FDAP and FDAP Gen3:
The FDAP and FDAP Gen3 uses IEEE 802.15.4 standard based radio technology and
combines spatial diversity with advanced error correction schemes to communicate in a
complex multi-path environment and in large communication areas. It has an Ethernet
interface for connection to the backbone network and a wireless compliant radio to
connect to the wireless field device network. It is a standalone, pole mountable, intrinsically
safe device, suitable for use in hazardous locations. It is normally installed in the same
area where industrial field devices are installed. FDAP and FDAP Gen3 supports 10/100
Mbps Fast Ethernet and has spatial antenna diversity.
FDAP Gen3 Anchor:
The FDAP Gen3 Anchor uses IEEE 802.15.4 standard based radio technology to
communicate with ISA100.11a, WirelessHART devices and RTLS tags. FDAP Gen3 Anchor
supports 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet interface for connection to the backbone network
and a wireless compliant radio to connect to the wireless field device network. It is a
standalone, pole mountable, intrinsically safe device, suitable for use in hazardous
locations. It is normally installed in the same area where industrial field devices are
installed.
Table. 1. FDAP models
FDAP Gen3 Anchor certified for Class
I Division 2, Zone 2 Areas
Intrinsic Safety (IS) source
for Class I Division 1, Zone
0/1 applications