MSA FieldServer FS-8700-153 User manual

Safe-Fire-Detection Driver Manual 0
Driver Manual
FS-8700-153 Safe-Fire-Detection –Serial
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Contents
1Description........................................................................................................................................4
1Driver Scope of Supply....................................................................................................................4
1.1 Supplied by MSA Safety...........................................................................................................4
1.2 Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment .....................................................................4
1.2.1 Hardware..................................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Optional Items..........................................................................................................................4
2Hardware Connections....................................................................................................................5
2.1 Enable the Gateway Bias and Termination Resistors..............................................................6
2.1.1 FS-QS-2xxx..............................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 FS-QS-1xxx..............................................................................................................................7
2.2 Hardware Connection Tips/Hints..............................................................................................9
3Data Array Parameters...................................................................................................................10
4Client Side Configuration..............................................................................................................11
4.1 Client Side Connection Parameters.......................................................................................11
4.2 Client Side Node Descriptors .................................................................................................12
4.3 Client Side Map Descriptor Parameters.................................................................................12
4.3.1 FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters..................................................................12
4.3.2 Driver Related Map Descriptor Parameters...........................................................................12
4.3.3 Timing Parameters.................................................................................................................12
4.4 Map Descriptor Example........................................................................................................13
5Useful Features ..............................................................................................................................14
5.1 Data Mapping .........................................................................................................................14
5.1.1 Fire-Levels..............................................................................................................................14
5.1.2 Fault-Status............................................................................................................................14
5.1.3 Air-Flow..................................................................................................................................15
5.1.4 Particle-Level and Gain Setting..............................................................................................15

Description
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1 Description
The Safe-Fire-Detection Master driver implements a data link protocol that uses the services of the
RS-485/RS-232 physical layer. CirrusPro network consists of single or multiple detectors and display units.
Detector or display unit is referenced as node. Each node is assigned a unique node number. FieldServer
will act as master node on network so it should also be configured with a unique node number. This master
driver is developed to read current data from each detector node. Data consists of fault status, Fire-Levels,
Air Flow value and Particle-Level & gain setting for all 4 pipes.
The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration
files included with the FieldServer.
Max Nodes Supported
FieldServer Mode
Nodes
Comments
Client
32
Server
N/A
1 Driver Scope of Supply
1.1 Supplied by MSA Safety
Part #
Description
FS-8917-16
RJ45 to terminal connector cable
1.2 Provided by the Supplier of 3 rd Party Equipment
1.2.1 Hardware
Description
CirrusPro Series detectors on RS-485/RS-232 Network
1.2.2 Optional Items
Part #
Vendor/Manufacturer
Description
FS-4301-00
FieldServer
RS-232 to RS-485 converter

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2 Hardware Connections
Configure the Safe-Fire-Detection network according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Enable BIAS and termination registers on FieldServer.
The FieldServer is connected to the Safe-Fire network as shown in connection drawing below.

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2.1 Enable the Gateway Bias and Termination Resistors
The gateway Bias and Termination Resistors must be enabled to allow the gateway to communicate
with the Safe Fire panel.
2.1.1 FS-QS-2xxx
See the image for the orientation of switch positions referenced below. Both BIAS- and BIAS+ must be
enabled.
•The default factory setting is in the OFF position (switch is to the left side as shown below).
•To enable, move the switches to the ON position (switch is on the right side)
NOTE: The image shows all switches in the OFF position.
R1 Termination Resistor Switch (1)
R2 Termination Resistor Switch (1)
R1 Bias Resistor Switches (2 and 3)
R2 Bias Resistor Switches (2 and 3)

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2.1.2 FS-QS-1xxx
Connecting the Safe Fire Panel to the 3-Pin Port
Remove the purple cover to expose the small DIP switches near the field port (opposite of the 6-pin port).
See the image for the orientation of switch positions referenced below.
•The default factory setting is in the OFF position (switch is to the right side as shown below).
•To enable, move the switches to the ON position (switch is on the left side).
NOTE: The image shows both switches in the OFF position.
Bias Resistor Switch
End of Line Switch

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Connecting the Safe Fire Panel to the 6-Pin Port
•The default positions from the factory for the biasing jumpers are OFF.
•The OFF position is when the 2 red biasing jumpers straddle the 4 pins closest to the outside of
the board.
•To turn biasing ON, move the 2 red biasing jumpers to straddle the 4 pins closest to the inside of
the board of the ProtoNode.
•The default position from the factory for the end of line (EOL) switch is OFF.
•The OFF position is when the blue jumper is straddling the pins closest to the inside of the board.
•To turn the EOL switch ON, move the blue switch straddling the pins closest to the outside of the
board.
RS-485 Bias
Switch
(off)
RS-485 EOL
Switch
(off)

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2.2 Hardware Connection Tips/Hints
Follow standard RS-485 2-wire guidelines for installation. See connection diagram below.
Also enable BIAS register on FieldServer.

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3 Data Array Parameters
Data Arrays are “protocol neutral” data buffers for storage of data to be passed between protocols. It is
necessary to declare the data format of each of the Data Arrays to facilitate correct storage of the relevant
data.
Section Title
Data_Arrays
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Data_Array_Name
Provide name for Data Array.
Up to 15 alphanumeric
characters
Data_Array_Format
Provide data format. Each Data Array can only take
on one format.
Float, Bit, Byte, Uint16,
Uint32, Sint16, Sint32
Data_Array_Length
Number of Data Objects. Must be larger than the
data storage area required by the Map Descriptors
for the data being placed in this array.
1-10000
Example
// Data Arrays
Data_Arrays
Data_Array_Name
, Data_Format
, Data_Array_Length
DA_Fire_Levels
, Bit
, 16
DA_Fault_Status
, Bit
, 32
DA_Air_Flow
, Uint16
, 4
DA_PLevels_Gain
, Uint16
, 8

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4 Client Side Configuration
For detailed information on FieldServer configuration, refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The
information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration
files included with the FieldServer (see “.csv” sample files provided with the FieldServer).
This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to
communicate with a Safe-Fire Server.
The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to
enable the FieldServer for Safe-Fire communications the following three actions must be taken. The driver
independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in the “Data Arrays” section. The destination device
addresses need to be declared in the “Client Side Nodes” section. And the data required from the server(s)
needs to be mapped in the “Client Side Map Descriptors” section. Details on how to perform these steps
can be found in the following sections.
NOTE: In the tables below, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value as default.
4.1 Client Side Connection Parameters
Section Title
Connections
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Port
Specify which port the device is connected to the
FieldServer.
P1-P2, R1-R21
Baud*
Specify baud rate.
19200
Parity*
Specify parity.
None
Data_Bits*
Specify data bits.
8
Stop_Bits*
Specify stop bits.
2
Protocol
Specify protocol used.
Safe-Fire
Poll Delay*
Time between internal polls.
0-65.534s, 0.1s
Timeout*
Maximum time to wait for response from server.
0-65.534s, 5s
Safe_Fire_Node_Number*
Assign a unique Safe-Fire node number to
FieldServer.
0-255,127
Example
// Client Side Connections
Connections
Port
, Baud
, Parity
, Data_Bits
, Stop_Bits
, Protocol
, Poll_Delay
, Timeout
R1
, 19200
, None
,8
,2
, Safe-Fire
, 0.100s
, 5s
1
Not all ports shown may be supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the hardware.

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4.2 Client Side Node Descriptors
Section Title
Nodes
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Node_Name
Provide name for node.
Up to 32 alphanumeric characters
Node_ID
Specify the remote Safe-Fire node number.
1 –255
Protocol
Specify protocol used.
Safe-Fire
Port
Specify port.
R1-R2
Example
// Client Side Nodes
Nodes
Node_Name
, Node_ID
, Protocol
, Port
Det_255
, 255
, Safe-Fire
, R1
Node_Name
, Node_ID
, Protocol
, Port
4.3 Client Side Map Descriptor Parameters
4.3.1 FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Map_Descriptor_Name
Name of this Map Descriptor.
Up to 32 alphanumeric characters
Data_Array_Name
Name of Data Array where data is to
be stored in the FieldServer.
One of the Data Array names from
“Data Array” section above
Data_Array_Offset
Starting location in Data Array.
0 to maximum specified in “Data
Array” section above
Function
Function of Server Map Descriptor.
RDBC
4.3.2 Driver Related Map Descriptor Parameters
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Node_Name
Name of Node to fetch data from.
One of the Node names specified in
Node Descriptor section
Safe_Fire_Request
Specify the safe-fire request type.
Safe-Fire-Levels, Fault-Status,
Air-Flow, Particle-Level
Length
Specify the number of data array
locations used to store the data of the
specified Safe_Fire_Request.
Safe-Fire-Request
Length
Safe-Fire-Levels
16
Fault-Status
32
Air-Flow
4
Particle-Level
8
4.3.3 Timing Parameters
Column Title
Function
Legal Values
Scan_Interval*
Rate at which data is polled.
0-65535s, 2s

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4.4 Map Descriptor Example
Following examples below are to read all the required data from Detector_255.
See Section 5.1 for details on data mapping.
Map_Descriptors
Map_Descriptor_Name
, Data_Array_Name
, Data_Array_Offset
, Function
, Node_Name
, Safe_Fire_Request
, Length
, Scan_Interval
CMD_Fire_Levels
, DA_Fire_Levels
, 0
, Rdbc
, Det_255
, Fire-Levels
, 16
, 1.000s
CMD_Fault_Status
, DA_Fault_Status
, 0
, Rdbc
, Det_255
, Fault-Status
, 32
, 1.000s
CMD_Fire_Levels
, DA_Fire_Levels
, 0
, Rdbc
, Det_255
, Air-Flow
, 4
, 1.000s
CMD_Fire_Levels
, DA_Fire_Levels
, 0
, Rdbc
, Det_255
, Particle-Level
, 8
, 1.000s

Additional Information
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5 Useful Features
5.1 Data Mapping
5.1.1 Fire-Levels
Data Array Offset
Data Description
0
Pipe1 Pre-Alarm
1
Pipe1 Fire1
2
Pipe1 Fire2
3
Pipe1 Fire3
4
Pipe2 Pre-Alarm
5
Pipe2 Fire1
6
Pipe2 Fire2
7
Pipe2 Fire3
8
Pipe3 Pre-Alarm
9
Pipe3 Fire1
10
Pipe3 Fire2
11
Pipe3 Fire3
12
Pipe4 Pre-Alarm
13
Pipe4 Fire1
14
Pipe4 Fire2
15
Pipe4 Fire3
5.1.2 Fault-Status
Data Array Offset
Data Description (0/1)
0
Processor Fault
1
EEPROM Corrupt
2
Supply Fault
3
No Water Fault
4
Chamber Seal Fault
5
Chamber Vacuum Fault
6
Chamber LED Fault
7
Water Fill Fault
8
Air Flow Fault
9
Stack Overflow Fault
10
Unit Isolated
11
Low Supply
12
High AlgoTech Background
13
Unit Too Cold
14
Unit Disabled
15
Expansion PCB Fault
16
External Fault
17
Battery Fault
18
Sample Block Fault
19
Purge Blockage Fault
20
Chamber Seal Fault
21
Pipe Scan Disabled
22-31
For Future Use

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5.1.3 Air-Flow
Data Array Offset
Data Description (%)
0
Pipe1 Air Flow
1
Pipe2 Air Flow
2
Pipe3 Air Flow
3
Pipe4 Air Flow
5.1.4 Particle-Level and Gain Setting
Data Array Offset
Data Description
Particle-Level (%)
0
Pipe1 Particle Level
1
Pipe1 Particle Level
2
Pipe1 Particle Level
3
Pipe1 Particle Level
Gain Setting (1-10)
4
Pipe1 Gain Setting
5
Pipe2 Gain Setting
6
Pipe3 Gain Setting
7
Pipe4 Gain Setting