IC4
IC4_0243_EN
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akYtec GmbH · Vahrenwalder Str. 269 A · 30179 Hannover · Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 511 16 59 672-0 · www.akytec.de
Control elements
Front side:
– LED „USB <<=>> RS-485“ - status indication (see Table 3)
Upper side:
– USB interface
Lower side:
RS485 terminals (see Fig. 2)
DIP switches - selection of a built-in terminating resistors (see Table 4)
Table 3LED status indicator
Power supply too low or no power supply
Table 4 DIP switches
not connected 120 ohm ±5%
620 ohm ±5% 100 ohm ±5%
* White – switch position
Installation
The device is designed in a plastic enclosure for DIN rail mounting (see Fig. 1).
The device should be connected according to the diagram shown in the Fig. 2:
−Connect the USB port of the converter with the USB port of the PC
−Connect the RS485 terminals of the converter with the RS485 terminals of the
Slave device
−Twisted pair cable should be used for the connection to the RS485 network
Fig. 2 Wiring
Maintenance
The maintenance includes:
−cleaning of the housing and terminal blocks from dust, dirt and debris
−checking the fastening of the device
−checking the wiring (connecting leads, fastenings, mechanical damage)
The device should be cleaned with a damp cloth only. No abrasives or solvent-
containing cleaners may be used. When carrying out maintenance the safety infor-
mation must be observed.
Transport and storage
Pack the device in such a way as to protect it reliably against impact for storage and
transportation. The original packaging provides optimum protection.
If the device is not taken immediately after delivery into operation, it must be careful-
ly stored at a protected location. The device should not be stored in an atmosphere
with chemically active substances.
Scope of delivery
– IC4 1
– USB cable 1
– User guide 1
