FS-8700-40 SBT FSI Driver Manual

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6.1Server Side Connection Descriptors

Section Title

Connections

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Port

Specify which port the device is connected to the FieldServer

P1-P8, R1-R210

Protocol

Specify protocol used

Cerberus, SBT-FSI

 

 

 

 

Enables legacy or enhanced protocol.. MXL panels do not currently

 

Enhanced_Protocol

support Enhanced_Protocol, so this parameter must be set to “No”

Yes (XLS)

for MXL. The parameter is normally set to “Yes” for XLS, but may be

No (MXL)

 

 

set to “No” if problems are being experienced.

 

 

 

 

System_Type

Specifies Siemens Panel type

MXL, XLS

 

 

 

Echo

Specifies if the server should echo the client’s polls

Yes, No

 

 

 

 

 

110 – 115200,

Baud*

Specify baud rate

standard baud

 

 

rates only, 19200

 

 

 

Parity*

Specify parity

Even, Odd, None,

Mark, Space

 

 

 

 

 

Data_Bits*

Specify data bits

7, 8

 

 

 

Stop_Bits*

Specify stop bits

1 (Vendor

limitation)

 

 

 

 

 

Handshaking11*

Specify hardware handshaking

None

 

Specifies time FieldServer will reserve Server side connection while

 

Server_Hold_Timeout

waiting for the Client side to update data in Data_Array (if

>1.0s

 

necessary)

 

 

 

 

Example

 

 

 

//

Server Side Connections

 

Connections

 

 

 

Port

,Protocol

,Baud

,Parity

,Data_Bits

P1

 

,SBT-FSI

,19200

,Even

,7

10Not all ports shown are necessarily supported by the hardware. Consult the appropriate Instruction manual for details of the ports available on specific hardware.

11Handshaking is not supported.

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FS-8700-40 specifications

The FieldServer FS-8700-40 is an advanced protocol gateway that plays an essential role in the integration of diverse building management systems and industrial automation environments. Renowned for its robustness and versatility, the FS-8700-40 is engineered to facilitate seamless communication between a variety of devices and networks, which enhances operational efficiency and flexibility.

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