Equinox Systems RS232-RS485 User Manual

Rs-232 to rs-485 convertor

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(Version 1.02)

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  • Page 1 User Guide (Version 1.02)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Technical Support ..........................vi Associated Product Documentation ....................vii 1.0 Overview ............................1 1.1 System Contents .........................1 2.0 RS232-RS485 Convertor End Panels ..................2 2.1 RS-232 to RS-485 Status LED Indicators ................3 2.2 Input Power Supply Requirements ...................3 2.4 J2 & J4 Isolated RS-485 Connectors ..................5 3.0 PRO101 –...
  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Equinox guarantees that its products will be free from defects of material and workmanship under normal use and service, and these products will perform to current specifications in accordance with, and subject to, the Company’s standard warranty which is detailed in Equinox’s Purchase Order Acknowledgment. RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 4: Equinox Warranty Information

    Equinox Technologies UK Ltd. can not be held responsible for any third party claims which arise out of the use of this programmer including ‘consequential loss’ and ‘loss of profit’. RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 5 ‘out of our control’. This type of problem is usually listed in the ‘Errata Sheet’ for the particular device being programmed and is available from the silicon vendor. Information contained in this manual is for guidance purposes only and is subject to change. E&OE. RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 6: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Compliance

    If you experience any difficulty please refer to Equinox technical support. ESD Points to remember • Work in a static-free environment. • Wear an earthed wrist strap when handling either the programmer and/or any programmable device. RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Equinox will try our best to answer your questions about this product as quickly as possible. However, we cannot promise an immediate reply. Please consult our web site for new software updates as the problem that you are enquiring about may have already been fixed in a new version. RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 8: Associated Product Documentation

    In line with our policy of continuous improvement, the software and associated documentation for this product are updated on a regular basis. Please refer to the ‘ISP Support Page’ at www.equinox-tech.com/isp.htm for the most up-to-date information for this product. RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 10: Overview

    9-way D to 9-way D PC Serial Cable (1.5m) 9-way D to 25-way D PC COM Port Adaptor RJ11 RS485 flat cable (1.5m) RJ11 RS485 flat cable (0.5m) User Manual (RS232 to RS485 Convertor) Figure 1 RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 11: Rs232-Rs485 Convertor End Panels

    2.0 RS232-RS485 Convertor End Panels Figure 2 Number Description Type RS-232 Connector DB9 Female Power Connector 2.5mm Power Connector RS-485 Connector RJ11 RS-485 Connector RJ11 Traffic Light Status LED’s 3-way LED pack Figure 3 RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 12: Rs-232 To Rs-485 Status Led Indicators

    Standby Current when no data transfer is taking place to an Active Current when data transfer is taking place. Parameter Values Units Typical Standby Current Active Current 1000 Supply Voltage V DC Figure 6 RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 13 RS-485 Transmit ENABLE The PC must assert this signal line in order to enable the RS-485 line driver to allow communications from the PC to the remote RS-485 system. Not Connected RING Not Connected Figure 7 RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 14: J2 & J4 Isolated Rs-485 Connectors

    The ‘RS-232 to RS-485 Convertor Module’ is supplied with two RJ11 flat cables for connecting between this module and the RS-485 remote system. J2 & J4 – RS485 Connector Pin-outs: Pin No. Title Description Transmit + Transmit - Receive+ Receive- Figure 8 RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 15: Pro101 - Multi-Channel Rs-485 Operation

    RS-232 signal from the PC COM port to an optically isolated RS-485 signal suitable for interfacing with the PPM’s on the network. The typical setup is shown in the figure below: Figure 9 RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 16: Pro101 Hardware Installation Instructions

    Test that all PPM’s are communicating with the PC at their correct ‘Node Address’. (The Node Address may be changed while the programmer is powered up). • When all PRO101’s are recognised by the ISP-PRO software, power down all programmers and replace lids. RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 17: Pro104 - 4 Channel Eurocard Rack Production Isp System

    RS-485 signal suitable for interfacing with the PPM’s on the network. It is possible to expand from 1 up to 4 PRO104’s (16 PPM Boards in total). The typical setup is shown in the figure below: Figure 11 RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...
  • Page 18: Pro104/108 Hardware Installation Instructions

    Launch the ISP-PRO software on the PC and set up the required number of PPM’s within the software • Test that all PPM’s are communicating with the PC at their correct ‘Node Address’. (The Node Address may be changed while the programmer is powered up). RS232-RS485 Convertor Manual V1.02 28/06/01...

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