3 serial cables – Campbell Scientific RF400/RF410/RF415 Spread Spectrum Radio/Modem User Manual

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RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems

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CSI AC adapter Item # 15966 voltage regulation (typical) while plugged into
an AC outlet delivering 120.0 VAC:

TABLE 3. 15966’s Voltage Regulation

Current Drain

(mA)

Resistive Load

(Ohms)

AC Adapter Output

(Volts)

0 (no load)

∞ (open circuit)

12.22

122

100

12.20

807

15

12.11

The voltage regulation of the 15966 is exceptionally good.

Power connector polarity: inner conductor positive (+)

TABLE 4. RF400 Series 12 V Power Supply Options

Network

Role

RF400

Connection

Options — CSI Item #

Direct to PC

AC Adapter

− 14220 (with serial cable)
− 15966 (adapter only)

Datalogger

If 12V on pin 8*
CS I/O Port**

If no 12V on pin 8
Field Power Cable

− 14291

AC Adapter

− 14220 (in base cable/power kit)
− 15966 (adapter only)

Base

PS512M

PS512M null-modem connectors

Remote

Datalogger

If 12V on pin 8*
CS I/O Port

If no 12V on pin 8
Field Power Cable

− 14291

AC Adapter

− 14220 (in base cable/power kit)
− 15966 (adapter only)

* See Quick Start

− Section 3, Step 2, Table 1

** If powering RF400 from CS I/O port but communicating via RS-232 port,
be sure to select “RS-232” as the Active Interface so CS I/O port is not auto
selected by Auto Sense.

4.3 Serial Cables

In an RF400 base station, a straight-through DB9M/DB9F RS-232 cable will
connect from the RF400’s RS-232 port to the PC COM port. This cable is part
of the optional Base Cable/Power Kit (CSI Item # 14220).

A remote RF400 normally uses the included SC12 cable to connect the
RF400’s CS I/O port to the datalogger’s CS I/O port.

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