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SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 7 of 14
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2.5 CONNECT USING “REMOTE USER INTERFACE” (RUINET)
All configuration file transfers and system diagnostics are executed via the RUI or “Remote User Interface” which is
installed with the Utility software. Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information.
Browse to the Remote User Interface icon in the Start menu directory and click on it.
The RUI menu screen should appear.
If necessary, refer to Appendix A for troubleshooting tips.
2.6 UPLOAD THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
The configuration of the SlotServer is provided to the FieldServer’s operating system via a comma-delimited file
called “CONFIG.CSV”. If ordered with the SlotServer, the custom configuration is installed; (Reference
documentation FS-8790-XX). If a custom configuration is not purchased, a template config.csv is shipped on the
SlotServer. Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual and the Driver Manual(s) provided with the SlotServer
for further information on configuration files.
In the main menu of the Remote User Interface screen, type “U” to upload the configuration. Then type
“U” again. The Remote User Interface Utility will fetch the default configuration and put it into the
Configuration File folder (Start|Programs|FieldServerUtilities|Configuration File folder).
2.7 CHANGE THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO MEET THE APPLICATION
FieldServer Technologies offers training on this topic as well as a configuration service to complete this portion of
the work. See www.fieldserver.com for specific details.
Refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual for instruction on writing a FieldServer configuration.
Refer to the SlotServer Configuration Manual for assistance on managing the Logix driver Parameters
Refer to the desired protocol Driver Supplement for assistance on managing the protocol parameters.
2.8 DOWNLOAD THE UPDATED CONFIGURATION FILE
Before attempting to send files to the SlotServer, ensure that the files are in the configuration file folder. Refer to
the FieldServer Utilities manual for further information.
From the main menu, type "D" to access the “download” menu,
Type "L" (for local filename) to specify the name and extension of the file to be sent to the SlotServer. Hit
<Enter> when done.
The Remote User Interface Utility will automatically select config.csv for download of csv files. On rare
occasions where other files need to be downloaded to the SlotServer type “O” for other files, then type
“R” to specify the remote filename needed on the SlotServer.
When satisfied that the correct file names are specified, Type "D" to download the file to the SlotServer.
The Remote User Interface Utility will display a menu showing download progress.
Note: the Remote User Interface Utility will indicate when download is complete. DO NOT reset the SlotServer
before this message displays, as this could corrupt the SlotServer.