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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FP-DO-400

8-Channel, 5 to 30 V Discrete 
Output Module

These operating instructions describe the installation, features, and 
characteristics of the FP-DO-400. For details on configuring and 
accessing the FP-DO-400 over a network, refer to the user manual 
for the particular FieldPoint network module you are using with 
the FP-DO-400.

Features

The FP-DO-400 is a FieldPoint discrete output module with the 
following features:

Eight discrete output channels

Sourcing outputs supply 2 A per channel, 9 A

2

 per module

Compatible with voltages from 5 to 30 VDC

On/Off LED indicators

Hot plug and play operation

3,000 V input to output isolation

Double insulated for 250 V safe working voltage

–40 to +70 °C operation

Installation

The FP-DO-400 mounts on a FieldPoint terminal base (FP-TB-xx
unit. The hot plug and play operation of the FP-DO-400 allows you 
to install it onto a powered terminal base without disturbing the 
operation of other modules or terminal bases. The FP-DO-400 
receives operating power from the terminal base.

Summary of Contents for FieldPoint FP-DO-400

Page 1: ...r FieldPoint network module you are using with the FP DO 400 Features The FP DO 400 is a FieldPoint discrete output module with the following features Eight discrete output channels Sourcing outputs supply 2 A per channel 9 A2 per module Compatible with voltages from 5 to 30 VDC On Off LED indicators Hot plug and play operation 3 000 V input to output isolation Double insulated for 250 V safe work...

Page 2: ...eld devices Although the external supply is not needed for the internal operation of the FP DO 400 the outputs source current from this external supply You may connect an external supply to power field devices by connecting to the V and C terminals of the terminal base Each channel has one output terminal Vout a common terminal COM internally connected to the C terminal and a supply terminal Vsup ...

Page 3: ...nals of each channel Table 1 Terminal Assignments Channel Terminal Numbers Vout Vsup COM 0 1 17 2 18 1 3 19 4 20 2 5 21 6 22 3 7 23 8 24 4 9 25 10 26 5 11 27 12 28 6 13 29 14 30 7 15 31 16 32 C V Vout COM a Total Current Less Than 5 Amps Load Vout COM Load C V Vout COM b Total Current Greater Than 5 Amps Load Vout Vsup Vsup COM COM COM Load ...

Page 4: ...er The result must be equal to or less than 9 A2 For example two channels with 2 A and one channel with 1 A 9 Α2 would be as follows 2 A 2 2 A 2 1 A 2 9 Α2 The outputs must not be short circuited to the potential of the C or COM terminals the negative voltage of the external supply Such a short circuit would cause many amps of current to flow through an output and would damage the output Check all...

Page 5: ...d into a terminal base and power is applied the green POWER indicator turns on and the FP DO 400 informs the network module of its presence When the network module recognizes the FP DO 400 it sends initial configuration information to the FP DO 400 After receiving this initial information the green READY indicator turns on and the FP DO 400 is in its normal operating mode In addition to the green ...

Page 6: ...s unless the product is specifically designed as the FP DO 400 is for such an application Even when a product like the FP DO 400 is used in applications with hazardous potentials follow these guidelines to ensure a safe total system The safety isolation of the FP DO 400 is from input to output not between channels on the same module If any of the channels on a module are wired at a hazardous poten...

Page 7: ... 9 A2 For example 1 A on all eight channels or 2 A on two channels 5 V Voltage Range Output impedance 2 Ohms Maximum output current 0 67 A per channel 1 35 A2 per module Note Sum of output currents squared must be less than 1 35 A2 For example 0 4 A on all eight channels or 0 67 A on three channels Output delay times 50 µs Isolation 3 000 Vrms Safety isolation working voltage 250 Vrms designed per...

Page 8: ...solation EN 61010 double insulation for 250 Vrms working isolation installation category II EMC directive Immunity EN 50082 1 1994 Emissions EN 55011 1991 Group I Class A at 10 meters Mechanical Dimensions Figure 5 shows the mechanical dimensions of the FP DO 400 installed onto a terminal base Dimensions are given in inches millimeters Figure 5 Mechanical Dimensions 4 31 109 5 3 60 91 44 4 22 107 ...

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