What is the Rosemount 2180 field bus modem used for?
The Rosemount 2180 Field Bus Modem (FBM) is used for connecting a TankMaster PC to the TRL2 communication bus. The Rosemount 2180 is connected to the PC using either the USB or the RS232 interface. The field bus modem has LEDs to indicate power-on and communication, and if required front panel switches to set gain and termination.
What do the LEDs mean on the field bus modem?
The field bus modem has LEDs to indicate power-on and communication, and if required front panel switches to set gain and termination. The modem is fitted on a standard DIN rail with the mounting kit included in all deliveries.
What is the USB fieldbus interface used for?
The USB Fieldbus Interface provides a convenient way to connect a desktop or laptop computer to Foundation fieldbus devices. When used with AMS Device Manager, the USB Fieldbus Interfaces allows you to commission, configure, and troubleshoot fieldbus devices both on the bench and in the field.
The Rosemount 2180 Field Bus Modem is used for connecting the TRL2 field bus from Rosemount Tank Gauging field devices or the Rosemount 2460 System Hub, to the Rosemount TankMaster PC in the control room. It is connected to the PC using either the RS232 or the USB interface.
What is the USB fieldbus interface and how is it used?
The USB Fieldbus Interface provides the communications link to your Foundation fieldbus devices for commissioning, calibrating, and troubleshooting. When used with a laptop computer, the USB Fieldbus Interface can be taken to the field and used as a “visitor” on a live fieldbus segment without disrupting the proper operation of the segment.
What is industrial fieldbus?
In this video and article, you will learn about industrial Fieldbus basics. Fieldbus isn’t really one thing but more of a collection of things. Fieldbus is a group of protocols that are used in the industrial arena. The Fieldbus protocols have been standardized as IEC61158.
What are the benefits of using Fieldbus?
A primary benefit of Fieldbus is for field connected devices. For instance, consider you have several field devices that are quite a distance from your controller.
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