FS-8700-104_ControlNet_X30 Manual

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4.4.Server Side Map Descriptors

4.4.1.FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

 

Column Title

 

 

Function

 

 

 

Legal Values

 

Map_Descriptor_Name

 

Name of this Map Descriptor

 

Up

to 32

alphanumeric

 

 

 

characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of Data Array where

 

One of the Data Array names

 

Data_Array_Name

 

data is

to be stored in the

 

from

“Data

Array” section

 

 

 

FieldServer

 

 

above

 

 

Data_Array_Offset

 

Starting

location in

Data

 

0 to

maximum specified in

 

 

Array

 

 

 

“Data Array” section above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RDBC -Reads data from the

 

Function

 

Function

of Server

Map

 

local input buffer

 

 

Descriptor

 

 

WRBC -Writes data to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

local output buffer

4.4.2.Driver Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

 

 

One of the node names

Node_Name

Name of Node

specified in “Server Node

 

 

Descriptor” above

CNT_Data_Type

Data Type of local buffer

BYTE, WORD, DWORD,

BOOL

 

 

Address

Byte offset into local buffer

RDBC: 0 – 449

WRBC: 4 – 453

 

 

 

 

BYTE: 1 – 450

Length

Number of CNT_Data_Type

WORD: 1 – 225

items in local buffer

DWORD: 1 – 112

 

 

 

BOOL: 1 – 3600

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FS-8700-104 specifications

The FieldServer FS-8700-104 is a versatile communication gateway specifically designed for building automation and industrial control systems. This device is pivotal for integrating disparate systems, providing seamless connectivity across various protocols and platforms. One of the standout features of the FS-8700-104 is its ability to support a wide range of communication protocols, such as BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and OPC, making it suitable for diverse applications in smart buildings and industrial environments.

Equipped with robust hardware, the FS-8700-104 boasts a powerful processor that ensures efficient data handling and processing. Its compact design allows for easy installation in both new and existing infrastructures without requiring extensive modifications. The device comes with multiple communication ports, including Ethernet for high-speed connectivity and serial ports for older equipment integration. This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern IoT devices.

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