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A Sierra Monitor Company
Driver Manual
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)
FS-8700-41 Simplex Time Recorder
Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001
Driver Version: 1.07
Document Revision: 8
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FS-8700-41 Simplex Driver Manual Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol ............................. 4 1.1. Supported Panel Types............................................................................................... 4 1.2. Simplex Panel Firmware Revision vs. Supported Functionality ................................... 4 2. Driver Scope of Supply .......................................................................
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FS-8700-41 Simplex Driver Manual Table of Contents Appendix A.11. Advanced Map Descriptor Example 2. - Read Panel Time.........................33 Appendix A.12. Advanced Map Descriptor Example 3 - Write Panel Time ..........................34 Appendix A.13. Advanced Map Descriptor Example 4 - Panel Revision Information...........34 Appendix A.14. Advanced Map Descriptor Example 5 - AckAll ...........................................35 Appendix A.15. Advanced Map Descriptor Example 6 -
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 4 of 58 1. Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol The Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over either RS-232 or RS-485 using Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol. This driver is designed to connect to a Simplex 4100 panel equipped to support the “4100 Computer Port Protocol” as defined in Simplex’s documen
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 5 of 58 2. Driver Scope of Supply 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver FieldServer Technologies Description PART # FS-8917-16 Ethernet Cable with pigtail (4020 and 4100 Panels) Ethernet cable with 25 pin male connector. (4100u FS-8917-07 Panels) SPA59132 RS-485 connection adapter FS-8700-41 Driver Manual. rd 2.2. Provided by Supplier of 3 Party Equipment To enable the 4100 Protocol, the 4100 system, supplied by t
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 6 of 58 3. Hardware Connections The FieldServer is connected to the Simplex Device’s RS-232 port of device type "COMPUTER", the following port attributes may be configured specifically for that particular port: Ensure that these settings correspond to the settings described in section 4 of this document. Sim4100 Panel Setting Default Options Baud Rate 9600 75, 110, 134.5, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 1 Parity E
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 7 of 58 3.1. Connection to a Simplex 4020 Panel Communication Board Chip 4100 RS2120 Card 4020/RS-232/2120 modem ready assembly. Terminal Block Markings Port A =1-5, Port B=6-10. 1=+com(xmt). 2=+com(rts), 3=-com(rcv), 4=-com(cts), 5=gnd, 6=xmt, 7=rts, 8=rcv, 9=cts, 10=gnd, FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldserver.com Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-2296 To
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 8 of 58 Serial Connection FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldserver.com Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-2296 Toll_Free: 888-509-1970 email: support@fieldserver.com
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 9 of 58 3.2. Connection to a Simplex 4100 Panel WIRE LIST FS-X40 FROM SIMPLEX 4100 FUNCTION PANEL RX RJ45-01 XMIT TX RJ45-08 RCV GND RJ45-04 GND SIMPLEX 100 PANEL PORT B CONNECTION GND CTS RCV RTS FS-8917-16 XMIT P1-P8 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 R1 R2 N1 N2 RS485 10 Base T RS232 ETHERNET P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 R1 R2 Net 1 Net 2 Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Tx Rx Con Tx Rx Con (408)-262-2299 SIMPLEX 4100 CONNECT
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 10 of 58 3.3. Connection to a Simplex 4100U Panel Front of 4100U Panel Port A Port B Pin 3 - Blue Pin 7 - Green Pin 2 - White FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldserver.com Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-2296 Toll_Free: 888-509-1970 email: support@fieldserver.com
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 11 of 58 FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldserver.com Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-2296 Toll_Free: 888-509-1970 email: support@fieldserver.com
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 12 of 58 4. Configuring the FieldServer as a Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol Client For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the relevant instruction 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 des
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 13 of 58 4.2. Client Side Connection Descriptions Section Title Connections Column Title Function Legal Values Specify which port the device is connected 3 Port P1-P8, R1-R2 to the FieldServer 110 – 115200, standard baud Baud* Specify baud rate rates only. Even, Odd, None, Mark, Parity* Specify parity Space Data_Bits* Specify data bits 7, 8 Stop_Bits* Specify stop bits 1 Protocol Specify protocol used sim4100 Handshaking* Spe
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 14 of 58 Example // Client Side Nodes Nodes Node_Name, PLC_Type, Protocol, Connection Device1, 4100U, Sim4100, P8 4.4. Client Side Driver Tables A driver table is used to extend a table of values/attributes that have been hard coded into the driver. It is possible to extend the tables using CSV file parameters. Additional information on the use of these tables may be found in Appendix A.8 4.4.1. SHOW Re
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 15 of 58 4.4.2. SHOW Response Attribute States Driver Table Column Title Function Legal Values The protocol must be Protocol specified on each row of Sim4100 a driver table. Use this parameter to Define a state word such as extend this list of ‘Normal’ and associate a sim4100_Attr_State_Name predefined attribute value using the ‘value’ states. parameter. This parameter is the sim4100_Attr_State_Value value to be associated May not be ze
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 16 of 58 4.5.4. Protocol (Simplex Device) Specific Parameters Column Title Function Legal Values Further notes on these keywords are provided in Appendix A Ackall, Setd, A keyword which controls the function being Disable, Restart, sim4100_func performed or the type of data being polled / Clistall, Clist, written. Time, Ctime, Ack, Xpoint, Seta, Super, Show, Earths, Value, ClearAll The Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Compu
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 17 of 58 4.5.5. Map Descriptor Example 1. - Read Point Status This Map Descriptor can be used to poll for the status of a particular point. When the response is obtained the driver sets the value of one Data Array element to a number indicating the point’s status. The values are described in Appendix A.4. You need one such Map Descriptor for every point whose status you wish to poll. Notes in Appendix A.13 provide more information Map_Des
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 18 of 58 4.5.6. Map Descriptor Example 2. - Use unsolicited messages from the Panel to determine point status This Map Descriptor can be used to store point status data when the FieldServer receives an unsolicited message from the Panel containing point status information (Xpoint messages). The panel sends an Xpoint message each time a point’s status changes to any non-normal state. Using these Map Descriptors will ensure that the FieldServe
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 19 of 58 5. Configuring the FieldServer as a Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol Server The driver contains some server side functionality which has been developed to meet FieldServer’s continuous quality assurance efforts. However, the server side functions are not documented or supported for customer use. If you have a strong requirement for this functionality then please contact the Sales and Marketing group of Fie
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FS-8700-41 Simplex 4100 Driver Manual Page 20 of 58 Appendix A. Advanced Topics Appendix A.1. Hardware Handshaking The driver does not support the Simplex RTS/CTS handshaking model. Therefore deselect the HSHAKE terminal flag or connect CTS to RTS with a jumper on the 4100 side. Appendix A.2. Simplex Address Formatting – Specific Keywords The Simplex Time Recorder Company - 4100 Computer Port Protocol only uses the standard 4100 address format of --. Symb
