B&B Electronics Zlinx 485 - Manual (Page 25)

Modbus Basics
Manual Documentation Number: Zlinx485m-1808
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Connecting Zlinx 485 to a PC
1. With power disconnected, connect the Base Module into the PC. [Shall change this
diagram]
Figure 26. Connecting a PC and Base Module
2. Connect any required expansion modules to the base module. (The male local bus
connector on the first expansion module plugs into the female connector on the base
module. The second expansion module plugs into the first, etc.)
3. Connect the PC serial port to the Base Module using the supplied RJ45 male to serial
(DB9 female) 6 ft cable.
4. Re-apply power to the Zlinx 485 Base Module. The Power LED should light up.
Starting Zlinx 485 Manager
1. From the Windows Start menu, start the Zlinx 485 Manager software.
The Zlinx 485 splash window appears briefly, followed by the discovery window.
2. The Connection drop down list defaults to Automatic discovery. The software scans
through COM ports looking for Zlinx 485 devices. The scan starts with the most
recently used serial port in which a device was found.