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.
Veeder-Root
The Veeder-Root Serial Driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over either RS- 232 or RS-485 ports using Veeder-Root protocol as defined in Veeder- Root Document 576013-635 Revision J. The Veeder-Root Driver supports TLS350 as per Veeder-Root Document 576013-635 Revision Y, and TLS450 as per Veeder-Root Document 577013-950 Revision G. Since the data protocol is the same for the TLS-350+ as for TL-S350, it is assumed that the driver will support the TLS350+ but this has not been tested. The Driver also successfully communicates with the TLS-450 as it has the same data protocol. Please refer to the driver manual for hardware connections.
The FieldServer emulates a Client.
The Veeder-Root Serial Driver is a poll response driver. Only one query or command can be processed at a time.
A limited set of the queries and commands defined in the protocol specification have been implemented. The reason for the limitation is two-fold. Firstly, not all commands/queries will have any meaning to a Server device as they are principally defined to configure the Veeder-Root Device. Secondly, some commands return very complex data sets which cannot be processed in a method suitable for loading into the FieldServer’s Data Arrays.
The driver is capable of exposing its communications statistics which allows them to be monitored using a Server device.
Supported Veeder-Root products
The Veeder-Root Gateway supports the following Veeder-Root Products:
- TLS-450 PLUS Automatic Tank Gauge
- TLS4i / TLS4c Automatic Tank Gauge
- TLS-350 Automatic Tank Gauge
- TLS-350 Plus Automatic Tank Gauge
- TLS-350R Automatic Tank Gauge
- TLS-300C/I Automatic Tank Gauges
- TLS-2/P Automatic Tank Gauge
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
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
Tools
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Only the following SNMP Data Types are
supported:INTEGER
OCTET_STREAM TIMER_TICKS STRING |
Further types will be implemented as required. |
