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1. Turn off all power to the energy meter and the equipment in which it is installed. 2. Discharge static. 3. Slide the H8186-CB into the channels on either side of the energy meter until the male connection on the meter clicks into place.
For RS-485 cables, use shielded, twisted-pair wire (Belden Cable 1120A or equivalent). 1 2 3 • Terminate the last device on the daisy chain. If the H8186-CB is the last device, per the RS-485 standard (120 ohm nominal impedence). 1 2 3 Selecting The Network Address – DIP Switches Use the Network Address DIP switches to select the network address.
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2. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the connector screws. 3. Replace the connector on the RS-485 communication terminals of the H8186-CB. 4. If the H8186-CB is the last device on the daisy chain, terminate it, to ensure reliable communication per the RS-485 standard (120 Ω nominal impedence).
If there is a problem communicating, first be sure that the board is properly seated guide). in its slot on the energy meter. Verify that the sides of the H8186-CB are in the slots 1. Turn off all power to the energy meter and the equipment in which it is...
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