B&B Electronics manual If the device is found, the Zlinx 485 Manager window opens

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Figure 27. Discovery Window

During the scan the Progress box displays information about the scanning process. If a device is not found at the most recently successful port it continues to scan through COM ports 1 to 16. The bar graph near the bottom of the window indicates progress.

3. If the device is not found the Progress box displays:

The device was not found on any serial port.

a.Check the power supply and serial cable connections

b.Click the Connect button. The connection process will be repeated and the device should be found.

4.If Automatic connection is not desired, a particular COM port (1 to 16) can be specified:

a.Select the COM port number from the Connection drop down list.

b.Click the Connect button to initiate the connection process.

Clicking the Stop button stops the module discovery process.

5. If the device is found, the Zlinx 485 Manager window opens.

Manual Documentation Number: Zlinx485m-1808 www.bb-elec.comwww.bb-europe.com

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Contents Zlinx Zlinx International HeadquartersTable of Contents Support Zlinx Product Family IntroductionAbout this Manual Features Package ChecklistHardware Zlinx 485 ModulesBase Modules Expansion ModulesProgramming the Base Module using the RS232 connector Base and Expansion Modules Connected TogetherConnectors Indicators, Connectors and AccessoriesLED Indicators Power Supply Connector RS-422/485 Connector Local Bus Connector LocationRS-422/485 Four-Wire Mode RS-422/485 Two-Wire ModePower Supply Requirements RS-232 ConnectionTypes and Characteristics Digital InputsAnalog Inputs DI WiringDigital Outputs Analog OutputsDo Wiring AI Wiring RTD Wiring Relay Wiring Type Modbus Memory Address Zlinx 485 Modes of Operation Peer-to-Peer ModeModbus Mode Connecting the Hardware Zlinx Base Module 2 wire RS-485 Connections Zlinx 485 Installation Getting StartedConnecting Zlinx 485 to a PC If the device is found, the Zlinx 485 Manager window opens Information Tab Zlinx 485 ManagerConfiguration Tab Input/Output TabConfiguration & Operation Configuring ZlinxTesting Modbus Mode Operation Peer-to-Peer Mode Settings Peer-to-Peer Master ConfigurationInput/Output Settings Digital Input Configuration Analog Input Configuration Saving the Configuration Firmware Updater Caution Dialog Box Updating Zlinx 485 FirmwareModbus Basics Modbus Help Modbus ASCII/RTU BasicsHints and Tips Appendix a Product Specifications Frequency Input Accuracy @ 25ºC Appendix B Dimensional Diagrams Dimensional Diagram of a Zlinx 485 Base ModuleAppendix C Serial Connections RS-232 PinoutsRS-422/485 4 Wire Pinouts Serial Connections Appendix D Modbus I/O Assignments Discrete Digital OutputsModbus I/O Assignments Modbus I/O Assignments Appendix E Zlinx 485 Models and Features Zlinx 485 Base Modules Model Number Module TypeAppendix F Zlinx 485 Troubleshooting Problem CausesAppendix G Terms and Definitions Term Definition