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FP-1000
FieldPoint RS-232 Network Module
Highlights
• RS-232 interface to host computer
• Built-in isolated RS-485 repeater to connect to FP-1001
network modules
• Compatible with industry standard Optomux protocol
• Runs on 11 to 30 VDC power
• Built-in high efficiency power supply powers I/O modules
• -40° to +70° C operation
Overview
The FP-1000 is a network module for the FieldPoint system. It
provides connection to an RS-232 network using a simple ASCII
protocol. In addition, it has an isolated RS-485 repeater built in to
transparently add up to 24 FP-1001 network modules to the same
host computer serial port.
This document provides a quick guide to installing and configuring
the FP-1000 network module. For more detailed information on
using the network module, refer to the FP-1000/1001 user manual.
For information on the ASCII protocol used by the network
module, refer to the FP-1000/1001 programmer reference manual.
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