FUNCTIONALITIES OF THE XCOM-485I ................... 7 INSTALLATION OF THE XCOM-485I ....................7 Selection of functionality and pinout arrangement ............7 Cable between Xcom-485i and third party device ............8 Selection of the PIN assignment of the RS-485 bus connection ........8 Mounting ..........................8 Connection of the communication bus (Studer side) ............
The protocol used on the RS-485 side is Modbus RTU (see our website for more information). EGAL NOTICE The use of Studer Innotec SA devices is the responsibility of the customer in all cases. Studer Innotec SA reserves the right to make any modification to the product without prior notice. ONVENTIONS 1.2.1 Symbols...
Installation, commissioning, use and maintenance of this device cannot be supervised by the company Studer Innotec SA. For this reason, we do not accept any liability for damages, costs or losses generated either by an installation that is not conforming to the prescriptions, by a defective operation or by poor maintenance.
Studer Innotec SA Xcom-485i EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The communication module Xcom-485i described in this manual meets the requirements specified in the following EU directives and standards: Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU - EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015 Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU...
SD card with manual THER REQUIRED MATERIAL In addition to the material delivered with the communication set the use of an Xcom-485i necessitates a cross-headed screwdriver #1 (P1). Since the Xcom-485i is dedicated to communicate with a third-party system (SCADA, PLC etc.) you will need a specific cable crafted with the proper connector and pinning on each side.
Xcom-485i FUNCTIONALITIES OF THE XCOM-485I The Xcom-485i module offers the possibility to interact with a Studer Xtender/Vario system with a third-party device (SCADA system, PLC, etc.) using Modbus RTU on RS-485. The technical specification of this protocol is available on Studer's web site. This protocol will allow the third-party device to read and write data, get messages and fully control the Xtender/Vario system.
Jumper array OUNTING The Xcom-485i can be mounted directly on any support by means of the supplied fixing plate, on a smooth surface with double-side adhesive or on DIN rail using the DIN rail clips (part of the Xcom-485i communication set).
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ONNECTION OF THE COMMUNICATION BUS TUDER SIDE The Studer bus is daisy chained to the other XT/VT/VS Studer components and is powered by the communication plug as soon as the upfront device is powered. The Xcom-485i module should not be installed between 2 devices powered by the battery. Connect the Xcom-485i module with the supplied cable (2m).
It is explained in chapter 5.7.1. Studer device communication connectors These connectors allow the Xcom-485i to be connected with an Xtender system. This is the Studer communication side of the device. Do not connect any devices suited for standard Ethernet connection.
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T (terminated) position. If there are two cables connected on port e (Xcom-485i connected to two other devices) place the switch in position O (open).
Studer Innotec SA Xcom-485i SOFTWARE UPDATES In case of requirement of software upgrade of the system through the RCC unit, the Xcom-485i is automatically upgraded. The software updates are available in the download area of the website www.studer-innotec.com/en/downloads/. PDATING PROCESS Turn off all inverter units before making the update.
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