Commlink connections & wiring, Commlink 5 and ip module, Systems design technical guide 28 – Orion System Systems Design User Manual
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CommLink Connections & Wiring
Figure 10: Computer Connections Using CommLink 5 or w/IP
CommLink 5 and IP Module
24 VAC Power
If Desired A 24 VAC Transformer
Rated At 12 VA Minimum May Be
Used Instead Of The Supplied Power Pack.
Use 18 Gauge Minimum 2 Conductor Wire
Between The Transformer & CommLink 5
Terminals
(Not
Included)
120 to 24 VAC Power Pack
(Included) Connect To 120/1/60
Duplex Receptacle (By Others)
USB Cable (Included).
Connect This Cable To
Your Computer USB Port
For Direct Connection To
The CommLink 5.
CommLink 5
Communications Interface
NOTES:
1) For Direct Connection Via USB, Your Computer Must Have An Unused USB Port Available. Drivers For Your USB Port Are
Provided On A CD Supplied With The CommLink 5. Please Follow The Directions In The CommLink 5 Technical Guide To Install
And Configure The USB Drivers.
2) The CommLink 5 Cannot Communicate With The Control System Through Its Ethernet Port And USB Port At The Same Time.
3) All Wiring Must Conform To Applicable Federal, State & Local Electrical Wiring Codes.
18 Gauge 2 Conductor
With Shield (Not Included)
See Note 1
Connect To Controller
As Required By Your
Specific System
Wiring Instructions.
Serial #
COMPUTER
USB
10/100
ETHERNET
DIAG
485 LOOP POWER
ACT
LNK
Optional Items
Not Required
For CommLink-Only
Installations.
When Used With
MiniLink, Switch
Should Be Set To
Multiple.
HIGH
LOW
BAUD
R(
+
)
24V
GND
SH
LD
T(
-)
MUL
T
IPLE
SINGLE
LOOP
WARNING! If You Are Using The IP
Module With Your CommLink, Do Not
Have Your Ethernet Connection And
USB Connection Connected At The
Same Time. This Could Cause
Unreliable Communications.
Optional - Prefabricated
Ft. Long CAT5
Ethernet Cable (Included With Optional OE415-
02 IP Module Kit).
If A Longer
Ethernet Cable Is Required, You Will Need To
Obtain (From Others) And Install An Ethernet
Cable Of The Required Length For Your
Installation.
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Connect To A 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet Router On Your LAN.
NOTE: A CommLink Is Always Required With A Networked Multiple Loop System.
Computer Connection, or Direct Computer
System Is Desired. An IP Module Is Only Required If E-Mail Alarm
Notification Or Remote Computer Connection Is Required.
It Is Used For Alarm Callout, Remote
Connection To The