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Downloading Configuration and Firmware using RUInet

Published by llucica December 14th, 2011 in FieldServer and Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

The following is a set of instructions to Download the configuration file and firmware to a FieldServer using the RUInet utility.

 

Downloading the Configuration File

 

1)      If you do not have RUInet installed yet then Download and Install the FieldServer Utilities.

  1. http://www.fieldserver.com/techsupport/utility/utility.php
  2. Download install.zip
  3. Install.

2)      The config file config.csv must be placed in this folder, see Figure 1.

c:\FieldServer Technologies\FieldServer Utilities\Config

Put the config.csv file here

3)      Connect a cable to your computer and start RUInet (Remote User Interface)

4)      From the main menu, Type D for download – you will be presented with the following page:

 

5)      From the download screen, Type D to start the download of the config.csv file.  You will see a byte counter as the download proceeds.

6)      When the download is complete, push any key, then return to the main menu using ESC.

Note: You need to restart the FieldServer to give effect to the new config, but before restarting, you can download the firmware as well.

 

Downloading new Firmware

 

1)      If you do not have RUInet installed yet then Download and Install the FieldServer Utilities.

  1. http://www.fieldserver.com/techsupport/utility/utility.php
  2. Download install.zip
  3. Install.

 

2)      The config file config.csv must be placed in this folder, see Figure 1.

c:\FieldServer Technologies\FieldServer Utilities\Config

File Name=fserver.img for FS20 and FS40,

File Name=nlx30 for FS30

File Name=nlx25.bin for FS25

File Name=nlpn.bin for CAS25

File Name = nlqs2.bin

 

 

3)      Connect a cable to your computer and start RUInet (Remote User Interface)

4)      From the main menu, Type D for download – you will be presented with the following page:

 

5)      Push the ‘F’ key to tell the fieldserver you wish to download firmware.

6)      Type D to start the download.  You will see a byte counter as the download proceeds

7)      When the download is complete, push any key, then return to the main menu using ESC

Note: You need to restart the FieldServer to give effect to the new firmware.

 

Restarting the Fieldserver

 

1)      In RUInet you will see the main menu as displayed below:

2)      From this menu, Press ‘Shift-1’ (or ‘!’) to Restart the FieldServer

3)      Wait for the FieldServer to reboot completely.  You should see the menu screen again when it is complete.

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CAS BACnet Explorer Export to EDE File

Published by llucica September 15th, 2011 in BACnet, BACnet MSTP, CAS BACnet Explorer and Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

When using the CAS BACnet Explorer, a user can export the information to an Engineering Data Exchange (or EDE) .csv document.

To export to EDE follow these steps:

1. Do a Discover Action

Perform a discover action.  Make sure when discovering to also discover the objects and object’s properties.

 


2. Right-Click a Device and Select Export to EDE

Right-click a discovered device to bring up the right-click menu.  From this menu, select the Export to EDE menu option to begin the EDE export process.


3. Fill in the EDE Option Fields

Enter project information into the text fields.  These fields populate the informational portion of the EDE file.  These fields consist of the Project Name, the Version of the Reference File, and the Author of Last Change.


4. Browse to the Save File Location

Click on the Browse… button to open up the file browser.  Browse to where the files will be saved.  Enter in a name for the files (Note: this name is not used when generating the files.  The Project Name is used instead).  Once the location has been selected, click the Save button.  The EDE dialog will be updated with the File Save Location. Tip: Refer to the Note in the dialog.


5. Select which Files to Create

Check the boxes to select which files to create.  The EDE.csv file contains the list of the device’s objects and properties in EDE format.  The Units.csv file contains a complete list of all units that could be used.  The ObjectTypes.csv files contains a list of possible object types, or in this instance, BACnet object types.



6. Click the Export Button

Once all the fields have been completed, click the Export button to begin exporting.  When the export is complete, the directory where the files were to be saved will open allowing the user to view the newly created files.


7. View the Created Files
The files will be generated in the File Save Location.  To view them, simply use Microsoft Excel, or any software that can process a .csv (or comma separated value) file.

 

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MSTP network stats page

Published by Steven July 13th, 2011 in BACnet MSTP and CAS BACnet Explorer. 0 Comments

The MSTP network stats page can be used to help determine problems with your MSTP network.

  • If both “Sent_frame” and “Recv_ frame ” are increasing. Then you probably have the correct baud rate.
  • If the “PS” (poll station) keep cycling and “NS” (Next station) is equal to “TS” (This station) then the CAS BACnet explorer is attempting to find its next master.
    •  The CAS BACnet Explorers MAC address must be unique on the MSTP network or the CAS BACnet Explorer will never find its next master.
  • Is the “Wasted CPU Cycles“, “Resource problems” or “Lost_token” stats increasing. It means that the computer that the CAS BACnet Explorer is on is having problems keeping up with the MSTP token passing.
  • If “Header_crc_error” and “Data_crc_error” are increasing with “Sent_frame” and “Recv_ frame“. There is probably some noise on the network that needs to be resolved.
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Installing Samsung CLP 315 w on Windows 7 64 bit OS

Published by afontaine June 22nd, 2011 in Networking, Operating Systems and Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

If  a Samsung CLP 315w printer installed from a network onto a computer using a Windows 7 64 bit operating system is not printing, and it was already working on a system running Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista, then follow these steps:

1) Try to print a test page, if that does not work a troubleshoot dialogue will come up.

2) Try the troubleshoot. Follow the directions in the troubleshoot dialogue and see if any of the fixes work.

3) If the troubleshoot does not fix the issue, the problem may be driver related.  Do a google search of “Windows 7 and Samsung CLP 315w” and click on the webpage that is the microsoft windows 7 compatibility page.  From there see if the device is compatible, then see what actions you need to take.  If you need to download software or a driver, click on the manufacturers webpage which should lead you to the download page for the device.

4) Download the most current driver and install.

That should do it.  These steps can be followed for other printers as well.

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Finding what Applications use what Port

Published by Steven June 7th, 2011 in Ethernet and Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

If you need to know what applications are using what ports simply follow these instructions.

1) Open the command prompt.

2) Type “netstat -ano” without the quotes.

-a: Displays all active TCP connections and the TCP and UDP ports on which the computer is listening.
-n: Displays active TCP connections, however, addresses and port numbers are expressed numerically and no attempt is made to determine names.
-o: Displays active TCP connections and includes the process ID (PID) for each connection. You can find the application based on the PID on the Processes tab in Windows Task Manager. This parameter can be combined with -a, -n, and -p.

3) Open the Windows Task Manager and look for the process ID or PID and compare to the results listed in the command prompt.

- note:  If the PID information is not listed in the Windows Task Manager window, Click on the “View” menu and select  the “Select Columns” option.  Make sure there is a check mark beside the PID (process ID) option.

Sample netstat -ano

Sample netstat -ano

For more information about the netstat command, please reference http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/netstat.mspx?mfr=true

 

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USB-COMi-SI-M USB-to-Optical isolated RS-422/485 Adapter

Published by Steven January 18th, 2011 in BACnet MSTP, Cables, CAS BACnet Explorer and RS485. 1 Comment

Wiring diagram RS485.

[USB-COMi-SI-M, pin 1]  (-) Negative
[USB-COMi-SI-M, pin 2]  (+) Positive
[USB-COMi-SI-M, pin 5]  Ground

[USB-COMi-SI-M, Sw1] OFF
[USB-COMi-SI-M, Sw2] OFF
[USB-COMi-SI-M, Sw3] ON
[USB-COMi-SI-M, Sw4] ON

Driver Downloads

Download USBCom-CDM

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Simple serial client application, replacement for hyper terminal.

Published by Steven Smethurst January 6th, 2011 in Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

Hyper terminal is not included with the newest versions of Windows (Windows Vista-Win7).

As a replacement you can use one of these free tools

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CAS BACnet Explorer: How to disable Read Property Multiple requests

Published by Steven Smethurst November 9th, 2010 in CAS BACnet Explorer and Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

Directions:

  1. Open CAS BACnet Explorer
  2. Open the settings dialog
  3. From the menu on the left hand side select “Preferences”
  4. Uncheck “Read property multiple” and click the “OK” button

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CAS Gateway Firmware download tool

Published by Steven Smethurst November 4th, 2010 in CAS Gateway and Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

Instruction on how to upgrade the firmware on a CAS Gateway device 

  1. Download and install the CAS Gateway AutoUpdate tool from chipkin.com
  2. Connect the CAS Gateway Ethernet port to your network.
    • Ensure that the CAS Gateway Ethernet port ’link’ light illuminates, showing a connection to the network
  3. Connect your PC to the same network that the CAS Gateway is connected to.
  4. Run the CAS Gateway AutoUpdate tool
  5. Click “find” to discover the CAS Gateway on your network.
    1. Select the device from the list of discovered devices on your network and click ‘OK’
  6. Click “browse” and select the new firmware that you want to send to the CAS Gateway.
    • The firmware file should end “_APP.s19″
    • The firmware file should be at lest 2 mb in file size, probably closer to 3-5 mb
    • The firmware file should come from CAS. Do not upload any other firmware files with this tool unless explicitly told to by Chipkin automation systems support.
  7. Check the “Reboot when complete” check box.
  8. Click “Update”
    • The update may take a few mins to complete.
    • You will be presented with a conformation dialog on completion.
If you have any problems please feel free to contact Chipkin Automation Support for assistance.
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CAS Gateway IP address tool

Published by Steven Smethurst November 4th, 2010 in Utilities and tools. 0 Comments

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