Paxton RS485 protection module User Manual
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Ins-30065 - RS485 protection module
Net2 data line protection
Under severe electrical storm conditions, the Net2 ACU's connected to the RS485 data line can be
damaged due to the very high induced voltages that can be present.
The best method of protecting the system is to make use of Fibre Optic or Wireless Networks between
outdoor locations or within large roof spaces. These then communicate with the Net2 PC over a LAN
network using a Paxton TCP/IP converter.
Where this is not practical, the fitting of surge suppressors to limit the voltage passing down the data
cable to 5V DC (RS485 standard) is strongly advised.
17/11/2011
This module is designed to suppress high voltage transients that can damage the communications
circuits of the Net2 ACU through its data line connection.
It makes use of TRANSILTM diodes that have an instantaneous response (less than 10 picoseconds) to
any overvoltage condition and will limit the voltage to a maximum to 5V DC with reference to the 0V
screen. Under extreme conditions, the diode will fail as a short circuit to 0V. The unit will then need to
be replaced before data transmission can be resumed.
Units should be placed at either end of any vulnerable cabling run to isolate the section.
Where to fit the modules
Protection Module
Red 12v dc
Br
own
Orange
Gr
een
Yellow
Blue
Mauve
Black/White
Br
own
Yellow
Reader 1
Orange
Keypad 1
+12v
0v
N.C.
N.O.
Com
N.C.
N.O.
Com
Alarm Output
0v
Contact
0v
Exit
0v
Tamper
PSU
Rx
Tx
Relay 1
Relay 2
Exit
Contact
Tamper
PSU
OK
5v
12v
Red
Brown
Orange
Green
Yellow
Blue
Mauve
Black/White
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Reader 2
Keypad 2
Power
Relay 1
Relay 2
Inputs
Network
CAT5 cable coding
White/Gr
een
Gr
een
White/Orange
Orange
1
2
3
4
Scr
een or spar
e cor
es
fr
om network cable
CAUTION: for 12v d.c. readers only
. For
correct connection of old 5v r
eaders, refer to
instructions.
Serial number
241821
Test ID: 012345678901
z-1440
3
2 4 8 9 8 0 0 0 0 0
4
Red 12v dc
Br
own
Orange
Gr
een
Yellow
Blue
Mauve
Black/White
Br
own
Yellow
Reader 1
Orange
Keypad 1
+12v
0v
N.C.
N.O.
Com
N.C.
N.O.
Com
Alarm Output
0v
Contact
0v
Exit
0v
Tamper
PSU
Rx
Tx
Relay 1
Relay 2
Exit
Contact
Tamper
PSU
OK
5v
12v
Red
Brown
Orange
Green
Yellow
Blue
Mauve
Black/White
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Reader 2
Keypad 2
Power
Relay 1
Relay 2
Inputs
Network
CAT5 cable coding
White/Gr
een
Gr
een
White/Orange
Orange
1
2
3
4
Scr
een or spar
e cor
es
fr
om network cable
CAUTION: for 12v d.c. readers only
. For
correct connection of old 5v r
eaders, refer to
instructions.
Serial number
241821
Test ID: 012345678901
z-1440
3
2 4 8 9 8 0 0 0 0 0
4
Red 12v dc
Br
own
Orange
Gr
een
Yellow
Blue
Mauve
Black/White
Br
own
Yellow
Reader 1
Orange
Keypad 1
+12v
0v
N.C.
N.O.
Com
N.C.
N.O.
Com
Alarm Output
0v
Contact
0v
Exit
0v
Tamper
PSU
Rx
Tx
Relay 1
Relay 2
Exit
Contact
Tamper
PSU
OK
5v
12v
Red
Brown
Orange
Green
Yellow
Blue
Mauve
Black/White
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Reader 2
Keypad 2
Power
Relay 1
Relay 2
Inputs
Network
CAT5 cable coding
White/Gr
een
Gr
een
White/Orange
Orange
1
2
3
4
Scr
een or spar
e cor
es
fr
om network cable
CAUTION: for 12v d.c. readers only
. For
correct connection of old 5v r
eaders, refer to
instructions.
Serial number
241821
Test ID: 012345678901
z-1440
3
2 4 8 9 8 0 0 0 0 0
4
Vulnerable Area
Protection Module
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