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3.5 Setup and connection
Note
Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility first before setting up and connecting the USB
Fieldbus Interface. For more information, see Section 3.2
1. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable
provided.
Driver installation should start automatically.
If automatic driver installation fails, you need to manually install drivers.
For instructions, see
Appendix D .
2. Connect the interface to a fieldbus device or to a fieldbus segment using
the field leads.
WARNING!
Do not proceed to the next step if you are connecting to a live (powered) segment. Providing
additional power source to an already powered segment can disrupt communications and may
compromise automation safety.
3. Power the connected fieldbus device or segment.
Connect the fieldbus device or the unpowered segment to an external
power source (Mode 1), or provide power using the Fieldbus Interface
Configuration utility (Mode 2). For more information on the power
modes, see
Section 2.3 .
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