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- Page 1 USER MANUAL for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 type: firmware version: or higher Read the user's manual carefully before starting to use the unit. Producer reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice. V.1.5 13.07.2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 CONTENTS 1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY ..................3 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS......................4 3. TECHNICAL DATA ..........................4 4. DEVICE INSTALLATION ......................... 5 4.1. UNPACKING ..........................5 4.2. CONNECTION METHOD ....................... 5 4.3. -
Page 3: Basic Requirements And User Safety
User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND USER SAFETY - The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages caused by inappropriate installation, not maintaining the proper technical condition and using the unit against its destination. -
Page 4: General Characteristics
The converter can work with any devices equipped with RS-485 interface, especially made by BD|SIMEX. The main purpose of PMT-2/4-Z45 converter is connection of PC host computer with industrial data acquisition and visualisation systems based on RS-485 interface. The device is equipped with RS-232 cable which should not be prolonged (due to limitations of the RS-232 interface standard) 3. -
Page 5: Device Installation
User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 This is a class A unit. In housing or a similar area it can cause radio frequency interference. In such cases the user can be requested to use appropriate preventive measures. - Page 6 User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 Due to possible significant interference in industrial installations appropriate measures assuring correct operation of the unit must be applied. To avoid the unit of improper indications keep recommendations listed below. Avoid common (parallel) leading of signal cables and transmission cables together with power supply cables and cables controlling induction loads (e.g.
- Page 7 User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 Push-button and LEDs functions: LED pwr (green) - power on (lights constantly) - programming mode (flashes) LED pd2 (yellow) - turning on the RS-485 transmitter (while normal operation) - current configuration (while programming mode)
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Page 8: Maintenance
5. PREPARATION OF THE UNIT TO WORK The baud rate of the PMT-2/4-Z45 converter is defined while programming mode. It is possible to set baud rate from 2400 baud to 115200 baud (Tab. 5.1) or enable control of the transmission's direction by MASTER via RTS line. - Page 9 User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 LEDs state (1 - lights, 0 - dimmed) baud rate [baud] Selected by MASTER using RTS line 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 Tab. 5.1 Signalisation of the device's configuration, by LEDs pd2, pd1, pd0 Example: Selection of baud rate - 9600 baud.
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Page 10: Connection Of The Unit With Trs System
User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 6. CONNECTION OF THE UNIT WITH TRS SYSTEM The PMT-2/4-Z45 module is not equipped with internal terminator. If the unit is installed on one end of RS-485 line external terminator must be installed (Figure 6.1). - Page 11 User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45...
- Page 12 User manual for RS-232 to RS-485 converter module PMT-2/4-Z45 | | | | Sensors GmbH BD-Sensors-Straße 1 95199 Thierstein, Germany Telefon +49 (0) 9235 / 9811 - 2099 Telefax +49 (0) 9235 / 9811 - 860 e-mail: info@bdsimex.de www.bdsimex.de 04-2010...