1. DESCRIPTION
The BA618CF-F Fieldbus Indicator is a
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus instrument compliant
with ITK 6.3 that can display one fieldbus process
variable on a five digit LCD and 31 segment
analogue bargraph. The instrument is bus
powered so no additional power supply is required.
Communication Fieldbus Function
Protocol Block
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus
Input Selector (1 x IS)
The Device Description files may be downloaded
from the FieldComm or the BEKA associates
websites..
Housed in a robust 72 x 144 panel mounting DIN
enclosure, the BA618CF-F fieldbus indicator has
an IP66 front panel and is supplied with a gasket to
seal the joint between the instrument and the
panel.
The instrument’s communication protocol is shown
on the rear of the instrument. The ‘-F’ order code
suffix also indicates the protocol but is not shown
on the instrument identification label.
1.1
Documentation
This instruction manual describes system design
and installation of the BA618CF-F Fieldbus
Indicator. For commissioning information please
refer to:
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus
Fieldbus Interface Guide
for
Fieldbus Displays and
Fieldbus Indicators
which can be requested via the BEKA web site at
www.beka.co.uk
2. SYSTEM DESIGN
The BA618CF-F indicator is powered and
communicates via the fieldbus which is connected
to non-polarised terminals 1 and 2. As shown in
Fig 1 the instrument may be connected to any
fieldbus segment which can supply the additional
13mA required to power the instrument.
Fig 1 Fieldbus system
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