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INTRODUCTION Milestone’s model LD-15U is a RS232 to RS 485 converter is designed for high- speed data transmission between computer system and or peripherals over long distance under high noise conditions. They provides dual line interface per signal. APPLICATIONS Application for these converters can be for factory automation, programmable logic...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Switch Settings 1. 2-WAY SELECT SWITCH: Select 2-wire (half duplex) or 4-wire (full duplex) mode on 2-way switch on the back panel. 2. 3-WAY CONTROL SWITCH: (Optional / Old Models) (In new models, it is fully automatic. No selection required) A.
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Power to the unit TX Data on RS485 RX Data on RS485 Transmit Control TABLE III: RS 232 Cable Computer End RS232 Port on LD-15U Pin No on (D-25) Pin No on (D-9) Signal Pin No (D-9, F) Signal Sig. Gnd RTS.CTS...
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Cable Diagram for RS-422 / 485: TABLE IV: OUTPUT CABLE – 4 Wire (RS-422) D9-Male (LD-15U) Pin No. Instrument TABLE V: OUTPUT CABLE – 2 Wire (RS-485) Pin No Instrument D9-Male (LD-15U) +TX / + RX +TX / +RX -TX / - RX -TX / -RX Above Cable diagram is for, from unit to (ML LD 15 U) to P.L.C.
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Testing Manual for RS-232 to RS-422/RS-485 Converter (ML LD-15 U) For testing RS-232 to RS-485 Converter, one should follow the following steps: 1. Check the physical condition of the unit. 2. Plug-in the Converter in the power socket to check the power on the unit.
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6. Give the proper file name when asked at the start up. (See image 1.01) (Image 1.01) 7. Provide proper COM Port when asked to. (See image 1.02) (Image 1.02) Phone: 91-79-4002 4896 / 97 / 98 (M) 0-98253-50221 www.interfaceproducts.info...
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8. Set the properties of the COM Port as shown in the image 1.03 (Image 1.03) 9. Go to File Menu + Properties. Go to Setting Tab in the Properties window. (See image 1.04) (Image 1.04) Phone: 91-79-4002 4896 / 97 / 98 (M) 0-98253-50221 www.interfaceproducts.info...
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10. In the Settings Tab Click on “ASCII Setup…”. In the ‘ASCII Sending’ part, check the box of the line “Echo typed characters locally”. Then Click OK. Again click OK for Properties window. (See image 1.05) (Image 1.05) Phone: 91-79-4002 4896 / 97 / 98 (M) 0-98253-50221 www.interfaceproducts.info...
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11. Set the converter to ‘4 wire’ by a slide switch, situated on the rear panel of the converter. Now, if you type anything it will give display typed twice. (See image 1.06) (Image 1.06) If you can see the terminal window as per image 1.06 successfully, it means that the converter is working properly.
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