PTI Security Systems
Wireless RS485 Installation and Troubleshooting Instructions
4/8/14
Rev A
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Installation and Troubleshoot
ing
of
the
Wireless 485
Modem Set
P485MODEMASY / 2000002Kit
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Wireless RS-‐485 Modems. Installed and configured
properly, these modems will provide a reliable wireless link for your Falcon XT, Syscon or
Falcon Base Unit RS-‐485 network.
Pre-‐configuration
These wireless modems are highly configurable for a variety of applications. PTI Security
Systems has preconfigured the modems to suit a majority of installations and provide easy
replacement, should one become damaged.
This pre-‐configuration is
1.
The wired connection is set for:
a.
2400 baud for the Syscon (PN 2000002Kit)
b.
9600 baud and two stop bits for the Falcon Base Unit or XT (PN
P485MODEMASY)
2.
Falcon Base Unit/XT modems are set for 2 Stop Bits. Syscon Modems are set for 1
Stop Bit.
3.
The DIP switches are all set to the OFF position. This enables RS-‐485
communication. There is no benefit to any other switch settings besides all off.
4.
Encryption is not used.
Important – Please Read:
1.
Should a more sophisticated configuration be required, the installer must alter the
configuration. Remember that in order for the radio modems to communicate they
must have compatible configurations, so when replacing a modem with a
customized configuration, the replacement modem must also have its configuration
customized.
2.
The radio modems are not configured to be secure. It is possible to eavesdrop on
their communication. A secure custom configuration is required when using these
