Emerson Rosemount 2460 System Hub Reference Manual page 43

Reference Manual
00809-0100-2460, Rev DE
Communication ports for hosts and field devices
The Rosemount 2460 System Hub has eight ports for communication interface boards. It is equipped
with interface boards for field device communication and host communication. The specific
configuration is specified in the ordering information. Communication boards can easily be exchanged if
needed (see
Port 8 is used for TankMaster communication. Port 7 is used for host or TankMaster communication as
specified in the ordering information.
Port 1 to Port 4 are used for field device communication.
Ports 5 and 6 can be used for host or field device communication as specified in the ordering
information. This allows you to vary the number of field and host ports depending on the specific
requirements.
See "Communication/Configuration specifications" on page 155
Table 3-5
Table 3-5. Port configuration options
Ports
Alternative 6+2
Alternative 5+3
Alternative 4+4
Installation
"Exchanging a modem card" on page
below shows various configuration options for a system hub.
1 2
Field Field
Port Port
Field Field
Port Port
Field Field
Port Port
108).
3 4 5
Field Field Field
Port Port Port
Field Field Field
Port Port Port
Field Field Host
Port Port Port
for more information.
6 7 8
Field Host Host
Port Port Port
Host Host Host
Port Port Port
Host Host Host
Port Port Port
Installation
October 2018
31