Gamewell-FCI FLD-1, Fiber-Optic Line Driver Module

FLD 1 Line Driver Module Fiber Optic Line Driver module FLD 1 provides cable communications between the system The FLD 1 Module is the interface that commu with laptops LCD 7100 Module displays and printers This module affords a greater reliability is a more robust application for those installations that a communications link between several buildings a large facility complex FLD 1 connects to the RS 232 and RS 485 ports of Gamewell FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panel It either an RS 232 or RS 485 signal to a powerful signal that can tolerate a signal loss of up to 10 dB uses half duplex data flow an asynchronous protocol runs at speeds of up to 19.2 KBps for RS 232 and 128 for RS 485 communications FLD 1 is equipped with ST connectors that will sup standard fiber optic cable up to 200 microns multi Optimal results can be achieved with 62.5 125 cable FLD 1 provides the following two modes of operation Remote Mode Point to Point Mode selectable through DIP Switch on board the FLD 1 Mode the Remote Mode the following configuration is The RS 485 communication output of the Gamewell 7100 Series control panel can be converted to an link and brought to as many as five 5 remotely LCD 7100 alphanumeric displays or LDM 7100 annunciator drivers Each location requires a module Mode the FLD 1 is configured in the Point to Point Mode single 7100 Series control panel may use its RS 232 to connect to a single printer video terminal or per computer PC via a fiber optic link Each location a FLD 1 module is a registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc Provides a fiber optic connection between the 7100 fire alarm control panel and multiple for up to 1 mile 1.75 km in distance Allows a fiber optic cable link between a personal com PC printer or video terminal connected over distances to a 7100 Series fire alarm control Converts either an RS 232 or RS 485 signal to a power optical signal that can tolerate up to 10 dB signal loss each FLD 1 module Fiber optic cable offers a high immunity from transients and voltage spikes Automatically adjusts between the RS 232 and or baud rates Uses industry standard ST connectors ISO 9001 2000 Company are for information only are not intended for installation purposes and are subject to change without notice No responsibility is assumed by Gamewell FCI for their use Clintonville Road Northford CT 06472 1610 USA Tel 203 484 7161 Fax 203 484 7118 by Honeywell International Inc All rights reserved Rev E page 1 of 2 Information Number Description line driver module FLD 1 with backbox FLD 1 Module mounts inside its own steel cabinet can be located from up to 15 feet 4.6 meters in dis using rigid conduit The dimensions of the cabinet 10 1 4 W x 10 H x 3 D 26.04 x 25.40 x 7.62 cm power for the FLD 1 Module is obtained from the Series panel and is connected to the FLD 1 via a ter block RS 485 connections are also made via a ter block The RS 232 connections are made using a RJ 11 cable additional information on the FLD 1 installation refer to FLD 1 Installation Instructions P N 9000 0513 Voltage Temperature 32 to 120 F 0 to 49 C Humidity VDC nominal 0.045 amp modes to 85 non condensing with half duplex flow up to 64 KBps up to 128 KBps to 200 microns multi mode for 62.5 125 microns FLD 1 has seven 7 LEDs functioning as indicators 1 4 W x 10 H x 3 D x 25.40 x 7.62 cm Connectors Rev E page 2 of 2 Clintonville Road Northford CT 06472 1610 USA Tel 203 484 7161 Fax 203 484 7118