SMC Networks ProtoCessor FPC-ED2 User guide

VorTek ProtoCessor Start-up Guide 0
Start-up Guide
ProtoCessor FPC-ED2
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Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing the ProtoCessor for VorTek.
Please call VorTek for technical support of the ProtoCessor product.
MSA Safety does not provide direct support. If VorTek needs to escalate the concern, they will contact
MSA Safety for assistance.
Support Contact Information:
VorTek Instruments
8475 W I-25 Frontage Rd, Suite 300
Longmont, CO 80504
Customer Service:
[phone]
Website: www.vortekinst.com
For online assistance, go to the website and click the Contact Us tab in the top right corner of the screen
and fill in the form.

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Quick Start Guide
1. Record the information about the unit. (Section 2.1)
2. Connect the ProtoCessor FPC-ED2 3 pin RS-485 port to the field protocol cabling. (Section 3.1)
3. Connect a PC to the ProtoCessor via Ethernet cable. (Section 4)
4. Setup Web Server Security and login via web browser. (Section 5)
5. Configure the ProtoCessor to connect to the local network. (Section 6)
6. Integrate the ProtoCessor with the Grid or opt out. (Section 7.1)
7. Use a web browser to access the ProtoCessor Web Configurator page to enter any necessary device
information for the device attached to the ProtoCessor. (Section 8)

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................................7
1.1 ProtoCessor Gateway ..............................................................................................................7
2Setup for ProtoCessor.....................................................................................................................8
2.1 Record Identification Data........................................................................................................8
2.2 Configuring Device Communications.......................................................................................8
2.2.1 Confirm the Device and ProtoCessor COM Settings Match....................................................8
2.2.2 Set Node-ID for the Device......................................................................................................8
3Interfacing ProtoCessor to Devices...............................................................................................9
3.1 ProtoCessor FPC-ED2 Showing Connection Ports..................................................................9
3.2 Serial Network: Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Network............................................................10
4Connect the PC to the ProtoCessor.............................................................................................11
4.1 Connecting to the Gateway via Ethernet................................................................................11
4.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC...........................................................................11
5Setup Web Server Security ...........................................................................................................12
5.1 Login to the FieldServer .........................................................................................................12
5.2 Select the Security Mode........................................................................................................14
5.2.1 HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate .............................................................................15
5.2.2 HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-in Payload
Encryption ..............................................................................................................................15
6Configure Network Settings..........................................................................................................16
6.1 Navigate to the Network Settings...........................................................................................16
6.2 Change the ProtoCessor IP Address.....................................................................................17
7Grid User Setup, Registration and Login.....................................................................................18
7.1 Choose Whether to Integrate the Grid ...................................................................................18
7.2 User Setup..............................................................................................................................20
7.3 Registration Process ..............................................................................................................22
7.4 Login to the Grid.....................................................................................................................26
8Configure the ProtoCessor ...........................................................................................................28
8.1 Navigate to the ProtoCessor Web Configurator.....................................................................28
8.2 Select Field Protocol and Set Configuration Parameters.......................................................29
8.3 Setting ProtoCessor Active Profiles .......................................................................................30
8.4 Verify Device Communications...............................................................................................31
8.5 BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances......................................32
9Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................33
9.1 Lost or Incorrect IP Address...................................................................................................33
9.2 Viewing Diagnostic Information..............................................................................................34
9.3 Checking Wiring and Settings ................................................................................................35
9.4 LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoCessor and Devices...........................36
9.5 Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture...............................................................................37
9.5.1 Taking a Capture with Older Firmware..................................................................................38
10 Additional Information...................................................................................................................40
10.1 Update Firmware....................................................................................................................40
10.2 BACnet: Setting Network_Number for More Than One ProtoCessor on the Subnet.............40
10.3 Internet Browser Software Support ........................................................................................41
10.4 Certification.............................................................................................................................41
10.4.1 BTL Mark –BACnet®Testing Laboratory ..............................................................................41
10.5 Change Web Server Security Settings After Initial Setup......................................................42
10.5.1 Change Security Mode...........................................................................................................43

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10.5.2 Edit the Certificate Loaded onto the FieldServer...................................................................44
10.6 Change User Management Settings......................................................................................45
10.6.1 Create Users..........................................................................................................................46
10.6.2 Edit Users...............................................................................................................................47
10.6.3 Delete Users...........................................................................................................................48
10.6.4 Change FieldServer Password ..............................................................................................49
10.7 Grid Connection Warning Message .......................................................................................50
10.8 System Status Button.............................................................................................................51
10.9 Routing Settings.....................................................................................................................52
11 Vendor Information –VorTek........................................................................................................53
11.1 Ultrasonic Modbus RTU Mappings to Modbus and BACnet..................................................53
11.2 Actival_Plus Modbus RTU Mappings to Modbus and BACnet...............................................53
11.3 U42_U43 Modbus RTU Mappings to Modbus and BACnet...................................................54
11.4 Pro-T_M22_M23 Modbus RTU Mappings to Modbus and BACnet.......................................55
12 Specifications.................................................................................................................................56
12.1.1 Compliance with UL Regulations...........................................................................................56
13 Limited 2 Year Warranty................................................................................................................57

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List of Figures
Figure 1: ProtoCessor Part Numbers....................................................................................................................8
Figure 2: COM Settings.........................................................................................................................................8
Figure 3: ProtoCessor FPC-ED2...........................................................................................................................9
Figure 4: Connection from ProtoCessor to RS-485 Field Network .....................................................................10
Figure 5: RS-485 EOL & Bias Resistor Switches................................................................................................10
Figure 6: Ethernet Port Location .........................................................................................................................11
Figure 7: Web Server Security Window ..............................................................................................................12
Figure 8: Connection Not Private Warning..........................................................................................................12
Figure 9: Warning Expanded Text ......................................................................................................................13
Figure 10: FieldServer Login...............................................................................................................................13
Figure 11: Security Mode Selection Screen........................................................................................................14
Figure 12: Security Mode Selection Screen –Certificate & Private Key.............................................................15
Figure 13: Generic Web App Landing Page .......................................................................................................16
Figure 14: Settings Tabs.....................................................................................................................................16
Figure 15: FS-GUI Landing Page........................................................................................................................16
Figure 16: Ethernet Port Network Settings..........................................................................................................17
Figure 17: Generic Web App Page –First Login ................................................................................................18
Figure 18: Grid FieldServer Manager Opt Out Warning Window........................................................................19
Figure 19: Welcome to SMC Cloud Email...........................................................................................................20
Figure 20: Setting User Details ...........................................................................................................................21
Figure 21: Grid Registration Message ................................................................................................................22
Figure 22: Grid Registration –Installer Details ...................................................................................................23
Figure 23: Grid Registration –Site Details..........................................................................................................23
Figure 24: Grid Registration –Gateway Details..................................................................................................24
Figure 25: Grid Registration –Grid Account .......................................................................................................24
Figure 26: Device Registered for the Grid...........................................................................................................25
Figure 27: Grid Login Page.................................................................................................................................26
Figure 28: Grid Landing Page.............................................................................................................................27
Figure 29: Web App Landing Page.....................................................................................................................28
Figure 30: Configure Tab ....................................................................................................................................28
Figure 31: Web Configurator Protocol Selector Parameter.................................................................................29
Figure 32: Web Configurator Showing no Active Profiles ...................................................................................30
Figure 33: Web Configurator Showing Active Profile Additions ..........................................................................31
Figure 34: Web Configurator Node Offset Field..................................................................................................32
Figure 35: Active Profiles ....................................................................................................................................32
Figure 36: Ethernet Port Location .......................................................................................................................33
Figure 37: Error Messages Screen .....................................................................................................................34
Figure 38: Diagnostic LEDs ................................................................................................................................36
Figure 39: Ethernet Port Location .......................................................................................................................38
Figure 40: Web Configurator –Network Number Field.......................................................................................40
Figure 41: FS-GUI Page .....................................................................................................................................42
Figure 42: FS-GUI Security Setup ......................................................................................................................43
Figure 43: FS-GUI Security Setup –Certificate Loaded .....................................................................................44
Figure 44: FS-GUI User Management ................................................................................................................45
Figure 45: Create User Window..........................................................................................................................46
Figure 46: Setup Users .......................................................................................................................................47
Figure 47: Edit User Window ..............................................................................................................................47
Figure 48: Setup Users .......................................................................................................................................48
Figure 49: User Delete Warning..........................................................................................................................48
Figure 50: FieldServer Password Update via FS-GUI ........................................................................................49
Figure 51: Grid Connection Problems Message .................................................................................................50
Figure 52: Routing Settings.................................................................................................................................52
Figure 53: Specifications.....................................................................................................................................56

Description
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1 Introduction
1.1 ProtoCessor Gateway
The ProtoCessor is an embedded module that is designed into VorTek’s product (hereafter simply called
“device”) and is preconfigured to support Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The ProtoCessor
is pre-loaded with tested profiles/configurations for the supported device.
FPC-ED2 Connectivity Diagram:
The ProtoCessor can connect with the Grid. The Grid allows technicians, the OEM's support team and MSA
Safety's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoCessor. The Grid provides the following capabilities
for any registered devices in the field:
•Remotely monitor and control devices.
•Collect device data and view it on the Grid Dashboard and the MSA Smart Phone App.
•Create user defined device notifications (alarm, trouble and warning) via SMS and/or Email.
•Generate diagnostic captures (as needed for troubleshooting) without going to the site.
For more information about the Grid, refer to the MSA Grid Start-up Guide.

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2 Setup for ProtoCessor
2.1 Record Identification Data
Each ProtoCessor has a unique part number located on the side or the back of the unit. This number should
be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows:
Model
Part Number
ProtoCessor
FPC-ED2-2093
Figure 1: ProtoCessor Part Numbers
•FPC-ED2 units have the following 2 ports: RS-485 + Ethernet
2.2 Configuring Device Communications
2.2.1 Confirm the Device and ProtoCessor COM Settings Match
•Any connected serial device MUST have the same baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and
parity settings as the ProtoCessor.
•Figure 2 specifies the device serial port settings required to communicate with the ProtoCessor.
Port Setting
Device
Protocol
Modbus RTU
Baud Rate
9600
Parity
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1
Figure 2: COM Settings
2.2.2 Set Node-ID for the Device
Set Node-ID to 1.

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3 Interfacing ProtoCessor to Devices
3.1 ProtoCessor FPC-ED2 Showing Connection Ports
Figure 3: ProtoCessor FPC-ED2

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3.2 Serial Network: Wiring Field Port to RS -485 Network
•Connect the RS-485 network wires to the 3-pin RS-485 connector on the ProtoCessor as shown
below in Figure 4.
oUse standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND
•See Section 6.2 for information on connecting to an Ethernet network.
•If the ProtoCessor is the last device on the trunk, then the end of line (EOL) termination switch
needs to be enabled. See (Figure 5) for the orientation of switch positions referenced below.
oThe default setting from the factory is OFF (switch position = right side)
oTo enable the EOL termination, turn the EOL switch ON (switch position = left side)
•If more than one RS-485 device is connected to the network, then the field bias resistor switch
needs to be enabled to ensure proper communication. See Figure 5 for the orientation of switch
positions referenced below.
oThe default factory setting is OFF (switch position = right side)
oTo enable biasing, turn the bias switch ON (switch position = left side)
NOTE: Biasing only needs to be enabled on one device. The ProtoCessor has 510 ohm resistors
that are used to set the biasing.
BMS
Wiring
ProtoCessor
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
RS-485 +
Pin 1
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
Pin 2
RS-485 -
-
Pin 3
RS-485 GND
Bias Resistor Switch
End of Line Switch
Figure 5: RS-485 EOL & Bias Resistor Switches
Figure 4: Connection from ProtoCessor to RS-485 Field Network
G
-
+

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4 Connect the PC to the ProtoCessor
4.1 Connecting to the Gateway via Ethernet
Connect a Cat-5 Ethernet cable (straight through or cross-over) between the local PC and ProtoCessor.
4.1.1 Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC
The default IP Address for the ProtoCessor is 192.168.1.24, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If the PC and
ProtoCessor are on different IP networks, assign a static IP Address to the PC on the 192.168.2.xxx
network.
For Windows 10:
•Find the search field in the local computer’s taskbar (usually to the right of the windows icon )
and type in “Control Panel”.
•Click “Control Panel”, click “Network and Internet” and then click “Network and Sharing Center”.
•Click “Change adapter settings” on the left side of the window.
•Right-click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties” from the dropdown menu.
•Highlight and then click the Properties button.
•Select and enter a static IP Address on the same subnet. For example:
•Click the Okay button to close the Internet Protocol window and the Close button to close the
Ethernet Properties window.
Ethernet Port
Figure 6: Ethernet Port Location

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5 Setup Web Server Security
Navigate to the IP Address of the ProtoCessor on the local PC by opening a web browser and entering the
IP Address of the ProtoCessor; the default address is 192.168.1.24.
NOTE: If the IP Address of the ProtoCessor has been changed, the assigned IP Address can be
discovered using the FS Toolbox utility. See Section 9.1 for instructions.
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.
Figure 8: Connection Not Private Warning
Figure 7: Web Server Security Window

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•Additional text will expand below the warning, click the underlined text to go to the IP Address. In
the Figure 9 example this text is “Proceed to 10.40.50.94 (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 10.6.
Figure 10: FieldServer Login
Figure 9: Warning Expanded Text

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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 10.5.
The sections that follow include instructions for assigning the different security modes.
Figure 11: Security Mode Selection Screen

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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.
Figure 12: Security Mode Selection Screen –Certificate & Private Key

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6 Configure Network Settings
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 Network Settings page.
Figure 13: Generic Web App Landing Page
Figure 14: Settings Tabs
Figure 15: FS-GUI Landing Page

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6.2 Change the ProtoCessor IP Address
•Enable DHCP to automatically assign IP Settings or modify the IP Settings manually as needed,
via these fields: IP Address, Netmask, 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 the Save button to activate the new settings.
NOTE: If the webpage was open in a browser, the browser will need to be pointed to the new IP
Address of the ProtoCessor before the webpage will be accessible again.
NOTE: For Router settings go to Section 10.9.
Figure 16: Ethernet Port Network Settings

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7 Grid User Setup, Registration and Login
The Grid is MSA Safety’s device cloud solution for IIoT. Integration with the Grid enables a secure
remote connection to field devices through a FieldServer and hosts local applications for device
configuration, management, as well as maintenance. For more information about the Grid, refer to
the MSA Grid Start-up Guide.
7.1 Choose Whether to Integrate the Grid
When first logging onto the ProtoCessor, the Web App will open on the Grid FieldServer Manager page.
NOTE: If a warning message appears instead, go to Section 10.7 to resolve the connection issue.
Figure 17: Generic Web App Page –First Login

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•Either go through the Grid setup to integrate cloud functionality to the FieldServer or optout of Grid
setup.
oFor Grid setup, continue with instructions in the following sections
oTo opt out of Grid setup, click on a tab other than the FieldServer Manager tab, click the
checkbox next to “Opt out” in the Warning window that appears and click the Exit Registration
button (skip to Section 8to continue FieldServer configuration)
oTo ignore Grid setup until the next time the FieldServer Web App is opened, click a tab other
than the FieldServer Manager tab and then click the Exit Registration button with the “Opt out”
checkbox unchecked (skip to Section 8 to continue FieldServer configuration)
NOTE: If Grid integration with the ProtoCessor is not desired, skip to Section 8 to continue
gateway setup. If user setup is already complete go to Section 7.3.
Figure 18: Grid FieldServer Manager Opt Out Warning Window

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7.2 User Setup
Before the gateway can be connected to the Grid a user account must be created. Request an invitation to
the Grid from the manufacturer’s support team and follow the instructions below to set up login details:
•The “Welcome to SMC Cloud” email will appear as shown below.
NOTE: If no Grid email was received, check the spam/junk folder for an email from
[email protected]. Contact the manufacturer’s support team if no email is found.
Figure 19: Welcome to SMC Cloud Email