Removing the controller cover........................9 Wiring and connecting controllers.......................10 FW-08 basic input, output, power and serial device wiring setup..........10 FW input, output, and 24 VAC Class 2 transformer power input wiring diagrams......11 Input and output terminal wiring considerations................14 Power supply terminal wiring......................
Overview The FW-08 is an input/output controller with IP network, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Use this guide to complete the following tasks: • Understand the controller components • Mount the controller on a DIN rail or enclosure base plate • Install the antennas •...
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Table 1: FW-08 components Callout Description DIN rail Enclosure mount Cover screw Hot (H) and G (Ground) terminal Universal output (UO) and COM terminals LED indicators Power LED Error LED Status LED TXRX Transmitting or receiving communication LED For more information on LED states, see FW LED states.
FW-08 dimensions Figure 3: FW-08 dimensions, mm (in.) Parts included • One VAV controller with removable terminal blocks • One Pack Sheet Required tools and parts • One small slotted screwdriver to secure wires to terminal blocks Mounting guidelines Do not mount the controller in a location with any of the environmental disturbances listed in Mounting locations to avoid.
Locate the two RP-SMA female jacks. For more information, see RP-SMA female antenna jacks in Table . To connect the male antenna connectors to the a female RP-SMA jacks, screw on the antennas in a clockwise direction. FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew both of the top cover screws. Figure 9: Unscrewing the cover Hold both ends of the top cover and remove it. If the top cover is stuck, separate the cover with a standard screwdriver. Figure 10: Removing the cover FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
• Powering the controller • Jumpers • Daisy chaining controllers FW-08 basic input, output, power and serial device wiring setup WARNING: Use Class 2 device wiring. Do not reclassify and install as Class 1, 3 or power and lighting wiring.
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage controller components. To avoid damaging the controller, use proper electrostatic discharge precautions during installation, setup, and servicing. Figure 12: 24 VAC Class 2 transformer power input Callout Description 20 AWG copper stranded wire Controller H terminal G terminal FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
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22 AWG copper stranded twisted wire up to 100 m in length. Controller AO terminal COM terminal Figure 14: Digital output wiring Callout Description Field device 20 AWG copper stranded twisted wire up to 100 m in length DO terminal COM terminal Controller FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
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22 AWG copper stranded twisted wire up to 100 m in length COM terminal OUT terminal Figure 16: Universal input resistance mode Callout Description 22 AWG copper stranded twisted wire up to 100 m in length Controller UI terminal COM terminal FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
The controller does not require an earth ground connection. However, when you need to ground the secondary of the 24 VAC transformer, make only one ground connection near the transformer. For more information, see the following figure. FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
For more information on your controller's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, see Primary network default IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. • For Windows operating systems, set your new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway with FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
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Apply. To use the terminal, complete the following steps: From the terminal, enter the following command with the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway you want: networksetup -setmanual "Ethernet" <new IP address> <subnet mask> <gateway> FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
To ping the controller, at the command line, enter ping, followed by the controller's IP address. Note: For more information on your controller's default IP address, see Primary network default IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
Note: By default, there is no password. To increase security, when you log on, complete the steps in Creating a new CPT admin password for a controller in EasyIO Hardening Guide. What to do next: For more information on CPT, Refer to EasyIO CPT User Guide. FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
1 Hz blinks 1 Hz blinks Normal operation Off steady There is a controller fault TXRX Yellow 1 Hz to 5 Hz 1 Hz to 5 Hz blinks Normal data communication blinks Off steady No data transmission FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
Technical specifications Table 4: FW-08 UL input, output, and communication ratings Description Specification Terminal Power supply 24 VAC, plus or minus 5% H and G 24 VDC, plus 20% or minus 15% 12VA, Class 2 Universal Voltage 0 VDC to 10 VDC, Class 2...
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European standards: EN 300 328 V2.1.1 EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0 EN 62311: 2008 Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016: BS EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 BS EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 BS EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 BS EN 55035:2017+A11:2020 FW-08 Quick Start Guide...
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