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General| Brand | SMC Sierra Monitor |
|---|---|
| Model | QuickServer |
| Category | Server |
| Language | English |
Explains the FieldServer's role as a gateway for device communication and protocol conversion.
Describes how FieldServer connects diverse devices and systems in integrated facilities.
Defines key terms like Nodes and Clients/Servers within the FieldServer context.
Details the default configuration file and its use as a template for editing.
Explains the layout of the configuration file, including general information and data arrays.
Provides guidance on editing configuration files using spreadsheet programs or text editors.
Guides users on simulating and testing configuration files using the DSW32.exe program.
Differentiates between active and passive functions for controlling communication activity.
Explains passive functions, including Passive and Passive_Client types.
Details various active read and write functions for data mapping.
Describes the Moves function for transferring and manipulating data between Data Arrays.
Explains how to join or split data types for efficient data representation.
Details mathematical operations that can be applied to Data Array values.
Covers Boolean logic functions for bit-level data manipulation.
Explains how to scale data values using Map Descriptors or Moves.
Describes initializing Data Arrays with predefined values using preloads.
Explains how FieldServer loads Data Array values from non-volatile memory on startup.
Details functions like Node Status and Alias_Node_ID for monitoring node communication.
Covers parameters related to node connection timing and behavior.
Defines parameters for node offline actions and inactivity timeouts.
Explains how Node IDs can be dynamically allocated using Data Arrays.
Details map descriptor parameters used with dynamic parameter functions.
Covers parameters for loading profiles, config tables, and dynamic settings.
Provides examples for dynamically allocating Node ID, MAC address, and Baud Rate.
Lists and explains error messages related to dynamic parameter configuration.
Explains the mechanism of Port Expander Mode where Map Descriptors are cached.
Highlights limitations of Port Expander Mode with certain driver combinations.
Describes scenarios for write operations in Port Expansion Mode.
Details Line Drive parameters for RS-485 communication timing.
Explains configuration for suppressing spurious data in half-duplex serial communication.
Describes how to enable the RTS line on RS-232 connections using line drive parameters.
Guides on setting up FieldServer to accept secure Modbus/TCP connections.
Details how to configure FieldServer to connect securely to a remote server.
Explains how to use comments (//) for notation and organization within configuration files.
Describes keywords like Ignore, Process, and End to control configuration processing.
Shows how to disable specific client-side configurations or nodes.
Explains how to disable per Map Descriptor statistics to conserve memory.
Details enabling DHCP client for FieldServer to obtain an IP address lease.
Compares performance impacts of different methods for data transfer using moves.
Lists restart causes associated with specific Map Descriptor codes.
Explains the importance and structure of driver manuals for configuration.
Lists default values for various FieldServer configuration parameters.
Describes available data types for Data Arrays to aid in configuration choices.
Provides acceptable values for configuration file variables, including optional parameters.
Details Data Array parameters including name, format, length, and functions.
Lists keywords for Data Array functions related to system errors and statistics.
Provides reference for connection and adapter parameters like protocol, baud, and timeouts.
Details parameters for nodes, including name, ID, protocol, and IP address.
Explains Map Descriptor parameters such as name, array, offset, function, and scaling.
Lists valid ASCII characters for use in configuration file fields.
Provides a comprehensive list of kernel error messages and their descriptions.
Defines common networking terms and technologies relevant to FieldServer.
