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Revised 7/24/03 • DIAG485

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© 2003 Automated Logic Corporation

Using the DIAG485

The DIAG485 (see Figure 1) is a diagnostic 
board that shows the communication signal 
levels on the network segment. The DIAG485 
can also reduce the effects of noise on the 
CMnet by adding bias.

 Figure 1. DIAG485

2 1/2"

6.4 cm

Bias

Jumper

Off On

Power
Connection

CMnet
Connection

4"

10.2 cm

Power Jumper

+

-

Shield

24VAC

Gnd

Specifications

Power 

24VAC, 0.3A, 50-60Hz, 7.2VA 

(Single Class 2 Source Only, 100VA or 
less).

Temperature Range 

0 to 130 °F (-17.8 to 

54.4 °C).

Operating Humidity Range 

10-90% 

relative humidity, non-condensing.

Mounting

WARNING

  If equipment is used in a manner 

not specified by the manufacturer, the 
protection provided by the equipment may be 
impaired.

Provide at least 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) of 
clearance from each edge of the DIAG485 for 
wiring.

1. Remove DIAG485 from the snap-track.

2. Mount the snap-track using self-drilling 

screws. Drill directly into the plastic near 

the edges of the snap-track so that the 
screws will be visible when the DIAG485 
is installed. This prevents loose screws 
from shorting out the back of the board.

3. Mount the DIAG485 on the snap-track by 

pushing it firmly into the grooves.

Power Wiring

CAUTION

  The DIAG485 is a Class 2 device 

(less than 30VAC, 100VA). Take appropriate 
isolation measures when mounting it in a 
control panel where non-Class 2 devices 
(120VAC or greater) are present.

1. Make sure that the power source is off.

2. Connect the two power wires to the 

connector labelled 24VAC on the 
DIAG485.

3. Turn the power source on.

4. The LED labelled POWER should light 

when the ON/OFF jumper is set to ON.

Communications Wiring

Two 120 Ohm terminators are included with 
each DIAG485. These terminators should be 
placed at each end of the segment to prevent 
signal distortions (see Figure 2 on page 3).

1. Remove the DIAG485’s power jumper or 

place it in the off position.

2. Check the communication wiring for 

shorts and grounds. 

3. Connect the communication wires to the 

CMnet port on the DIAG485. Be sure to 
follow the same polarity as used 
throughout the rest of the CMnet. 

4. Replace the DIAG485’s power jumper or 

place it in the on position. 

5. Verify communication with the network 

by viewing module status reports on a 
SuperVision workstation. 

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