Chapter 15: Appendix

[4] Installation of network equipment in an FL-net

Shown below is an example installation of network equipment in an FL-net system.

1.Install a transceiver in a metal box using a wooden board for insulation. The box must have a class D ground.

2.Run the transceiver cable to the controller control panel through metal conduit. Provide a class D ground for the conduit.

3.Install a hub inside the controller control panel using a metal, U shaped bracket. Use a hub that is electrically isolated from the metal mounts, such as by using rubber feet. Ground the hub mounts to the control panel. The control panel must be provided with a class D ground.

Transceiver installation box

Transceiver isolation plate

(wooden board)

Coaxial cable

 

Transceiver cable

Transceiver cable

(AUI cable)

(AUI cable)

 

Transceiver main housing

Conduit

Conduit

U shaped hub mounting bracket

Hub

10BASE-T cable

Controller control panel

Controller control panel

Installation example of network equipment in an FL-net

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