A
simple ASCII protocol that provides a simple way to communicate with a ProtoCessor
The driver can be configured as a Client or Server.
As a Server: Driver responds to read/write requests for the transfer of data. The Server can
update selected upstream device configuration settings (such as Baud rate and Node Id.) on
request. The Server can accept or provide data values in decimal or in hex format as required
by the Client. Note that the Server will respond with data even where the upstream node is
offline and the data has aged out. An advanced version of the driver avoids this limitation. (See
FS-8700-109)
As a Client: The client side has been developed primarily to test the Server side driver as part of
FieldServer's QA program. The Driver polls to read or write data. The Driver can receive or
send data values in decimal or in hex format. The Driver can also poll the Server to change
upstream node or connection parameters like Node_ID or Baud rate.
Formal Driver Type: Serial, Client or Server
Connection type: RS-232 or RS-485
