{"product_id":"fc-dcom-232-485-honeywell-rs232-rs485-communication-fta","title":"FC-DCOM-232\/485 | Honeywell RS232\/RS485 Communication FTA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell FC-DCOM-232\/485\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eRS232\/RS485 Communication Field Termination Assembly (FTA)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Honeywell Safety Manager system. It provides serial communication interface capabilities, enabling seamless integration between Safety Manager controllers and external devices using either RS232 or RS485 protocols. 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Refer to the Safety Manager Hardware Reference for specific DIP switch settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the maximum cable length supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Cable length depends on the selected protocol and baud rate. RS485 typically supports longer distances (up to 1200m) compared to RS232 (typically up to 15m). Refer to the official Hardware Reference for detailed cable length specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is the line conditioner configured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Line conditioning is enabled\/disabled via \u003cstrong\u003eDIP switches\u003c\/strong\u003e on the FTA module. 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