Iskra MI485 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents 1 DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................................................................................3 1.1 MI485 ......................................................................... ...

3 1 DESCRIPTION 1.1 MI485 The MI485 communication interface converts an RS485 signal to an RS232 signal and viceversa. The signals are electrically isolated. The communication interface is designed for connecting instruments with RS485 communication to RS232 communication (a PC, PLC, etc.) ...

After connection to power supply voltage, the Power LED indicates the presence of power supply, while the diodes on the ethernet terminal indicate the presence of the ethernet network. If network is active, one LED is lit or is blinking (the left LED indicates 10 Mb/connection /activity, ...

5 o Fixed IP address: In most installations the fixed IP address is required. The IP addresses are usually defined by the system administrator. The IP address should be within a valid access, it should be unique for your net and in the same subnet as your PC. Before setting the interface t ...

3.2.2.2 Communication interface configuration 1. Click the selected interface type. A window below is displayed. 2. Click the Configure icon. 3. Your own remarks regarding the interface can be written on the Documentation tab (e.g. location, a type, etc.) ...

7 4. Set communication parameters on the Ports tab. 5. Click the Edit Settings key and write required communication parameters.. WARNING! The rate that is set in a window below is a maximal rate for communication of the program and the measuring instrument. ...

6. Set a corresponding local port on the Advanced tab. If the communication interface is used together with the Com Port redirector program (setting are described in continuation), the local port should be selected within the range from 14000 to 14010. ...

9 3.2.3 INSTALLATION OF COM PORT REDIRECTOR« PROGRAM AND SETTINGS Insert an MI48x CD in your CD–ROM device. Click the Start buttom and choose Start in a toolbar. Find a CD and choose red32bit.exe in the Redirector directory (e.g.. E:\ Redirector\red32bit.exe). Follow recommended sett ...

4. Click the Save key in the main dialogue window and confirm the data on the screen. In this way the virtual COM port has been successfully set.. After setting the virtual COM port restart the PC. ...