MSA fieldserver ProtoAir FPA-C41 User manual

Operating Manual
ProtoAir Start-up Guide
FPA-W44, FPA-C41, FPA-C42, FPA-C43
Revision: 3.N
Document No.: T18622
Print Spec: 10000005389 (F)
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Contents
1 About the ProtoAir 5
2 Equipment Setup 6
2.1 Mounting 6
2.2 Attaching the Antenna(s) 6
2.3 Physical Dimensions 7
2.3.1 FPA-W44 Drawing 7
2.3.2 FPA-C4X Drawing 8
3 Installation 9
3.1 DIP Switch Settings for FPA-C4X 9
3.1.1 Bias Resistors 9
3.1.2 Termination Resistor 10
3.2 DIP Switch Settings for FPA-W44 11
3.2.1 Bias Resistors 11
3.2.2 Termination Resistor 12
3.3 FPA-C4X: Inserting the SIM Card 13
3.4 FPA-C4X: Connecting the P1 Port 15
3.4.1 Wiring 15
3.5 FPA-W44: Connecting the R1 & R2 Ports 16
3.5.1 Wiring 16
4 Power up the Gateway 17
5 Connect the PC to the Gateway 18
5.1 10/100 Ethernet Connection Port 18
6 Connecting to the ProtoAir 19
6.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox to Discover and Connect to the ProtoAir 19
6.2 Using a Web Browser 19
7 Setup Web Server Security 20
7.1 Login to the FieldServer 20
7.2 Select the Security Mode 22
7.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate 23
7.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload Encryption 23
8 Setup Network 24
8.1 Using FS-GUI to Input Network Settings 24
8.1.1 Ethernet 1 25
8.1.2 Wi-Fi Client Settings 26
8.1.3 Wi-Fi Access Point Settings 27
8.1.4 Routing Settings 28
8.1.5 FPA-C4X: Cellular Settings 29
9 Configuring the ProtoAir 30
9.1 Retrieve the Sample Configuration File 30
9.2 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application 30
9.3 Load the Updated Configuration File 31
9.3.1 Using the FS-GUI to Load a Configuration File 31
9.3.2 Retrieve the Configuration File for Modification or Backup 32
9.4 Test and Commission the ProtoAir 33
9.4.1 Accessing the FieldServer Manager 33
10 Applications 34

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10.1 Connecting to the Network Through Wi-Fi 34
10.2 Connecting to Devices via Access Point 35
10.3 Device Communications via Wi-Fi 36
10.4 Connecting Devices to the Network 37
11 Troubleshooting 38
11.1 Communicating with the ProtoAir Over the Network 38
11.2 Lost or Incorrect IP Address 39
11.3 Viewing Diagnostic Information 40
11.4 Checking Wiring and Settings 41
11.5 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture 42
11.6 LED Functions 43
11.7 Factory Reset Instructions 44
11.8 Internet Browser Software Support 44
11.9 Wi-Fi and Cellular Signal Strength 44
12 Additional Information 45
12.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup 45
12.1.1 Change Security Mode 46
12.1.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer 47
12.2 Change User Management Settings 48
12.2.1 Create Users 49
12.2.2 Edit Users 50
12.2.3 Delete Users 51
12.2.4 Change FieldServer Password 52
12.3 Update Firmware 53
12.4 APN Table 53
12.5 ProtoAir Part Number by Carrier 53
12.6 Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 54
12.7 Specifications 55
12.8 Compliance with EN IEC 62368-1 55
12.9 Warnings for FCC and IC 56
13 Limited 2 Year Warranty 59

1 About the ProtoAir
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1 About the ProtoAir
The ProtoAir is a high performance,high-performance, multi-protocol IIoT gateway providing manufacturers Wi-Fi and
cellular connectivity into the cloud and instant multi-protocol deployment of field protocols, enabling new or legacy devices
to easily interface with other protocols.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The ProtoAir is pre-loaded with
tested profiles/configurations for the supported devices.
NOTE:For troubleshooting assistance refer to Section 11 Troubleshooting, or any of the troubleshooting
appendices in the related driver supplements. Check the MSA Safety website for technical support resources
and documentation that may be of assistance.
The ProtoAir is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s Grid. See Section 9.4.1 Accessing the FieldServer
Manager for further information.

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2 Equipment Setup
2 Equipment Setup
2.1 Mounting
The gateway can be mounted using the DIN rail mounting bracket on the back of the unit.
2.2 Attaching the Antenna(s)
Wi-Fi Antenna:
If using the FPA-W44 model, screw in the Wi-Fi antenna to the front of the unit as shown in Section 2.3.1 FPA-W44
Drawing.
Cellular Antenna:
If using the FPA-C4X model, screw in the two cellular antennas. One antenna is screwed into the socket on the top of the
unit and one is screwed into the socket on the side as shown in Section 2.3.2 FPA-C4X Drawing.

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2.3 Physical Dimensions
2.3.1 FPA-W44 Drawing

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2 Equipment Setup
2.3.2 FPA-C4X Drawing

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3 Installation
3.1 DIP Switch Settings for FPA-C4X
3.1.1 Bias Resistors
To enable Bias Resistors, move both the BIAS- and BIAS+ dip switches to the right in the orientation shown
above.
The bias resistors are used to keep the RS-485 bus to a known state, when there is no transmission on the line (bus is
idling), to help prevent false bits of data from being detected. The bias resistors typically pull one line high and the other low
- far away from the decision point of the logic.
The bias resistor is 510 ohms which is in line with the BACnet spec. It should only be enabled at one point on the bus (for
example, on the field port were there are very weak bias resistors of 100k). Since there are no jumpers, many ProtoAirs
can be put on the network without running into the bias resistor limit which is < 500 ohms.
NOTE:Seethe Termination and Bias Resistance Enote for additional information.
NOTE:If the gateway is already powered on, DIP switch settings will not take effect unless the unit is power
cycled.

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3.1.2 Termination Resistor
If the gateway is the last device on the serial trunk, then the End-Of-Line Termination Switch needs to be enabled. To
enable the Termination Resistor, move the TERM dip switch to the right in the orientation shown in above.
Termination resistor is also used to reduce noise. It pulls the two lines of an idle bus together. However, the resistor would
override the effect of any bias resistors if connected.
NOTE:If the gateway is already powered on, DIP switch settings will not take effect unless the unit is power
cycled.