SMC Networks ClimateWorx FieldServer ProtoNode FPC-N34, Startup Manual

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ClimateWorx ProtoNode Start-up Guide
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4.5 Power-Up ProtoNode
Check power requirements in the table below:
Power Requirement for ProtoNode External Gateway
Current Draw Type
ProtoNode Family 12V DC/AC 24V DC/AC 30V DC
FPC
– N34 (Typical)
170mA 100mA 80mA
FPC
– N34 (Maximum)
240mA 140mA 100mA
FPC
– N35 (Typical)
210mA 130mA 90mA
FPC
– N35 (Maximum)
250mA 170mA 110mA
NOTE:
These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host
system. A safety margin of 25% is recommended.
Figure 16: Required current draw for the ProtoNode
Apply power to ProtoNode as show below in
Figure 17 . Ensure that the power supply used
complies with the specifications provided in Appendix D.1 .

ProtoNode accepts either 9-30V DC or 12-24V AC on pins 4 and 5.

Frame GND should be connected.
Power to
ProtoNode
ProtoNode
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
Power In (+) Pin 4 V +
Power In (-) Pin 5 V -
Frame Ground Pin 6 FRAME GND
Figure 17: Power Connections