FieldServer FS-8700-31 instruction manual Hardware Connections, Hardware Connection Tips / Hints

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3.Hardware Connections

The FieldServer is connected to the SCADA system as shown below. Configure the SCADA system according to manufacturer’s instructions.

3.1.Hardware Connection Tips / Hints

To be updated from testing feedback.

4.Configuring the FieldServer as a TIWAY Client

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer instruction Configuration mManual. 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 TIWAY Server. The driver is normally used in the server mode, but may be configured as a client for testing purposes.

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 TIWAY 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

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FieldServer FS-8700-31 instruction manual Hardware Connections, Hardware Connection Tips / Hints, Data Arrays/Descriptors