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Flowire FCDC-1 (100 8080 110)

The Flowire Converter enables Ethernet to run on the same two wires as power, providing simpler cabling and opens up for longer cable hauls. The Flowire Converter is also capable of powering Ethernet devices attached to it, such as IP intercom stations or IP cameras.

Highlights

The FCDC-1 unit forwards the power received on the PLC line out to the spare pairs of the Ethernet port (PoE, mode B).

The power on the ethernet port is not true PoE – the power present at all time
It is recommended to use FCDC-1 only when you need to power the connected device via the spare pairs of the Ethernet port. In all other situations, use the FCDC-2.

Configuration and Software Upgrade

Installation

Overview

1	Status indicators	Indicates status for power, link and activity
2	Ground connection	Ground connection for grounding of the unit
3	Flowire/Power ports	Connections for power and Flowire network
4	DIN mounting clips	Plastic clip to mount the Flowire Converter box to a DIN rail
5	Mounting holes

1	Password Reset Button	Pressing and holding this button for more than 15 seconds will reset the NMK password to the default: HomePlugAV0123
2	Ethernet connection	Ethernet connection with power
3	Alt. position for DIN clips
4	DIN mounting clips	Plastic clip to mount the Flowire Converter box to a DIN rail

The Password Reset Button will set the following factory defaults:

Reset the NMK password to its default
Enable DHCP
IGMP snooping querier will be turned on

It is recommended to use FCDC1 only when you need to power the connected device via the spare pairs of the Ethernet port. In all other situations, use the FCDC2.

Placement

When used in an equipment rack, the Flowire Converter can be placed at any accessible location.

When installing more than one Flowire network in the same equipment rack, precautions must be taken to reduce crosstalk between the networks.

Mounting

The Flowire Converter is a DIN-rail mounted device, and hence requires a DIN rail. The DIN rail shall be mounted securely to the equipment rack, and properly stabilized. The DIN clips on the Flowire Converter can be placed on either the side or the bottom, thus giving different mounting options.

Grounding

It is always good practice to ground the cabinet of equipment installed in racks. This ensures safety and good EMC. The grounding connection of the Flowire Converter should be connected to the equipment rack’s ground strip using a ground wire of at least 0.75 mm² (AWG 19).

Power Supply

The Flowire Converter can operate over a wide range of voltages. The voltage selected depends on the type of equipment connected to the Flowire network:

24 Volts DC: When the Flowire Converter is used with explosion proof devices, i.e. TFIX intercoms and Exigo Ex Access panels, the Flowire shall be powered by a 24VDC power supply.
48 Volts DC: When the Flowire Converter is used with other Flowire unit(s), the Flowire Converter shall be powered by a 48VDC power supply.

Connect the power supply to any one of the two Flowire/power ports of the Flowire Converter using wires with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm² (AWG 15) and a length of at least 1 m

Use of Shielded Cable

When using shielded cable (for improved EMC when used in high-EMI areas) the shield should be attached to the chassis of the Flowire unit and the central rack.

Cabling in Ex Areas

The TFIX intercoms and Exigo Ex Access panels are connected to the FCDC-2 at the central location using Ex certified 2-wire shielded cable. Flowire is used to extend the Ethernet connection and support power distribution on the 2-wire cabling infrastructure.

Reset to Factory defaults

Flowire can be reset to Factory defaults by pressing the Password Reset Button for 15 seconds. The button is located next to the Ethernet connector.

Static IP address : 169.254.1.10
DHCP enabled. If the unit obtains a dynamic IP address, it comes in addition to the static address.
NMK Password: HomePlugAV0123

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-{{APS}}[[File:1008080110.PNG|thumb|250px|Flowire FCDC-1]]
+{{AEIPS}}[[File:1008080110.PNG|thumb|250px|Flowire FCDC-1 (100 8080 110)]]
+The [[Flowire|Flowire Converter]] enables Ethernet to run on the same two wires as power, providing simpler cabling and opens up for longer cable hauls. The Flowire Converter is also capable of powering Ethernet devices attached to it, such as IP intercom stations or IP cameras.
 ==Highlights==
-* One single-paired cable can be used to distribute power and data
+The FCDC-1 unit forwards the power received on the PLC line out to the spare pairs of the Ethernet port (PoE, mode B).
-* The cable hauls can be longer, reducing the need for switches and/or repeaters
-* Up to 10 Flowire devices can be connected to the same 2-wire network structure
-* Existing infrastructure can be used, even though only a single pair is available, which reduces the total cost of retrofit projects
-* The Flowire Converter can be used with any Ethernet enabled device
-The Flowire Converter enables Ethernet to run on the same two wires as power, providing simpler cabling and opens up for longer cable hauls. The Flowire Converter is also capable of powering Ethernet devices attached to it, such as CCTV and IP intercom stations.
+{{Note|
+* ''The power on the ethernet port is not true PoE – the power present at all time''<br>
+* ''It is recommended to use FCDC-1 only when you need to power the connected device via the spare pairs of the Ethernet port. In all other situations, use the FCDC-2''.}}
 == Configuration and Software Upgrade==
 * [[Flowire clusters]]
 * [[Flowire Software Upgrade Procedure]]
-* [[VS-IMT Upgrade Stations|Upgrade using the IMT tool]]
+* [[IMT - Discover & Upgrade|Upgrade using the IMT tool]]
 == Installation ==
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 |  align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" width="50pt"| 1 || align="left"  | Password Reset Button || align="left"| Pressing and holding this button for more than 15 seconds will reset the NMK password to the default: '''HomePlugAV0123'''
 |-
-|  align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" width="50pt"| 2 || align="left"  | Ethernet connection || align="left"| Ethernet connection with power
+|  align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" width="50pt"| 2 || align="left"  | Ethernet connection || align="left"| Ethernet connection '''with power'''
 |-
 |  align="center" style="background:#ffd400;" width="50pt"| 3 || align="left"  | Alt. position for DIN clips || align="left"|
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 When used in an equipment rack, the Flowire Converter can be placed at any accessible location.
   {{Note| When installing more than one Flowire network in the same equipment rack, precautions must be taken to [[Flowire clusters|reduce crosstalk between the networks]].}}
 ===Mounting===
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 ===Power Supply===
 The Flowire Converter can operate over a wide range of voltages. The voltage selected depends on the type of equipment connected to the Flowire network: <br>
-: '''24 Volts DC:''' When the Flowire Converter is used with explosion proof devices, i.e. [[Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|TFIX intercoms]] and Exigo Ex Access panels, the Flowire shall be powered by the 24VDC power supply. Recommended power supply is "Flowire Ex 120" (item: 299 0102 120).
+*'''24 Volts DC:''' When the Flowire Converter is used with explosion proof devices, i.e. [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|TFIX intercoms]] and Exigo Ex Access panels, the Flowire shall be powered by a 24VDC power supply.
-: '''48 Volts DC:''' The Flowire Converter shall be powered by the 48VDC power supply Flowire XP 120 or Flowire XP 240 when used for the connection of other Flowire Converter units.
+*'''48 Volts DC:'''  When the Flowire Converter is used with other Flowire unit(s), the Flowire Converter shall be powered by a 48VDC power supply.
- {{Warn}} '''''Other power supplies than the ones mentioned above shall not be used.'''''
-<br>
-{{Obs|Connect the power supply to any one of the two Flowire/power ports of the Flowire Converter using wires with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm² (AWG 15) and a length of at least 1 m. }}
-===Flowire Connection===
+{{Obs|Connect the power supply to any one of the two Flowire/power ports of the Flowire Converter using wires with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm² (AWG 15) and a length of at least 1 m}}
-The Flowire port shall be routed to a terminal block in the equipment rack. The Flowire connections shall be done in accordance with the Flowire manual A100K11422 Flowire Converter Configuration.
 ===Use of Shielded Cable===
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 ===Cabling in Ex Areas===
-The Ex access panels are connected to the central equipment rack using Ex certified 2-wire shielded cable. Flowire is used to extend the Ethernet connection and support power distribution
+The [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|TFIX intercoms]] and Exigo Ex Access panels are connected to the FCDC-2 at the central location using Ex certified 2-wire shielded cable. Flowire is used to extend the Ethernet connection and support power distribution on the 2-wire cabling infrastructure.
-on the 2-wire cabling infrastructure.
-To support the Flowire interface, the central equipment rack must be equipped with a Flowire Converter (FCDC2).
+==Reset to Factory defaults==
+Flowire can be reset to Factory defaults by pressing the '''Password Reset Button''' for 15 seconds. The button is located next to the Ethernet connector.
+*Static IP address : '''169.254.1.10'''
+*DHCP enabled. If the unit obtains a dynamic IP address, it comes in addition to the static address.
+*NMK Password: '''HomePlugAV0123'''
+<br><br>
 ==Dimensions==
 [[File:FCDC1 Dimensions.PNG|thumb|left|600px]]
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 ==Related articles==
-* [[Flowire]]
-* [[FCDC-2]]
 * [http://www.zenitel.com/product/fcdc1 Additional Documentation on Zenitel.com]
+* [[:Category:Flowire Release notes|Software Release Notes]]
-[[Category: Turbine Backboxes and accessories]]
-[[Category: INCA Backboxes and accessories]]
 [[Category: Flowire]]