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A Sierra Monitor Company
Driver Manual
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)
FS-8707-06
FST OPC Server for FieldServers
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001
Driver Version: 7.16
Document Revision: 7
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FST OPC SERVER FOR FIELDSERVERS DESCRIPTION ............................................3 1.1. OPC Version Supported ...............................................................................................3 2. DRIVER SCOPE OF SUPPLY.........................................................................................4 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver ....................
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 3 of 15 1. FST OPC Server for FieldServers Description This OPC Server (I/O Driver) communicates with the FieldServer. The method of data transfer is called Data Array Access (DAA). The Data Arrays are arrays of typed data memory in the FieldServer. The source of the information in the Data Arrays can be any one of the standard FieldServer I/O Drivers. It is incumbent on the user to configure the ports and the Map Descriptors on
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 4 of 15 2. Driver Scope of Supply 2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver FieldServer Technologies Description PART # FS-8915-10 UTP cable (7 foot) for Ethernet connection FS-8707-06 Driver Manual rd 2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3 Party Equipment rd 2.2.1. Required 3 Party Software This OPC Server package must be installed on a Client supplied PC with the following requirements: • Operating Systems: One
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 5 of 15 3. Hardware Connections The FST OPC Server communicates with the FieldServers via standard Ethernet & TCP/IP connections. Please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual for instructions on setting up the FieldServer side. Before proceeding to configure the OPC Server we recommend that you have a proper TCP/IP network setup - verify this by PINGing a FieldServer. Refer to the Microsoft documentation for the setup of
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 6 of 15 4. Installing the FST OPC Server for FieldServers From the CD run the file Setup.exe You will be guided through a series of dialogs prompting you for an Installation directory. When asked if you wish to install a Client or Server, “Server” is the default & recommended. Only Select Client If you wish to run the OPC Server on a different machine from the one where the OPC Client (usually a SCADA System) is running. FieldServe
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 7 of 15 5. Quick Start Steps to Implement a simple OPC configuration 1. Configure a FieldServer with a valid IP address. Make sure that at least one Data Array exists. An N1 or N2 connection must be configured with the SMT protocol (SMT is default so the protocol field can be blank). This Nx connection must be the one used to connect to the OPC Server machine. 2. Open a DOS box and “PING” the FieldServer from this machine to che
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 8 of 15 6. Configuring Your OPC Client to use the FST OPC Server for FieldServers OPC Server. The OPC Client refers to the Application Using the data available in the FieldServer. Normally this is a SCADA system or other third party software. From your Client browse the OPC Servers installed on the machine. Select the one named “FieldServer.7.16k”. If you installed the Server on this machine then your Client should find this lis
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 9 of 15 7. Quick Start Steps to Implement a Simple Intellution Fix Configuration 1. Configure a FieldServer with a valid IP address. Make sure that at least one Data Array exists. An N1 or N2 connection must be configured with the SMT protocol (SMT is default so the protocol field can be blank). This Nx connection must be the one used to connect to the OPC Server machine. 2. Open a DOS box and “PING” the FieldServer from this mac
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 10 of 15 11. In the Fix Database Builder add a new block (AI,AO,DI,DO,MDI) and set the I/O Device to “FST” enter I/O addresses in the following format for AI & AR blocks & DI & DR & MDI blocks to bit datatype addresses. :: enter I/O addresses in the following format for DI & DR & MDI blocks to packed bit addresses in Integer datatypes. :::<
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 11 of 15 8. Example Setup 8.1. Sample FieldServer Setup In this example, the low level driver (Modbus) is irrelevant to the operation of the OPC Server, however the user needs to be aware of how field addresses map to Data Array addresses. FieldServer Title, DAA_TEST // Server Side Connections connections adapter, protocol n1, SMT Data_Arrays Data_Array_Name
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 12 of 15 8.2. Example OPC Server Setup 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
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 13 of 15 Appendix A. Troubleshooting Appendix A.1. FAQ Q: I cannot “see” the “FieldServer.7.16k” listed as an available data source? A: When Configuring an OPC Client link to the FieldServer OPC, your OPC Client will be browsing for available Servers using the OPC Foundation supplied utility OPCENUM.EXE (Installed with the FST OPC Server for FieldServers) 1. If the Client & Server are on the same machine • Check that OPCEN
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 14 of 15 Appendix A.2. The OPC Server – Limitations- Q&A Q: How many fieldServers can one OPC Server communicate with? A: Unlimited Q: How many Clients can connect to the Server and how many points are possible? A: Unlimited Clients & points, memory usage is about 2k/point/Client e.g.20 Clients with 10000 tags ea = 400MB. Server creates a thread for each Client, default each Client is looping thru 10000 tags every 25 ms looking
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FS-8707-06 FST OPC Server for FieldServers Page 15 of 15 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
