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ER5000 Software Development Support
ER5000 Communication Requirements
The ER5000 communicates via USB or RS485.
• USB communication takes place via a direct connection
between the Mini-B USB port on the ER5000’s control board
and a USB terminal on the PC. A USB cable with a Mini-B
plug configured to fit inside the controller is included with
your purchase. Refer to the
Getting Started section for
proper installation.
The driver should install during standard setup of the
ERTune™ program. To install the driver manually, refer to the
Troubleshooting section
.
USB communication takes place through a USB cable and
requires no additional wiring.
• RS485 communication
requires a converter, which must be
purchased separately. The ER5000 can communicate using
a USB to RS485 converter (TESCOM model # 82948) or an
RS232 to RS485 (TESCOM model # 85061) converter. RS485
must be used if your application calls for multiple controllers
and you wish to daisychain them in the same network. You
can link up to 32 ER5000s in a single network.
Wiring diagrams for RS485 communication can be found in
this manual beginning on
page 89 . There are diagrams
for both USB to RS485 and RS232 to RS485 converters, as
well as single and multiple controller applications. Refer
to the
RS485 Communication section for third party
converter requirements.
ER5000 Software Development Support
The ERTune™ program, which is included with your purchase, is
designed to provide an effective and intuitive interface for setup
and tuning of the ER5000. The software can provide setpoints
during operation and includes a basic programming language
for creating multi-step Profiles that guide the controller through
complex setpoint sequences. Refer to
The Profile Panel section for
more information on this feature.