PAV LAN
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2. Network Connection
RS485 Multi-Drop Connection
RS485 connection
PAVs configured for RS485 connection are called slave units.
Each slave unit sends or receive commands independently through the master unit’s LAN
port.
Configuring the RS485 multi-drop connection
1
Using an RS485 link cable, connect the J4-OUT connector of the master
unit to the J4-IN connector of a slave unit.
2
Turn on the POWER switch of each PAV.
3
Set each PAV to RS485 remote mode.
4
Set each PAV’s address.
Setting the data rate (baudrate)
5
Press REM.
6
Turn the VOLTAGE knob until the voltmeter shows “
bAUd
.”
7
Press the VOLTAGE knob.
The ammeter shows the baudrate.
8
Turn the CURRENT knob to set the value to “
57.6
.”
Be sure to set the same baudrate (57.6) on each PAV.
9
Press the CURRENT knob.