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Serial Ports 

Name

 

Type 

Socket 

Typically used for… 

PORT 1 

RS-232 

RJ-45

(1)

  Local connection to PLC, data logger, meter 

PORT 2 

RS-232 

RJ-45 

Local connection to PLC, data logger, meter 

CONFIG  RS-232 

RJ-45 

Laptop, Analog output module 

(1) 

Connector pins 2 and 3 are not connected on 

PORT 1

(2) 

The +12V outputs can power small loads such as serial           

converters. 

Each port has a red/green LED indicator, which blinks green  
when 

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receives a valid message. Red indicates an error 

condition. 

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet Port 

This is a standard 100-base-T Ethernet port, which is operational when the 
appropriate firmware is installed. 

 

 

External Radio Connections 

These connections are applicable only when no internal radio is fitted. 

     

1

8

RJ45 Pins

 

Always use best radio-frequency engineering 
practices for all radio and antenna installation. 

 

 

Dir 

Name 

sf

  +12V

(2)

 

2

(1)

  sf

  COut2 

3

(1)

  sf

  CIn2 

sf

  COut1 

sf

  CIn1 

sf

  TxD 

sf

  RxD 

 

GND 

Pin 

Dir 

Name 

 

GND 

sf

 

PTT 

sf

 

Channel Busy 

sf

 

Tx Audio 

sf

 

Rx Audio 

sf

 

Serial TxD 

sf

 

Serial RxD 

 

GND 

Serial ports can be permanently damaged if an 
Ethernet cable is plugged into them. 

Connect an antenna before powering up 

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IG-671-2.2-2015-Mar 

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for Topcat TC0

Page 1: ...Models TC0 TC1 and TC3 Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ... Rating 11 36V DC 1 5A 12V DC 0 75A 24V DC DC Supply External Load 11 36VDC POWER 11 36V DC SUPPLY 12V SW 12V LOAD An external power option can be installed in Topcat that can provide a switched 13 8V supply up to 1A through pins 2 and 3 of the power connector as shown This can be used to power an external device such as a cellular modem Connect an antenna before powering up Topcat Depth is 125mm ...

Page 3: ...nputs COM VE 1 0 8 9 DRY CONTACTS EG RELAY CONTACTS SWITCHES FIELD SUPPLY Inputs 0 3 can be used for Pulse Counts Max count rate 50Hz Analog Inputs General Description Inactive LED off Active LED on Maximum Resistance Positive 4 20mA current 0 4mA 4 20mA 5V 40mA 120Ω to GND GND A INs 4 20 mA TRANSDUCERS Analog Inputs 3 1 2 0 FIELD SUPPLY IG 671 2 2 2015 Mar 2 Installation Guide ...

Page 4: ...gital Outputs COM LOAD LOAD 6 A MAX PER OUTPUT FIELD SUPPLY Security I O The fail safe alarm is an open collector which can carry 50mA up to 30V and can drive a relay coil directly INHIBIT TAMPER ALARM GND Door Switch Key Operated Switch Fail safe Alarm see text Security I O SECURITY I O Installation Guide 3 IG 671 2 2 2015 Mar ...

Page 5: ...t This is a standard 100 base T Ethernet port which is operational when the appropriate firmware is installed External Radio Connections These connections are applicable only when no internal radio is fitted 1 8 RJ45 Pins Always use best radio frequency engineering practices for all radio and antenna installation Dir Name 1 sf 12V 2 2 1 sf COut2 3 1 sf CIn2 4 sf COut1 5 sf CIn1 6 sf TxD 7 sf RxD 8...

Page 6: ...g on the radio channel TX DATA Yellow Shows the data being transmitted by Topcat A short blink is about 0 1 seconds A long blink is about 0 5 seconds Ready LED and Reset Ready LED indication swampfox operating state Green Normal Topcat is operating normally Red Defect Hardware or firmware fault The RESET button is behind a small unmarked hole in the front panel near the DISPLAY button To reset and...

Page 7: ...Notes IG 671 2 2 2015 Mar 6 Installation Guide ...

Page 8: ...x 27 497 Wellington New Zealand Phone 64 4 385 6611 Fax 64 4 3856848 Document number IG 671 2 2 2015 Mar Products Covered TC0 TC1 and TC3 all variants Revision Number 2 2 Revision date 15 March 2015 Topcat and the logo are trademarks of Abbey Systems Ltd registered with the U S Patent and Trademark Office ...

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