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A-4.2.10. genesis ii isolated comms – Innotech Genesis V4 System User Manual

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Installation Instructions for Innotech Genesis Systems

Edition 011100

A-20

A-4.2.10.

Genesis II Isolated Comms.

To remove the possibility of damaging the

RS485 ICs, a GENII 485I Isolated RS485 Comms Card should be used. This card
electrically isolates the screen and signal wires from all circuitry on the Digital Controller.
It does not remove the electric shock hazard of the voltage difference between the screen,
which is earthed, in Control Panel No. 2 and the earth in Control Panel No. 1. Note that the
screen is earthed at one point only: the top Digital Controller in Control Panel No. 2.

Figure A-19. Use of GENII 485I Card, Circuit 1.

Switchboard or

Control Panel No. 2

Screen

1 2

Connect Screen

Screen

1 2

Connect Screen

Switchboard or

Control Panel No. 1

Screen

1 2

Connect Screen

Only four outer

links fitted.

Screen is not

earthed.

Only four outer

links fitted.

Screen is not

earthed.

Screen

1 2

Connect Screen

Six outer links

fitted. Screen is

earthed via
Terminal 2.

Isolated

RS485

GEN485I Card

isolates Digital

Controller from

cable.