Turning On the Conext ComBox

DANGER

ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

If the power terminals on the Modbus RS 485 connector are used, the RS 485 connector must only be connected to a circuit rated 24V DC max, 1A max (fused on the positive wire), and supplied from an SELV source.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

 

Turn OFF all devices before connecting cables. The Conext ComBox does not

 

have an ON/OFF switch. See “Power Cycle” below.

 

Failure to follow these instructions can damage equipment or affect

 

performance.

 

 

Power Cycle

To power cycle the Conext ComBox:

 

1.

Turn the Conext ComBox OFF – perform a proper shutdown (see “Shutting

 

 

down the Conext ComBox” on page 3–17)then unplug and disconnect it

 

 

from all power sources.

 

2.

Wait ten seconds before the next step.

 

 

Ensure that there is no USB thumb drive inserted in the USB Host port.

 

3.

Turn the Conext ComBox ON – plug and connect it to a power source.

Wiring Steps

To wire the RS 485 Modbus connector for power to the Conext ComBox:

 

1.

Turn off the 24 V DC power supply.

 

2.

Unplug the RS 485 connector from the RS 485 port on the Conext ComBox.

 

3.

Strip 3/8 in. (10 mm) from the end of the 0 V (–) wire of the power cable.

 

4.

Terminate the wire with a ferrule.

 

5.

Install a 1A DC fuse on the 24 V (+) wire of the power cable and strip 3/8 in.

 

 

(10 mm) from the end of the wire.

 

6.

Terminate the wire with a ferrule.

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