The following chapter describes the available connections on 
your AK-SM 850.  
    Please note that not all connection points are currently 
active, please refer to the drawing below for more details
Connections
Your AK-SM supports both Modbus and Lon RS485 local bus 
connections.  For further detailed description of network 
connections please refer to document ‘Data Communication 
between ADAP-KOOL® Refrigeration controllers_RC8AC602’ 
Lon RS485
Follow standard topology guidelines for Lon RS485, with 
particular respect to maximum cable length, when to use a 
repeater and ensuring suitable resistors are in place.
Network topology
Power Supply Alarm relay
not currently 
used
not currently 
used
Boot switch
(used to place unit in 
boot loader mode)
Address swicth
(used when conguring 
multiple SM units
Modbus eld 
bus
Lon (RS485) 
eld bus
Cable type 
Cables twisted in pairs must be used, and they may be provided 
with a screen. Some types of communication require a cable with 
a screen to be used.  The conductor’s cross section must be at 
least 0.60 mm.  Examples of cable types: 
Belden 7701NH, single-thread 1 x 2 x 0.65 mm, without screen 
Belden 7702NH, single-thread 2 x 2 x 0.65 mm, without screen 
Belden 7703NH, single-thread 1 x 2 x 0.65 mm, with screen 
Belden 7704NH, single-thread 2 x 2 x 0.65 mm, with screen 
LAPP UNITRONIC Li2YCY (TP), multi-thread 2 x 2 x 0.65 mm, with 
screen 
Dätwyler Uninet 3002 4P, single-thread 4 x 2 x 0.6 mm, with 
screen
When using the Lon RS485 network, ensure the 
Term. Switch on the AK-SM is in the ‘ON’ position 
(enable internal resistor).  Any repeaters must 
also have 120 Ohm resistor in place.  Finally, en-
sure that the last controller on the network run 
also has its end of line on line resistor enabled. 
RJ 45 LAN, Use shielded Ethernet cable
8  User Guide  Lit. no. USCO.PI.R1.E1.02 © Danfoss 07-2013  AK-SM 850