Applicator Interface Kit Installation Guide
7
RS-485 Connector Configuration
Note:
The increased use of LAN networks has made the RS-485 interface
somewhat obsolete, because RS-485 requires a special communication
protocol and a dedicated wiring system limited to 1,200m (4000ft). We
only recommend RS-485 for existing applications and advice the
customer to consider a LAN network solution for new applications.
Applicator Interface
When the Applicator interface board is installed, upon boot up, the firmware will
detect it and the configurations and settings for the interface board will be
displayed on the LCD User interface and the printer web page.
The applicator interface supports applicator signals with 8 digital IN ports with
optocouplers, 8 digital Out ports with optocouplers, and 4 OUT ports with
relays.
The board has no straps or circuits to be fitted or removed. All signals are
available on a DB-44 pins socket.
The Applicator Interface board also provides an option of three port styles
(Z-style, S-style, I-style) and one External Error Port.
RS-485 Socket as
seen from the outside
DB-9
Socket Signal Meaning
1
Ex5VDC max 500mA
(automatic switch off at overload,
short-circuit protected) provided
strap is fitted on P3:A which spoils
the galvanical isolation
2
+DATA
3
-
4
-
5
GNDE
Ground
6
-
7
-
8
-DATA
9
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9