1082 Smart Switch Operation Manual
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3. Smart Switch Operation
3.1 Connecting to a Beacon
Your Smart Switch arrives supplied with a Beacon Connection Cable for connection to compatible
AAE beacons. Connect the cable between the Smart Switch connector panel 9-way ‘D’ socket and
compatible AAE beacon 5-way MCBH5M bulkhead plug.
When trickle charging or fast charging a connected beacon, it is recommended the Beacon
Connection Cable be locked securely to the beacon and to the Smart Switch. Refer Section 3.7
Trickle Charge and Section 3.8 Fast Charge.
3.2 Serial Communication
The Smart Switch and a connected 1000 / 1100 Series beacon support RS232 serial
communication at 9600 baud only. Refer Section 8 Specification for serial communication
specification.
NOTE: - Serial communication is only possible when a connected beacon is switched ON
NOTE: - Serial communication is not possible when a connected beacon is fast charging. Serial
communication is possible when a connected beacon is trickle charging.
The Smart Switch and a connected beacon communicate in an AAE defined command format,
including error checking of serial messages.
The Smart Switch will display a “Selected!” or “Refreshed!” message if a serial message from a
connected beacon indicates it processed a user selection correctly.
The Smart Switch will display a “Failed!” message if a serial message from a connected beacon
indicates it did not successfully process a user selection.
The Smart Switch will display a “Comms error!” message if a serial message from a connected
beacon fails error checking.
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