5.3 Connecting the Network and Serial Cables
Network and serial cable connectors are located on the BM85 rear panel Rear panel views are provided in the following figures:
VFigure 19: BM85000
VFigure 20: BM85C E S
VFigure 21: BM85D
Read the Cautions below before connecting any cable to the BM85
After connecting each cable secure the connection by tightening its two screws
Caution:"If you are connecting the unit to the network for the purpose of communicating in your application, you must first ensure that you have set the unit's internal configuration for the specific site at which you are installing the unit. If you have not done this, you must first configure the unit as described in this guidebook.
If you are connecting the unit to the network for the purpose of downloading its configuration from your host computer, you must set the unit's rear panel switches for downloading . You must do this before connecting the network cables, and before applying operating power to the unit.
Caution:"If the network is active, communication between the devices on the network will be affected as you connect the BM85 to the network. Before connecting any device on an active network, you should know the affect of connecting that device.
Caution:"If the cables at the installation site are not labeled, or if you do not have a layout diagram showing how to connect the cables, obtain that information before proceeding.
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