SlotServer Start Up Guide

A Sierra Monitor Company
SlotServer Start-Up Guide
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products:
Description
PS56-BAS-xxx
PS56-FIR-xxx
PS56-PRO-407
The instructions are effective for the above as of September 2012
Kernel Version: 6.04

Document Revision: 4
SlotServer Start-up Guide Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Equipment Set-up .......................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Supplied equipment.......................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Third Party Components (Not Supplied by FieldServer Technologies) ..........................................................3
1.3 Mounting .......................................................................................................................................................3
1.4 SlotServer Ports and Displays ........................................................................................................................4
1.5 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................5
2 Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Power up the device ......................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Connect the PC to the SlotServer over the Ethernet port. ............................................................................6
2.3 Use the FieldServer Web GUI to Connect to the SlotServer ..........................................................................7
2.3.1 Using the Discovery Tool to Allocate the IP address: .............................................................................7
2.4 Set IP Address of the SlotServer ....................................................................................................................8
3 Configuring the slotServer .............................................................................................................................. 9

3.1 Retrieve the Sample Configuration File .........................................................................................................9
3.2 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application ................................................................................9
3.3 Load the Updated Configuration file ...........................................................................................................10
3.4 Test and Commission the SlotServer ...........................................................................................................11
Appendix A. Useful Features ................................................................................................................................ 12

Appendix A.1. LED Functions ...................................................................................................................................12
Appendix A.2. Enhanced Network Security .............................................................................................................13
Appendix B. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix B.1. Things to check when communications fail......................................................................................14
Appendix B.2. Timeout Errors on SlotServer ...........................................................................................................14
Appendix B.3. Data Transfer ....................................................................................................................................14
Appendix B.4. Using the Output Buffer ...................................................................................................................14
Appendix B.5. Technical Support .............................................................................................................................15
Appendix C. Vendor Information ......................................................................................................................... 16

Appendix C.1. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards .................................................................16
Appendix C.1.1. Hardware and Software requirements ...................................................................................16
Appendix C.1.2. Setup.......................................................................................................................................16
Appendix D. Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 17
ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100
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1 EQUIPMENT SET-UP
1.1 Supplied equipment
USB Flash Drive loaded with:

SlotServer Start-up Guide
SlotServer Configuration Manual
FieldServer Utilities Manual
All FieldServer Driver Supplements
Support Utilities
Any additional folders related to special files configured for a specific FieldServer
Additional components as required - See Driver Manual Supplement for details
Accessories:
2-way combi-comb connector for LonWorks port
7-ft Cat5 cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends (Part # FS-8915-10)
1.2 Third Party Components (Not Supplied by FieldServer Technologies)
The following components will need to be procured as a minimum for achieving ControlLogix integration. Ensure
that these are available before commencing with commissioning
Part # Description
1756-Ax ControlLogix Rack
1756-L55/L61 ControlLogix CPU
1756-PA7x ControlLogix PSU
9324-RLD300ENE RSLOGIX 5000
1.3 Mounting
The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack. Take note of the slot number used for the
SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I/O in the RSLogix software.

1.4 SlotServer Ports and Displays
Note that there are several hardware ports available on the SlotServer card, but that this SlotServer model only
makes use of a select few. The ports and displays of interest are as shown in the diagram below:
Scrolling display shows card messages
Card Status Indicators show general card status
Service Pin for LonWorks Commissioning
Communications Status LED’s show status of

communications and card software.
TP/FT10 LonWorks Connection. This two wire

connection is polarity insensitive and can be multi-
dropped into a LonWorks Network.
Ethernet Port. The Ethernet port can be used with

standard Ethernet cables for configuration and
troubleshooting, as well as for Protocols that
require an Ethernet connection
RS-485 Port. This is a standard 2-wire RS-485 port.

Specify as R1 in the configuration.
A label has been provided on the inside of the

cover door for the User to document important or
useful configuration parameters used. In
particular, special provision has been made to
document the Ethernet port IP parameters, as well
as the LonWorks DSN (Domain/Subnet/Node)
allocated by the Network Manager. These fields
are there to be utilized at the User’s discretion.
Figure 1: Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays

1.5 Technical Specifications
The following table presents the relevant technical specifications.

Slot width 1
Weight 0.6lb (272g)
BackPlane Current Load 0.6A
Operating Temperature 0-60°C (32-140°F)
Storage Temperature -40 - 85°C (-40 - 185°F)
Humidity 5-95% (Non-Condensing)
Allen Bradley Platform: ControlLogix 1756 Rack
LonWorks Connection type: TP/FT-10
Ethernet port 10/100 MB/sec.
RS-485 port 2-wire, half duplex.
UL 60950-1:2003
Approvals
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03
Table 1: Product Specifications

2 INSTALLATION
The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack. Take note of the slot number used for the
SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I/O in the RSLogix software.
2.1 Power up the device
Apply power to the device. Refer to the panel to ensure that the SlotServer has powered up successfully. The
diagram in Section 1.4 indicates the location of each of these items on the SlotServer panel.
Scrolling Display
This will Display an OK status when the SlotServer has powered up successfully.
Card Status
The Comm and OK lights will indicate green when the SlotServer has powered up
Indicators:
successfully. The Sys indicator will indicate green if the external nodes are all
communicating properly; and red otherwise.
2.2 Connect the PC to the SlotServer over the Ethernet port.
If connecting through a hub/switch, use the supplied Cat5 UTP Ethernet cable to connect between the
Ethernet port of the SlotServer and the hub. Refer to Section 1.4 for more information.
If it is necessary to connect the PC directly to the SlotServer, a cross-over cable is required (not supplied).
Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC/Laptop,
It is important that the PC/Laptop is on the same subnet as the SlotServer. The default IP address on the
SlotServer Ethernet port is 192.168.2.X. Refer to the FieldServer Utilities Manual for information on how
to change the SlotServer’s IP address.

2.3 Use the FieldServer Web GUI to Connect to the SlotServer
2.3.1 Using the Discovery Tool to Allocate the IP address:

Install the Discovery tool from the USB drive or get it from our website
http://fieldserver.com/techsupport/utility/utility.php
Use the Discovery tool to find the SlotServer, and launch the Web GUI from the Discovery tool

2.4 Set IP Address of the SlotServer
From the GUI main home page, click on setup and then Network Settings to enter the Edit IP Address
Settings menu.
Modify the IP address (N1 IP address field) of the SlotServer Ethernet port.
If necessary, change the Netmask (N1 Netmask field).
Type in a new Subnet Mask
If necessary, change the IP Gateway (Default Gateway field)
Type in a new IP Gateway
Note: If the FieldServer is connected to a router, the IP Gateway of the FieldServer should be set to
the IP address of the router that it is connected to
Click Update IP Settings, then click on the System Restart to restart the Gateway and activate the new
IP address. Note that the SlotServer will need to be pointed to the new IP address on the Web Browser
before the GUI will be accessible again. Unplug Ethernet cable from PC and connect it to the network
hub or router

3 CONFIGURING THE SLOTSERVER
3.1 Retrieve the Sample Configuration File
The configuration of the SlotServer is provided to the SlotServer’s operating system via a comma-delimited file
called “CONFIG.CSV”.
If a custom configuration was ordered, the SlotServer will be programmed with the relevant device registers in the
Config.csv file for the first time start-up. If not, the product is shipped with a sample config.csv that shows an
example of the drivers ordered.
In the main menu of the FS-GUI screen, go to Setup, File Transfer, Retrieve.
Click on config.csv, and open or save the file
3.2 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application
Refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual in conjunction with the Driver supplements for information on
configuring the SlotServer.

3.3 Load the Updated Configuration file
In the main menu of the FS-GUI screen, go to Setup, File Transfer, Update
Browse and select the .csv file, open, then click Submit
Once download is complete, click the System Restart Button (or simply cycle power to the SlotServer) to
put the new file into operation. Note that it is possible to do multiple downloads to the SlotServer before
resetting it.

3.4 Test and Commission the SlotServer
Connect the SlotServer to the third party device(s), and test the application.
From the main menu of FS-GUI click on View, Connections to see the number of messages on each
protocol.
For troubleshooting assistance refer to Appendix B, or any of the troubleshooting Appendices in the
related Driver Supplements and Configuration Manual. FieldServer Technologies also offers a
Technical support page on the FieldServer website at www.FieldServer.com, which contains a
significant number of resources and documentation that may be of assistance.

Appendix A. Useful Features
Refer to the Configuration Manual for useful configuration features.

The unit may be removed under power for convenient swapping of modules.
Appendix A.1. LED Functions
Service Pin
The LonWorks Service pin can be used for commissioning the
SlotServer into a LonWorks network.
Run LonSvc
Node Off Conf Err

LonWorks Activity can be determined using this LED as follows:
LON LED Activity
Sys Err Com Err
Explicit Implicit – Not Implicit –
Commissioned Commissioned
Off Flashing Off
Rx Tx
Figure 3: Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays
LED Description
When the SlotServer is powered up, this light will start flashing after approximately 2
Run minutes. If this light does not flash, it is an indication that the firmware is not
running, and that the SlotServer will not be operating.
LonSvc This LED indicates LonWorks activity. Refer to Figure 3.
This light indicates that a device bound to the SlotServer on the LonWorks network is
NodeOff not communicating. Use the LonWorks Network Manager to troubleshoot the
problem.
This light indicates an error in the configuration of the card. Since this model is
Conf Err shipped pre-configured, this light should never come on unless the card
configuration is tampered with
This light indicates that an unexpected operation state occurred. The light can be
reset by cycling power to the card. If the error re-occurs persistently, then contact
Sys Err
FieldServer Technical support for assistance with troubleshooting after setting up
the trade port as shown in Appendix A.
This light indicates that a communication error occurred. Use the LonWorks Network
Com Err Manager to troubleshoot the problem, or refer to the SlotServer configuration
Manual.
These lights are related to the RS-485 serial ports provided on the SlotServer. The Rx
(Receive) light will flash red if the FieldServer is receiving data. The Tx (Transmit)
RS-485
light will flash red if the FieldServer is sending data. (Note that due to the nature of
(R1)
2-wire RS-485 the Rx light will flash every time the Tx light flashes too). The
frequency of the flashing is directly related to the frequency of data transfer.
Ethernet Lights These lights are related to the Ethernet network ports provided on the SlotServer.
The 10/100 light will be green if the physical connection to the network hub is
10/100
running at 100 MBits/s. If the light is off, the connection is running at 10 MBits/s.
The Act (Activity) light will indicate activity on the network. The frequency of
Act
flashing is directly related to the network activity. It does not necessarily mean data
is being received by the FieldServer.

Appendix A.2. Enhanced Network Security
For enhanced network security, one can disable RuiNet access to a FS-GUI capable FieldServer by use of the
RUI_Enable FieldServer parameter. Adding the following to the configuration file will disable RuiNet Access.
FieldServer
Title , RUI_Enable
FieldServer Name , Disabled // Enabled -- is the default if not specified
Note: In order to take a FieldServer Diagnostics log, RuiNet access has to be enabled again.

Appendix B. Troubleshooting
Appendix B.1. Things to check when communications fail.
Check for loose cabling on the third party network
Verify that the correct program is loaded to the CPU
Verify that the correct data types for the tags have been used.
Appendix B.2. Timeout Errors on SlotServer
The following remedial action is suggested if timeout errors are experienced:

The PLC is not set to RUN mode - it may still be in PRG mode. Resolve by putting the PLC into RUN mode.
The IO image connection has not been established successfully. The F screen should show some error
messages also. Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual, and insert the correct size and RPI values
when adding the SlotServer in RSLogix5000.
Appendix B.3. Data Transfer
It is important that the PLC is set to Run – data is only transferred on Run.
The SlotServer’s Logix connection will transfer data to the PLC regardless of the Node status of the Client
Nodes. The Logix connection will not be broken if a Client Node goes offline. Node status can be
confirmed by checking the Node Status bits.
Appendix B.4. Using the Output Buffer
The ControlLogix CPU writes the contents of the output buffer into an output buffer image in the SlotServer at a
continuous rate specified by the RPI (Request Packet Interval). This image is in turn transferred into the SlotServer
"Out_xx" Arrays at a continuous rate specified by the output buffer map descriptor. This has the following
consequences:
The Map descriptor has to transfer the output buffer image more often than it is updated (That is, more
often than the RPI), so the scan interval in the output buffer map descriptor must be faster than the RPI.
Out_XX Arrays are written to very frequently. Care must be therefore taken not to attach write on change
map descriptors to the Out_XX Arrays (that is, arrays with functions using rdbc or wrbx), as the write
queues for these writes could build up indefinitely and cause a memory overflow. Using wrbc in these
instances is more sensible and matches the method of writing through the entire process.

Appendix B.5. Technical Support
Before contacting Technical support to report an issue, go to Start|Programs|FieldServer utilities|Tools and

browse to Serial Capture. Take a log (See ENotes 26 and 58 in the folder called Library on the USB Flash Drive).
Send this log together with the configuration file to support@fieldserver.com for evaluation.
Note that while all necessary documentation is shipped with the FieldServer on the USB flash drive, these
documents are constantly being updated. Newer versions may be available on the web at www.fieldserver.com.

Appendix C. Vendor Information
Appendix C.1. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards1
Appendix C.1.1. Hardware and Software requirements

Two 1756 racks, one containing the CPU and the other the SlotServer
Two Controlnet CNB cards with connection cables to connect the racks to one other
RSlinx
RSLogix
RSNetworx
SlotServer EDS file (Available on SlotServer CD, or call Technical Support)
Appendix C.1.2. Setup

Install the CPU and the first CNB card in the local rack.
Install the second CNB card and the SlotServer in the remote rack.
Connect the ControlNet Network
Power up the racks
Install the SlotServer EDS File using the RSLinx Hardware EDS Installation Tool.
Make sure the SlotServer has a valid configuration loaded. The default configuration shipped with the
SlotServer should suffice.
Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual for further information.

Note: When configured in remote rack applications, the SlotServer does not support the use of EN2T-A cards, but
is compatible with EN2T-B cards.
1
The principles for connecting other 1756 bridging cards to the SlotServer are similar.
Appendix D. Limited Warranty
FieldServer Technologies warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal
use and service for two years after date of shipment. FieldServer Technologies will repair or replace without
charge any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period. Final determination of the nature and
responsibility for defective or damaged equipment will be made by FieldServer Technologies personnel.
All warranties hereunder are contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product was intended
and do not cover products which have been modified or repaired without FieldServer Technologies approval or
which have been subjected to accident, improper maintenance, installation or application, or on which original
identification marks have been removed or altered. This Limited Warranty also will not apply to interconnecting
cables or wires, consumables or to any damage resulting from battery leakage.
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.
Except for the express warranty stated above, FieldServer Technologies disclaims all warranties with regard to the
products sold hereunder including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness and the express warranties
stated herein are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of FieldServer Technologies for damages
including, but not limited to, consequential damages arising out of/or in connection with the use or performance
of the product.


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SlotServer Start-Up Guide

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products:

Kernel Version: 6.04

1 Equipment Set-up .......................................................................................................................................... 3

3 Configuring the slotServer .............................................................................................................................. 9

Appendix A. Useful Features ................................................................................................................................ 12

Appendix C. Vendor Information ......................................................................................................................... 16

Appendix D. Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 17

ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

1.1 Supplied equipment

USB Flash Drive loaded with:

1.2 Third Party Components (Not Supplied by FieldServer Technologies)

ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

1.4 SlotServer Ports and Displays

Scrolling display shows card messages

Card Status Indicators show general card status

Service Pin for LonWorks Commissioning

Communications Status LED’s show status of

TP/FT10 LonWorks Connection. This two wire

Ethernet Port. The Ethernet port can be used with

RS-485 Port. This is a standard 2-wire RS-485 port.

A label has been provided on the inside of the

Figure 1: Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays

ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

1.5 Technical Specifications

The following table presents the relevant technical specifications.

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2.1 Power up the device

2.2 Connect the PC to the SlotServer over the Ethernet port.

Disable any wireless Ethernet adapters on the PC/Laptop,

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2.3 Use the FieldServer Web GUI to Connect to the SlotServer

2.3.1 Using the Discovery Tool to Allocate the IP address:

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2.4 Set IP Address of the SlotServer

If necessary, change the Netmask (N1 Netmask field).

Type in a new Subnet Mask

If necessary, change the IP Gateway (Default Gateway field)

Type in a new IP Gateway

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3 CONFIGURING THE SLOTSERVER

3.1 Retrieve the Sample Configuration File

Click on config.csv, and open or save the file

3.2 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application

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3.3 Load the Updated Configuration file

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3.4 Test and Commission the SlotServer

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Appendix A. Useful Features

Refer to the Configuration Manual for useful configuration features.

Appendix A.1. LED Functions

Node Off Conf Err

Figure 3: Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays

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Appendix A.2. Enhanced Network Security

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Appendix B.1. Things to check when communications fail.

Check for loose cabling on the third party network

Verify that the correct program is loaded to the CPU

Appendix B.2. Timeout Errors on SlotServer

The following remedial action is suggested if timeout errors are experienced:

Appendix B.3. Data Transfer

Appendix B.4. Using the Output Buffer

ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

Appendix B.5. Technical Support

Before contacting Technical support to report an issue, go to Start|Programs|FieldServer utilities|Tools and

ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers.

Appendix C. Vendor Information

Appendix C.1. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards1

Appendix C.1.1. Hardware and Software requirements

Appendix C.1.2. Setup

Connect the ControlNet Network

Power up the racks