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Universal LINC485 Repeater/Router INSTALLATION MANUAL NEW RELEASE Form 450.20-N20 (702) Universal LINC485 UNIVERSAL STATUS LINC485 OFF ON LINC 5VDC OFF ROUTER SCREEN REPEATER MODE MODE SWITCH IS FOR 50K REPEATER ONLY. SEE MANUAL USHL 5VDC CS OFF 19K2 LAN CS ON...
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If there is this document is subject to change without notice. any question in the mind of operating/service person- While YORK makes no commitment to update or nel as to the applicability of these documents, then, provide current information automatically to the...
Protection of Communication Ports ................... 14 Cable Specifications ........................14 Power Cables ..........................14 Network and Sensor Cables ...................... 14 Summary of Mounting Recommendations ................16 Hardware Configuration ........................16 DIN Rail Mounting ........................16 Panel Mounting .......................... 17 Power Connections .......................... 17 YORK INTERNATIONAL...
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Termination ..........................22 Switch Settings ..........................22 Continuity and Isolation Checks ...................... 25 SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE ......................26 LEDs ..............................26 Status LED ..........................26 Port LEDs ........................... 26 APPENDIX ............................. 29 Universal LINC485 Specifications ....................29 YORK INTERNATIONAL...
USB- style connector. Products not equipped The Universal LINC485 can also be configured as a with the USB-style connector must be repeater. This allows each subnetwork to be extended...
LINC485 Switches Housing Housing Mounting Figure 1. Universal LINC485 Terminology Electrical Node – Every RS485 driver is an electri- cal node (load) on the network. The RS485 The terminology to be used to describe the functions standard limits each segment to 32 nodes (and of this manual are as follows: 4000 ft./1200 m).
No message is ever lost, although message delivery may • The Universal LINC485 configured as a repeater be slowed on high traffic networks if not segmented amplifies the network signal to extend the properly.
NETWORK TOPOLOGY FORM 450.20-N20 (702) Background vs. Foreground • Using a PC running the YORK IcE to Save or Load an ISN controller Configuration via a Communications Universal LINC232. The ISN network uses both “Background” and “Foreground” communication to ensure essential data •...
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All node numbers connected to the should be a fiber optic cable with a LINC Fiber LAN Port 2 of a Universal LINC485 configured Optic device fitted in each building to interface as a repeater must be higher than the node onto the ISN network.
Keep line voltage switching loads a minimum of 6 in. (152 mm) away. Any high voltage equipment, such as YORK ISN equipment must be installed in an transformers, high horsepower electric motors or high environment that is protected from the direct influ-...
The input line supply voltage should be fused. For a to earth ground. 115-volt line voltage use a 10-amp fuse or breaker. YORK strongly recommends that the building’s For a 230-volt line voltage use a 5-amp fuse. ground be checked prior to the start of the installa- The fuse or breaker should be located within a tion.
These are the minimum requirements. Use them as a guide. If questions arise, most wire NOTE: Be sure cables are securely supply companies can cross-reference between attached without tensile load. YORK INTERNATIONAL...
DIN rail. cal dampening. In some situations it may be desirable to remove the Universal LINC485 from the housing and attach it to the 5 VDC Power Supply. The housing is modular and can be separated by using a screwdriver pressed...
1/8 in. (4 mm) screws. Likewise, the Power Supply may also be removed from the plastic housing and attached directly to a suitable panel. The option to attach the Universal LINC485 to the top of Patch Cable Color Codes the 5 VDC Power Supply also applies to panel mounting of the power supply.
A – Mounting Hole for Universal LINC485; 0.16 in. (4 mm) diameter B – Mounting Hole for Power Supply; 0.16 in. (4 mm) diameter C – 2.5M x 5 stud for mounting Universal LINC485 on Power Supply Figure 6. Dimensions and Mounting Points...
Ensure that all wiring meets local, state or circuit breaker according to regulations. and country codes, as well as follows NEC recom- mendations. YORK INTERNATIONAL...
Wire Connections controller (signal generator), can be used to power the Universal LINC. The Universal LINC485 has one port labelled LAN PORT 1 and the other LAN PORT 2. Both ports use An optional patch cable (Part No. 371-01429-000) is the RS485 standard.
(unconnected). Ideally, nected if a device or subnetwork is disconnected. The the shield continues as close as possible to the only exception is when the Universal LINC485 is connection point unless the device is inside an operating as a repeater.
Universal Since the Universal LINC485 does not have a 5 VDC LINC485 when operating as a repeater at 50 kbaud. power terminal on Port 2, a small, 24 AWG wire approximately 6 in.
When the Universal LINC485 is operating as a router, b. or a network address is included. certain constraints apply: When the Mode switch is set to OFF: •...
When operating as a router, the Universal LINC485 only passes data (packets) through to the main Communication Rate network if a subnetwork number is included in the The Communication Rate sets the Universal destination address.
2. Check for short circuits by observing resistance between the P2 and P3 conductors, P2 and ground/earth, and P3 and ground/earth. The presence of a resistance other than infinity indicates a break in the wire. YORK INTERNATIONAL...
RX LED flash at one port should be followed by a corresponding TX LED flash at the opposite port. At NOTE: The Status LED flashes once 50 kbaud, this does not apply because of the filtering whenever the device type is changed to that occurs. indicate reset. YORK INTERNATIONAL...
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P3. If greater than 5 VDC, isolate network devices and determine cause. Measure voltage between P2 and ground/earth and between P3 and ground/earth. If greater than 12 or less than -7 VDC, isolate networks devices and determine cause. YORK INTERNATIONAL...
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Reroute LAN cable away from noise source (VSDs etc.). LEDs occasionally are not operating Disconnect all LAN devices and Polarity of P2 and P3 crossed in the properly (stay ON). check continuity. network. YORK INTERNATIONAL...
APPENDIX FORM 450.20-N20 (702) Universal LINC485 SPECIFICATIONS General Primary Power Source 5 VDC, (±5%) Frequency Power Consumption Nominal 180 mA; Limited to 250 mA Storage Temperature -40 to 160° F (-40 to 70° C) Operating Environment 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C)
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APPENDIX FORM 450.20-N20 (702) NOTES: YORK INTERNATIONAL...
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APPENDIX FORM 450.20-N20 (702) NOTES: YORK INTERNATIONAL...