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Serial Communication Adapters  

Instruction Manual 

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Connections 

A Cat5e cable is provided to connect the PRD1000 meter to the RS-485 
serial adapter. 
 
Figure 3 details the wiring connections from the RS-485 serial adapter to 
a full-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 DO to the DI and the /DO to the /DI on 
the RS-485 serial adapter screw terminal connector is needed. 
 
 

RS-485 serial adapter to  

RS-422/485 Serial Converter Con-

nections  

RS-485 
Serial Converter 

RS-485 Adapter 

 

DO

DI

 

DO

DI

 

DI

DO

 

DI

DO

 

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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