First Equipment Connection

Step-by-step guide to connect your first semiconductor equipment.

Understanding HSMS Connections

FabConnect uses HSMS (High-Speed Message Service) to communicate with equipment.

Connection Modes

Passive Mode: FabConnect listens for incoming connections from equipment
Active Mode: FabConnect initiates the connection to equipment

Adding Equipment

Via Dashboard

Navigate to Equipment → Add Equipment
Fill in the connection details:

Field	Description	Example
Name	Equipment identifier	CVD-01
IP Address	Equipment IP	192.168.1.100
Port	HSMS port	5000
Mode	Active or Passive	Passive
Device ID	Equipment device ID	0

Via API

bash

curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/api/v1/equipment \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "name": "CVD-01",
    "ip_address": "192.168.1.100",
    "port": 5000,
    "mode": "passive",
    "device_id": 0
  }'

Verifying Connection

Once connected, you should see:

Green status indicator
Communication state: "COMMUNICATING"
Control state: "REMOTE" or "LOCAL"

Troubleshooting

Connection timeout: Check firewall rules and network connectivity
T3 timeout: Equipment may not be responding to Select.req
Authentication failed: Verify device ID settings