B&B Electronics Zlinx 485 User Manual
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Hardware
Manual Documentation Number: Zlinx485m-1808
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Zlinx 485 encompasses a growing family of products including Modbus, Peer-to-Peer,
base modules, expansion modules, configuration software and accessories. All modules
are built into similar enclosures featuring male local bus plugs and female local bus
receptacles on the sides, which allow modules to connect together. Modules are DIN rail
mountable and feature removable screw terminal blocks.
Zlinx 485 Modules
Zlinx 485 systems consist of base modules and expansion modules. Expansion modules
are configured using a base module, which also has programming capabilities. The base
module is connected to a PC that is running the Zlinx 485 Manager software. Zlinx 485
systems can operate in Modbus or Peer-to-Peer modes. In Modbus mode a Zlinx 485
system exchanges Modbus messages with a Modbus capable base module. In Peer-to-
peer mode two Zlinx 485 systems are linked in a slave-master connection to provide
dependable, direct serial communications.
Figure 2. Front View of Zlinx 485 Base and Expansion Modules