Campbell Scientific MD485 RS-485 Multidrop Interface User Manual

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Appendix B. RF401 to MD485 Network

FIGURE B-3. LoggerNet PakBus Networking Setup

MD485 Configuration

a. Base MD485

1) Active Ports – “RS-232 and RS-485”
2) Communication Mode – “PakBus Networking”
3) RS-232 Port Configuration – Desired baud rate
4) RS-485 Port Configuration – Desired baud rate

b. Remote

MD485s

1) Active Ports – “CS I/O and RS-485”
2) Communication Mode – “PakBus Networking”
3) CS I/O Port Configuration – SDC Address 7 or SDC Address 8
4) RS-485 Port Configuration – Desired baud rate

RF401 Configuration

The RF401s may be left in their default settings. However, if there is a
neighboring RF401 network, you should change the Hopping Sequence of
base and remote RF401s to a new setting to avoid interference.

B-7

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