Network Device Owner's Manual

Introduction
Manual Documentation Number: Zlinx485m-1808
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The Zlinx 485 family of products features a selection of operational modes,
communications modes, Modbus and I/O combinations. The system is scalable making it
easy to start with a few I/O points and build a system with the required I/O-Modbus mix.
Features
• Choice of number and type of digital and analog I/O
• Supports RS-232 and RS-422/485 lines
• Sourcing or sinking digital outputs available
• Configurable NPN (Sinking) and PNP (Sourcing) digital inputs
• Flexible and scalable by adding expansion modules
• MODBUS and Peer-to-Peer communications modes
• Small, economical and configurable
• Tolerates a wide operating temperature range
• Choice of a range of DC power sources
• Power, Data and Bus LED’s
• Removable screw terminal blocks for power supply and I/O-Modbus connections
• Zlinx 485 Manager configuration software
• DIN rail mountable
Package Checklist
Zlinx 485 Base modules are shipped with the following items included:
9 Zlinx 485 Base module
9 A printed version of the Zlinx 485 Quick Start guide
9 CD-ROM disc with
-Zlinx 485 Manager configuration software
-Zlinx 485 Firmware Updater
-This manual in PDF format
-A quick start guide in PDF format
9 6 foot RJ45 male to serial (DB9 female) adapter cable
Expansion modules are shipped with the following items included:
9 Zlinx 485 Expansion module
9 A printed version of the Zlinx 485 Quick Start guide