Campbell Scientific MD485 RS-485 Multidrop Interface - Manual (Page 35)

Appendix B. RF401 to MD485 Network
FIGURE B-3. LoggerNet PakBus Networking Setup
MD485 Configuration
a. Base MD485
1) Active Ports – “RS-232 and RS-485”
2) Communication Mode – “PakBus Networking”
3) RS-232 Port Configuration – Desired baud rate
4) RS-485 Port Configuration – Desired baud rate
b. Remote MD485s
1) Active Ports – “CS I/O and RS-485”
2) Communication Mode – “PakBus Networking”
3) CS I/O Port Configuration – SDC Address 7 or SDC Address 8
4) RS-485 Port Configuration – Desired baud rate
RF401 Configuration
The RF401s may be left in their default settings. However, if there is a
neighboring RF401 network, you should change the Hopping Sequence of
base and remote RF401s to a new setting to avoid interference.
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