Table 29: Cable Specifications
Cable Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Impedance [Ω] 120
Cable length [m (ft)] Maximum 1200 (3937) (including drop lines).
Maximum 500 (1640) station-to-station.
9.1.2 Network Connection
Connect the drive to the RS485 network as follows (see also Figure 50):
1. Connect signal wires to terminal 68 (P+) and terminal 69 (N-) on the main control board of the drive.
2. Connect the cable shield to the cable clamps.
NOTICE
To reduce noise between conductors, use shielded, twisted-pair cables.
Figure 50: Network Connection
9.1.3 Hardware Setup
To terminate the RS485 bus, use the terminator switch on the main control board of the drive.
The factory setting for the switch is OFF.
9.1.4 Parameter Settings for Modbus Communication
Table 30: Modbus Communication Parameter Settings
Parameter Function
Parameter 8-30 Protocol Select the application protocol to run for the RS485 interface.
Parameter 8-31 Address Set the node address.
NOTICE
The address range depends on the protocol selected in
parameter 8-30 Protocol.
Parameter 8-32 Baud Rate Set the baud rate.
NOTICE
The default baud rate depends on the protocol selected in
parameter 8-30 Protocol.
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