FS-8700-107 - MITSUBISHI CHC-MF
Up one levelFieldServer Driver
FS-8700-107
MITSUBISHI CHC-MF
Description
This driver is used to exchange data between a FieldServer and a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning System communication interface known as a CHC-MF
The driver is a serial driver using a RS232 serial port to connect between the FieldServer and the CHC-MF. An RS485 port together with a converter can also be used for the connection.
The driver provides client and server functionality.
As a client the driver can poll for data from Air Conditioning Units via the CHC-MF interface as well as writing some control and set points.
Server functionality is provided only to support our ongoing quality assurance program by facilitating automated testing of the driver. It is not documented or supported. If required please contact the sales group to discuss your requirements.
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Fieldserver Mode |
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Comments |
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Client |
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A maximum of 1 Mitsubishi CHC-MF device per FieldServer Port. UP to 100 Air Conmditioning Groups can be connected to a CHC. |
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Server |
1 |
A maximum of 1 Mitsubishi CHC-MF device per FieldServer Port. |
Formal Driver Type
Serial
Client or Server
Compatibility Matrix
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FieldServer Model |
Compatible with this driver |
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FS-x2010 |
Yes, No |
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FS-x2011 |
Yes, No |
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FS-x40 |
Yes, No |
Connection Information
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Connection type: |
EIA232 |
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Baud Rates: |
Driver Supports : 110; 300; 600; 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200; 28800; 38400; 57600; 115200 Baud
Vendor Equipment Supports : 4800 Baud |
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Data Bits: |
Driver Supports : 7,8 Vendor Equipment Supports : 7 |
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Stop Bits: |
Driver Supports : 1,2 Vendor Equipment Supports: 1 |
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Parity: |
Driver Supports : Odd, Even, None Vendor Equipment Supports: Even |
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Hardware interface: |
N/A |
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Multidrop Capability |
No |
Devices tested
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Device |
Tested (FACTORY, SITE) |
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Mitsubishi CHC system with 54 air conditioning groups. |
Site (Costa Rica) |
Connection configurations
Connection Notes
The CHC appears to require wiring as if it were a DTE device. As the FieldServer is A DTE device this implies the cable is NULL Modem like.
Pins 4 & 5 are connected internally in the CHC end. This is used to defeat the CTS/RTS Handshaking.
Communications functions - Supported functions at a glance:
Read / Wirite Operations supported
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FieldServer as a Client |
FieldServer as a Server |
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Start / Stop Operation |
Digital Start/Stop Response |
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One Point Request |
Digital Start/Stop Point |
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Parameter Setting Operation |
Start / Stop Operation |
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Analog Point Response |
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Parameter Point Response |
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Add Up Point Response |
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When the connection is first opened to the CHC unit or when the driver is recovering a connection (after a loss of connection) then the driver will wait for an Initial Data Request and respond appropriately. Thereafter, normal polling will occur. In the event that the driver does not receive the Initial Data Request from the CHC within a specified time it will default to normal polling behavior.
Unsupported Functions and Data Types
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Function |
Reason |
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Initial Data Request Processing |
Completion of parameter Setting operation |
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Forced Shutdown in a Fire |
System Clock Time Notification |
Data Points
The following Data can be read and/or written from the FieldServer to the Air Conditioning Units attached to the CHC-MF.
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Point Number |
Point |
Read/ Write |
Notes |
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1 |
Start/Stop |
RW |
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2 |
Temp. Setting |
R |
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Automatic temperature control mode setting |
RW |
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Temperature control mode setting |
RW |
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5 |
Room Temperature |
R |
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Remote control mode, setting 1 |
RW |
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Remote control mode, setting 2 |
RW |
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8 |
Remote control mode, setting 3 |
RW |
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9 |
Filter sign reset |
RW |
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10 |
Forced Thermo off |
RW |
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20 |
Electrical Energy |
R |
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Unsupported Devices or Protocol Options
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Details |
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Revision History
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Driver Ver. |
Doc. Rev. |
Comment |
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4/25/04 |
PMC |
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0.00 |
0 |
Initial Draft issued for customer review. |
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1 |
Notes about server side not being supported or documented. |
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10/20/04 |
PMC |
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0.00dA |
2 |
Removed note on auto configuration. Moved some functions to the unsupported function list. |
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12/24/04 |
PMC |
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1.00aA |
3 |
Minor Corrections |
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