MSA fieldserver ProtoAir FPA-W44 - User Manual

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Operating Manual

ProtoAir FPA-W44 for Interfacing

Bryan Steam & Thermal Solutions Products

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Table of Contents5
Introduction7
Protoair Gateway7
Methods of Configuration8
Setup for Protoair9
Record Identification Data9
Point Count Capacity and Registers Per Device9
Configuring Device Communications10
Confirm the Device and Protoair COM Settings Match10
Set Node-ID for any Device Attached to the Protoair10
Attaching the Antenna10
Interfacing Protoair to Devices11
Device Connections to Protoair11
Wiring the Sola to the Protoair Without Display - Single Sola Controller12
Wiring RM7800 Series to the Protoair15
Wiring Field Port to RS-485 Serial Network17
Bias Resistors18
Termination Resistor19
Power up the Gateway20
Connect the PC to the Gateway21
Connecting to the Gateway Via Ethernet21
Changing the Subnet of the Connected PC21
Navigate to the Login Page21
Setup Web Server Security22
Login to the Fieldserver22
Select the Security Mode24
HTTPS with Own Trusted TLS Certificate25
HTTPS with Default Untrusted Self-Signed TLS Certificate or HTTP with Built-In Payload Encryption25
Setup Network26
Navigate to the Network Settings26
Change the Protoair IP Address27
Routing Settings27
Ethernet 127
Wi-Fi Client Settings29
Wi-Fi Access Point Settings30
MSA Grid - Fieldsever Manager Setup31
Choose Whether to Integrate the Fieldserver Manager31
User Setup32
Registration Process34
Login to the Fieldserver Manager38
Configure the Protoair40
Navigate to the Protoair Web Configurator40
Select Field Protocol and Set Configuration Parameters41
Configure Devices Connected to the Gateway42
Use Discovery Mode42
Setting Active Profiles43
Verify Device Communications44
Bacnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances45
How to Start the Installation Over: Clearing Profiles46
Troubleshooting47
Lost or Incorrect IP Address47
Viewing Diagnostic Information48
Checking Wiring and Settings49
LED Functions50
Taking a Fieldserver Diagnostic Capture51
Wi-Fi Signal Strength52
Factory Reset Instructions52
Internet Browser Software Support52
Additional Information53
Update Firmware53
Bacnet: Setting Network_Number for more than One Protoair on the Subnet53
Mounting54
Certification54
Physical Dimensions55
Change Web Server Security Settings after Initial Setup56
Change Security Mode57
Edit the Certificate Loaded Onto the Fieldserver58
Change User Management Settings59
Create Users60
Edit Users61
Delete Users62
Change Fieldserver Password63
Fieldserver Manager Connection Warning Message64
System Status Button65
Specifications91
Compliance with UL Regulations91
Limited 2 Year Warranty92

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Brand	MSA
Model	fieldserver ProtoAir FPA-W44
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English

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