Card setup, Introduction – Impulse 1104 User Manual
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Introduction
Sealevel Systems DIN485+ Page
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Introduction
Overview
The Sealevel Systems DIN485+ is a DIN rail mountable single channel RS-232 to RS-422/485 asynchronous
converter. It provides one field selectable RS-422/485 serial port supporting asynchronous data rates up to
115.2K bps. The DIN485+ is self-powered allowing it to correctly drive multi-drop RS-485 networks.
Configure the port as RS-422 for long distance device connections up to 4000ft. where noise immunity and high data
integrity are essential. Select RS-485 and capture data from multiple peripherals in an RS-485 multi-drop network.
Up to 31 RS-485 devices can be connected to automate your data collection.
In RS-422 and RS-485 Auto modes, the card works seamlessly with the standard operating system serial driver. Two
additional methods are provided to control the communication line in RS-485 mode. The “Data Enable” mode uses
the transmitted data to enable the transmitter and requires no software drivers. This mode has limitations that will be
discussed in more detail later. The “RTS Enable” mode uses the UART modem control signal RTS to control the
communication line and requires the Sealevel Systems’ serial driver.
What’s Included
The DIN485+ is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the supplier.
• DIN485+ Serial I/O Adapter
• Sealevel Software
Factory Default Settings
The DIN485+ factory default settings are as follows:
Port #
Electrical Specification
Port 1
RS-422
To install the DIN485+ using factory default settings, refer to Installation.
For your reference, record installed DIN485+ settings below:
Port #
Electrical Specification
Port 1