4.2
Power fieldbus devices
You can power a fieldbus device or segment by connecting it to an external
power source or by using the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
The following steps detail how to use the Fieldbus Interface Configuration
utility to power fieldbus devices.
1. Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
2. Click the
USB Fieldbus Interface
icon in the tree view.
3. Select the
Provide Power
check box.
Note
The USB Fieldbus Interface is only capable of providing an output current of up to 85 mA.
Typically, you should not attempt to connect more than three or four fieldbus devices on the
same segment when using the Provide Power option.
Provide Power option
Figure 4-2:
WARNING!
Do not use the Provide Power option on a live (already powered) segment. Doing so can
disrupt communications and may compromise automation safety.
4. Click
OK
to acknowledge the warning.
5. Click
Apply
.
6. Select
Yes
to restart the USB FF HSE Server and use the new setting.
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