Honeywell Field Device Access Point User manual

ONEWIRELESS
RELEASE 323
Field Device Access Point User's Guide
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June 2022

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Table of contents
ABOUT THIS GUIDE ..................................................................................................................................................................6
Revision history...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Intended audience.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Prerequisite skills.......................................................................................................................................................................6
How to use this guide...............................................................................................................................................................6
Related guides.............................................................................................................................................................................6
INTRODUCTION TO FDAP.....................................................................................................................................................8
FDAP description .......................................................................................................................................................................8
FDAP types .................................................................................................................................................................................10
FDAP as backbone router........................................................................................................................................... 10
FDAP as field router....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Physical description...............................................................................................................................................................11
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor components........................................................................................ 11
FDAP2 components...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Features of FDAP ....................................................................................................................................................................14
FDAP security............................................................................................................................................................................15
FDAP compliance information.........................................................................................................................................17
FDAP INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Prerequisites..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Inspect FDAP and associated hardware .....................................................................................................................18
Identify FDAP site locations...............................................................................................................................................19
Connect antennas ..................................................................................................................................................................19
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 19
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Grounding...................................................................................................................................................................................22
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 23
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Mount the FDAP ......................................................................................................................................................................23
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 23
Connect power cables ..........................................................................................................................................................28
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 28
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Ethernet wiring.........................................................................................................................................................................32
Power on and startup............................................................................................................................................................33

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FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 33
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
FDAP CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Establish connection between WDM and FDAP.....................................................................................................37
Provision a FDAP.....................................................................................................................................................................37
Description of FDAP parameters ....................................................................................................................................38
FIELD EXPANDABLE WIRELESS IO................................................................................................................................ 49
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................49
FEWIO solution ........................................................................................................................................................................50
Converting FDAP Router to FEWIO device.................................................................................................................51
Connecting Modbus TCP devices to FEWIO device..............................................................................................51
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen 3 Anchor ................................................................................................................... 51
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Connecting Modbus RTU devices to FEWIO device .............................................................................................53
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 53
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Configure FEWIO device in WDM...................................................................................................................................55
Configuring and viewing the Modbus Registers.....................................................................................................58
Converting FEWIO device to FDAP Router.................................................................................................................59
Integrating with Experion....................................................................................................................................................60
FDAP MONITORING............................................................................................................................................................. 66
Overview about monitoring................................................................................................................................................66
Verify connectivity using maps ........................................................................................................................................66
Monitor using Provisioning Handheld device..........................................................................................................67
Monitor using events ............................................................................................................................................................67
Monitor using reports ...........................................................................................................................................................67
FDAP MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 68
Replace an FDAP.....................................................................................................................................................................68
Remove an FDAP.....................................................................................................................................................................68
Firmware upgrade...................................................................................................................................................................68
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................68
System logs........................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Recovering from failures............................................................................................................................................. 69
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................70
FDAP Gen3......................................................................................................................................................................... 70

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FDAP Gen3 Anchor........................................................................................................................................................ 77
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 80
Dimension Drawing................................................................................................................................................................83
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 83
FDAP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................. 84
IS Control Drawing..................................................................................................................................................................85
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor .................................................................................................................... 85
FDAP2 (51202683)....................................................................................................................................................... 90
Label Drawing...........................................................................................................................................................................92
FDAP Gen3......................................................................................................................................................................... 92
FDAP Gen3 Anchor........................................................................................................................................................ 93
FDAP2 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 102
NOTICES .........................................................................................................................................................................103

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About this guide
This guide describes the procedures to install, configure, and operate the Field Device
Access Point (FDAP2), Field Device Access Point Gen3 (FDAP Gen3), and Field Device
Access Point Gen3 Anchor (FDAP Gen3 Anchor). FDAP is one of the components in the
OneWireless Network solution for industrial control.
Revision history
Revision
Supported
Release
Date
Description
A
323
May 2022
Initial release of the document.
Intended audience
This guide is intended for people who are responsible for planning, administering, and
operating the OneWireless network. These people include Plant Managers, Process
Engineers, and System Administrators.
Prerequisite skills
It is assumed that you are familiar with the operation of OneWireless network, Experion
system software and the plant processes which Experion controls, Microsoft Windows
operating systems and netwsork administration tasks.
How to use this guide
This guide provides guidance on:
•FDAP description
•FDAP installation
•FDAP configuration
•FDAP monitoring
•FDAP maintenance and troubleshooting
Related guides
The following guides and sources contain additional information required for deploying
OneWireless network. It is recommended to have these guides readily available for
reference.

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Guide
Description
OneWireless Network
Planning and
Installation Guide
(OWDOC-X253-en)
Provides information about planning, designing, and
setting up the OneWireless network using WDM, FDAPs,
and field devices.
OneWireless WDM
User’s Guide (OWDOC-
X254-en)
Describes the procedures to provision, configure, operate,
and monitor an ISA100 Wireless field device network
using Wireless Device Manager (WDM).
OneWireless Wireless
LAN Controller
Configuration Guide
(OWDOC-X255-en)
Provides information about planning, designing, setting
up, and configuring a OneWireless network using WDM,
FDAPs, Cisco 1552S APs, and field devices.
OneWireless Process
Control Access Point
User Guide (OWDOC-
X718-en)
Describes the
procedures to install, configure, and operate Process
Control Access Point (PCAP).
FDAP Regulatory
Compliance Guide
Describes the FDAP Regulatory Compliance information.
OneWireless Parameter
Reference Dictionary
(OWDOC-X260-en)
Provides information about the parameters associated
with OneWireless devices.
To download the latest Honeywell documentation, go to https://process.honeywell.com.

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Introduction to FDAP
FDAP description
Note that in this guide, a reference to wireless field devices includes ISA100 Wireless
devices, WirelessHART devices, and Wired HART devices unless otherwise mentioned.
Specific device type is mentioned as and when applicable.
The Field Device Access Point (FDAP) is a ruggedized industrial radio device intended for
use in hazardous locations to provide wireless connectivity for Wireless compatible field
devices. As an industrial meshing access point, FDAP provides secure and reliable wireless
coverage for wireless field devices. It also serves as a routing access point for wireless field
devices and is located between the wired DCS network and wireless field devices. Once
deployed in the field, FDAPs self-discover and self-organize into a managed, secure, and
redundant wireless field device mesh network. With FDAPs, wireless field devices do not
have to route data from other field devices. The following figure illustrates how FDAPs are
used in a OneWireless network.
Fig. 1. OneWireless Network

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FDAP and FDAP Gen3:
The FDAP and FDAP Gen3 uses IEEE 802.15.4 standard based radio technology and
combines spatial diversity with advanced error correction schemes to communicate in a
complex multi-path environment and in large communication areas. It has an Ethernet
interface for connection to the backbone network and a wireless compliant radio to
connect to the wireless field device network. It is a standalone, pole mountable, intrinsically
safe device, suitable for use in hazardous locations. It is normally installed in the same
area where industrial field devices are installed. FDAP and FDAP Gen3 supports 10/100
Mbps Fast Ethernet and has spatial antenna diversity.
FDAP Gen3 Anchor:
The FDAP Gen3 Anchor uses IEEE 802.15.4 standard based radio technology to
communicate with ISA100.11a, WirelessHART devices and RTLS tags. FDAP Gen3 Anchor
supports 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet interface for connection to the backbone network
and a wireless compliant radio to connect to the wireless field device network. It is a
standalone, pole mountable, intrinsically safe device, suitable for use in hazardous
locations. It is normally installed in the same area where industrial field devices are
installed.
Table. 1. FDAP models
Access Point type
Model numbers
Power options
Suitable for…
FDAP Gen3 certified for Class I
Division 2, Zone 2 Areas
OW-FDAP32
24V DC, PoE Type -2
powered
Class I Division 2, Zone 2
and general-purpose
applications
FDAP Gen3 Anchor certified for Class
I Division 2, Zone 2 Areas
OW- FDAP32/3P
2.5 Watts@24VDC,
PoE: 3W powered
Class I Division 2, Zone 2
and general-purpose
applications
FDAP certified for Class I Division 1,
Zone 0/1 Areas
FDAP1
18 - 30V DC
Intrinsic Safety (IS) source
for Class I Division 1, Zone
0/1 applications
FDAP certified for Class I Division 2,
Zone 2 Areas
FDAP2
90 - 264V AC
Operating Range: 18 –30
V DC
Typical: 24 V
Class I Division 2, Zone 2
and general-purpose
applications

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FDAP types
FDAP as backbone router
The FDAP has a radio board and an autonomous power subsystem that operates within a
range of AC/DC inputs. FDAP supports wireless radio communication, and it does not
support Wi-Fi or other radio technologies. The FDAP may be used for Class I Division 2,
Zone 2 and general-purpose applications.
NOTE
AC is only supported in FDAP1/ FDAP2 models.
FDAP as field router
The FDAP can be used as a Field Router (FR). If FDAP is not connected to the physical
Ethernet, it functions as a line powered FR. The FDAP as a line powered FR option can be
used for extending field mesh into hazardous environments where normal infrastructure
nodes are not suitable. The FDAP may be used as a field router for Class 1 Division 1, Zone
0/1 applications that require IS protection methods and design techniques. This also
supports RS-485 communication to transmit data from Modbus RS-485s over Wireless
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Physical description
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor components
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor enclosure
The FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor have a rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure for
outdoor use. The enclosure and all auxiliary components are designed to meet IP66 and
IP67 ratings for protection against dust and water ingress. The enclosure has two N-type
bulkhead connectors for antenna spatial diversity in the FDAP radios. The two of the half-
inch rigid conduit hub has a gasket to seal out water and dust. A rigid conduit hub, internal
and external ground studs, and a removable cover are provided for field installation. It has
an internal Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module, and this allows the device to be
commissioned in the field. Six status LEDs provide information about power, device health,
Bluetooth, RS-485 and Ethernet communication. The enclosure may be mounted on a
pole or on a flat surface such as a wall using the available optional mounting brackets. The
enclosure measures approximately 47 cm x 29 cm x 5 cm (L x W x H).
Fig. 2. FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Module
The FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor have an internal BLE module that is used for
communicating with the Provisioning Handheld Android device. The Provisioning
Handheld device is used for commissioning the FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor,
reading, and setting the various FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor parameters. The BLE
module has a range of 10-meter radius.

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Communication radio
The FDAP Gen3 has wireless compliant radios that operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. It
uses spatial antenna diversity with sophisticated error correction schemes to improve
communication and increase coverage in a typical industrial complex where multi-path
propagation is prevalent.
The FDAP Gen3 Anchor has wireless compliant radios that operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM
band. Communication Radio 1 used for process instrumentation communication with
ISA100.11a and WirelessHart devices. Communication Radio 2 used for RTLS application
to measure or find the distance between FDAP Gen3 Anchor and RTLS tags location.
Antennas
The FDAP Gen3 uses dual antenna diversity to improve communication reliability in severe
multi-path environment. This helps in improving radio coverage and provides robust
communication links thereby reducing infrastructure cost and cost per wireless field
device.
NOTE
Dual antenna diversity is only supported in FDAP
Gen3 models.
The FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor have an integral omni-directional antenna and it
also supports a variety of high- and low-gain omni-directional antennas to provide
flexibility in installation and to maximize performance of the wireless system. See the FDAP
Gen3 Regulatory Compliance Guide for details about certified antennas and the allowable
maximum RF output power.
The FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor have an option to integrate lightning Surge
arrestors on the antenna ports. Lighting Surge arrestors are required for all outdoor
installations or indoor installations where FDAP Gen3 may be subjected to lightning surge.
Optional remote mounted lightning Surge arrestors are available for use in application
where the remote antenna cable is exposed to lightning surge.
LED indicators
The FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor have six LEDs for indicating the status and health
of the device. For more information about LEDs, see “Table 8: LED indicators”.
FDAP2 components
FDAP2 enclosure
The FDAP2 has a rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure for outdoor use. The enclosure and
all auxiliary components are designed to meet IP66 and NEMA Type 4X (FM only) ratings
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bulkhead connectors for antenna spatial diversity in the FDAP2 radios. The half-inch rigid
conduit hub has a gasket to seal out water and dust. A rigid conduit hub, internal and
external ground studs, and a removable cover are provided for field installation. Externally
accessible Infrared (IR) port allows the device to be commissioned in the field. Three status
LEDs provide information about power, device health, and communication. The enclosure
may be mounted on a pole or on a flat surface such as a wall using the available optional
mounting brackets. The enclosure measures approximately 20 cm x 13 cm x 7 cm
(L x W x H).
Fig. 3. Physical description of FDAP
IR port
The FDAP2 has an externally accessible IR port that is used for communicating with the
Provisioning Handheld device. The Provisioning Handheld device is used for
commissioning the FDAP2, reading, and setting the various FDAP2 parameters. The IR
port has a range of 20 cm and a beam width of 20 degrees.
Communication radio
The FDAP2 has wireless compliant radios that operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. It uses
spatial antenna diversity with sophisticated error correction schemes to improve
communication and increase coverage in a typical industrial complex where multi-path
propagation is prevalent.
Antennas
The FDAP2 uses dual antenna diversity to improve communication reliability in severe
multi-path environments. This helps in improving radio coverage and provides robust
communication links thereby reducing infrastructure costs and cost per wireless field
device.
The FDAP2 has integral omni-directional antennas and it also supports a variety of high-
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and to maximize performance of the wireless system. See the FDAP Regulatory Compliance
Guide for details about certified antennas and the allowable maximum RF output power.
The FDAP2 has integrated lightning Surge arrestors on the antenna ports. The lightning
Surge arrestors are permanently attached and do not require field maintenance.
Llightning Surge arrestors are required for all outdoor installations or indoor installations
where FDAP2 may be subjected to lightning surge. Optional remote mounted lightning
Surge arrestors are available for use in application where the remote antenna cable is
exposed to lightning surge.
LED indicators
The FDAP2 has three LEDs for indicating the status and health of the device. For more
information about LEDs, see “Table 9: LED indicators”.
Features of FDAP
The features of the FDAP are as follows:
•DC or Universal AC powered: The FDAP operates at DC or AC and provides better
latency than battery-based wireless field device mesh network. It enables the use of
wireless field devices for applications requiring fast update rates (less than 10
seconds) and short latency (less than 250 milliseconds (ms)) and in areas where
Wi-Fi radios are not allowed.
NOTE
AC is supported only in FDAP2 models.
•Antenna diversity: The FDAP uses spatial antenna diversity to improve
communication success rates and to improve coverage in multi-path
environments. This is necessary for most of the industrial applications where there
is no direct line of sight between field devices. Antenna diversity significantly
improves data availability in such applications.
NOTE
Antenna diversity is supported only in FDAP
and FDAP Gen3 models.
•Location Tracking: The FDAP Gen3 Anchor has capability to find the distance of
Tags. Distance data will be used to compute the location of Tags.
NOTE
Location Tracking is supported only in FDAP
Gen3 Anchor.
•Fast Ethernet: The FDAP has 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet interface and can be
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•Field Mesh network: Multiple FDAPs can form a self-forming, self-healing wireless
mesh network. This extends the range and coverage of the wireless sensor network
and provides redundant communication paths for improved data availability. Unlike
battery-powered field devices, FDAPs are line powered and so can aggregate data
from multiple field devices including other FDAPs without concerns about battery
life.
•Reduced cost: The FDAP reduces wireless field device cost, infrastructure cost, and
cost per wireless I/O. It reduces the number of wireless routing devices and offers
wireless coverage for wireless field devices. It has lesser installation cost than
Access Points for sensor-only applications.
•Access points: The FDAP acts as a routing access point for wireless field devices
and it is designed for sensor-only network for monitoring application segment.
•IPv6 device: The FDAP is an Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) device. The IPv4
protocol provides an end-to-end data transmission across multiple IP networks.
The FDAP gets the IP address from DHCP Server in Field Device Network (FDN).
You can ping an FDAP from the FDN network, however you cannot ping an FDAP
from the Plant Control Network (PCN). Also, you cannot ping an FDAP when used as
a Router.
•Backbone router: The FDAP is a backbone router in a rugged industrial enclosure
that acts as a bridge between the field device network and wireless backhaul
network such as IEEE 802.11 WLAN.
FDAP security
OneWireless network protects plant information and ensures safe operations with industry
standard 128-bit encryption at the mesh, Wi-Fi and wireless field device level. The FDAP
offers a robust embedded wireless security.
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor Authentication
In addition to data encryption, wireless standard requires each FDAP Gen3 and FDAP
Gen3 Anchor to be authenticated before joining the network. OneWireless network relies
on a more secured Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) based authentication key distribution
method as it requires users to be physically near to the FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3
Anchor to add it to the network. The BLE has a range of 10-meter radius. The
authentication keys are generated and managed by the WDM. A Provisioning Handheld
device is used to download keys to FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor are using BLE. The
keys are encrypted when distributed over the network. Once a key is deployed to an FDAP
Gen3, it is validated by the WDM before the FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor can join
the OneWireless network.

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NOTE
The FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor have a default BLE key which is
192021 (6-digit key for pairing), once the FDAP Gen3 connects with
WDM, it is mandatory to change the BLE pin using the WDM user
interface. When the FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor are reset to
default (when not connected to WDM), the BLE key changes back to the
default key.
FDAP1/ FDAP2 Authentication
In addition to data encryption, wireless standard requires each FDAP1/ FDAP2 to be
authenticated before joining the network. OneWireless network relies on a more secured IR
authentication key distribution method as it requires users to be physically next to the
FDAP1/ FDAP2 to add it to the network. The authentication keys are generated and
managed by the WDM. A Provisioning Handheld device is used to upload the
authentication keys from the WDM to Provisioning Handheld device and to download keys
to FDAP1/ FDAP2 using IR media. The IR media is used to send an authentication key
from the Provisioning Handheld device to the FDAP1/ FDAP2. Therefore, all Provisioning
Handheld devices and FDAP1/ FDAP2 have IR ports for device commissioning. The keys
are encrypted when distributed over the network. Once a key is deployed to an FDAP1/
FDAP2, it is validated by the WDM before the FDAP1/ FDAP2 can join the OneWireless
network.
Key deployment is a one-time activity, that is, the devices can rejoin the network after
power down or after any other service interruptions without re-keying the device.
OneWireless supports a key rotation mechanism to enable a secure network. Once the
devices join the network, a master key and a session key are assigned to each device, and
the session key can be rotated on a periodic basis. The key rotation period can be
configured from the OneWireless user interface. For best system performance, it is
recommended to set the key rotation period as infinite.
Beginning with OneWireless R210, over-the-air provisioning is supported for all ISA100
devices. This allows the FDAPs to join the secure OneWireless network and establish
communication with other devices and the WDM.
Embedded wireless security
To reduce security threats, wireless devices require all process data to be 128-bit
encrypted. The data is encrypted at the source and decrypted at the destination to provide
end-to-end security for the process data. The FDAPs self-discover other neighboring
wireless routing devices, such as Access Points, and routing wireless field devices, to form
a reliable and secure wireless mesh network.
Wireless routing algorithm enables an FDAP to dynamically identify the best route to send
data to and from wireless field devices. This algorithm enables the field device mesh
network to dynamically re-optimize itself when FDAPs are added to or removed from the
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FDAP compliance information
For information about FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor regulatory compliance
information, see the latest OneWireless Field Device Access Point Gen3 Specifications
Guide available at Honeywell Support Website.
For information about FDAP2 regulatory compliance information, see the latest
OneWireless Field Device Access Point Specifications Guide available at Honeywell Support
Website.

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FDAP installation
Prerequisites
Complete the network planning before installing FDAP. For information about network
planning, see the Network Planning and Installation Guide (OWDOC-X253-en). Complete
the following tasks before installing the FDAP in the wireless network.
•Network site planning: Complete site planning to understand how a wireless
network can be built and supported for your application using OneWireless
components.
•RF site assessment: Perform an RF site assessment when designing a large
wireless network. The site assessment must at a minimum include the following
tasks:
⎯Conduct the site assessment when the plant is operating, so that maximum
possible interference can be measured and addressed.
⎯Conduct RF spectrum analysis on the 2.40-2.49 GHz band to detect any
potential RF interference. Strong interference sources should be addressed
(removed, avoided, or minimized) before the installation. Note that some
frequencies may not be available for use in some locations and countries.
⎯Arrange point-to-point mesh in various locations to measure the RF propagation
ability in the site. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) can serve as an
indicator of the RF environment. TCP/IP throughput testing and UDP/IP
throughput and packet drop rate testing should be conducted in all selected
locations to measure the signal strength quality in the site.
•FDAP placement: Determine FDAP placement after the completion of the network
planning and RF assessment activities.
•Power requirements: Identify power requirements for the network. Determine wired
cable runs to provide DC power to the FDAP.
•Ethernet cable runs: Determine Ethernet cable runs for FDAP and/or any other
wired nodes in the network.
Inspect FDAP and associated hardware
Ensure that all the hardware that are necessary for completing the installation for each
FDAP are available. Examine whether the FDAP and the associated hardware like antennas
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Identify FDAP site locations
The location of all FDAP should be determined to ensure optimum operation in a wireless
network. After the completion of network site planning and RF assessment activities, the
locations for FDAP are identified.
Locations can be mapped so that the site preparation for FDAP can be started. For more
information about prerequisites, see “Prerequisites”.
Connect antennas
Antennas play a critical role in the setup and operation of wireless mesh systems.
Depending upon the results of the site assessment and the requirements of the installed
environment, proper antenna type (omni-directional versus directional, low-gain versus
high-gains, fixed versus remote and so on) should be determined. The various types of
antennas offered with FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor enhance the wireless coverage
of the field devices in a multi-path environment. It is recommended to use the same
antenna type and gain on both antennas for optimum performance.
ATTENTION
After the antennas are connected, the connections should be sealed to
protect them from the external environment. In environments where
conductive deposits can accumulate on antenna, such deposits must be
removed to maintain optimum RF characteristics. The conduit openings
at the bottom of the FDAP2 must be sealed.
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor
See the following image for connecting FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor antenna.
NOTE
The minimum torque required to meet IP66 and IP 67 ratings is shown in
the following image.

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Fig. 4. FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor Antenna Connection
Table. 2. Part number description
Item
Description
1
Lightning surge arrestor
2
5dBi/8dBi Integral omni antenna
CAUTION
Take precautions against electrostatic discharge when handling
antenna.