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The C0405-485-01 RFID Controller supports RS485 communications and Escort
Memory Systems' Subnet16™ Multidrop bus architecture and RFID network protocol.
Through the Subnet16 protocol, multiple C0405-485-01 units can be connected to
one Subnet16™ RFID Gateway or Hub interface device. The Gateway or Hub
assigns each attached C0405-485-01 a unique Node ID number through which
communication with a host PC and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is
achieved.
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1. Attach the controller to the mounting bracket and work area as noted in
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2. Connect the 5-pin, female end of your Subnet16-compatible cable to the 5-pin,
male M12 interface connector on the C0405-485. Connect the opposite end of
this cable to an EMS Subnet16 Gateway or Hub device. Connect the Gateway or
Hub to a host computer via Category 5E Ethernet cabling*.
3. Turn the power supply ON. The green power LED will illuminate when power is
applied to the unit. The five amber Node LEDs, when lit, display the Node ID
value (in binary format from right to left) currently assigned to the C0405-485
RFID Controller. Note: the default Node ID is Node 00; in which case none of the
amber Node ID LEDs will be lit.
4. To verify operations, download the Cobalt Dashboard Utility software
application from Escort Memory Systems' website (www.ems-rfid.com). The
Cobalt Dashboard Utility allows Gateway/Hub users to send RFID commands to
any connected controller for testing purposes.
*For more information regarding the installation of a Subnet16 Gateway or Subnet16
Hub, refer to the Operator's Manual for each product, available online at
rfid.com.
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