Watlow ANAWIN 2 - Manual (Page 10)

1-2 AnaWin User’s Guide
Installation and Setup
Parts List
The following parts are included with AnaWin:
• AnaWin on 3.5 inch diskettes.
• AnaWin User’s Guide
System Block Diagram
Figure 1-1 shows how a PC (using AnaWin) interfaces with one, or
more, controllers.
FIGURE 1-1 System Block Diagram
Communication to a single controller can be made using an RS-232
connection to one of the PC’s serial ports.
The serial communication link required to communicate with more than
one Watlow Anafaze controller or with a communication cable longer
than 50 feet is RS-485. We recommend using the standard serial
interface of RS-232 with an external RS-485 converter.
We recommend using a B&B Electronics RS-232/RS-485 optically
isolated converter P/N 485OIC. This converter has screw terminals for
connecting the RS-485 wires and a DB-25 Male connector for the RS-
232 side. You can reach B&B Electronics at (815) 434-0846.
Contact the factory for other available converters.
Safety
While Watlow Anafaze has made every effort to ensure the reliability
and safety of its controllers and AnaWin, AnaWin—like any other
application—can fail, and other unexpected conditions can occur.
Communications
Cable (to any serial port)
one or more controllers