FloBoss 407 Instruction Manual
Rev 5/00 2-1
SECTION 2 — THE FLOBOSS 407 BASE UNIT
2.1 SCOPE
This section describes the FloBoss 407 and its main components: the processor board and termination
board. For options, refer to the remaining sections of this manual. Topics covered in this section are:
Information Section Page Number
Product Description 2.2 2-2
Functionality 2.2.1 2-2
Processor Board Description 2.2.2 2-5
FloBoss 407 Termination Board Description 2.2.3 2-8
Installation 2.3 2-11
Installing the FloBoss 407 Unit 2.3.1 2-11
Installing FloBoss 407 Options and Accessories 2.3.2 2-12
Connecting the FloBoss 407 to Wiring 2.4 2-14
Connecting Ground Wiring 2.4.1 2-14
Connecting Main Power Wiring 2.4.2 2-14
Built-in Analog Input Wiring 2.4.3 2-15
Built-in Pulse Input Wiring 2.4.4 2-16
Connecting Communications Wiring 2.4.5 2-17
Multi-Variable Sensor Wiring 2.4.6 2-19
Troubleshooting and Repair 2.5 2-19
LED Indicators 2.5.1 2-19
Backup Procedure Before Removing Power 2.5.2 2-21
After Installing Components 2.5.3 2-22
Warm Start 2.5.4 2-23
Cold Start 2.5.5 2-23
Fuses 2.5.6 2-24
RAM Backup and Real-Time Clock Battery 2.5.7 2-25
Calibrating the Board Temperature Input 2.5.8 2-26
Testing the Built-in Analog Input Channels 2.5.9 2-26
Testing the Built-in Pulse Input Channel 2.5.10 2-27
Replacing the Processor Board 2.5.11 2-28
Replacing the Termination Board 2.5.12 2-29
Replacing the Flash ROM 2.5.13 2-31
Keypad and Display Replacement 2.5.14 2-32
Integral MVS Replacement 2.5.15 2-32
Specifications 2.6 2-32