MSA fieldserver ProtoNode FPC-N64 - Introduction; Protonode Gateway

1 Introduction
1.1 ProtoNode Gateway
The ProtoNode wireless gateway is an external, high performance building automation multi-protocol gateway that is
preconfigured to automatically communicate between Huntner Fans devices (hereafter simply called “device”) connected to
the ProtoNode and automatically configures them for BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Metasys N2 and Modbus RTU.
It is not necessary to download any configuration files to support the required applications. The ProtoNode is pre-loaded
with tested profiles/configurations for the supported devices.
FPC-N64Connectivity Diagram:
The ProtoNode can connect with the MSA Grid – FieldServer Manager. The FieldServer Manager allows technicians, the
OEM's support team and MSA Safety's support team to remotely connect to the ProtoNode. The FieldServer Manager
provides the following capabilities for any registered devices in the field:
• Remotely monitor and control devices.
• Collect device data and view it on the Dashboard and the MSA Smart Phone App.
• Create user defined device notifications (alarm, trouble and warning) via SMS and/or Email.
• Generate diagnostic captures (as needed for troubleshooting) without going to the site.
For more information on the FieldServer Manager, see the MSA Grid - FieldServer Manager Start-up Guide.
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