AVE HYDRA RS-485 User manual

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HYDRA
January 2007
RS-485 Network System Master
Operation Manual

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Copyright C AVE Thailand Co., Ltd. 2000-2007

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CONTENTS
Precautions.............................................................................................2
Specifications .........................................................................................3
Introduction.................................................................................................4
Connections............................................................................................5
Address Selection....................................................................................6
LED Status Indication...............................................................................6
Warranty ................................................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Characteristics
Operating Voltage.......................................................................9 - 12VDC
SupplyCurrent.................................................................<200mA @ 12VDC
Data Ports........................................1 x RS-232 (DB-9), 2 x RS-485 (RJ45)
Physical Characteristics
Size................................................130 x 125 x 32 mm / 5.1 x 4.9 x 1.3 in
Weight..................................................................................600 g / 1.3 lbs
Case......................................................................................Beige Metal
RS-232 Parameters
Baud Rate........................................................................................9600
Data Bits...............................................................................................8
Parity..............................................................................................None
Stop Bits...............................................................................................1
Network Parameters
Standard.......................................................................................RS-485
Max Line Length.............................................................................4000 ft
Cable Type................................................................120 Ohm Terminated

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INTRODUCTION
The Hydra is an interface device that allows the connection of multiple cash
registerterminalsusingtheRegcom/Networker/Vnetworkerslave units for
thepurposeoftransactionlogging.
The Hydra receives RS-485 data from the Regcom/Networker/Vnetworker
networksandconvertsthis to an RS-232 format that DVRsortheVSI-Procan
read.
Figure1: NetworkDiagram
RegcomRegcom
RS-232
Regcom
RS-232RS-232
RS-485Network
Master Device - Hydra
CashRegister CashRegister Cash Register

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CONNECTIONS
TheHydra uses abi-directional2-wire RS-485databus to communicatetothe
slave devices.The device at each end of the network must be terminated.An
8-DIP switch on the rear of the unit is used to set the termination. Switch No.
8 is the terminal switch. When set to ON, the device is terminated. When set
to OFF, it will be un-terminated.
Figure2: Regcom RearPanel
RJ45
PIN4 (+)
PIN5 (-)
RJ45
PIN4 (+)
PIN5 (-)
Table3:RS-485 Network
DataCable Wiring
(120Ohm impedance terminated)
PIN1
PIN2
PIN3
PIN4
PIN5
PIN6
PIN7
PIN8
RS-485(+)
RS-485(-)
Table2:RJ45 Pin-Out
PIN1
PIN2
PIN3
PIN4
PIN5
PIN6
PIN7
PIN8
PIN9
RX(RS-232)
TX(RS-232)
GROUND
Table1:DB-9Pin-Out

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LED STATUS INDICATION
The front panel of the unit has 3 LED indicators - one to show when power is
connected and two to indicate the status of the device as follows:
When the unit is powered up, it performs a self-test, status light B will
illuminate to indicate the test has completed successfully and that the unit
is functioning correctly. Status lightAwill flash whenever data is received at
theRS485input.
Cable Connections
Hydra PC/DVR VSI-Pro
DB9M DB9F DB9M
GND5------------------5 GND---------------5GND
TXD 3------------------2 RXD--------------- 2 RXD
TheHydra outputprotocoliscommonly called“VSI-ADD”.Therefore when
connecting to a VSI-Pro select this format in the register selection menu.
When using anAVE DVR select this format when configuring the RS-232
andTextInsertion menus.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
(TermsandConditions)
For 2 years fromthedateofshipment,SellerwarrantstoBuyerthattheProd-
uct is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and
service. Equipmentmanufactured by otherthanSeller but furnishedbySeller
carriesthe same warrantytoBuyeras Seller receivesfromtheother manufac-
turer, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary. If Buyer has specified a
particular manufacturer’s product which is not the brand standardly supplied
bySeller,Buyershalllook only totheother manufacturer’swarranty and Seller
shall not warrant such item.
EXCLUSIONS. Seller’swarranty does not cover the following:
(1) in-transitdamage claims, improper handling bycarrierorpostoffice
(Note: only the consignee of the shipment can file a claim with the
commoncarrier)
(2) damages caused by incorrect use, modification, carelessness,
improperstorage, hostile operatingconditions,or unauthorized
service,installationor repairs withoutpropertrainingfrom the Seller
(3) damages caused by fire, flood, lightning, collision, acts of God or
othereventsbeyond the controlofSeller
(4) productsorparts thereofthathave had serialnumbersremoved,
alteredordefaced
(5) productsreturned without anRMAnumberand salesordelivery
receiptshowingthe date oforiginalpurchase
(7) use of components that do not meet Seller’s specifications
(9) external parts such as cabinets or keypads
(10) periodicmaintenanceand adjustments resultingfromnormaluse
WARRANTIES EXCLUDED, SELLER EXPRESSLYDISCLAIMS AND EX-
CLUDESANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTYOR MERCHANTABIL-
ITYORFITNESS FORAPARTICULARPURPOSEWHICH EXCEEDS OR IS
INCONSISTENTWITHTHEWARRANTYHEREINEXPRESSLYSETFORTH.
NON-WARRANTY CLAIMS. In the event Buyer makes a warrantyclaimand
Seller’s warranty does not apply, Buyer shall reimburse Seller for all reason-
ableexpensesincurred by Sellerindiagnosingthe installation/repair problem.

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ASIA
AVE (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
217/4CrystalGarden,Soi4 (Nanatai)
SukhumvitRoad,Klongtoey, Klongtoey
Bangkok10110Thailand
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email:[email protected]
http://www.ave.co.th(Thai)
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NORTHAMERICA
AVE Multiview USA
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Suite E, Houston,Texas 77092
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