User's Manual
3.5
Setup and connection
Note
Install the USB Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility first before setting up
and connecting the USB Fieldbus Interface. For more information, see
Section 3.2
1. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable
provided.
USB driver installation should start automatically.
2. Connect the interface to a fieldbus device or to a fieldbus segment using
the field leads.
WARNING!
Do not proceed to the next step if you are connecting to a live (powered)
segment. Providing additional power source to an already powered
segment can disrupt communications and may compromise automation
safety.
3. Power the connected fieldbus device or segment.
Connect the fieldbus device or the unpowered segment to an external
power source (Mode 1), or provide power using the USB Fieldbus
Interface Configuration utility (Mode 2). For more information on the
power modes, see
14
Section
2.3.
January 2019
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