Quickserver Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)
The QuickServer is a high performance, fully configurable, cost effective Building and Industrial Automation gateway for integrators to easily interface devices to networks in commercial buildings and industrial plants.
System integrators world-wide have benefitted from the value of the powerful line of interoperability gateways offered by FieldServer. Now, QuickServer adds to that value by running the same robust FieldServer protocol conversion software on a highly cost effective platform backed by the experience, engineering expertise and proven technical support that integrators have come to expect from FieldServer.
QuickServer (Serial-Ethernet) is available in two series:
The QuickServer FS-QS-2X10 series is available at four different point capacities. Each QuickServer is preloaded with two drivers (serial and/or Ethernet) from a customer’s choice of 140 different drivers, E.G. Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, EtherNet/IP and many more.
The FS-QS-2010 with 2 RS485 and 1 ethernet port can support up to 250 points. The FS-QS-2210 can support up to 500 points. The FS-QS-2310 can support up to 3,000 points. The FS-QS-2410 can support up to 5,000 points.
Equivalently the FS-QS-2020 with 1 RS485, 1 RS232 and 1 ethernet port can support up to 250 points. The FS-QS-2220 can support up to 500 points. The FS-QS-2320 can support up to 3,000 points. The FS-QS-2420 can support up to 5,000 points.
Every QuickServer includes browser-based tools to make it easy to set-up QuickServer and perform diagnostics including determination of status, network settings, node information, map descriptors and more. The USB flash drive also includes the Discovery utility to determine what FieldServers are on a network.
BTL Mark is registered to the MSA BACnet Driver for MSA QuickServer line of products
Dual Ethernet Port Quickserver Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)
The Dual port QuickServer takes the QuickServers to the next level with Security and Power. With two Ethernet ports, the Dual port QuickServer allows data to move seamlessly across disparate subnets, using a dedicated port for Cloud connectivity. This port isolation allows for enhanced LAN security from the BMS/WAN/Cloud. An embedded OpenVPN Server enables secure remote access to Ethernet devices in the field.
The QuickServer FS-QS-3X10-F series is available at four different point capacities. Each QuickServer is preloaded with 140
different drivers, such as Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, EtherNet/IP and many more. See page 3 for the complete list.
The FS-QS-3010-F can support up to 250 points. The FS-QS-3110-F can support up to 500 points. The FS-QS-3210-F can support
up to 1,000 points. The FS-QS-3310-F can support up to 3,000 points. The FS-QS-3410-F can support up to 5,000 points. The
FS-QS-3510-Fire can support up to 10,000 points.
Metasys N2
The Metasys® N21 by Johnson Controls network supports communications with a diverse range of devices. Many N2 compatible devices use their own version of the protocol and care must be taken to ensure that the device of interest is covered by the FieldServer implementation.
At present the FieldServer Metasys® N2 driver will support communications with the following devices or classes of devices when acting as a Client:
- N2Open-compliant devices. N2Open is a published N2-compatible protocol enabling 3rd party device vendors to integrate with N2.
- VMA 1400 series (with restrictions)
- DX9100 and XT9100
When acting as a Server the FieldServer Metasys® N2 driver can emulate an N2Open device only.
SNMP-Custom
The SNMP driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using the SNMP version 1 protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server (SNMP Agent) or Client.
Max Nodes Supported:
The Client can be configured to read values specified by their SNMP Object Identifiers (OID’s), which are defined in the MIB file (Management Information Base) of the target device. When acting as an SNMP Agent (Server), the driver makes the contents of specified integer data arrays available to any SNMP Client.
The FieldServer MIB file sets out the OIDs to use. The current version of the driver can send and receive SNMP traps.
The following SNMP data types are supported:
• INTEGER
• OCTET_STREAM
• TIMER_TICKS
• STRING
The maximum number of traps currently supported is 255. The FieldServer Enterprise ID is 6347. MIB files are generated automatically from the FieldServer configuration files. A selection of standard MIB-2 OIDs are supported to allow interaction with popular Network Management packages.
Specifications
Dual Ethernet Port Quickserver Gateway (Serial-Ethernet)
FS-QS-3XX0, FS-QS-2XX0
Environment
- Operating Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
- Relative Humidity: 10-95% RH non-condensing
Power Requirements
- Input: 24VAC 0.125A, 9-30VDC 0.25A @12 VDC
- Max Power: 3W
Physical Dimensions
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 4 x 1.1 x 2.7 in (10.16 x 2.8 x 6.8cm)
- Weight: 0.4 lbs (0.2 Kg)
Other
Web configuration
On-board diagnostics
DIN rail mount included
Communication
FS-QS-3XX0
- Baud: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, 115000
- Serial (Galvanic Isolation): 1 x RS-485/RS-232 & 1 x RS-485
- Ethernet: 2 x 10/100BaseT, MDIX, DHCP for Dual, 1 x for Single
Approvals
- CE and FCC Class B & C Part 15
- BTL Marked
- UL 60950-1 and CAN/CSA C22 2
- IC Canada & KC Certification
- RoHS3 and WEEE complaint
Manuals
Datasheets
Resources
Additional Information
FS-8704-09 – SNMP
Driver Version: 1.03
Document Revision: 2
FieldServer Driver – Ethernet
FS-8704-09
SNMP
Description
The SNMP driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using the SNMP version 1 protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server (SNMP Agent) or Client.
The Client can be configured to read values specified by their SNMP Object Identifiers (OID’s), which are defined in the MIB file (Management Information Base) of the target device. When acting as an SNMP Agent (Server), the driver makes the contents of specified integer data arrays available to any SNMP Client. The FieldServer MIB file sets out the OID’s to use.
The current version of the driver can send and receive SNMP traps. The following SNMP data types are currently supported:
- · INTEGER
- · OCTET_STREAM
- · TIMER_TICKS
- · STRING
The maximum number of traps currently supported is 255.
The FieldServer Enterprise ID is 6347. MIB files are generated automatically from the FieldServer configuration files. A selection of standard MIB-2 OID’s are supported to allow interaction with popular Network Management packages.
| FieldServer Mode | Nodes | Comments |
| Client | 25 | Each Node is specified by a unique IP address |
| Server | 1 | As a Server the SNMP driver can act as a single Node only |
Formal Driver Type
Ethernet
Client (Active or Passive) or Server
Compatibility Matrix
| FieldServer Model | Compatible with this driver |
| FS-x2010 | Yes |
| FS-x2011 | Yes |
| FS-x25 | Yes |
| FS-x30 | Yes |
| FS-x40 | Yes |
| SlotServer | Yes |
Connection Information
| Connection type: | Ethernet |
| Ethernet Speeds Supported | 10Base-T, 100Base-T[1] |
Devices Tested
| Device | Tested (FACTORY, SITE) |
| MG-Soft MIB Browser and Trap Ringer | Factory |
| Visual MIBrowser Pro from NuDesign | Factory |
Connection Configurations
1. FieldServer as SNMP Agent (Server)
2. FieldServer as SNMP Client
Connection Notes
1. TCP/IP Configuration: Ensure that the FieldServer and all Nodes to be monitored via SNMP have the same Netmask setting.
2. Default IP ports
- Port 161 – Poll/Walk commands
- Port 162 – Traps
Communications Functions - Supported Functions at a Glance:
Data Types Supported
| FieldServer Data Type | Description (or Device Data Type) |
| INTEGER | |
| OCTET_STREAM | Character strings |
| TIMER_TICKS | Timer values in 1/100ths of a second |
MIB-2 Variables Supported
Many Network Management systems poll these variables to connect to the SNMP Agent.
| OID | Description (or Device Data Type) |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.1 | sysDescr |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.2 | sysObjectID |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.3 | sysUpTime |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.4 | sysContact |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.5 | sysName |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.6 | sysLocation |
| 1.3.6.1.2.1.1.7 | sysServices |
Read Operations Supported
| FieldServer as a Client | FieldServer as a Server |
| SNMP Get Request | SNMP Get Request |
| SNMP GetNext Request / SNMP Walk ( | SNMP GetNext Request / SNMP Walk |
Write (Control) Operations Supported
| FieldServer as a Client | FieldServer as a Server |
| SNMP Set Request | SNMP Set Request |
Unsolicited Operations Supported
| FieldServer as a Client | FieldServer as a Server |
| Receive Traps specified by OIDData stored by matching OID or by using OID string values to form lookup string. | Send Traps specified by OIDTrap sent based on data change rules, periodic or on source data update. |
Unsupported Functions and Data Types
| Data Types | Reason |
| Only the following SNMP Data Types are supported:INTEGER OCTET_STREAM TIMER_TICKS STRING | Further types will be implemented as required. |
| MIB-2 variables not specified above | The FieldServer primarily being a protocol converter, these variables are not necessary. |
Unsupported Devices or Protocol Options
| Protocol Versions | Details |
| SNMPv2, SNMPv3 | Not supported |
[1] Not all FieldServer models support 100BaseT. Consult the appropriate instruction manual for details of the Ethernet speed supported by specific hardware
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