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The RS-485 serial expansion card permits the control unit to be networked with other welding control
units and with a central PC for programming the control unit or for documenting production data. The
card interfaces with the control unit by means of a 6-pin connector and with the external network by
means of a standard male 9-pin connector with the following signals:
1 Ground
2 Y
3 A
4 R1A
5 R2A
6 Z
7 B
8 R1B
9 R2B
CONNECTIONS OF CONNECTOR DB9
SERIAL INTERFACE RS-485 ITEM 50209 (Option)
The card can be connected only when the control unit is not powered. It is also advisable to first
connect the 6-pin wire, which connects the weld control unit, and then make the RS485 connection. At
this point the control unit can be powered and the
NET/485
function can be activated in the
"
Installation
" menu.
In the network communication an identifying address must be assigned to the weld control unit (slave)
so that it can be recognized by a Master, for instance a Personal Computer. This parameter, called
NETWORK ADDRESS
is set in the "
Installation
" menu.
A PC software program, called
tecnaNet
, is available for handling data and communication among the
networked control units for checking the network's structure, i.e. how many and which control units are
connected, for carrying out (for each control unit) all the programming functions remotely, and for
acquiring and storing production data.
TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The interface is isolated up to 1500V, without the need for any external power supply, and works
connected to standard RS485 signals in half duplex or full duplex mode. The male 9-pin connector has
two screws with thread 4-40 UNC with threaded head. These screws are to be used for wall mounting
purposes (max. 3mm) and for locking the mobile connector. The 50209 item is fit with a black
protective cover for protecting it against dust and electrostatic charges. It is advisable to always keep it
on the connector when the interface is not used.
Some terminating resistances are present on the cards which should be connected only at the first and
last network connector. Furthermore it is essential that the ground be connected among all the devices
connected to the network.
The connection cable between the devices must not be longer than 1200m. It must be shielded and
have metallic or metallized connection connectors such as Belden 8777 cable at 24 AWG.
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