Siemens ProtoAir FPA-W44 - User Manual

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ProtoAir FPA-W44
Start-up Guide
For Interfacing Siemens Products:
FC410, MAG6000, MASS6000, FST030
To Building Automation Systems and SMC Cloud:
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
Explains ProtoAir hardware and how to install it.
The instructions are effective for the above as of January 2019.

Siemens ProtoAir FPA-W44 Specifications

General

Model	FPA-W44
Manufacturer	Siemens
Power Supply	24 V DC
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Humidity Range	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications	CE

Summary

Technical Support

Support Contact Information

Details for contacting Siemens for technical support and troubleshooting assistance.

Quick Start Guide

General Setup Steps

A brief overview of the essential steps for initial setup and configuration.

ProtoAir Setup

Configuring Modbus Device Communications

Interfacing ProtoAir to Devices

Device Connections to ProtoAir

Details on connecting RS-485 devices to the ProtoAir's R1 port.

Power-Up ProtoAir

Connect the PC to the ProtoAir

Connecting to the ProtoAir via Ethernet

Steps to connect a PC to the ProtoAir using an Ethernet cable.

Changing the IP Address of the ProtoAir with FieldServer Toolbox

How to change the ProtoAir's IP address using the FieldServer Toolbox.

Connecting to the ProtoAir Over Wi-Fi Access Point

Guide to connect a PC to the ProtoAir using its Wi-Fi access point.

Configure the ProtoAir

Accessing the ProtoAir Web Configurator

Instructions on how to access the ProtoAir's web configuration interface.

Setting ProtoAir Active Profiles

BACnet: Setting Node_Offset to Assign Specific Device Instances

Assigning BACnet Device Instances

Method to assign specific BACnet device instances using Node_Offset.

Network Settings

Navigate to the FS-GUI Network Settings

Update Wired Network Settings

Update Wi-Fi Client Settings

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Lost or Incorrect IP Address

Troubleshooting steps for IP address related issues.

Viewing Diagnostic Information

Checking Wiring and Settings

LED Diagnostics for Communications Between ProtoAir and Devices

Taking a FieldServer Diagnostic Capture

Using the FieldServer Toolbox

Using FS-GUI

Appendix D Reference

Specifications