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Serial Communication Converters & Adapters    Instruction Manual

 

 

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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. 

 

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SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

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CAUTION

: Read complete 

instructions prior to instal-
lation and operation of the 
equipment. 

WARNING

: Risk of 

electric shock. 

 

WARNING 

Hazardous voltages could exist on serial communication wiring 
networks. Installation and service should be performed only by 
trained service personnel. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for SERIAL COMMUNICATION ADAPTERS

Page 1: ...www bindicator com 150 Venture Blvd Spartanburg SC 29306 Tel 800 778 9242 Fax 864 574 8063 Email sales bindicator com SERIAL COMMUNICATION ADAPTERS Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...erchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Registered Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their re spective owners 2013 Bindicator All rights reserved SAFE...

Page 3: ...NICATIONS OVERVIEW 5 RS 485 SERIAL ADAPTER 6 Description 6 Installation 7 PRD1000 Serial Communication Address serIAl 7 Connections 9 USB SERIAL ADAPTER 10 Description 10 Installation 10 TROUBLESHOOTI...

Page 4: ...y PRD1000 meter M Link connection STATUS INDICATION Separate LEDs for Power P Transmit TX and Receive RX USB Serial Adapter COMPATIBILITY USB 1 1 USB 2 0 CONNECTORS RJ45 and USB Type B CABLE One 6 1 8...

Page 5: ...tion of a network The differential data transmission of RS 485 offers superi or performance in most applications Differential signals can help nullify the effects of ground shifts and induced noise si...

Page 6: ...smit Data DO and DO Receive Data DI and DI and Signal Ground The adapter is provid ed by the PRD1000 meter M Link connection Baud rates are adjustable and handled by the PRD1000 see the PRD1000 Instru...

Page 7: ...000 Serial Communication Address serIAl When using more than one meter in a multi drop or multi point mode each meter must be provided with its own unique address For the PRD1000 meter the address may...

Page 8: ...nufacturer for recommendations 2 Use shielded cable twisted pairs plus ground Connect ground shield only at one location Figure 2 RS 485 Two Wire Multi Drop Wiring Notes 1 Termination resistors are op...

Page 9: ...duplex RS 485 four wire network device Figure 3 Connections for RS 485 Adapter to Serial Converter If the RS 485 device configured for a two wire network then the re quirement to externally wire the...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...rate 4 Software address and baud rate If only the TX or DATA IN data status LED is flashing when serial communications attempted Check 1 Serial adapter and cable 2 Serial protocol selected 3 Meter ad...

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