
Removing the Controller Cover
Important:
Electrostatic discharge can damage controller components. Use proper electrostatic discharge
precautions during installation, setup, and servicing to avoid damaging the controller.
Important:
Disconnect all power sources to the controller before removing the cover and changing the position of
any jumper or the EOL switch on the controller. Failure to disconnect power before changing a jumper
or EOL switch position can result in damage to the controller and void any warranties.
The controller cover is held in place by four plastic latches that extend from the base and snap into slots on the
inside of the housing cover.
To remove the controller cover:
1. Place your fingernails under the two cover lift tabs (
Figure 3
) on the sides of the housing cover and gently pry
the top of the cover away from the base to release the cover from the two upper latches.
2. Pivot the top of the cover further to release it from the lower two latches.
3. Replace the cover by placing it squarely over the base, and then gently and evenly push the cover on to the
latches until they snap into the latched position.
Figure 10: FEC16 with Cover Removed Showing EOL Switch and Jumper Positions
Setting the End-of-Line (EOL) Switch
Each controller has an EOL switch, which, when set to ON, sets the controller as a terminating device on the bus.
See
Figure 10
for the EOL switch location. The default EOL switch position is Off.
Figure 11: End-of-Line Switch Positions
To set the EOL switch on a controller:
1. Determine the physical location of the controller on the FC bus.
2. Determine if the controller must be set as a terminating device on the bus.
Note:
Refer to the
MS/TP Communications Bus Technical Bulletin (LIT-12011034)
for detailed information about
EOL termination rules and EOL switch settings on FC buses.
Refer to the
N2 Communications Bus Technical Bulletin (LIT-636018)
for detailed information about EOL
termination rules and EOL switch settings on N2 buses.
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FEC1611 and FEC1621 Field Equipment Controller Installation Instructions