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Summary of Contents for Bindicator SERIAL COMMUNICATION ADAPTERS
- Page 1 SERIAL COMMUNICATION ADAPTERS Instruction Manual 150 Venture Blvd Spartanburg SC 29306 Tel.: (800)778-9242 • Fax: (864)574-8063 Email: sales@bindicator.com www.bindicator.com...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Instruction Manual Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Bindicator makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual Table of Contents SAFETY INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------- 2 SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------- 4 RS-485 Serial Adapter ----------------------------------------------------------- 4 USB Serial Adapter -------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW -------------------------- 5 RS-485 SERIAL ADAPTER ---------------------------------------------- 6 ... -
Page 4: Specifications
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual SPECIFICATIONS RS-485 Serial Adapter COMPATIBILITY EIA-485 CONNECTORS Removable screw terminal connector and RJ11 (adapter to meter) CABLE 6' (1.8 m) standard Cat5e cable provided with adapter DISTANCE Adapter to PRD1000 meter: 6' (1.8 m) max; Adapter to... -
Page 5: Serial Communications Overview
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW RS-485 is a standard interface approved by the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) for connecting serial devices. In EIA terms, the device (e.g. meter) that connects to the interface is called a Data Communica- tions Equipment (DCE) and the device to which it connects (e.g. -
Page 6: Rs-485 Serial Adapter
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual RS-485 SERIAL ADAPTER Description The RS-485 serial adapter converts the serial output of the PRD1000 meter to balanced, full or half-duplex RS-485 signals. The RS-485 serial adapter has a removable screw terminal connector for the RS-485 terminals which includes Transmit Data (DO) and (/DO), Receive Data (DI) and (/DI), and Signal Ground. -
Page 7: Installation
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual Installation Figure 1 shows the connection of a PRD1000 meter to a single-point full-duplex RS-485 device using the RS-485 serial adapter. The adapter has an RJ45 connector to connect the Cat5e cable and a screw terminal connector to connect to the RS-485 network. -
Page 8: Figure 1. Rs-422 Or Rs-485 Wiring
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual Figure 1. RS-422 or RS-485 Wiring Notes: Termination resistors are optional and values depend on the cable length and charac- teristic impedance. Consult the cable manufacturer for recommendations. Use shielded cable, twisted-pairs plus ground. Connect ground shield only at one location. -
Page 9: Connections
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual Connections A Cat5e cable is provided to connect the PRD1000 meter to the RS-485 serial adapter. Figure 3 details the wiring connections from the RS-485 serial adapter to a full-duplex RS-485 four-wire network device. RS-485 serial adapter to... -
Page 10: Usb Serial Adapter
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual USB SERIAL ADAPTER Description The USB Serial Adapter allows for direct connection of a PRD1000 me- ter to the USB port of a PC. Installation Figure 22 shows the connection of a PRD1000 meter to a PC using a USB Serial Adapter. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Serial Communication Adapters Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Check/Action Power LED is off RS-485 serial adapter: Check modular cable connection Check power to meter USB serial adapter: Check USB connections Try different USB port Check USB port with other device Meter not communicating with... - Page 12 150 Venture Blvd Spartanburg SC 29306 Tel.: (800)778-9242 • Fax: (864)574-8063 Email: sales@bindicator.com www.bindicator.com PRD180513 Rev A LIM7232VM_A 02/13...
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