MSA FieldServer FGFD ProtoAir User manual

Operating Manual
FGFD ProtoAir
Revision: 2.E
Document No.:T18626
Print Spec: 10000005389 (F)
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Contents
1 Equipment Setup 5
1.1 Physical Dimensions 5
1.1.1 Covered Unit 5
1.1.2 Cover Removed 6
1.2 Inserting the SIM Card 7
2 Connecting the Serial Port 9
2.1 Wiring 9
3 Operation 10
3.1 Apply Power to the FieldServer NEMA 10
3.2 Connect the PC to the ProtoAir Over the Ethernet Port 11
4 Connecting to the ProtoAir 12
4.1 Using a Web Browser 12
4.2 Using the FieldServer Toolbox to Discover and Connect to the ProtoAir 12
5 Setup Web Server Security 13
5.1 Login to the FieldServer 13
5.2 Select the Security Mode 15
5.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate 16
5.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload Encryption 16
6 Setup Network 17
6.1 Navigate to the Network Settings 17
6.2 Change the ProtoAir IP Address 18
6.2.1 Routing Settings 18
6.2.2 Ethernet 1 19
6.2.3 Wi-Fi Client Settings 20
6.2.4 Wi-Fi Access Point Settings 21
6.2.5 Cellular Settings 22
7 MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager Setup 23
7.1 Choose Whether to Integrate the FieldServer Manager 23
7.2 User Setup 24
7.3 Registration Process 26
7.4 Login to the FieldServer Manager 30
8 Configure the ProtoAir 32
8.1 Navigate to the ProtoAir Web Configurator 32
8.2 Select Field Protocol and Set Configuration Parameters 33
8.3 Setting ProtoAir Active Profiles 34
8.4 Verify Device Communications 35
8.5 BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances 36
8.6 How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles 37
9 Troubleshooting 38
9.1 Lost or Incorrect IP Address 38
9.2 Viewing Diagnostic Information 39
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9.3 Checking Wiring and Settings 40
9.4 LED Functions 41
9.5 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture 42
9.6 Wi-Fi Signal Strength 43
9.7 Factory Reset Instructions 43
9.8 Internet Browser Software Support 43
9.9 APN Table 43
10 Additional Information 44
10.1 Update Firmware 44
10.2 BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoAir on the Subnet 44
10.3 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup 45
10.3.1 Change Security Mode 46
10.3.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer 47
10.4 Change User Management Settings 48
10.4.1 Create Users 49
10.4.2 Edit Users 50
10.4.3 Delete Users 51
10.4.4 Change FieldServer Password 52
10.5 FieldServer Manager Connection Warning Message 53
10.6 System Status Button 54
11 Vendor Information – MSA Safety 55
11.1 Chillgard_5000 Mappings to Field Protocols 55
11.2 FL500 Mappings to Field Protocols 59
11.3 IR5500 Mappings to Field Protocols 60
11.4 ELDS Mappings to Field Protocols 63
11.5 S5000 Mappings to Field Protocols 64
11.6 Suprema_MBC20_Input Mappings to Field Protocols 71
11.7 ChillGard_VRF Mappings to Field Protocols 142
11.8 MC600 Mappings to Field Protocols 142
11.9 ModCon_75 Mappings to Field Protocols 145
11.10 Gasgard_XL Mappings to Field Protocols 153
11.11 Ultima_X Mappings to Field Protocols 157
11.12 TRIGARD Mappings to Field Protocols 160
11.13 ZGARD Mappings to Field Protocols 163
11.14 FL4000H Mappings to Field Protocols 164
11.15 Sentry_Controller_01_16 Mappings to Field Protocols 165
11.16 Sentry_Controller_17_32 Mappings to Field Protocols 168
11.17 Sentry_Controller_01_32 Mappings to Field Protocols 171
11.18 X5000_4_20mA Mappings to Field Protocols 176
11.19 S5000_4_20mA Mappings to Field Protocols 176
11.20 NetSafety_Safeguard_Controller Mappings to Field Protocols 177
11.21 9010_9020_LCD Mappings to Field Protocols 182
11.22 9010_9020_SIL Mappings to Field Protocols 186
11.23 Warnings for FCC and IC 190
12 Limited 2 Year Warranty 193
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1 Equipment Setup
1.1 Physical Dimensions
1.1.1 Covered Unit
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1.1.2 Cover Removed
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1.2 Inserting the SIM Card
NOTE:A micro 4G SIM card must be purchased from an AT&T, or Verizon or Vodafone cellular provider to set
up cellular functionality and create a data plan for the ProtoAir. SIM card vendor contact information is
available at the end of the section.
Insert the SIM card into the Micro SIM card slot with the chip on the SIM card facing away from the cellular antenna as
shown below.
See Section 6.2.5 Cellular Settings to complete cellular setting configuration.
The table below shows cellular usage examples to forecast data usage on the chosen cellular plan.
Number of Data Points Logging Frequency Data Usage per Hour Data Usage per Month
10 40 sec 0.75 Mb 547 Mb
10 900 sec 0.55 Mb 400 Mb
50 40 sec 1.24 Mb 900 Mb
50 900 sec 0.90 Mb 657 Mb
100 40 sec 3.00 Mb 2.2 Gb
100 900 sec 1.26 Mb 900 Mb
500 40 sec 10.86 Mb 7.8 Gb
500 900 sec 0.55 Mb 1.5 Gb
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SIM Card Vendor Contact Information:
Verizon
A business contract is required to purchase a Verizon SIM card. The IMEI of the ProtoAir is required to purchase the Verizon
SIM card.
AT&T
Please call AT&T Customer Service at 800.331.0500 or find the nearest AT&T store.
Vodafone
Please contact the nearest Vodafone store.
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2 Connecting the Serial Port
Locate the ProtoAir inside the unit and connect to the 3-pin connector as shown below.
The following baud rates are supported on the P1 Port:
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115000
NOTE:Not all baud rates listed are supported by all protocols. Check the specific protocol driver manual for a
list of the supported baud rates.
2.1 Wiring
RS-485 RS-232
OEM Device or BMS
RS-485 Wiring ProtoAir Pin Assignment OEM Device or BMS RS-232 Wiring ProtoAir Pin Assignment
RS-485 + TX + RS-232 - TX +
RS-485 - RX - RS-232 + RX -
GND GND GND GND
NOTE:Use standard grounding principles for GND.
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3 Operation
3.1 Apply Power to the FieldServer NEMA
Apply power to the terminal block. Ensure that the power supply used complies with the specifications provided. Ensure that
the cable is grounded using the terminal block on the right side of the image below labeled “G”.
24VDC 110VAC Ground
Gray Terminal Block Power
Label
Power
Connection
White Terminal Block Power
Label
Power
Connection
Gray Terminal Block
Label
1 + F2 G
2 - F3
3 -
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3.2 Connect the PC to the ProtoAir Over the Ethernet Port
NOTE: Do not use shielded Ethernet cables.
• Connect an Ethernet cable between the PC and ProtoAir or connect the ProtoAir and the PC to the switch using a
straight Cat-5 cable.
• The Default IP Address of the ProtoAir is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
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4 Connecting to the ProtoAir
The FieldServer Toolbox Application can be used to discover and connect to the ProtoAir on a local area network. To
manually connect to the ProtoAir using the Toolbox, click on the plus icon next to the "Devices" header and enter the IP
Address, or enter the Internet IP Address into a web browser.
4.1 Using a Web Browser
• Open a web browser and connect to the ProtoAir’s default IP Address. The default IP Address of the ProtoAir is
192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
• If the PC and the ProtoAir are on different IP networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.1.X network.
NOTE: Check Section 9.8 Internet Browser Software Support for supported browsers.
4.2 Using the FieldServer Toolbox to Discover and Connect to the ProtoAir
• Install the Toolbox application from the USB drive or download it from the MSA Safety website.
• Use the FS Toolbox application to find the ProtoAir and connect to the ProtoAir.
NOTE:If the connect button is greyed out, the ProtoAir’s IP Address must be set to be on the same network as
the PC. (Section 4.1 Using a Web Browser)
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5 Setup Web Server Security
5.1 Login to the FieldServer
The first time the FieldServer GUI is opened in a browser, the IP Address for the gateway will appear as untrusted. This will
cause the following pop-up windows to appear.
• When the Web Server Security Unconfigured window appears, read the text and choose whether to move forward with
HTTPS or HTTP.
• When the warning that “Your connection is not private” appears, click the advanced button on the bottom left corner of
the screen.
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• Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In the example below this
text is “Proceed to <FieldServer IP> (unsafe)”.
• When the login screen appears, put in the Username (default is “admin”) and the Password (found on the label of the
FieldServer).
NOTE:There is also a QR code in the top right corner of the FieldServer label that shows the default unique
password when scanned.
NOTE:A user has 5 attempts to login then there will be a 10-minute lockout. There is no timeout on the
FieldServer to enter a password.
NOTE:To create individual user logins, go to Section 10.4 Change User Management Settings.
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5.2 Select the Security Mode
On the first login to the FieldServer, the following screen will appear that allows the user to select which mode the
FieldServer should use.
NOTE:Cookies are used for authentication.
NOTE:To change the web server security mode after initial setup, go to Section 10.3 Change Web Server
Security Settings After Initial Setup.
The sections that follow include instructions for assigning the different security modes.
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5.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate
This is the recommended selection and the most secure. Please contact your IT department to find out if you can
obtain a TLS certificate from your company before proceeding with the Own Trusted TLS Certificate option.
• Once this option is selected, the Certificate, Private Key and Private Key Passphrase fields will appear under the mode
selection.
• Copy and paste the Certificate and Private Key text into their respective fields. If the Private Key is encrypted type in the
associated Passphrase.
• Click Save.
• A “Redirecting” message will appear. After a short time, the FieldServer GUI will open.
5.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload Encryption
• Select one of these options and click the Save button.
• A “Redirecting” message will appear. After a short time, the FieldServer GUI will open.
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6 Setup Network
6.1 Navigate to the Network Settings
• From the Web App landing page, click the Settings tab on the left side of the screen.
• Click the Network tab that appears to open the Network Settings page.
• A warning message will appear when performing the first-time setup, click the Exit Registration button to continue to the
Settings page.
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6.2 Change the ProtoAir IP Address
Configure the IP settings of the ProtoAir using the following sections of the Network page:
• If using the Ethernet port to connect to the local network, scroll to “ETH 1” (Section 6.2.2 Ethernet 1).
• If connecting the ProtoAir to a local wireless network, scroll to “WiFi Client Settings” (Section 6.2.3 Wi-Fi Client
Settings).
• If updating Wi-Fi Access Point settings, scroll to “WiFi Access Point Settings” (Section 6.2.4 Wi-Fi Access Point
Settings).
• If changing Cellular settings, scroll to “Cellular Settings” (Section 6.2.5 Cellular Settings).
6.2.1 Routing Settings
The Routing settings make it possible to set up the IP routing rules for the FieldServer’s internet and network connections.
NOTE:The default connection is ETH1.
• Select the default connection in the first row.
• Click the Add Rule button to add a new row and set a new Destination Network, Netmask and Gateway IP Address as
needed.
• Set the Priority for each connection (1-255 with 1 as the highest priority and 255 as the lowest).
• Click the Save button to activate the new settings.
NOTE:If using Wi-Fi Client and not Ethernet, make the top priority rule a Wi-Fi Client connection.
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6.2.2 Ethernet 1
The ETH 1 section contains the wired network settings. To change the IP Settings, follow these instructions:
• Enable DHCP to automatically assign IP Settings or modify the IP Settings manually as needed, via these fields: IP
Address, Netmask, Default Gateway, and Domain Name Server1/2.
NOTE:If the FieldServer is connected to a router, the IP Gateway of the FieldServer should be set to the same
IP Address of the router.
• Click Save to record and activate the new IP Address.
• Connect the FieldServer to the local network or router.
NOTE:The browser will need to be pointed to the new IP Address of the FieldServer before the settings will be
accessible again.
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6.2.3 Wi-Fi Client Settings
• Set the Wi-Fi Status to ENABLED for the ProtoAir to communicate with other devices via Wi-Fi.
• Enter the Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi Password for the local wireless access point.
• Enable DHCP to automatically assign all Wi-Fi Client Settings fields or modify the Settings manually, via the fields
immediately below the note (IP Address, Network, etc.).
NOTE:If connected to a router, set the IP gateway to the same IP Address as the router.
• Click the Save button to activate the new settings.
• Go to Routing (Section 6.2.1 Routing Settings) to set the default connection to Wi-Fi Client.
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