FieldServer FS-RA-CLX-BAS Server Side Connection Descriptors, Server Side Node Descriptors

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Example

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

// Data Arrays

 

 

 

Data_Arrays

 

 

 

Data_Array_Name,

Data_Array_Format,

Data_Array_Length

 

In_1,

Float,

76

 

In_2,

Float,

76

 

Out_1,

Float,

76

 

Out_2,

Float,

76

6.4.Server Side Connection Descriptors

Section Title

 

 

Connections

 

 

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Adapter

Adapter Name

ControlNet

Example

// Server Side Connections

Connections

Adapter

ControlNet

6.5.Server Side Node Descriptors

Section Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nodes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Column Title

 

 

Function

 

 

Legal Values

Node_Name

 

Provide name for node

 

 

Up to

32 alphanumeric

 

 

 

characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Node_ID

 

Virtual Node ID

 

 

 

0-15

 

Protocol

 

Specify protocol used

 

 

Logix_SS

 

Timeout

 

IO image connection timeout

 

 

0.5s

 

Retry_Interval

 

Time to retry node online status

 

0.1s

 

Recovery_Interval

 

Interval to recover node to

 

0.5s

 

 

 

online status

 

 

 

 

 

Example

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

// Server Side Nodes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nodes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Node_Name,

Node_ID,

Protocol,

Timeout,

Retry_Interval,

Recovery_Interval

SlotServer_CPU,

11,

 

Logix_SS,

0.5s,

0.1s,

 

0.5s

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Contents Applicability & Effectivity Table of Contents Appendix B Troubleshooting Tips Introduction About this product Required configuration for the SlotServer RslogixInstall the SlotServer in a ControlLogix Rack Write the SlotServer configurationInstall the FieldServer Utilities Load the SlotServer Configuration into the SlotServerSlotServer Installation SlotServer Ports and DisplaysLED Technical Specifications Inside Cover Door LabelSlotServer Topology Configuring the SlotServer as a Logix I/O Server Data Arrays/DescriptorsServer Side Connection Descriptors Server Side Node DescriptorsDriver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters Map Descriptors Example Establish an RSLogix project5 Add and configure the SlotServer as an IO Module Write Ladder Program to get Input Data from Data Arrays FS-RA-CLXSlotServerInstructionManualT17011 Very Important Note Set up the third party connection Write Ladder Program to Send Output Data to Data ArraysDownload the RSLogix Program and Run Accessing Multiple Output Data Arrays Multiple Input Data ArraysVery Important Note FS-RA-CLXSlotServerInstructionManualT17011 SlotServer Data Transfer over IO Data Image Appendix A.3. How to obtain Node Status from the SlotServer Appendix A.2. The IO image headerAppendix A.4. Dealing with ControlLogix RPI Settings Appendix A.5.2. Setup Appendix A.5.3. RSLogix configurationAppendix A.5.4. RSNetWorx configuration Appendix A.5.5. Testing FS-RA-CLXSlotServerInstructionManualT17011 Appendix A.6. Rules for Naming Logix driver Data Arrays Wrbc CPU1 INT Rdbc CPU1 INTFS-RA-CLXSlotServerInstructionManualT17011 This page Intentionally Left Blank

FS-RA-CLX-BAS specifications

The FieldServer FS-RA-CLX-BAS is a robust communication gateway designed to facilitate interoperability between building automation systems and various network protocols. Its main objective is to provide seamless integration, allowing different systems to communicate effectively, regardless of their underlying technologies.

One of the standout features of the FS-RA-CLX-BAS is its support for a wide range of communication protocols. It can easily bridge between BACnet, Modbus, Johnson Controls N2, and several others, making it an invaluable tool in diverse environments where equipment from multiple manufacturers needs to work together. This extensive compatibility helps streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance system efficiency.

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