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  • Page 1 CommLink 5 Technical Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AAON P/N: G015590, Rev 01K 2425 South Yukon Ave. Copyright August 2019 AAON, Inc. Tulsa, OK 74107-2728 AAON, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. www.aaon.com This document is subject to change without notice. Factory Technical Support Phone: 918-382-6450 Windows 10 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3: General Information

    System Requirements The ASM01874 CommLink 5 is used to transfer communications To program the CommLink 5 to work with Prism 2, you will need: between controllers or local loops on your control system. It can also be used as an interface for connection of a computer to your system.
  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    WARNING: If you are replacing an earlier version of the Com- mLink with a CommLink 5, be aware that the R(+) and T(-) terminals on the communications terminal block are reversed from all previous models of the CommLink. You must always confi...
  • Page 5: Connections & Wiring

    CONNECTIONS & WIRING Connections & Wiring Figure 1: CommLink 5 Connection & Wiring CommLink 5 Technical Guide...
  • Page 6: Loop Communication Setting

    COMMUNICATION SETTINGS Loop Communication Setting Figure 2: Setting Loop Communications CommLink 5 Technical Guide...
  • Page 7: Baud Rate Setting

    COMMUNICATION SETTINGS Baud Rate Setting Figure 3: Setting the Baud Rate CommLink 5 Technical Guide...
  • Page 8: Usb Driver Installation Instructions

    Insert the USB Drivers CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive or download the USB Drivers fi le from www. aaon.com/prism. If using the CD-ROM, go to Step 7. If downloading the fi le, you will need to scroll down the page until you fi nd “USB Drivers For All Products” to download the driver fi...
  • Page 9: Finding The Com Port Number

    USB DRIVER INSTALLATION Finding the COM Port Number Finding What COM Port Number the CommLink 5 is Using (Windows ® Right-click on the Windows ® icon, located on the bottom left or top left of the Windows Tool Bar. <...
  • Page 10: Prism 2 Setup Instructions

    <Enter>. Location box and press In the Serial Port fi eld, click on the pull down box and select the COM Port number that the CommLink 5 is using. In the Type of CommLink selection box, select the radio button next to CommLink 5.
  • Page 11 14. If Units Found on this Loop stays at zero, check the wiring to the CommLink 5 and the AHU/RTU Control- lers and/or read through these directions again to make sure all steps were followed.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Ethernet connection. This LED only fl ashes when your CommLink 5 is connected to a computer and data is sent to Prism from the CommLink 5 WLAN - Indicates wireless connection to the local area network. via USB.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Network - Proxy And Firewall Compatibility

    Proxy and Firewall Compatibility Only with proper confi guration of the Firewall/Proxy are connections to the CommLink 5 from outside of the local area network going to be possible. Check that the Firewall/Proxy TCP port 39288 is not Proxy and Firewall confi gurations may become necessary set to time out or reset after a specifi...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips Support Information AAON Controls provides Prism 2 installation and confi guration Problems with Prism 2 Software support. Call (866) 918-1100 for free, direct telephone support or (816) 505-1100 to talk to a Controls Support Representative. Support •...
  • Page 15: Changing The Usb Serial Com Port Number

    The Advanced Settings Window will appear. When the CommLink 5 is fi rst plugged in, it will be assigned a COM port number to be used for communicating with the Prism 2 software. If the port number is 10 or greater, it needs to be changed to a value less than 10 to be recognized by Prism 2.
  • Page 16 PARTS: For replacement parts please contact your local AAON Representative. 2425 South Yukon Ave • Tulsa, OK • 74107-2728 Ph: (918) 583-2266 • Fax: (918) 583-6094 AAON P/N: G015590, Rev. 01K Printed in the USA • © August 2019 AAON • All Rights Reserved ®...

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