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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 January 2011 

SlotServer Start-Up Guide 

Kernel Version: 

6.04 

Document Revision:   1 
 

Summary of Contents for PS56-BAS-xxx

Page 1: ...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 January 2011 SlotServer Start Up Guide Kernel Version 6 04 Document Revision 1 ...

Page 2: ...Network 6 2 5 Connect using Remote User Interface RUINET 6 2 6 Upload the Default Configuration 7 2 7 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application 7 2 8 Download the Updated Configuration File 7 2 9 Test and commission the SlotServer 7 Appendix A Useful Features 8 Appendix A 1 LED Functions 8 Appendix B Troubleshooting 9 Appendix B 1 Things to check when communications fail 9 Appendix B 2...

Page 3: ...lement 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 17...

Page 4: ... 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 p...

Page 5: ...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 Approvals UL 60950 1 2003 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 Table 1 Pr...

Page 6: ...can be located in the Windows Start menu and as a desktop icon 2 3 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 requir...

Page 7: ...assistance on managing the protocol parameters 2 8 Download the Updated Configuration File Before attempting to send files to the SlotServer ensure that the files are in the configuration file folder Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information From the main menu type D to access the download menu Type L for local filename to specify the name and extension of the file to be se...

Page 8: ...ror re occurs persistently then contact FieldServer Technical support for assistance with troubleshooting after setting up the trade port as shown in Appendix A Com Err This light indicates that a communication error occurred Use the LonWorks Network Manager to troubleshoot the problem or refer to the SlotServer configuration Manual RS 485 R1 These lights are related to the RS 485 serial ports pro...

Page 9: ...ection 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 th...

Page 10: ...ss loop Under these circumstances it is recommended that the PLC is stopped before the SlotServer is restarted Appendix B 6 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 configura...

Page 11: ...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 ...

Page 12: ...d 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 equipm...

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