GE EPM 5200, EPM 5300, EPM 5350 Chapter Communication Installation, 4.1 RS-232C, 4.2 RS-485

CHAPTER 4: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION

CHAPTER 4

COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION

4.1: RS-232C

(This section applies to the RS-232C or RS-485.)

All EPM 5300P and 5200P instruments can be equipped with RS-232C or RS-485 communication.

RS-232C communication links a single instrument with a computer or device such as an RTU or PLC. Its capability is up to 100 feet. A standard 9-pin female serial port connector mounts on the instrument for direct connection to a computer with a 9-pin cable.

BACK VIEW

RS-232 COMMUNICATION CONNECTION

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7			CONNECTION FOR DB-9 FEMALE
		20
			PIN 2 - RECEIVE OF THE HOST/COMPUTER
6		21
5	COMMUNICATION	22	PIN 3 - TRANSMIT OF THE HOST/COMPUTER
			PIN 5 - GROUND OF THE HOST/COMPUTER
4	CONVERTER	23
	Model	24
3			5	4 3 2 1
	SF-232DB3	25
2						DETAIL OF DB-9
		26
				9 8	7	6
1		27
		28

LAPTOP

DB-9 CONNECTOR

A DIRECT PIN-TO-PIN CABLE CAN BE USED.

NO NULL MODEM IS REQUIRED.

Figure 4.1: RS-232C Communication Connection Installation

Note: To avoid ground loops, the neutral and safety ground (pin 3) should be connected together at only one point.

4.2: RS-485

Each EPM 5300P or 5200P instrument has a unique address up to four digits long. This allows the user to communicate with up to 10,000 instruments. Available standard baud rates are 1200, 2400, 4800, and

9600. To select the proper baud rate, apply the following rules:

The unit operates up to 9600 baud. For a smaller number of instruments over a long distance, use a lower baud rate. Optimal recommended baud rate is 1200 baud, if noisy conditions exist.

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