Gantner Q Series Manual page 35

4.4.5.1
4.4.5.2
Q.series
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Connecting the modules → Connecting interfaces
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If you have connected more than 16 modules via the Q.bloxx
Extension Socket QES, the second interface (UART 2A and UART
2B) is also occupied. For this however another RS-485 interface
is required which you then connect to the appropriate contacts.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the terminating resistances are activated at the
ends of the interface cables (refer also to Section 4.1.3 on
Page 22). With interfaces in the PC an active termination is often
present, i.e. the interface automatically switches in the resis-
tances as required. Check your interface documentation to find
out whether this is the case.
Establishing connection with the test.commander setup assistant
1. Make sure that the current version of the test.commander
software is installed on your PC.
You will find the current version in the download section of
our home page. If necessary, install the current version; refer
to Section 5.1 on Page 80.
2. Start the software and select the Utilities > Module setup
assistant
Another program window opens.
3. Select Options > Communication settings.
4. Under Interface type select the RS-232 direct connection
and under ComPort the PC connection you are using.
5. Close the dialog with OK.
Further interface parameters are not needed.
6. Click on Find modules.
The program searches the specified interface for connected
modules and displays all the modules found in the program
window. If there are addressing conflicts, they are also dis-
played. Specify unique addresses for the modules; refer to
Section 5.2 on Page 81.
Establishing connection with ICP 100
1. Make sure that the current version of the ICP 100 software is
installed on your PC.
You will find the current version in the download section of
our home page. If necessary, install the current version; refer
to Section 5.1 on Page 80.
2. Start the software and select Communication > Parame-
ters.
3. Under Interface type select the RS-232 direct connection
and under ComPort the PC connection you are using.
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