Panasonic FP3

FP3 MEWNET-TR
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4) Grounding
x Connect the shielded wire of the transmission cable to the F.G. terminal, and ground the wire.
Grounding example:
+
-
F.G.
FP I/O transmitter unit
Transmission cable
FP I/O transmitter unit
Shielded wire Shielded wire
+
-
F.G.
5) Transmisson cable
x The following cables are recommended for transmission cable use.
Type Transmission distance
Twisted pair cable
Max. 700 m/2,296.59 ft.
2-conductor cable
Max. 400 m/1,312.34 ft.
Conductor:
Size: Min. 1.25 mm
2
(AWG16 or larger)
Resistance: Max. 16.8 :/km (at 20 ° C/68 ° F)
Cable:
Insulation material: Polyethylene
Insulation thickness: Max. 0.5 mm/0.020 in.
Jacket diameter: Approx. 8.5 mm/0.335 in.
Conductors
Jacket
Insulation
6) Notes on wiring
x The master station can be installed in any of the following positions.
Example 1:
Between slave stations
Slave
station
Slave
station
Slave
station
Master station
Example 2:
At the end of the network
Slave
station
Slave
station
Slave
station
Master station
x Incorrect wiring example showing a layout that is not allowed
Slave
station
Slave
station
Slave
station
Master station
3-2. Wiring