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Emerson FBxRemote I/O Quick Start Guide
D301902X012
March 2021
Wiring Power
DANGER
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Ensure the area in which you perform this option is non-hazardous.
Performing this operation in a hazardous location could result in an explosion.
The device supports both 12V and 24V power supplies. It accepts DC voltage from 10.5 to 30V; the
amount of power required varies depending upon the options used.
Controller power powers the RTU; field power can power attached field devices.
External Power Connections
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Installing Field Tools Configuration Software
To configure the device, you install Field Tools 3.x software (which includes FBxConnect) on your
PC.
Important
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Input power from external power supply (power for RTU)
Loop power from external power supply (power for field devices)
Note
If using extension chassis, only wire power to the base chassis.
Field Tools (including FBxConnect) is available as a free software download to registered
SupportNet
users. If you are not a registered SupportNet user, new accounts take up to
24 hours to process, so plan accordingly.
If installing TechView, close all other programs down before you begin installation. In
particular Office 365 components must be closed because they can interfere with the Field
Tools installer.
Field Tools cannot reside on a computer running any component of OpenEnterprise 2.x,
OpenEnterprise 3.x, OpenEnterprise Client/Server, or ObjectServer software.
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