Gasboy Tag Reader - Manual (Page 12)

Tag Reader Installation Guide 8
Figure 1-3 Tag Reader. Power and Communication Cable
The same interface can be used for maintenance purposes, e.g., to download software updates,
configure various parameters, select the RS-485 communication address, etc. For such purposes,
1-3.4. Assigning Tag Reader RS-485 Address
1-3.5. Assigning TR RS-485 Address
To enable communication with the station controller, the TR must be assigned a unique RS-485
address. This address must be selected by the system operator, during the planning stages of the
system installation or upgrading.
The RS-485 address of the TR can be programmed in two ways:
 Contact less mode: the address is selected using the Technician tag. The selection is
performed using a simple interactive process: The Technician tag is brought close to be read
by the TR, which then starts sequentially displaying the addresses in the allowed range.
When the prescribed address is displayed, the Technician tag is removed.
 By a PC directly connected to TR RS-485 interface.
1-4. 1-4.
POWER SUPLY POWER SUPLY
The TR requires 12 to 24 VDC power input. Power can be provided by the CFN PLUS or an
external power supply. If an external power supply is used, it should be approved in accordance
with local regulations.