Communication Ports - Gasboy TopKAT Installation Manual

Using this Manual

Communication Ports

The TopKAT contains three asynchronous ports. Typically, Port 1 is used for communications
to a 9800, ASTRA, or Mechanical PCU via RS-485 lines. Ports 2 and 3 can be set for either
RS-232 or RS-422 communications to a data terminal or computer. Go to
Requirements" on page 21
installation. Communication is through direct wire, or by dial-up phone lines using an
optional built-in modem.
If the TopKAT is equipped with the master/satellite option, the master is the only unit that will
need to have a data communication link; it will collect all transactions and maintain the
complete data base for the entire site. See
more communications requirements.
If the TopKAT is equipped with the Wireless option, refer to
Installation" on page 119
Using this Manual
The TopKAT can be installed in a variety of ways:
• mounted on a pedestal with a Series 9820 ASTRA
• mounted on a free-standing pedestal, for use with mechanical pumps, electronic 9800s or
• as part of a master/satellite configuration
• mounted atop a 9800 pump/dispenser
• mounted on a freestanding pedestal, for use with internal 4-hose Mechanical PCUs or
Note: The 4-hose Mechanical PCU option is referred to as the Mechanical PCU option in this
This manual is arranged as follows:
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• If you are installing the TopKAT on a Gasboy 9800, installation guidelines are presented
MDE-4319A TopKAT Fuel Managment System Installation Manual · November 2005
and see the port wiring diagrams for your specific type of
and MDE-4520 Enhanced Communications Installation Manual.
ASTRAs
external wall-mounted 4-hose Mechanical PCUs.
manual; the 2-hose Mechanical Interface is called the Mechanical Interface option.
General Installation beginning on
guidelines pertinent to all TopKAT Installations.
Series 9820 ASTRA Installation
with an ASTRA.
Mechanical Interface Option
is used with mechanical pumps (mechanical interface option).
TopKAT Master/Satellite
satellite option.
Mechanical PCU Option
used with Mechanical PCUs to connect to mechanical pumps.
in Series 9800 Field Installation
"RS-485 - Master/Satellite Option" on page 21
page 7 covers general installation instructions and
beginning on page 23
beginning on page 31
beginning on page 67 covers installation when using the master/
beginning on page 73 covers installation when the TopKAT is
beginning on page
"Communication
"Wireless Communications
covers installation on a pedestal
covers installation when the TopKAT
109.
Introduction
for
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