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Zlinx 485
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Zlinx Base Module 2 wire RS-485 Connections
Types and Characteristics
Install
LED Indicators
RS-422/485 Four-Wire Mode
Configuration Tab
Problem Causes
Local Bus Connector Location
Peer-to-Peer Mode Settings
Checklist
Testing Modbus Mode Operation
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Hardware
Figure 24. Zlinx Base Module 2 wire
RS-485
Connections
Figure 25. Zlinx Base Module 4 wire
RS-232
Connections
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Zlinx485m-1808
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Zlinx
Table of Contents
Support Zlinx Product Family
Introduction
About this Manual
Package Checklist
Features
Zlinx 485 Modules
Hardware
Expansion Modules
Base Modules
Base and Expansion Modules Connected Together
Programming the Base Module using the RS232 connector
Connectors
Indicators, Connectors and Accessories
LED Indicators
Power Supply Connector
Local Bus Connector Location
RS-422/485 Connector
RS-422/485 Two-Wire Mode
RS-422/485 Four-Wire Mode
RS-232 Connection
Power Supply Requirements
Digital Inputs
Types and Characteristics
Analog Outputs
DI Wiring
Digital Outputs
Analog Inputs
Do Wiring
AI Wiring
RTD Wiring
Relay Wiring
Type Modbus Memory Address
Zlinx 485 Modes of Operation
Peer-to-Peer Mode
Modbus Mode
Connecting the Hardware
Zlinx Base Module 2 wire RS-485 Connections
Getting Started
Zlinx 485 Installation
Connecting Zlinx 485 to a PC
If the device is found, the Zlinx 485 Manager window opens
Zlinx 485 Manager
Information Tab
Input/Output Tab
Configuration Tab
Configuring Zlinx
Configuration & Operation
Testing Modbus Mode Operation
Peer-to-Peer Master Configuration
Peer-to-Peer Mode Settings
Input/Output Settings
Digital Input Configuration
Analog Input Configuration
Saving the Configuration
Updating Zlinx 485 Firmware
Firmware Updater Caution Dialog Box
Modbus Basics
Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics
Modbus Help
Hints and Tips
Appendix a Product Specifications
Frequency Input
Accuracy @ 25ºC
Dimensional Diagram of a Zlinx 485 Base Module
Appendix B Dimensional Diagrams
RS-232 Pinouts
Appendix C Serial Connections
RS-422/485 4 Wire Pinouts
Serial Connections
Discrete Digital Outputs
Appendix D Modbus I/O Assignments
Modbus I/O Assignments
Modbus I/O Assignments
Zlinx 485 Base Modules Model Number Module Type
Appendix E Zlinx 485 Models and Features
Problem Causes
Appendix F Zlinx 485 Troubleshooting
Term Definition
Appendix G Terms and Definitions
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