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Connecting repeater to hhi controls – Hired-Hand HH Software: HH.Net Router/Repeater User Manual

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Part No. 4801-2996

900SS Wireless Network

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4. Installing an HH.Net Router/Repeater

The distance between repeaters can be up to 4000 feet. Below is an example of a typical farm layout with
control rooms in the middle using one repeater to boost the signal and the other to convert from RS485 to
RS232, to connect to the computer.


House

HHNET Repeater

HHI Controls

Wire




5. Connecting Repeater to HHI Controls


DA

T

A

+

-

GN

D

HI

LO

HH NET

GN

D

HI

LO

HH NET

GN

D

HI

LO

HH NET

+

-

Terminating
Resistor

*Note: A 120 ohm terminating resistor must
be placed across the network, as shown on
the last controller on the network wire.

*Note: Twisted pair wire
can extend up to 4000 ft.





Use stranded twisted-pair cable only.








Repeater

HHI Controls

Feed Bins

Up to 4000’

Control Room

Farm/Poultry
Building

Repeater used as signal booster

Repeater converts from RS485 to RS232

RS485 Network cable

RS485