B&B Electronics Zlinx 485 manual Table of Contents

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Introduction

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction	2
About this Manual	2
Support	2
Zlinx Product Family	2
Features	3
Package Checklist	3
Chapter 2: Hardware	3
Zlinx 485 Modules	3
Indicators, Connectors and Accessories	6
I/O Options and Characteristics	11
Zlinx 485 Modes of Operation	18
Connecting the Hardware	19
Chapter 3: Getting Started	21
Zlinx 485 Installation	21
Computer System Requirements	21
Installing Zlinx 485 Software	21
Connecting Zlinx 485 to a PC	22
Starting Zlinx 485 Manager	22
Chapter 4: Configuration & Operation	26
Configuring Zlinx 485	26
Peer-to-Peer Mode Settings	28
Updating Zlinx 485 Firmware	33
Chapter 5: Modbus Help	35
Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics	35
Hints and Tips	36
Appendix A: Product Specifications	37
Appendix B: Dimensional Diagrams	40
Appendix C: Serial Connections	41
Appendix D: Modbus I/O Assignments	44
Appendix E: Zlinx 485 Models and Features	47
Appendix F: Zlinx 485 Troubleshooting	48
Appendix G: Terms and Definitions	49

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Contents Zlinx International Headquarters ZlinxTable of Contents Introduction About this ManualSupport Zlinx Product Family Package Checklist FeaturesZlinx 485 Modules HardwareExpansion Modules Base ModulesBase and Expansion Modules Connected Together Programming the Base Module using the RS232 connectorIndicators, Connectors and Accessories LED IndicatorsConnectors Power Supply Connector Local Bus Connector Location RS-422/485 ConnectorRS-422/485 Two-Wire Mode RS-422/485 Four-Wire ModeRS-232 Connection Power Supply RequirementsDigital Inputs Types and CharacteristicsAnalog Outputs DI WiringDigital Outputs Analog InputsDo Wiring AI Wiring RTD Wiring Relay Wiring Type Modbus Memory Address Peer-to-Peer Mode Modbus ModeZlinx 485 Modes of Operation Connecting the Hardware Zlinx Base Module 2 wire RS-485 Connections Getting Started Zlinx 485 InstallationConnecting Zlinx 485 to a PC If the device is found, the Zlinx 485 Manager window opens Zlinx 485 Manager Information TabInput/Output Tab Configuration TabConfiguring Zlinx Configuration & OperationTesting Modbus Mode Operation Peer-to-Peer Master Configuration Peer-to-Peer Mode SettingsInput/Output Settings Digital Input Configuration Analog Input Configuration Saving the Configuration Updating Zlinx 485 Firmware Firmware Updater Caution Dialog BoxModbus Basics Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics Modbus HelpHints and Tips Appendix a Product Specifications Frequency Input Accuracy @ 25ºC Dimensional Diagram of a Zlinx 485 Base Module Appendix B Dimensional DiagramsRS-232 Pinouts Appendix C Serial ConnectionsRS-422/485 4 Wire Pinouts Serial Connections Discrete Digital Outputs Appendix D Modbus I/O AssignmentsModbus I/O Assignments Modbus I/O Assignments Zlinx 485 Base Modules Model Number Module Type Appendix E Zlinx 485 Models and FeaturesProblem Causes Appendix F Zlinx 485 TroubleshootingTerm Definition Appendix G Terms and Definitions