LRWMANUAL 0918
KAM CONTROLS, INC.
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RS485 is intended for MODBUS output. Check the activity LEDs on any RS485 converter connected to the RS485
terminals on the LRW.
RS485 TROUBLESHOOTING
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G C O N T I N U E D
If not able to read MODBUS registers, please follow the instructions below.
NOTE: The RS585+ and RS485- lines in two wire mode are differential, so their voltage needs to me measured with
respect to each other to conform to the RS485 standards. The bias is provided by the master device.
If lit, verify the MODBUS registers and call KAM Technical Support for further assistance.
If not lit, follow steps 1 through 4 on the "Loop Troubleshooting" section on tthe previous page to access the
terminal board on the LRW. Proceed to use a voltmeter and connect the red wire on RS485+ and the black wire on
the RS485- terminal. Measure and take note of the voltages. Call KAM Technical Support for further assistance.
Make sure the communication settings are set as described on page 16 of this manual. Ensure the communica-
tion port is opened in the terminal software.
Follow steps 1 through 4 on the previous section ("Loop Troubleshooting") to access the terminal board of the
LRW.
Check the RS232 wires connected to the LRW terminals for damage and ensure they are installed as per the wir-
ing diagram on page 9 of this manual. Replace wires if necessary.
Use a multimeter to measure voltage as described below. Please note the red wire on the multimeter should be
connected to RS232 terminals and the black wire to GND.
RS232 RXD (LRW data input line) to GND terminal should be between -5V and -12V.
RS232 TXD (LRW output line) to GND terminal should be should be between -5V and -12V.
RS232 TROUBLESHOOTING
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If experiencing either blank or a non-alphanumeric output on the LRW PC software or on the RS232 terminal (e.g.
RealTerm), please follow these instructions:
If the voltages are not within this range, the RS232 circuit may be damaged. Contact KAM Technical Support for fur-
ther instructions.
If either the RS232 RXD or the RS232 TXD terminal voltages read 0V with respect to the GND terminal and the wire
connections are good, try reversing the RS232 RXD and RS232 TXD wires and check the output on the LRW PC soft-
ware (If using RealTerm, follow configuration procedure on pages 15 to 18).
If the issue continues, please contact KAM Technical Support for further assistance.