Pepperl+Fuchs PCV-USB-RS485 User manual

Quick Start Guide
FACTORY AUTOMATION
PCV-USB-RS485-Converter

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1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5 Connecting the reading head PCV80-F200-R4-.... . .9
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Notes
These operating instructions refer to proper and intended use of this
product. They must be read and observed by all persons making use of
this product. This product is only able to fulfill the tasks for which it is
designed if it is used in accordance with specifications of Pepperl+Fuchs.
The warrantee offered by Pepperl+Fuchs for this product is null and void if
the product is not used in accordance with the specifications of
Pepperl+Fuchs.
Changes to the devices or components and the use of defective or
incomplete devices or components are not permitted. Repairs to devices
or components may only be performed by Pepperl+Fuchs or authorized
work shops. These work shops are responsible for acquiring the latest
technical information about Pepperl+Fuchs devices and components.
Repair tasks made on the product that are not performed by
Pepperl+Fuchs are not subject to influence on the part of Pepperl+Fuchs.
Our liability is thus limited to repair tasks that are performed by
Pepperl+Fuchs.
The preceding information does not change information regarding
warrantee and liability in the terms and conditions of sale and delivery of
Pepperl+Fuchs.
This device contains sub-assemblies that are electrostatically sensitive.
Only qualified specialists may open the device to perform maintenance
and repair tasks. Touching the components without protection involves the
risk of dangerous electrostatic discharge, and must be avoided.
Destruction of basic components caused by an electrostatic discharge
voids the warrantee!
Subject to technical modifications.
Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH in D-68301 Mannheim maintains a quality
assurance system certified according to ISO 9001.
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1Description
This Quick Start Guide is not a complete function description of the
interface converter PCV-USB-RS485-Converter. The intention of this
document is to give you a step by step instruction for commisioning of this
interface under MS-Windows XP.
2 Intended Use
The PCV-USB-RS485-Converter Set is an interface converter which
enables the configuration of devices with RS485 interface or RS422
interface over a standard USB computer interface.
3 Scope of delivery
In the shipment you will find:
• Interface converter PCV-USB-RS485-Converter
• Power supply 110V/230V with cordset
• USB cable 0.8 m long
• CD with device driver and instruction manual
4 Configuration
For correct usage of the interface converter PCV-USB-RS485-Converter,
at your personnel computer proceed as follows:
1. Set the position of the DIP-switches at the interface as shown below:
Switch 1: OFF
Switch 2: OFF
Switch 3: ON
Switch 4: ON
Set the position of the DIP-switches at the interface as
shown below for all interface converter from serial number
A000762:
Switch 1: ON
Switch 2: OFF
Switch 3: OFF
Switch 4: OFF
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2. First, install the software from the enclosed CD. Restarting the system
is not required.
Do not plug in the interface converter to your PC just yet!
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3. Right click the My Computer
icon and select the
submenu "Properties" .
4. Go now to the submenu
"Hardware".
5. Then select the
submenu "Device
manager".

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6. Under "Device manager",
go to "Ports (COM& LPT)".
Click at the + symbol in front
of "Ports (COM& LPT)" to
sho all presently available
ports.
7. Now plug the adapter into the computer using the USB cord.
The red LED indicates the interface converters operation state.

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8. Watch the ports listed. After
a few seconds at the end of
the list, a new entry will
appears "USB Serial Port
(COMxx)". In the
screenshot nearby it is that
USB Serial Port (COM4)).
9. Right click the new entry
and select "Properties".
10. With the properties tab of
that USB Serial Port
shown, click on the
submenu "Port Settings".
Click on the sub menu
"Advanced".

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11. In that "Advance settings for
COMxx" menue, set the value
for "receiving (bytes)" as well
as "transmit (bytes)" to the
minimum (64).
12. Set the "Latency Time" to the
minimum (1 ms).
13. Confirm the configuration with
a click at "OK".
The necessary settings for the
parameterization of type
PCV...-R4-... photoelectric
reading heads are done, now.