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Appendix C. Advanced Topics

Appendix C.1. The Ruinet Log File

The Ruinet log file is created when the –aswitch has been specified on the Ruinet command line. The log file contains time and date stamped entries that describe the actions performed by Ruinet. The log file is used by FieldServer technical support and developers for debugging purposes. An excerpt from a typical log file is shown below:

07/30/03 20:34:09 Doing rui_send_command with cmd = 182 07/30/03 20:34:09 Rui_version = 41610400

07/30/03 20:34:29 Calling Download_with_repeat (config.csv, config.csv, 1, 0, 0, 1024

07/30/03 20:34:29 Setting tx_rui = 3000

07/30/03 20:34:29 Getting Rui_get_file_size for = config.csv 07/30/03 20:34:29 Restoring tx_rui = 2000

07/30/03 20:34:29 Rui_get_file_size = 4259

Appendix C.2. FieldServer Tiers

A tier is a virtual FieldServer – a software construction on which the various drivers are executed. Most applications only use one tier (called “Tier 2” or “Tier B” or “The Pex Tier”) but some emulations and complex configurations use multiple tiers.

When Ruinet connects to a FieldServer it will always connect to the Pex Tier (Tier 2). The arrow keys allow the user to change tier but only if in the expert mode. If not in expert mode then the arrow keys have no effect.

Some Ruinet screens tell you which tier is being viewed. In this screen shot, tier 2 or the Pex tier is being viewed.

The arrow keys change tiers (provided you are in expert mode.)

The arrow keys change the tier when you are on the main menu and on the B Screen.

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Contents Version Rev RuinetTable of Contents Appendix C Advanced Topics Software Installation and SetupGeneral Overview PC Requirements HardwareRemote User Interface RuiNet Connecting to a FieldServer FieldServer Information FieldServer Information Settings AspectParameter Description FieldServer Information Settings AspectFieldServer Information Status Aspect Connection Overview Screen Connection OverviewConnection Overview Settings aspect Reference source not found. for further information Connection Overview Settings AspectConnection Overview Status Aspect Connection Overview Statistics Aspect Descriptor. See Error! Reference source not found Parameter Description NAK Connection Overview Error Statistics AspectConnection Overview API Aspect Parameter Description Node Overview Screen Node OverviewNode Overview Settings Aspect Node Overview Operating Statistics Aspect Node Overview Status AspectParameter Description Node Overview Error Statistics Aspect Map Descriptor Overview Screen Map Descriptor OverviewMap Descriptor Overview Status Aspect Map Descriptor Overview Settings AspectMap Descriptor Overview Operating Statistics Aspect Map Descriptor Overview Error Statistics Aspect Data Array Detail Screen Data Array OverviewDriver Messages Error MessagesProcedure for Downloading a File from a PC to a FieldServer Download Configuration to FieldServerProcedure to Upload a File from a FieldServer to a PC Upload Configuration from FieldServerObtain the IP address using the Dhcp Client Procedure to Change a FieldServer’s IP AddressChange IP Address Obtain the IP address using the FieldServer’s Dhcp Server Restart FieldServer Change UI Display ModePage Appendix A.2. File Download Appendix B.4. The Most Recently Connected FieldServer -p Appendix B.2. Connecting to a FieldServer using Name -yAppendix B.3. Broadcast Mode -ib Appendix B.5. Disable Auto Connect Mode -m0Appendix B.7. Startup Screen Appendix B.6. Restart a FieldServer -bAppendix B.8. Transferring files -l, -f Appendix B.10. Uploading Files -u1 Appendix B.9. Downloading Files -u0Appendix B.12. Number of File Transfer Tries -n Appendix B.11. Forcing a Download -oAppendix B.14. Set Local File Name for a Transfer -l Appendix B.18. Skip date and time check on connect -m1 Appendix B.15. Help -hAppendix B.16. Create a Log File -a Appendix B.17. Version Information -v, -veAppendix B.22. Run in Test Mode Appendix B.21. Set Timeout -kAppendix B.19. Delete a File -z Appendix C.2. FieldServer Tiers Diagram below shows how this is typically done Appendix C.3. Connecting to a FieldServer over the InternetParameter Default Setting Appendix D. Default settings for parameters