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Caution: the operation of a live F fieldbus™ network OUNDATION The FBT-3 must not be used in a hazardous without interfering with its operation. The monitor is area without a gas clearance certificate. intended for maintenance personnel to verify network...
Operation The FBT-3 can be connected to the network using the clip leads. The test leads are polarity sensitive and the Monitor will not operate if they are reversed. When first connected to a fieldbus, a Version number is displayed for 1 second. The MODE button is used to select from several network parameters that can be examined with the Monitor.
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monitoring of fieldbus networks FBT-4 Relcom ◆ ◆ Checks for basic fieldbus Monitors: operation DC power Polarity ◆ Bus powered Packet traffic The Fieldbus Power & Signal Probe, FBT-4, blinks when there is bus activity. It is driven directly is used to examine the operation of a live by the frame data and is thus not powered during the fieldbus™...
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accurate characterisation of fieldbus wiring FBT-5 Relcom ◆ ◆ Signal generator for testing Use with FBT-6 to measure fieldbus wiring signal and noise levels ◆ ◆ Operates with wiring blocks Test fieldbus wiring before the installed control system is installed The Fieldbus Wiring Validator, FBT-5, is used Operation...
• Push the Monitor's Mode button once to get the LAS function. The LAS signal level reading should say "OK" and show the 1.22" 31 mm signal level in millivolts: LAS Signal (mV) Wire Condition 350 or more Excellent 200-350 Good 150-200 Marginal...
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Fieldbus diagnostic monitor FBT-6 Relcom ◆ ◆ fieldbus powered assesses network health ◆ ◆ device add & drop indication connects to intrinsically safe fieldbus in Zone 1 and ◆ shield short indication Division 1 hazardous areas ◆ measures low, fieldbus and ◆...
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Operation Peak Noise The FBT-6 is connected to the network using the clip-on probes at the Displays the peak noise recorded since the Monitor was connected. end of the cable. The red probe is connected to the fieldbus + wire, The value displayed is the highest noise level measured since the last the black probe to the –...
SPECIFICATIONS Input voltage 8 to 32V DC Input current Fieldbus mode: 10mA max.‡ USB mode: 30mA max. Power dissipation Fieldbus mode: 320mW max. (@ 32V DC) USB mode: 165mW max. (@ 5.5V DC) Operating Temperature –20 to +50°C * Dimensions 146 x 88 x 28 mm (5.7 x 3.5 x 1.1 inches) Weight 378g (0.83lb)
APPROVALS Region Standard Certifi cate Approved For Ratings (Authority) NIFW FNICO Class I, Div 2, ABCD, T4 Vmax(V) 17.5 US (FM) 3600, 3610, 3611, 3810 3023564 Class I, Zone 2, IIC T4 Imax Gps A, B/IIC (mA) 1500 Imax Gps C, D/IIC,IIA (mA) 1500 Entity IS FISCO...
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EPS FBT-6-PA-1 Profibus-PA diagnostic monitor FBT-6-PA ◆ measures signal level for all ◆ fieldbus powered segment devices ◆ device add & drop indication ◆ assesses network health ◆ shield short indication ◆ upload measurement data to a ◆ measures low, fieldbus and PC via USB port high frequency average and peak noise...
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EPS FBT-6-PA-1 OPERATION The FBT-6-PA is connected to the segment using the clip-on probes at the end of the cable. The red probe is connected to the fieldbus + wire, the black probe to the – wire and the green probe to the shield wire.
EPS FBT-6-PA-1 Save Report Saves the data collected by the Monitor as a report. Up to 8 reports may be saved from multiple segments and/or multiple locations on one segment. Transfer Report Connect the Monitor to a PC USB port and transfer the saved reports to Excel files on the PC.
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EPS FBT-6-PA-1 APPROVALS Region Standard Certifi cate Approved For Ratings (Authority) NIFW FNICO Class I, Div 2, ABCD, T4 Vmax(V) 17.5 US (FM) 3600, 3610, 3611, 3810 3023564 Class I, Zone 2, IIC T4 Imax Gps A, B/IIC (mA) 1500 Imax Gps C, D/IIC,IIA (mA) 1500 Entity IS...
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