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Future Design VR18 Quick Start Manual

Rs232 485 modbus communication module

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Procedure of Installing VR18 RS232/485 Modbus Communication Module

Communication Module Part Number is CM181

1. Turn off the power, disconnect all power & communication cords and remove I/O cards

located in the rear slots.

2. If it is panel-mount style, remove the mounting clamp. If it is bench top/portable style,

remove the handle, two ears and two feet as described below; figure references may be

found in the VR18 Manual.

a. The handle: Remove it in a reverse way as Figure 2-11, 2-10 & 2-9.

b. Two ears: Remove them by pulling toward the backside.

c. Two feet: Remove them in a reverse way as Figure 2-14, 2-13 & 2-12.

3. Remove six screws in the back, then take off the metal housing

4. Carefully discount cable of CN1 located on the CM182 Ethernet Interface Module, and

then remove the screw

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Page 1 Procedure of Installing VR18 RS232/485 Modbus Communication Module Communication Module Part Number is CM181 1. Turn off the power, disconnect all power & communication cords and remove I/O cards located in the rear slots. 2. If it is panel-mount style, remove the mounting clamp. If it is bench top/portable style, remove the handle, two ears and two feet as described below;...
Page 2 9. If it is panel-mount style, put the mounting clamp back. If it is bench top/portable style, put the handle, two ears and two feet as described below; figure references may be found in the VR18 Manual. a. The handle: Follow the instructions as Figure 2-9, 2-10 & 2-11.