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July 1997

FP-1000

FieldPoint RS-232 Network Module

Highlights

RS-232 interface to host computer

Built-in isolated RS-485 repeater to connect to FP-1001 
network modules

Compatible with industry standard Optomux protocol

Runs on 11 to 30 VDC power

Built-in high efficiency power supply powers I/O modules

-40° to +70° C operation

Overview

The FP-1000 is a network module for the FieldPoint system. It 
provides connection to an RS-232 network using a simple ASCII 
protocol. In addition, it has an isolated RS-485 repeater built in to 
transparently add up to 24 FP-1001 network modules to the same 
host computer serial port.

This document provides a quick guide to installing and configuring 
the FP-1000 network module. For more detailed information on 
using the network module, refer to the FP-1000/1001 user manual. 
For information on the ASCII protocol used by the network 
module, refer to the FP-1000/1001 programmer reference manual.

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Summary of Contents for FieldPoint FP-1000

Page 1: ...in high efficiency power supply powers I O modules 40 to 70 C operation Overview The FP 1000 is a network module for the FieldPoint system It provides connection to an RS 232 network using a simple A...

Page 2: ...teps 1 With a flat bladed screwdriver open the rail clip to the unlocked position as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 DIN Rail Clip 2 Hook the lip on the rear of the FP 1000 onto the top of a 35 mm DIN rail...

Page 3: ...installed FP 1000 network module Figure 3 Installed Network Module Network Connection Connect the FP 1000 to a host computer using the 9 position DSub RS 232 connector on the FP 1000 Connect the RS 2...

Page 4: ...01 modules and the TX of the FP 1000 must be connected to the RX of all of the FP 1001 modules This pair of connections provides communication from the host computer through the FP 1000 to the FP 1001...

Page 5: ...dule Switches 1 5 set the network address and switches 6 8 set the baud rate Every network module connected to one serial port of the host computer must be given a unique address however modules on di...

Page 6: ...k Address Switch Settings Switch Positions 1 5 Network Module Address Decimal Switch Positions 1 5 Network Module Address Decimal 0 130 10 140 20 150 30 160 40 170 50 180 60 190 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3...

Page 7: ...ud Rate 300 19200 1200 38400 2400 57600 9600 115200 Table 1 Network Address Switch Settings Continued Switch Positions 1 5 Network Module Address Decimal Switch Positions 1 5 Network Module Address De...

Page 8: ...inals provided on each terminal base for such power supply connections The power connector is a 4 pin screw terminal connector whose pinout is shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 FP 1000 and FP 1001 Power Conn...

Page 9: ...ational Power Consumption 1 W 1 15 I O module power requirements Operating Temperature 40 C to 70 C Storage Temperature 55 C to 100 C Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Weight 250 g 8 7 oz CE Ma...

Page 10: ...10 Mechanical Dimensions Figure 9 shows the mechanical dimensions of the FP 1000 Figure 9 Mechanical Dimensions 4 31 109 5 3 58 90 9 4 19 106 4...

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