QuickServer - What Is The FieldServer DH+ FSB4013 Blue-Hose Connection

FieldServer offers a 10-serial, 2-Ethernet port, 1 DH+ port protocol translator gateway that enables data transfer between serial, Ethernet and Allen Bradley DH+ protocols. An extensive library of drivers provides easy inter-operability between a variety of devices used in process control and building automation industries.
 
The FieldServer is an Allen Bradley DH+ protocol translator/gateway which enables devices using one protocol to communicate with devices using another protocol. An example is a PLC using one protocol needing to supply alarm information to a DCS using Data Highway Plus. In a single, comprehensive package, the FieldServer provides the hardware and software necessary for this translation.
 
The FS-B4013 DH+ gateway includes eight RS-232 ports, two RS-485 ports, two Ethernet (10BaseT) ports, and one Allen Bradley DH+ port to interface to the devices. All the necessary software and instructions for configuration are supplied with the FieldServer. FieldServer Technologies also offers fee-based configuration services. Besides Allen Bradley DH+, FieldServer works with various other fieldbuses.

DH+ cables are often called the Blue Hose because of the blue color of the cable made for this purpose. It’s a twisted pair with a shield. The Drained Shield is used for the ground terminal. DH+ is based on RS485 but it isn’t the same thing.
 
Supported Baud Rate: 115.2K Baud rate
 
DH+ terminal Specification:

Signal- = Blue = Terminal 1 = Terminal closest to white LED
Shield = Clear = Terminal 2
Signal+ = Clear = Terminal 3