Software Owner's manual
Bulletin 1400 Powermonitor Software
Installation and Operation Manual
Table of Contents
IV
Appendix A
Powermonitor Display Module A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powermonitor Block Module A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications Cards / Peripherals / Software A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B
Introduction B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is RS–232C? B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is RS–485? B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary Of Advantages And Disadvantages Of RS–232C Vs RS–485 B–2
Choosing Powermonitors With Communications Capability B–3. . . . . . . .
Common RS–485 Topologies B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Straight–Line Topology B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop Topology B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calculating Overall Cable Length B–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Modems B–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIP Switch Configuration B–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Via Communications–Standard Modem Setup B–6. . . . . . .
Configuration Via Communications–Custom Modem Setup B–7. . . . . . . .
Appendix C
Setpoint Parameter Form C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix D
Keyboard Reference D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix E
Loading Event, MIN/MAX, or Snapshot Log Files Into Lotus E–1. . . . . .
Catalog Number Explanation
Communications Application
Note
Setpoint Parameter Form
Keyboard Reference
Loading Event, MIN/MAX, or
Snapshot Log Files Into
Lotus