OmniServer Starter Protocol for Brooks (Fisher Rosemount) PetroCount Inventory Management System (IMS)

Yes, customers are using OmniServer for communications with their Brooks PetroCount IMS systems supporting the Brooks protocol.  To help get you started, we have a starter OmniServer protocol that contains a number of sample commands using the Terminal Mode format of the protocol.  The attached file contains the OmniServer .DPD protocol file, as well as, the protocol documentation used to create it and is provide as-is to assist you in getting started.

Please note that the the Destination Address of the implemented commands is fixed at 1 and the Source Address is fixed at 555.  This means if you intend to communicate with a device with an address that is NOT 1, you will need to edit the protocol prior to use.

To import the OmniServer protocol (OmniServer V2.8 or newer):

1. Open the OmniServer Configuration window.
2. Go to the Protocols view (View ⇒ Configuration ⇒ Protocols).
3. Go to File ⇒ Import ⇒ Protocol.
4. Browse to and select the "BROOKS.DPD" protocol file and click Open.

To install the OmniServer protocol (OmniServer 2.7 or older):

1. Make user the OmniServer polling service (osrvpoll.exe) is not running.  If the OmniServer system try icon is visible, right-click on it and select "Exit" to shutdown the polling service.
2. Next, browse to the application data directory for OmniServer:
   1. For Win XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Software Toolbox\OmniServer
   2. For Win 7 / Server 2008 - C:\ProgramData\Software Toolbox\OmniServer
   3. Application Data is a hidden folder by default, so it may be necessary to edit your Folder View Options
3. Copy "BROOKS.DPD" into this directory.
4. When you start OmniServer, this protocol will be available in your protocol list.