SC Series Controllers
Configuration
This is the enhanced protocol used at Fiat facilities. The controller is enabled for a specific Job by the net-
work, after successfully completing the job the controller disables itself.
● Siemens
Server IP
Input the IP Address of the PFCS server on the network.
Solicited Port
This port is used to send fastening cycle status and data to the PFS system. Enable or Disable this port as
required. When enabled input the port number.
● Port Number
The required virtual port on which the controller will communicate to the plant network. Starts with 10,000.
● Wait to Connect
Time in seconds between a disconnect and an attempt to reconnect.
● Wait for Data
Time in seconds where the controller waits for a reply to a request sent to the server.
● Wait for ACK
The time to wait between when the controller sends data to the server and it should receive an acknowledg-
ment. If no ACK in this time, the data sent again 3 times.
● Keep Alive
The time in seconds for an inactivity timeout between messages when the controller sends a KEEP ALIVE
message to ensure cable integrity.
Unsolicited Port
This port is used by the PFS system to select the Job number on the Alpha controller. Enable or Disable this
port as required. When enabled type the port number.
● Port Number
The required virtual port on which the Alpha will communicate to the plant network. Must be a different port
number than the Solicited Port.
● Machine ID
Required for Smart or Basic NPL. May be used for Basic PFCS. The Machine ID for the port.
● Wait to Connect
Time in seconds between a disconnect and an attempt to reconnect.
● Wait for Data
The time in seconds where the controller waits for a reply to a request sent to the server.
● Wait for Ack
The time to wait between when the controller sends data to the server and it should receive an acknowledg-
ment. If no Ack in this time, the data sent again 3 times.
● Keep Alive
The time in seconds for an inactivity timeout between messages when the controller sends a KEEP ALIVE
message to ensure cable integrity.
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