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SETUP Area

QB Expert Alpha Controller

Type

Choose which type of PFCS communications to be used.

BASIC This is the standard protocol used at Chrysler facilities.

BASIC NPL

This is the enhanced protocol used at Fiat facilities. The controller is

enabled by the network, performs many operations until disabled by

the network.

SMART NPL

This is the enhanced protocol used at Fiat facilities. The controller

is enabled for a speciﬁc Job by the network, after successfully

completing the job the controller disables itself.

Server IP Type the IP Address of the PFCS server on the network.

Solicited Port

This port is used to send fastening cycle status and data to the PFS system. Enable or

Disable this port as required. When enabled type the port number.

Port Number

The required virtual port on which the Alpha will communicate to the

plant network. Starts with 10,000.

Wait to

Connect

Time period in seconds between a disconnect and an attempt to

reconnect.

Wait for Data

The time period in seconds where the controller waits for a reply to a

request sent to the server.

Wait for ACK

The time period to wait between when the controller sends data to

the server and it should receive an acknowledgment. If no ACK in this

time period the data sent again 3 times.

Keep Alive

The time in seconds for an inactivity timeout between messages when

the controller sends a KEEP ALIVE message to ensure cable integrity.

Unsolicited Port

This port is used by the PFS system to select the Job number on the Alpha controller.

Enable or Disable this port as required. When enabled type the port number.

Port Number

The required virtual port on which the Alpha will communicate to the

plant network. Must be a different port number than the Solicited

Port.

Machine ID

Required for Smart or Basic NPL. May be used for Basic PFCS. The

Machine ID for the port.