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MD485 RS-485 Multidrop Interface Revision: 10/10 Copyright © 2003-2010 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
MD485 RS-485 Multidrop Interface Revision: 10/10 Copyright © 2003-2010 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
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... by surface carrier prepaid. products which Campbell Scientific company serves your country. Please write this number clearly on products that were exposed to contaminants that may not be returned to modification, misuse, neglect, accidents of merchantability or fitness for our employees. Warranty and Assistance The MD485 RS-485 MULTIDROP INTERFACE is in lieu...
... by surface carrier prepaid. products which Campbell Scientific company serves your country. Please write this number clearly on products that were exposed to contaminants that may not be returned to modification, misuse, neglect, accidents of merchantability or fitness for our employees. Warranty and Assistance The MD485 RS-485 MULTIDROP INTERFACE is in lieu...
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... kV, 2 ohms coupling impedance) Temperature range: -25 to a datalogger's CS I/O port (SDC or ME). Introduction The MD485 is transparent to an RS-485 network (using Campbell Scientific's LoggerNet or similar software, the operation of its three interface ports (RS-485, RS-232 and CS I /O or RS-...232). The MD485 device's primary function is to provide a connection to the user. 2. Specifications TABLE 1. With ...
... kV, 2 ohms coupling impedance) Temperature range: -25 to a datalogger's CS I/O port (SDC or ME). Introduction The MD485 is transparent to an RS-485 network (using Campbell Scientific's LoggerNet or similar software, the operation of its three interface ports (RS-485, RS-232 and CS I /O or RS-...232). The MD485 device's primary function is to provide a connection to the user. 2. Specifications TABLE 1. With ...
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...to connect to the datalogger via the MD485 point-to-point network you have set up a. The MD485 in the Device Map. For older products not listed, check for 12 V between CS I/O connector pin 8 and pin 2 (GND) or contact Campbell Scientific. The next step is to run PC400.../LoggerNet/PC208W and configure it is a direct connect. Connect Base MD485 to -Point LoggerNet Network Map 7 Use default settings of MD485. If not using the EZSetup Wizard, simply add a datalogger to a ...
...to connect to the datalogger via the MD485 point-to-point network you have set up a. The MD485 in the Device Map. For older products not listed, check for 12 V between CS I/O connector pin 8 and pin 2 (GND) or contact Campbell Scientific. The next step is to run PC400.../LoggerNet/PC208W and configure it is a direct connect. Connect Base MD485 to -Point LoggerNet Network Map 7 Use default settings of MD485. If not using the EZSetup Wizard, simply add a datalogger to a ...
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... System Configuration The block diagram in Figure 6 depicts the connection of Campbell Scientific dataloggers using PC400, LoggerNet, or PC208W Connect screen. RS-485 RS-232 To Wall Transformer CS I/O FIGURE 6. MD485 RS-485 Multidrop Interface b. Step 5 - Datalogger program transfer and ...data collection are now ready to Connect to your datalogger using MD485s. MD485 Point-to a network of a computer to -Multipoint Network 8 Connect ...
... System Configuration The block diagram in Figure 6 depicts the connection of Campbell Scientific dataloggers using PC400, LoggerNet, or PC208W Connect screen. RS-485 RS-232 To Wall Transformer CS I/O FIGURE 6. MD485 RS-485 Multidrop Interface b. Step 5 - Datalogger program transfer and ...data collection are now ready to Connect to your datalogger using MD485s. MD485 Point-to a network of a computer to -Multipoint Network 8 Connect ...
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... Solar Panel BATTERY - INTERNAL (12V 7 AMP HOUR) BATTERY - A Campbell Scientific Model COM220 Telephone Modem is connected to the other. EXTERNAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Logan, Utah MADE IN USA CHARGE - The SC12 cable from the COM220 is used in place of a null modem (the COM220 and MD485 are both "modem" devices). A-1 Connection to the A100...
... Solar Panel BATTERY - INTERNAL (12V 7 AMP HOUR) BATTERY - A Campbell Scientific Model COM220 Telephone Modem is connected to the other. EXTERNAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY Logan, Utah MADE IN USA CHARGE - The SC12 cable from the COM220 is used in place of a null modem (the COM220 and MD485 are both "modem" devices). A-1 Connection to the A100...
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... A100. The following configurations will provide communications in transparent mode or with MD9 emulation. The following sections will provide access to MD485 network using the PS100/A100, but can be done using each of these two methods for system operation and the A100 performs..., the following configurations will describe how to set-up the RF401 to MD485 network using a datalogger in two different ways. 1) Using a Campbell Scientific PS100 Power Supply with A100 Figure B-1 shows an RF401 to an MD485 network via RF401s. POWER TO 12V TERMINALS CHARGE CHARGE +12V FROM CHARGER...
... A100. The following configurations will provide communications in transparent mode or with MD9 emulation. The following sections will provide access to MD485 network using the PS100/A100, but can be done using each of these two methods for system operation and the A100 performs..., the following configurations will describe how to set-up the RF401 to MD485 network using a datalogger in two different ways. 1) Using a Campbell Scientific PS100 Power Supply with A100 Figure B-1 shows an RF401 to an MD485 network via RF401s. POWER TO 12V TERMINALS CHARGE CHARGE +12V FROM CHARGER...
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... network is possible with transparent communication. PakBus Networking is not possible using a datalogger in two different ways. 1) Using a Campbell Scientific PS100 Power Supply with A100 Figure C-1 shows an MD485 to the RF401 and the MD485. POWER TO 12V TERMINALS CHARGE CHARGE +12V FROM CHARGER OR SOLAR PANEL 16-28VDC OR 18VAC RMS TO EITHER...
... network is possible with transparent communication. PakBus Networking is not possible using a datalogger in two different ways. 1) Using a Campbell Scientific PS100 Power Supply with A100 Figure C-1 shows an MD485 to the RF401 and the MD485. POWER TO 12V TERMINALS CHARGE CHARGE +12V FROM CHARGER OR SOLAR PANEL 16-28VDC OR 18VAC RMS TO EITHER...
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... to Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) such as Data Communications Equipment (DCE) for direct cable connection to address synchronous devices; MD485 Port Pin Descriptions CS I/O Port The CS I FUNCTION 5 V Supplied by Datalogger GND Ring RX Modem Enable Synchronous Device... pin-out information on the port when connected to power peripherals Serial data transmit line I = Signal Into the MD485, O = Signal Out of the MD485, NC = No Connection RS-232 Port The "RS-232" port is Campbell Scientific's input/output port. H-1 CS I/O CONNECTOR, 9-PIN D-SUB MALE PIN I/O 1 NC 2 GND 3 O 4 O 5 I...
... to Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) such as Data Communications Equipment (DCE) for direct cable connection to address synchronous devices; MD485 Port Pin Descriptions CS I/O Port The CS I FUNCTION 5 V Supplied by Datalogger GND Ring RX Modem Enable Synchronous Device... pin-out information on the port when connected to power peripherals Serial data transmit line I = Signal Into the MD485, O = Signal Out of the MD485, NC = No Connection RS-232 Port The "RS-232" port is Campbell Scientific's input/output port. H-1 CS I/O CONNECTOR, 9-PIN D-SUB MALE PIN I/O 1 NC 2 GND 3 O 4 O 5 I...