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Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual will explain how to add a Sierra flow meter equipped with Foundation Fieldbus
to your network. The Foundation Fieldbus interface allows access to all relevant data
available in the flow meter.
This manual is intended to document the configuration of the Sierra Instruments’ 600/700
Series thermal flow meters with the Foundation Fieldbus Communication Interface to your
network. It assumes the reader already has a working knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus. For
specific operations of the Sierra Instruments’ 600/700 Series thermal flow meters, consult the
SteelMass™ 640S
,
FlatTrak™ 780S
(includes 760S), or 780S UHP product instruction
manuals.
For detailed information about Foundation Fieldbus go to:
http://www.fieldbus.org/
The Sierra Instruments’ 600/700 Series mass flow meters can be ordered with the optional
Foundation Fieldbus (FF-BUS) Communication interface for use on a Foundation Fieldbus
H1 network. This Interface complies with the new ITK version 6.
FF-BUS differs from other digital communication protocols, it is designed for process control
rather than just transfer of data between a device and a central controller. It supports peer-to-
peer communication and allows for functional blocks to operate independently between
themselves without main controller intervention.
Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks are connected using a shielded twisted wire pairs. For
more information about FF-BUS H1 wiring see:
http://www.fieldbus.org/images/stories/enduserresources/technicalreferences/documents/wirin
ginstallationguide.pdf