Emerson Rosemount 2460 System Hub User Manual

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Reference Manual
00809-0100-2460, Rev DE
Installation
October 2018
Installation
Communication ports for hosts and field devices
The Rosemount 2460 System Hub has eight ports for communication interface boards. It is equipped
with interface boards for field device communication and host communication. The specific
configuration is specified in the ordering information. Communication boards can easily be exchanged if
needed (see “Exchanging a modem card” on page 108).
Port 8 is used for TankMaster communication. Port 7 is used for host or TankMaster communication as
specified in the ordering information.
Port 1 to Port 4 are used for field device communication.
Ports 5 and 6 can be used for host or field device communication as specified in the ordering
information. This allows you to vary the number of field and host ports depending on the specific
requirements.
See “Communication/Configuration specifications” on page 155 for more information.
Tab le 3 -5 below shows various configuration options for a system hub.
Table 3-5. Port configuration options
Ports 12345678
Alternative 6+2
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Host
Port
Host
Port
Alternative 5+3
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Host
Port
Host
Port
Host
Port
Alternative 4+4
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Field
Port
Host
Port
Host
Port
Host
Port
Host
Port

Emerson Rosemount 2460 System Hub Specifications

General

Brand	Emerson
Model	Rosemount 2460 System Hub
Category	Switch
Language	English