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5.3 Foundation Fieldbus
5.3.1 Electrical connection of Foundation Fieldbus
Prepare the TCE8000 and the cable as described in chapter 3.2.2 or 3.2.3.
Connect the signal FF+ (positive rail of the bus) to terminal 32 and FF- (negative rail of the bus) to
terminal 31.
5.3.2 Ex installation of Foundation Fieldbus
The FF terminals are designed for a rated voltage of 30V AC.
For connecting the interface refer to chapter 5.3.1 and 3.3.
WARNING!
Applying more than 30V DC respect to PE to any of the FF terminals will damage the TCE and
destroy the protection of the TCM!
WARNING!
If more than 30V have been applied to any of the FF terminals, the unit must be returned to
KEM for repair as the safety barrier might be destroyed!
5.3.3 FF Interface Protocol
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