Introduction
Manual Documentation Number: Zlinx485m-1808
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
About this Manual ...................................................................................................... 2
Support ....................................................................................................................... 2
Zlinx Product Family .................................................................................................. 2
Features ...................................................................................................................... 3
Package Checklist ...................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Hardware .................................................................................................... 3
Zlinx 485 Modules ...................................................................................................... 3
Indicators, Connectors and Accessories ................................................................. 6
I/O Options and Characteristics .............................................................................. 11
Zlinx 485 Modes of Operation ................................................................................. 18
Connecting the Hardware ........................................................................................ 19
Chapter 3: Getting Started .......................................................................................... 21
Zlinx 485 Installation ................................................................................................ 21
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................ 21
Installing Zlinx 485 Software ................................................................................... 21
Connecting Zlinx 485 to a PC .................................................................................. 22
Starting Zlinx 485 Manager ...................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4: Configuration & Operation ...................................................................... 26
Configuring Zlinx 485 ............................................................................................... 26
Peer-to-Peer Mode Settings .................................................................................... 28
Updating Zlinx 485 Firmware .................................................................................. 33
Chapter 5: Modbus Help ............................................................................................ 35
Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics ...................................................................................... 35
Hints and Tips .......................................................................................................... 36
Appendix A: Product Specifications ........................................................................ 37
Appendix B: Dimensional Diagrams ......................................................................... 40
Appendix C: Serial Connections ............................................................................... 41
Appendix D: Modbus I/O Assignments .................................................................... 44
Appendix E: Zlinx 485 Models and Features ........................................................... 47
Appendix F: Zlinx 485 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 48
Appendix G: Terms and Definitions .......................................................................... 49
