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Hardware Installation and
Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure your FieldPoint
FP-1000 or FP-1001 network module, connect it to an RS-232 or
RS-485 network, and connect power to the network module.
Mounting the FP-1000/1001 and Terminal Bases
You can choose either of two methods of securely mounting a FieldPoint
system: DIN rail mounting or direct panel mounting. Mounting directly to
a panel is generally the more secure of the two options, but DIN rail
mounting might be more convenient in your application. The following
sections give instructions for both mounting methods.
Mounting the FP-1000/1001 on a DIN Rail
The FieldPoint network modules have rugged, simple clips for reliable
mounting onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Follow these steps to mount the
FP-1000/1001 network module onto a DIN rail.
1.
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to open the DIN rail clip to the unlocked
position, as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1.
DIN Rail Clip in the Unlocked Position
Rail Clip Locked
Rail Clip Unlocked