
Serial Port
The TTDM module has a serial port (marked EXT COM PORT) that can be configured for
use either as an RS-232 or RS-485 transceiver. The factory default is RS-232, and is
suitable for connecting the TTDM to single devices up to 50 ft (15 m) away. The standard
configuration is RS-232 full-duplex with no hardware handshaking, which is suitable for
connection to many devices (such as a remote host PC, laptop, or modem).
The RS-232/485 port (19 on foldout) is connector J13 on the TTDM motherboard. The
pinouts for connector J13 on the TTDM motherboard are listed below, with functions for
RS-232 usage noted.
Pin
Desc.
Use
J13-5
RX/A
Receive data
J13-6
TX/B
Transmit data
J13-7
RTS
Request to send —
for hardware handshaking
J13-8
CTS
Clear to send —
for hardware handshaking
J13-9
+5V/DTR
+5V supply/DTR if
needed by modem
J13-10
GND
Supply return
Note:
For further information, see Appendix 4 - Interface Details.
Relays
TTDM has three relays:
• Service
• Leak
• Fault
Each relay provides two Form-C relay contacts, with normally open and normally closed
contacts both provided. The relays are
de-energized to indicate an alarm condition. The
diagram below shows the relay status when each is in an alarm (de-energized) state.
(For other connection options, please consult Appendix 5 - Wiring Details.)
4–20 mA
The module is equipped with an analog 4–20 mA interface. The TTDM adjusts its current
output based on whether an alarm condition exists, and (when a leak is detected) the
location of the leak. Its output can be scaled to make full use of the 4–20 mA range for
the length of sensing cable connected.
Note: The current transmitter is isolated from the sensing circuitry and therefore requires
an external 24 Vdc power supply.
The 4–20 mA output port (18 on foldout) is connector J2 on the TTDM motherboard,
with terminals as noted in the following table:
Pin
Desc.
Use
J2-11
IRTN
Current loop return
J2-12
IOUT
Current output
J2-13
+V
24 Vdc supply (required)
J2-14
+VRTN
24 Vdc common (required)
Note: More information about operation and testing is found in Appendix 4 -
Interface Details.
15 16 17
20
19
18
21 22 23
26
25
24
27 28 29
32
31
30
LEAK RELAY
SERVICE RELAY
FAULT RELAY
4
5
Connection to Other Devices