E-T-A PowerPlex CM500 - Put down the Serial Number; The CAN Bus Address; 4 General: Powerplex Compact Module CM500

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3.3. Put down the serial number
Each PowerPlex
®
component has a unique serial number. Before mounting the PowerPlex
®
modules, we
recommend to prepare a list. This list should include: PowerPlex
®
component (module type), pertinent serial
number and installation area.
You find the serial number of the PowerPlex
®
Compact Module on the label attached to the housing. The serial
number consists of 7 letters and numbers. It is used as an identification for new, not yet projected modules which
have the CAN bus address “0” for a start. The serial numbers are required for system set-up. By means of the
PowerPlex
®
configuration software the pertinent CAN bus addresses will be assigned.
Note
Please note the 7-digit serial number of each PowerPlex
®
component. It is required for the subsequent
system configuration with the PowerPlex
®
configuration software.
Later, when you start configuring the modules and when you define their roles in the CAN network, the assignment
between serial number, CAN bus address and installation area must be made.
The use of CAN bus address labels helps keeping an overview for module identification, above all in the event of
comprehensive projects.
3.4. The CAN bus address
Any PowerPlex
®
component within a PowerPlex
®
network has its own, unique CAN bus address in a range of 1
to 30 for a clear identification. Assignment of the CAN bus addresses is during the system set-up by means of the
PowerPlex
®
Configuration Software (cf. PowerPlex
®
Manual Volume 3: System set-up and configuration).
We recommend to mark the modules in the PowerPlex
®
system with the corresponding CAN bus addresses so
as to be able to keep track.
4. General: PowerPlex
®
Compact Module CM500
Growing demands regarding safety and convenience lead to the installation of more and more electrical loads in
vehicles and boats. The PowerPlex® Compact Module (Fig. 6) is a multifunctional module that perfectly
complements the PowerPlex® product range. Like all the other PowerPlex
®
components it meets the special
requirements of marine and recreational vehicles applications.
It offers eight multifunctional inputs, which can be used for measuring current, voltage, temperature and/or liquid
levels, as well as 14 load outputs.
Fig. 6: PowerPlex® Compact Module CM500