuring the FieldServer as a WS3000 TABS Server 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” files provided with the FieldServer). This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 12 of 14 5.2. Server Side Node Descriptors Section Title Nodes Column Title Function Legal Values Up to 32 alphanumeric Node_Name Provide name for node characters TABS device station address Node_ID 0-31 of physical Server node Protocol Specify protocol used Ws3000_tabs 3 Port Port this node is connected to P1-P8 Example // Server Side Nodes Nodes Node_Name, Node_ID, Protocol, Port Tabs_0, 0, ws3000_tabs, P1 5.3. Serv
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 13 of 14 5.3.3. Map Descriptor Example. // Server side Map Descriptors Map Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, node_name Point_data_0, Points_0, 0, passive, Tabs_0 This value This can be The Data Function may The TABS specifies the any name but Array name not be read or device’s offset into the each name must be one write since it station Data Array must be found under implement
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FS-8700-70 WS3000 Tabs Manual Page 14 of 14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldServer.com Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-9042 Toll_Free: 888-509-1970 email: support@fieldServer.com
