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May 2002
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FieldPoint Operating Instructions
FP-TB-1/2/3
FieldPoint Terminal Bases
These operating instructions describe the installation, features,
and characteristics of the FP-TB-1, FP-TB-2, and FP-TB-3.
Features
The FP-TB-1, FP-TB-2, and FP-TB-3 are FieldPoint terminal
bases with the following features:
•
Works with all FieldPoint I/O modules (the FP-TB-3 is
designed specifically to work with thermocouple I/O modules)
•
V and C terminals provide external supply voltages common to
all channels
•
DIN-rail mounting or panel mounting
•
32 terminals available for field connections (FP-TB-3 has 16)
•
Available with screw terminals (FP-TB-1 and FP-TB-3) or
spring terminals (FP-TB-2)
•
Isothermal construction (FP-TB-3) minimizes temperature
gradients when using thermocouples
•
–40 to 70 °C operation
The FP-TB-1, FP-TB-2, and FP-TB-3 terminal bases provide the
intra-system communication link between FieldPoint I/O modules
and network modules, provide a means for wiring field
connections, and provide the mounting mechanism. You can
choose your terminal base depending on the type of field wiring
terminal you prefer: screw terminal or spring terminal.
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