Loop-back plug (see figure 5-7 and – Emerson Process Management Bristol ControlWave ExpressPAC User Manual
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ControlWave ExpressPAC Instruction Manual (CI-ControlWave EPAC)
Option
Tests
Pulse Counter inputs on the CPU/System
Controller board.
Prom/Ram
Checks the SRAM and FLASH memory.
Analog Input
Checks AIs on the Process I/O board.
Communications
Checks serial communication ports COM1,
COM2, and COM3. The External loop-back tests
require the use of a loop-back plug.
Discrete I/O
Checks DIs and DOs on the Process I/O board.
Ethernet
Checks the Ethernet port.
Keypad & Display
Checks the optional display/keypad hardware.
Port Loop-back
Test
WINDIAG allows you to select the communication port to test.
Depending on the type of network (RS-232 or RS-485) and the port in
question, a special loop-back plug is required:
Port 1 - RS-232 uses a 9-pin female D-type loop-back plug (see
Figure 5-7. COM1 & COM2 RS-232 Loop-back Plug/Wires
Revised Mar-2011
Service & Troubleshooting
5-13