Appendix I.  Using MD485 Multidrop 
Modems with AVW200 Interfaces 
For situations where wireless communication is impractical, MD485 Multidrop 
Modems may be used to extend the distance between the AVW200 interfaces.  
This application is not compatible with SDI-12 communications. 
I.1  Required Settings 
DevConfig is used to configure the settings for the AVW200 interfaces and the 
MD485 Multidrop modems.  A unique address must be assigned to each 
AVW200 in the network.  This address may be entered in the 
Deployment/Communications or the Setting Editor (refer to Section 5. for 
more information).   
Each MD485 in the network must be configured with the following settings 
(see also Figure I-1): 
Active Ports:  RS-232 and RS-485 
Protocol Configuration:  PakBus Networking 
RS-232 Baud Rate:  38.4k 
RS485 Baud Rate:  38.4k 
 
FIGURE I-1.  Deployment tab in DevConfig with proper 
MD485 configuration. 
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