Xylem System 5000 Getting Started Guide - Manual (Page 19)

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System 5000™ Hardware
The base system hardware configuration includes digital and analog functionality to support the
majority of the applications needed by most users. The modular design allows expansion modules
to be added for extended capabilities. Functions and features for the different plug-in modules will
be described in the documentation for the specific option module.
The “View Status”
button allows quick
access to the system
status screen without
opening the lid.
Two RS-232 ports allow
the System 5000 to
control serial devices,
such as modems,
GOES radios, and
remote displays.
The lower terminal
strip provides
connection points
for basic digital and
analog sensors.
USB “device”
connection allows
easy access to
logged data
allowing the System
5000™ to act as an
external disk drive.
USB “host”
connections
provide
support for USB
devices such as
thumb drives.
10/100 BaseT port
provides Ethernet
connectivity, allowing the
unit to be networked and
accessed remotely with a
computer anywhere in the
world.
Upper terminal strip
is used for applying
power to the unit and
for connecting SDI-
12 sensors. There are
two connectors for
SDI-12.
Front Panel
Front View