Campbell Scientific MD485 RS-485 Multidrop Interface User Manual

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Appendix D. Digital Cellular Modem to MD485 Network

FIGURE D-3. LoggerNet Digital Cellular Modem to MD485 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

5. HARDWARE

After configuring LoggerNet or PC208W and the MD485s you are ready
to set up hardware. Attach the null modem cable to the RS-232 ports of
the digital cellular modem and the base MD485. Attach wall transformers
to the DC Pwr jack of the base MD485 and the digital cellular modem.

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