Bosch FWA 43 Series - Communication Processor; Tasks; Function; Pin Assignment

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Communication processor | FWA 43xx / FWA 44xx | 11
Robert Bosch GmbH 1 690 326 006 2008-8-25
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Communication processor6.
Tasks6.1
Communication control R
Data transfer on PC (serial) R
Saving the channel number (max. 6 transmission R
channel)
Function6.2
The communication processor (KP) is a central
manager for the measuring functions.
The installation location is different depending on the
type of device (radio or cable).
The connection between communication processor
R
(KP) and PC interface COM 2 is done using a 9 pin
serial cable.
The connection between communication processor
R
(KP) and 4 measuring elements (MWA) is made
using a splitter box or mess box.
Radio devices have KP built in the mess box. The
R
mess box also serves for loading the batteries.
In emergency cable operation (Breakdown radio),
i
the measuring element can be connected to the
mess box.
KP is installed in PC in case of cable equipments.
R
A splitter box manages the connection possibilities
of the measuring element.
The KP, in case of radio or cable devices, serves for
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data transfer of measuring elements (MWA) sensors.
Pin assignment6.3
Pin assignmentFig. 6:
1 Power supply 12 V through PC-mains adapter
2 Serial connection COM 2 from PC
3 DIP- Switch (not used)l
4 Not assigned (for ex-works programming)
5 Not assigned
6 Outlet to splitter box
7 Not assigned
Fig. 7:
1 Serial connection COM 2 from PC
2 DIP- Switch (not used)
3 Not assigned (for ex-works programming)
4 Connection to Splitter board
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