HSMS Configuration

Configure High-Speed Message Service connections.

HSMS Overview

HSMS (High-Speed Message Service) provides TCP/IP-based communication for SECS-II messages.

Connection Modes

Passive Mode

FabConnect listens for incoming connections:

yaml
equipment:
  - name: "Equipment-01"
    mode: passive
    port: 5000
    device_id: 0

Active Mode

FabConnect initiates the connection:

yaml
equipment:
  - name: "Equipment-01"
    mode: active
    ip: 192.168.1.100
    port: 5000
    device_id: 0

Timer Configuration

TimerDefaultDescription
T345sReply timeout
T510sConnect separation
T65sControl timeout
T710sNot selected timeout
T85sNetwork interchar timeout

Message Types

  • Data Message: SECS-II data
  • Select.req/rsp: Connection establishment
  • Deselect.req/rsp: Connection termination
  • Linktest.req/rsp: Connection health check
  • Separate.req: Immediate disconnect

Best Practices

  1. Use passive mode when possible
  2. Configure appropriate timeouts for your network
  3. Enable linktest for connection monitoring
  4. Use separate ports for each equipment

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