Router Bridge RS485 to radio
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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
M98250501-03-13A
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Safety Warnings & Symbols
DANGER
Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this equipment. Read and
understand this manual before connecting the equipment. Follow all installation and operating instructions
while using the instrument.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified personnel only.
The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as “one who has the skills and knowledge related
to the construction and operation of the electri cal equipm ent and inst allations, and who has received
safety training on the hazards involved.”
Use always the required personal protective equipment
WARNING
Read the instructions manual before using the equipment.
If the instructions preceded by this symbol are not met or applied correctly, this can cause personal injury
or equipment and / or facilities damage.
Liability limitations
CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to make changes, without previous notice, to devices or specifications of equipment
shown in this manual.
The term of the CIRCUTOR guarantee is two years from the date of purchase and is limited to refund of the purchase price,
repair free of charge, or replacement of defective equipment that is returned to CIRCUTOR post-sales service within the
term of the guarantee.
The latest versions of specifications and the most up to date manuals of this equipment are available to CIRCUTOR, SA
customers on its web site: www.circutor.com.
Recommendations prior to use
In order to use the equipment safely, it is critical that individuals who handle it, follow the safety
measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being used, use the necessary personal
protection equipment, and pay attention to the various warnings set forth in this instruction manual.
Before handling, modifying the connection or replacing the equipment, the power supply must be switched off, and the
equipment disconnected.
It is important to use only the connection cables and accessories that are delivered along with the equipment . These
products are specially designed for use with this apparatus and comply with current safety standards. Also, it is critical to
keep the cables in perfect condition in order to avoid accidents, personal injury and damage to installations.
The manufacturer of the equipment is not responsible for any damages resulting from failure by the user or installer to heed
the warnings and/or recommendations set out in this manual, nor for damages resulting from the use of non-original
products or accessories or those made by other manufactures.
We recommend using only the original material delivered with the equipment in order to ensure the safety of individuals who
handle it and the integrity of the equipment itself.
Inspect the work area before install. Do not use the device in dangerous areas or where there is a risk of explosion. Avoid
using the device in wet areas
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Warnings & Symbols ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Liability limitations .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Recommendations prior to use ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1 GENERAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 INITIAL TESTING ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 STANDARD COMPONENTS AND ACCESORIES ......................................................................................................... 5
2 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................................................... 5
3 TECHNICAL FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................. 5
4 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
5 CARD LAYOUT AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................... 7
6 ASSOCIATE THE DEVICE TO A COMPATIBLE NETWORK ............................................................................................ 7
7 DISASSOCIATING THE DEVICE FROM THE NETWORK ............................................................................................... 8
8 LED / PUSH BUTTON INTERFACE .............................................................................................................................. 8
9 FEAURES OF MODBUS DEVICES CONNECTED TO THE ROUTER-BRIDGE ................................................................... 8
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RADIO TRAFFIC CAUSED BY ROUTER-BRIDGE ................................................................. 9
10.1 PROPRIETARY DEVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 9
10.2 GENERIC MODBUS DEVICES (ATTACHED TO A ROUTER-BRIDGE) .......................................................................................... 10
11 TRAFFIC LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 10
12 ROUTER-BRIDGE DATA .......................................................................................................................................... 10
12.1 ROUTER-BRIDGE INPUT REGISTERS ...................................................................................................................... 10
13 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION .................................................................................................................................... 11
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