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Interfacing with peripheral devices
The monitor can only display information that the peripheral device sends. The
parameters sent vary with each peripheral device and are subject to change. It is also
important to note that alarms vary according to the primary interfaced device.
In some cases, the peripheral device may impose alarm control parameters that you
may
not be able to change or silence with the monitor’s controls.
Unity Network Interface Device (ID) interconnection
The Unity Network Interface Device (ID) connects to the monitor via one of the M-port
connectors on the front of the processing unit (B850), or via the Ethernet port labeled
ID on the back of the monitor (B650, B450).
A factory-programmed adapter is required for each peripheral device to communicate
with the connectivity device. Refer to the instructions provided with the interface
adapter for adapter setup and installation instructions.
1. Interface adapters
Once the interface adapter is permanently connected to the peripheral device, the
cable can be plugged into any one of the eight serial ports on the Unity Network
Interface Device (ID).
CAUTION
The use of the wrong interface adapter may cause improper
operation of the supported peripheral device.
Unity Network Interface Device (ID) serial port indicator
lights
Each serial port on the connectivity device has an indicator light located directly
above it. The light indicates the status of the serial port.
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