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Contents
About This Manual
How to Use This Manual Set .........................................................................................ix
Conventions ...................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
FP-1000/1001 Network Module Overview
Capabilities of the Network Modules ............................................................................1-1
FP-1000 Connects to RS-232 ........................................................................................1-2
FP-1001 Connects to RS-485 ........................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation and Configuration
Mounting the FP-1000/1001 and Terminal Bases .........................................................2-1
Mounting the FP-1000/1001 on a DIN Rail ....................................................2-1
Connecting Terminal Bases with DIN Rail Mounting......................2-3
Removing the FP-1000/1001 from the DIN Rail..............................2-3
Mounting the FP-1000/1001 to a Panel...........................................................2-4
Connecting Terminal Bases with Panel Mounting ...........................2-5
Removing the FP-1000/1001 and Terminal Bases from the Panel ...2-6
Installing I/O Modules onto Terminal Bases .................................................................2-6
Connecting the FP-1000 to Your Computer ..................................................................2-7
RS-232 Interface Specifications ......................................................................2-7
Connecting the FP-1001 to the Serial Network .............................................................2-8
RS-485 Interface Specifications ......................................................................2-9
RS-485 Network Termination and Biasing .....................................................2-10
Configuring the FP-1000/1001 ......................................................................................2-12
Setting the Network Address...........................................................................2-13
Setting the Baud Rate ......................................................................................2-15
Connecting Power to the FP-1000/1001 ........................................................................2-15
Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank........................................................2-16
Completed Hardware Installation....................................................................2-16
Chapter 3
Feature Set Description
High-Speed Local Bus ...................................................................................................3-1
Network Watchdog Timer .............................................................................................3-1
SnapShot Feature ...........................................................................................................3-2