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Falcon User Guide
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Appendix A
Option Card
Product Codes
Description Product Code
Falcon with eight universal inputs and two relay outputs/24VDC FMS8
Falcon with eight universal inputs and two relay outputs/48VDC FMS8-48
Falcon with eight universal inputs, 12 digital inputs, and six relay outputs/24VDC FMS20
Falcon with eight universal inputs, 12 digital inputs, and six relay outputs/48VDC FMS20-48
Falcon with 20 universal inputs and six relay outputs/24VDC FMS20-U
Falcon with 20 universal inputs and six relay outputs/48VDC FMS20-U-48
Falcon with eight universal inputs, 24 digital inputs, and two relay outputs/24VDC FMS32
Falcon with eight universal inputs, 24 digital inputs, and two relay outputs/48VDC FMS32-48
Installation
Option cards may be installed by the manufacturer
at the time of the initial product order, or may be
ordered at a later date and installed by the customer.
If a customer orders an option card after they have
possession of the Falcon unit, they must install the
option card themselves.
The Falcon’s option card is shipped with a ribbon
cable and one screw. To install a Falcon option card:
1. Remove the four screws that secure the lid to
the Falcon. Lift off the lid.
2. Remove the sticker, labeled “Falcon 12
Channel Expansion Card Option” from the
back of the lid.
3. Align the holes in the option card with the
four posts and one screw setting on the main
Falcon unit. Make sure the two double rows
of pins align next to each other, and the green
inputs point toward the rear of the unit.
4. Snap the option card onto the four posts and
secure the provided screw into the remaining
hole. Once the card snaps into place, it is
very difficult to remove. Do not be tempted
to overlook installation of the screw. This
screw grounds the option card, and is critical
to the Falcon’s performance.
5. The main Falcon board must now be
connected to the option card. The two are
connected with a ribbon cable, provided by
the manufacturer. The ends of the ribbon
cable are keyed, which means they will only
fit onto the two double rows of pins - one on
the main board, one on the option card - in
one direction. Align the keyed sides of the
ribbon cable with the notches in the plastic
surrounding the rows of pins, and push down
securely. Always place and remove the ribbon
cable with a straight up and down motion.
Pulling the cable to one side or another will
bend the pins in the connectors and damage
the boards.
6. Installation is complete. Place the lid back on
the Falcon and secure it with four screws.
Convert Current Input Channels to Voltage
Input Channels
When the Falcon’s optional 12 channel universal
input card is delivered to the customer, its channels
are configured for current inputs (4-20 mA). Some