FieldServer Computer Drive FS 8700 24 User Manual
Driver Manual  
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)  
FS-8700-24 ControlNet  
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY  
Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001  
Driver Version:  
1.06  
Document Revision: 7  
 
FS-8700-24 ControlNet Driver Manual  
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1.  
ControlNet Description  
The ControlNet driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices using  
ControlNet protocol. The SST 5136-CN-ISA Communications Adapter card is included with the  
FieldServer. The FieldServer can communicate using un-scheduled transfers with PCCC  
messages embedded in the ControlNet messages.  
When the FieldServer originates PCCC messages to communicate with PLC5 controllers, it  
uses connected messages. This provides fast reliable communication to the other node. When  
another device originates PCCC messaging, the FieldServer will emulate a PLC5 controller  
supporting connected or unconnected messages to files N7 through to N32..  
FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldServer.com  
Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-9042 Toll_Free: 888-509-1970 email: [email protected]  
 
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2.  
Driver Scope of Supply  
2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver  
FieldServer Technologies  
PART #  
Description  
Communication Adapter - complete with BNC Tee  
Connector  
SST 5136-CN-ISA  
ControlNet Tools CD  
ControlNet Module User’s Guide (Version 1.00)  
CNF2BSS.EXE utility  
FS-8700-24  
Driver Manual.  
2.2.  
Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
ControlNet Network with cables and terminators  
FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldServer.com  
Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-9042 Toll_Free: 888-509-1970 email: [email protected]