MSA FieldServer FS-QS-1 Series User guide

Operating Manual
QuickServer FS-QS-1XXX Start-up Guide
Revision: 3.L
Document No.:T18600
Print Spec: 10000005389 (F)
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Contents
1 About the QuickServer 5
1.1 Certification 5
1.2 Supplied Equipment 5
2 Equipment Setup 6
2.1 Mounting 6
2.2 Physical Dimensions 7
2.2.1 Dimension Drawing FS-QS-1X10-XXXX 7
2.2.2 Dimension Drawing FS-QS-1XX1-XXXX 8
2.3 R2 Port Jumper Settings 9
2.3.1 RS-485 Port 9
2.3.2 M-Bus Port: Master/Slave Jumper 12
2.4 R1 Port Small DIP Switches 13
2.4.1 RS-485 Port 13
3 Installing the QuickServer 14
3.1 RS-485 14
3.1.1 RS-485 Connection R2 Port 14
3.1.2 RS-485 Connection R1 Port 14
3.2 QuickServer LonWorks (FS-QS-1XX1-XXXX) 15
3.3 QuickServer KNX (FS-QS-124X-XXXX) 15
3.4 RS-232 Connection R2 Port (Only Available on FS-QS-122X Models) 16
4 Operation 17
4.1 Power Up the Device 17
4.2 Connect the PC to the QuickServer Over the Ethernet Port 17
5 Connecting to the QuickServer 18
5.1 Using the FieldServer Toolbox to Discover and Connect to the QuickServer 18
5.2 Using a Web Browser 18
6 Setup Web Server Security 19
6.1 Login to the FieldServer 19
6.2 Select the Security Mode 21
6.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate 22
6.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload Encryption 22
7 Setup Network 23
7.1 Using FS-GUI to Input Network Settings 24
7.2 Routing Settings 25
7.3 Ethernet 1 Network Settings 26
8 Configuring the QuickServer 27
8.1 Retrieve the Sample Configuration File 27
8.2 Change the Configuration File to Meet the Application 27
8.3 Load the Updated Configuration File 28
8.3.1 Using the FS-GUI to Load a Configuration File 28
8.3.2 Retrieve the Configuration File for Modification or Backup 29
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8.4 Test and Commission the QuickServer 30
8.4.1 Accessing the FieldServer Manager 30
9 MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager Setup 31
9.1 Registration Process 31
9.2 User Setup 34
9.3 Finish Registering the FieldServer 36
9.4 Login to the FieldServer Manager 38
10 Additional Model Connection Ports 40
10.1 KNX Connection R2 Port 40
10.2 M-Bus Connection R2 Port 41
11 Troubleshooting 42
11.1 Communicating with the QuickServer Over the Network 42
11.2 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture 43
11.3 LED Functions 44
11.4 Internet Browser Software Support 45
12 Additional Information 46
12.1 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup 46
12.1.1 Change Security Mode 47
12.1.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer 48
12.2 Change User Management Settings 49
12.2.1 Create Users 50
12.2.2 Edit Users 51
12.2.3 Delete Users 52
12.2.4 Change FieldServer Password 53
12.3 QuickServer FS-QS-101X DCC 54
12.4 QuickServer Part Numbers 55
12.5 Compliance with UL Regulations 56
12.6 Specifications 57
12.7 FieldServer Manager Connection Warning Message 58
13 Limited 2 Year Warranty 59
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1 About the QuickServer
The QuickServer is a high performance, cost effective Building and Industrial Automation multi-protocol gateway providing
protocol translation between serial/Ethernet devices and networks.
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 QuickServer is cloud ready and connects with MSA Safety’s Grid. See Section 9 MSA Grid - FieldSever Manager
Setup for further information.
1.1 Certification
BTL Mark – BACnet Testing Laboratory
The BTL Mark on the FieldServer is a symbol that indicates that a product has passed a series of
rigorous tests conducted by an independent laboratory which verifies that the product correctly
implements the BACnet features claimed in the listing. The mark is a symbol of a high-quality BACnet
product.
Go to www.BACnetInternational.net for more information about the BACnet Testing Laboratory. Click
here for the BACnet PIC Statement. BACnet is a registered trademark of ASHRAE.
LonMark Certification
LonMark International is the recognized authority for certification, education, and promotion of
interoperability standards for the benefit of manufacturers, integrators and end users. LonMark
International has developed extensive product certification standards and tests to provide the integrator
and user with confidence that products from multiple manufacturers utilizing LonMark devices work
together. MSA Safety has more LonMark Certified gateways than any other gateway manufacturer,
including the QuickServer, ProtoCessor, ProtoCarrier and ProtoNode for OEM applications and the full
featured, configurable gateways.
1.2 Supplied Equipment
FieldServer Gateway
• Preloaded with two selected drivers. A sample configuration file is also loaded.
NOTE: On the FS-QS-1X11 and FS-QS-12X1 one of those drivers is LonWorks.
• All instruction manuals, driver manuals, support utilities are available on the USB drive provided in the optional
accessory kit, or on the MSA website.
Accessory kit (optional) (Part # FS-8915-38-QS) includes:
• 7-ft Cat-5 cable with RJ45 connectors at both ends
• Power Supply -110/220V (p/n 69196)
• Screwdriver for connecting to terminals
• USB Flash drive loaded with:
◦ Start-up Guide
◦ FieldServer Configuration Manual
◦ All FieldServer Driver Manuals
◦ Support Utilities
◦ Any additional folders related to special files configured for a specific FieldServer
◦ Additional components as required - see driver manual supplement for details
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2 Equipment Setup
2.1 Mounting
The following mounting options are available:
• Product comes with tabs for wall or surface mount. These can be snapped off if not required.
• DIN rail mounting bracket – Included in the accessory kit or ordered separately
(part # FS-8915-35-QS).
WARNING: Install only as instructed, failure to follow the installation guidelines or using screws without the DIN
rail mounting bracket could result in permanent damage to the product. If the FieldServer is removed from the
DIN rail, use the original screws to reattach. Only screws supplied by MSA Safety should be used in the holes
found on the back of the unit when attaching the optional DIN Rail bracket. USE OF ANY OTHER SCREWS
MAY DAMAGE THE UNIT.
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2.2 Physical Dimensions
2.2.1 Dimension Drawing FS-QS-1X10-XXXX
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2.2.2 Dimension Drawing FS-QS-1XX1-XXXX
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2.3 R2 Port Jumper Settings
Gently remove the QuickServer enclosure to access the jumpers on the unit.
2.3.1 RS-485 Port
NOTE:The following Sections only apply to QuickServer models: FS-QS-1011 and FS-QS-1211.
Bias Resistors
The QuickServer 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.
In the RS-485 carrier, 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 (on the field port were there are very weak bias resistors of 100k). Since there are no jumpers, many
FieldServers can be put on network without running into the bias resistor limit which is < 500 ohms.
NOTE:Seethe Termination and Bias Resistance Enote for additional information.
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Termination Resistor
Termination resistors are also used to reduce noise. These pull the two lines of an idle bus together. However, they would
override the effect of any bias resistors, if connected.
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