Controlsoft CS-AC-4311 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 2

Step 1: Mount the AC-4311

Boxed version: Use the metal housing as a template and mark the wall.  Drill the 

wall and plug if necessary, then screw the housing to the wall.
PCB Version: Fit the PCB in a suitable housing using the four self-adhesive feet 

supplied.

Step 2: Connect the RS485 Bus

The RS485 bus must be wired with a twisted pair screened cable. Please refer to the 

cable specifi cations on page 1.

The RS485 ‘+’ and ‘–’ must be on the same twisted pair (e.g. Green & Green/White).  

A correctly wired RS485 data line is shown in the diagram below.  

If the I/O Expansion Board is at the end of the RS485 bus, then Jumper J24 must be 

fi tted to ensure that the network is correctly terminated.

 

 

At either end of bus    

      In middle of bus

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Mount the AC-4311

Summary of Contents for CS-AC-4311

Page 1: ...ence and electrical noise plus an overall screen for additional protection It is possible to use screened CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 but we recommend using stranded cores as opposed to solid cores to reduce the risk of cores breaking Note the RS485 and connections must be run on either side of the same twisted pair e g Green and Green White with a separate core used for the reference The total distance of an...

Page 2: ...nnect the RS485 Bus The RS485 bus must be wired with a twisted pair screened cable Please refer to the cable specifications on page 1 The RS485 and must be on the same twisted pair e g Green Green White A correctly wired RS485 data line is shown in the diagram below If the I O Expansion Board is at the end of the RS485 bus then Jumper J24 must be fitted to ensure that the network is correctly term...

Page 3: ...device on the RS485 network must be assigned with an individual address unique to that network The RS485 bus supports up to 16 devices so the I O Expansion Board has a DIP switch where the address is set by switches 1 to 4 as shown in the table below Address Sw1 Sw2 Sw3 Sw4 1 On Off Off Off 2 Off On Off Off 3 On On Off Off 4 Off Off On Off 5 On Off On Off 6 Off On On Off 7 On On On Off 8 Off Off O...

Page 4: ...ts 4 to 7 Each input has an indicator LED just above the input terminal This LED illuminates when the input is shorted Each group of inputs 0 3 and 4 7 can operate in one of three modes External Mode Internal Mode Common Positive Internal Mode Common Negative External Mode is useful when the trigger device switches a voltage source to the I O Expansion Board To select External Mode use a single ju...

Page 5: ... top and centre pins as shown opposite Example to wire a contact to Input 2 for Internal Mode Common Positive Internal Mode Common Negative is used when the trigger device has voltage free contacts and a common negative is required The trigger device should be less than 25m from the I O Expansion Board To select Internal Negative Mode use two jumper links on J1 configures inputs 0 to 3 or J2 confi...

Page 6: ... the maximum current drawn by the input loop is 1 5mA Step 5 Connect the Outputs All 8 outputs on the I O Expansion Board are fully programmable so any magnetic lock door strike etc can be connected to any output The function of each output is programmed via the Controlsoft Lite or Controlsoft Pro software please refer to relevant manuals Each output provides voltage free change over contacts The ...

Page 7: ...vated power is applied to the Door Strike which releases the door Important ALWAYS fit a MOV 8 supplied with each I O Expansion Board across inductive loads such as magnetic locks and strike locks to prevent Back EMF from damaging the PCB Not fitting a MOV voids the warranty of the I O Expansion Board ...

Page 8: ...Expansion Board is at the end of the RS485 bus If the I O Expansion Board is not on the end of the bus remove the jumper link J25 RS485 biasing Default shorted Leave this jumper in place unless there are problems with the RS485 bus in which case remove jumpers J22 AND J25 SW1 1 Sets the RS485 address Default OFF SW1 2 Sets the RS485 address Default OFF SW1 3 Sets the RS485 address Default OFF SW1 ...

Page 9: ...permanently on or off there may be power problems or damaged circuitry HOST LED This will light when the I O Expansion Board is successfully communicating with the Master i Net via the RS485 bus Important The power supply MUST be earthed The power supply must be able to deliver power for all devices connected to the I O Expansion Board Although the current required by the I O Expansion Board is lo...

Page 10: ...ect REF wire to GND at one point to give a GND reference RS485 Network is in a STAR topology Ensure the RS485 Network is NOT a STAR and is a BUS Topology HOST LED Flashing Duplicate RS485 Address Check addresses are all unique RS485 Network is in a STAR topology Ensure the RS485 Network is NOT a STAR and is a BUS Topology Cable fault Check cable using cable tester No Reference Ensure the REF wire ...

Page 11: ...Product Variants Product Variants AC 4311 I O Expansion Board fitted in metal housing AC 4311 PCB I O Expansion Board PCB only AC 4311 PS I O Expansion Board fitted in metal housing with 2 Amp Power Supply ...

Page 12: ...urther information contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased product This information only applies to customers in European Union For other countries please contact your local government to investigate the possibility of recycling your product Controlsoft UK Controlsoft South Africa Tel 44 0 1451 844896 Tel 27 0 11 792 2778 Email support controlsoft com Email africas...

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