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Content of This Manual

This manual describes Field Control I/O modules and associated components.

Chapter 1. Introduction: Chapter 1 provides basic information about the Field Control family

of products.

Chapter 2. Installation: Chapter 2 summarizes installation instructions for Field Control I/O

modules. I/O Terminal Blocks, and cables.

Chapters 3—end. I/O Module Datasheets: The rest of the manual consists of datasheets for

individual I/O modules.

Appendix A. Analog Signal Terms: Appendix A provides some definitions of basic analog

terms.

Appendix B. Scaling Analog Channels: Appendix A summarizes instructions for analog scaling.

Related Publications

For more information, refer to:

Field Control Genius Bus Interface Unit User’s Manual (GFK-0825). This book describes the

module that interfaces a group of Field Control I/O modules to a Genius serial bus. It explains how

to install and configure a Bus Interface Unit, and describes how a Bus Interface Unit operates.

Field Control FIP Bus Interface Unit User’s Manual (GFK-1175). This book describes the

module that interfaces a group of Field Control I/O modules to a FIP bus. It explains how to install

and configure a Bus Interface Unit, and describes how a Bus Interface Unit operates.

Field Control Profibus Bus Interface Unit User’s Manual (GFK-1291). This book describes the

module that interfaces a group of Field Control I/O modules to a Profibus. It explains how to install

and configure a Bus Interface Unit, and describes how a Bus Interface Unit operates.

This chapter provides basic information about Field Control I/O products.

Overview

Field Control is a family of versatile, truly modular I/O products, suitable for use in a wide range of

control system architectures.

Field Control I/O Modules are small and rugged. They provide easily-configurable discrete and

analog I/O interfaces which may also include local intelligence for signal processing.

I/O Terminal Blocks provide universal field wiring terminals for two I/O modules, allowing I/O

module types to be mixed on the same I/O Terminal Block. The I/O Terminal block is mounted on

a DIN rail. The DIN rail, which is an integral part of the grounding system, must be mounted to a

panel.

As many as eight Field Control I/O modules (four I/O terminal blocks) can be connected to one

Bus Interface Unit. Together, they make up a Field Control “station” Bus Interface Units are

available for different types of busses, such as Genius, Profibus, and FIP.

The Bus Interface Unit provides the I/O scanning, diagnostics, and communications capabilities

needed to link the I/O modules to the control system. In addition, the Bus Interface Unit may

provide (and store) configurable characteristics for I/O modules, such as fault reporting, output

defaults, analog range selection, and analog scaling

Field Control I/O modules are small rugged components with sturdy aluminum housings.

Modules are approximately 3.25 inches (8.2 cm) high x 2 inches (5.25 cm) wide. They are 2.90

inches (7.3 cm) deep (not including the portion that extends into the I/O Terminal Block).

Both discrete and analog conventional input and output modules are available. In addition,

intelligent modules, which perform more advanced functions, are also available. Examples of

intelligent modules are the Micro Field Processor, the 16-point Grouped Analog Input module