FS-8700-12_DH+ Manual

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4.Configuring theFieldServer as a DH+ Client

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” sample files provided with the FS).

This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to communicate with a DH+ Server.

4.1.Data Arrays/Descriptors

The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces, and the routing of data required. In order to enable the FieldServer for DH+ communications, the driver independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in the “Data Arrays” section, the destination device addresses need to be declared in the “Client Side Nodes” section, and the data required from the servers needs to be mapped in the “Client Side Map Descriptors” section. Details on how to do this can be found below.

Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.

 

Section Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data_Arrays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Column Title

 

Function

 

 

Legal Values

 

 

Data_Array_Name

Provide name for Data Array

 

Up to 15 alphanumeric

 

 

 

characters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Float, Bit,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UInt16, SInt16,

 

 

Data_Format

 

Provides data format

 

 

Uint32, Sint32,

 

 

 

 

 

Packet_Bit, Byte,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Packet_Byte,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swapped_Byte

 

 

Data_Array_Length

Number of Data Objects

 

1-10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

// Data Arrays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data_Arrays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data_Array_Name,

 

Data_Format,

Data_Array_Length

 

 

DA_AI_01,

 

Float,

200

 

 

 

 

DA_AO_01,

 

Float,

200

 

 

 

 

DA_DI_01,

 

Bit,

200

 

 

 

 

DA_DO_01,

 

Bit,

200

 

 

 

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FS-8700-12 specifications

The FieldServer FS-8700-12 is a robust and versatile protocol gateway designed for industrial and commercial applications. It is particularly well-suited for buildings, manufacturing, and utilities that require seamless communication between different devices and systems. By providing an interface between various protocols, the FS-8700-12 enables efficient data exchange and enhances interoperability among heterogeneous equipment.

One of the main features of the FS-8700-12 is its support for multiple communication protocols. It is capable of communicating seamlessly with over 130 different protocols, including Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, and others. This flexibility ensures that the FieldServer can connect with a wide array of devices, regardless of their native communication protocols. This multi-protocol capability simplifies integration processes and minimizes downtime associated with equipment upgrades or replacements.

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