
Siemens ProtoAir Start-up Guide
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4
INTERFACING PROTOAIR TO DEVICES
4.1
Device Connections to ProtoAir
The ProtoAir has a 3-pin Phoenix connector for connecting RS-485 devices on the R1 port.
NOTE: Use standard grounding principles for RS-485 GND.
Device Pins
ProtoAir
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
RS-485 +
Pin 1
RS-485 +
RS-485 -
Pin 2
RS-485 -
RS-485 GND
Pin 3
RS-485 GND
Figure 5: RS-485 Connections from Devices to the ProtoAir
G
-
+
Figure 6: Device RS-485 Wiring Setup