Chapter 3 Data Communications Interface - Toptech MultiLoad II Mobile Installation Manual

Chapter 3 – Data Communications Interface
CHAPTER 3
The MultiLoad II Mobile has four communications ports (see Figure 2.1) each with a specific purpose. The
following section provides the information required to select and make the wiring connections to the ports.
Communication Port
Comm. Port 0
Comm. Port 1
Comm. Port 2
Ethernet

If a service loop is used, the maximum wire length in the service loop should not exceed 3 inches
[75mm].

Separate AC and DC wiring by at least 3 inches [75mm]. Do not allow excess wire in the service
loop to overhang printed circuit board.
MultiLoad II Mobile Installation Guide: Version C
D C
ATA OMMUNICATIONS
Interface Type
RS-485
RS-232 or RS-485
RS-232
10/100MBPS
I
NTERFACE
Typical Function
Internal I/O board /
FCM I / FCM II / PCM
Communication
Host Communication
(TMS)
Ticket Printer/Data
Logger
Host Communication
(TMS)
Terminal (Figure 2.1)
TB2
TB3 RS-232
TB4 RS-485
TB5
J3
Cat 5 Cable
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