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FP-1000/1001 Quick Start Guide
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Connect the Network Cables
You have several network connection options with the FP-1000 and FP-1001, as shown
here.
Connecting the FP-1000 to a Computer’s RS-232 Serial Port
Use a male-to-female (straight through) cable to connect the computer’s RS-232 port to
the 9-position DSub RS-232 connector on the FP-1000.
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NOTE
You cannot connect the RS-485 port of the FP-1000 directly to an RS-485
port on the computer. You must use an FP-1001 for this network connection.
If you are using multiple FieldPoint serial network modules, you may need to
connect the grounds of the RS-485 communication ports to each other to
prevent damage from differences in ground potentials.
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