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A Sierra Monitor Company
Driver Manual
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)
FS-8704-07 AB_CSP
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Index TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Allen Bradley AB_CSP Description.................................................................................3 2. Hardware/Software............................................................................................................4 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this Driver...................................................4 rd 2.2. Provided by Supplier of 3 Party Equipment................................
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 3 of 15 1. Allen Bradley AB_CSP Description The AB_CSP driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over AB_CSP Ethernet protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server or Client. The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files included with the FieldServer. FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldserver.com Te
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 4 of 15 2. Hardware/Software 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this Driver FieldServer Technologies PART # DESCRIPTION FS-8915-10 Ethernet cable (7 foot) FS-8704-07 Driver Manual rd 2.2. Provided by Supplier of 3 Party Equipment PART # DESCRIPTION 1 AB_CSP compatible PLC, e.g. SLC5/05 etc. 2 AB_CSP Client, e.g. Wonderware, Intellution FIX, GE Cimplicity, etc. 1 If FieldServer used a
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 5 of 15 3. Hardware Connections Make sure the device IP_address is configured to be on the same IP network as the FieldServer. Use a crossover cable if the FieldServer is connected directly to the PLC device. Use a straight cable if the FieldServer is connected to a hub. Configure the PLC according to manufacturer’s instructions PLC Ethernet Interface SITE FS-8915-10 ETHERNET FS-8915-10 (408)-262-2299 FIELDSERVER AB-CSP CONNECTION DIAGRAM BASE NAME:
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 6 of 15 4. Configuring the FieldServer as a AB-CSP 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” sample files provided with the FieldServer). This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the Fiel
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 7 of 15 4.2. Client Side Connection Descriptors Section Title Connections Column Legal Function Title Values Specify which port the device is connected to the Adapter N1 FieldServer Protocol Specify protocol used AB_CSP Example // Client Side Connections Connections Adapter, Protocol N1, AB_CSP 4.3. Client Side Node Descriptors Section Title Nodes Column Title Function Legal Values Up to 32 alphanumeric Node_Name Provide
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 8 of 15 4.4. Client Side Map Descriptors Client Side Map Descriptors 4.4.1. FieldServer Related 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 One of the Data Array where data is to be Data_Array_Name names from “Data Array” stored in the section above FieldServer Starting location in Data 0 to maximum specified in Data_Array_Offset
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 9 of 15 4.4.3. Map Descriptor Example // Client Side Map Descriptors Map_Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, Node_Name, File_Type, File_Number, Address, Length, Scan_Interval CMD_AI_01, DA_AI_01, 0, RDBC, PLC_01, N, 10, 0, 16, 1.0s CMD_AO_01, DA_AO_01, 0, RDBC, PLC_01, N, 11 0, 16, 1.0s Map_Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 10 of 15 5. Configuring the FieldServer as an AB_CSP Server 5.1. Server Side Connection Descriptors Section Title Connections Column Title Function Legal Values Specify which port the device Adapter is connected to the N1 FieldServer Protocol Specify protocol used AB_CSP Must be on the same Virtual IP address of IP_Address optional subnet as the client or FieldServer gateway Example // Server Side Connections Connections Adapte
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 11 of 15 5.3. Server Side Map Descriptors 5.3.1. FieldServer Related 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 One of the Data Array where data is to be Data_Array_Name names from “Data Array” stored in the section above FieldServer Starting location in Data 0 to maximum specified in Data_Array_Offset Array “Data Array” section
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 12 of 15 5.3.3. Map Descriptor Example // Client Side Map descriptors Map_Descriptors Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, Node_Name, File_Type, File_Number, Address, Length, Data_Array_Low_Scale, Data_Array_High_Scale, Node_Low_Scale, Node_High_Scale SMD_AI_01, DA_AI_01, 0, Server, ABE_Srv_11, N, 10, 0, 16, 0, 1
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 13 of 15 Appendix A. Troubleshooting Appendix A.1. Continuous Map Descriptors RS View has been known to crash if it tries to read a server mapping that is discontinuous. e.g. Server map 1: N21: 0-31 Server map 2: N21: 32-100 This will crash RS view as the AB_CSP will attempt to map N21: 0-100 If set up as Server Map 1: N21: 0-100, no problems are experienced FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.f
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 14 of 15 Appendix B. Command Support The following commands are supported by the FieldServer for the various PLC types: Typical PLC_Type File_type FNC Read FNC Write Command N 1 Range Read 0 Range Write N7: 3, L5 PLC3 F 1 Range Read 0 Range Write F12: 3, L5 B 1 Range Read 2 Bit Write B3/4: 5, l5 N 1 Range Read 0 Range Write N7: 3 , L5 PLC5 F 1 Range Read 67 Typed Write F12: 3, L5 B 1 Range Read 26 Read Modify Write B3/4: 5, L5 Protected Typed Prote
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FS-8704-07_AB-CSP Manual Page 15 of 15 Appendix C. Revision History Driver Doc. Date Resp Format Comment Ver. Rev. 2/3/04 MF MF 1.00 1 Formatting updated. Revision table added. Added connection diagram. Converted final 5/6/04 Meg Meg 1.00 2 chapters to appendices. Removed nonsense text. 6/14/04 JD 1.00 3 Releasing Changed Appendix numbering to letters and added borders and shading. Corrected example 12/27/04 Meg Meg 1.00 4 table formatting. Removed some commas in example
