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DESCRIPTION

The Genisys driver allows the transfer of data to and from devices over RS-232 Genisys protocol. Vital Harmon Logic Controller (VHLC) supports Genisys protocol. IM-188 VHLC GENISYS SOFTWARE MANUAL 100188-008 AB0.PDF is the basis of the Genisys driver. The FieldServer can be configured as a Client or Server. The Server side has been implemented only for FieldServers quality assurance requirements. Fieldserver Mode Client Server Nodes 1 1-255 Comments Only 1 virtual client per port allowed on multidrop systems. This is a protocol limit, maximum device addresses pollable by Client

FORMAL DRIVER TYPE

Serial Client or Server

COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
Compatible with this driver Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

FieldServer Model FS-x2010 FS-x2011 FSx25 FS-x30 FS-x40 SlotServer ProtoCessor ProtoNode

CONNECTION INFORMATION
Connection type Baud Rate* Data Bits* Stop Bits* Parity* Multidrop Capability RS-232 300 ,600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (Vendor limitation) 8 (Vendor limitation) 1, 2 None (Vrndor limitation) Yes

DEVICES TESTED
Device GE VHLC Vital Firmware(VLP Module) - VLPA5 FPVP v2.2 p/n:202925-002 Nonvital Firmware(ACP Module) - ACP GENISYS v2.3 p/n:202636-003 Tested (FACTORY, SITE) Site

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CONNECTION CONFIGURATIONS

The FieldServer is connected to the VHLC as shown in connection drawing.

Port C VHLC RS-232 Interface Module DB25F

8917-04

Tx

3 7 2 FS-8915-10
GND Rx

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

VHLC Server Connect to one of the RS-232 Ports on the FieldServer

RJ45 8 1

RJ45 FieldServer

FieldServer

P1

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COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS - SUPPORTED FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE: Data Types Supported

Description (or Device Data Type) Indications Controls

FieldServer Data Type Digital Input Digital Output

7.2

Read Operations supported

FieldServer as a Server Provide Binary Status for: Poll Recall

FieldServer as a Client Read Binary Status via: Poll Recall

7.3

Write (Control) Operations supported

FieldServer as a Server Accept Binary Commands: Verify Control Command Execute Acknowledge and apply

FieldServer as a Client Write Binary Commands: Control Command 1 Execute

7.4

Unsupported Functions and Data Types

Reason Not Required; Goal is achievable using control command

Function Date and Time Common Controls

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