Flowserve MX FOUNDATION Fieldbus Field Unit - Manual (Page 4)

MX/QX FOUNdaTION Fieldbus Field Unit FCd LMENIM2330-01 – 08/11
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Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This manual explains how to install and operate the MX/QX FOUNDATION™ fieldbus field unit
(MX/QX FF). Actuators containing the FF field unit may be connected by a single twisted-pair cable
to form a FOUNDATION fieldbus communication system network. The FOUNDATION fieldbus
communication system is a digital, serial, two-way bus system running at 31.25 kbits/s. This
system allows a host system such as a distributed control system (DCS) to control and monitor
the actuators, including the acquisition of status and alarm data from each MX/QX.
1.2 How to Use this Manual
Each section provides the MX/QX FF user with information on installing and operating the MX/QX FF
field unit.
Section 1. Introduction
Details user safety and knowledge requirements, system capabilities, and features.
Section 2. System Components
Focuses on the description of the FOUNDATION fieldbus system hardware and software components.
Section 3. Installation and Configuration
Provides details for installing and configuring a field unit.
Section 4. Associated Documents
Provides a list of documents on related subjects for additional MX/QX and FOUNDATION fieldbus
system information.
Section 5. How to Order Parts
Appendix A – Wiring Diagram
Detail wiring connections to the MX/QX field unit.
Appendix B – Feature Definitions
Limitorque actuator Transducer Block I/O channels and parameters.
Appendix C – Fieldbus Parameter Descriptions
FOUNDATION Fieldbus Function Block parameters and descriptions.
Glossary
Index