ATEN Interface Converter IC-485SI Instruction Manual

- 10 -2. Point-to-Point 2 Wire Half Duplex Point-to-Point Half Duplex uses straight through four wire cabling, as shown in the diagram below: For bo

- 11 -MultidropA Multidrop configuration is one in which more than two devices are linked for communication using several IC-485S / IC-485SI units.One

- 12 -2. Multidrop Half Duplex Multidrop Half Duplex uses straight-through four wire cabling, to link all the connected IC-485S / IC-485SI units:  F

- 13 -SimplexA Simplex configuration is one in which more than two devices are linked for communication using several IC-485S / IC-485SI units in a ma

- 14 -Monitor IIX-485S Only!With Monitor Mode, the RS-485S can be wired to the lines of an RS-485 or RS-422 device to monitor the line signals. In thi

- 15 -Installation1. Set each IC-485S / IC-485SI’s configuration switches according to the information provided in the Switch Configuration and Operat

- 16 -AppendixThe Terminal BlockThe four screw terminal block has different pin assignments depending on the operating mode: In DCE/DTE mode, termina

- 17 -DCE / DTE Connection TableBecause of the polarity of the communication signals, a DTE configured device must connect to a DCE configured device.

- 18 -TroubleshootingProblem ActionData TransmissionFailureCheck that the power adapter is plugged inand working properly.Check that the IC-485S / IC-

FCC InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

- 3 -IC485S /IC485SI User ManualOnline RegistrationTelephone SupportTechnical Support For international online technical support – including troubles

- 4 -Package ContentsThe RS232 / RS485 Interface Converter package contains the following items: IC-485S or IC-485SI Interface Converter 1 Power Ada

- 5 -OverviewAlthough RS-232 serial ports are found on almost every computer, because of their slow transmission speeds, limited range, and limited ne

- 6 -switch configurationThe IC-485S / IC-485SI’s operating mode parameters are set with two slide switches: SW1 sets the Device Mode SW2 sets the T

- 7 -IC-485SI Switch SettingPositionSettingSW1 SW21 DCE TxO, RxON2 DTE TxRTS, RxRTS3XTxRTS, RxONPower JackGrnd. TabTerminal BlockSW 1SW 2RS-232 DB-25

- 8 -TerminologyExplanations of the SW! and SW2 terms are given in the table below:Term ExplanationDCE Data Communications Equipment; if the IC-485S /

- 9 -Operating ModesThe IC-485S / IC-485SI supports four operating modes: Point-to-Point; Multidrop; Simplex; and Monitor (IC-485S only). Point-to-Poi