Communications
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WARNING: The
ApexPortable uses a 5
Amp 24V DC power
supply. It connects to the
round connector shown
on the left in Figure 4-1.
The symbol shows the
voltage and polarity of
supplied power.
Figure 4-1 ApexPortable Rear Connectors
The ApexPortable uses Ethernet for large scale communication,
RS485 for industrial networks and RS232 for direct connection to
monitoring computers.
WARNING: Always have the AC disconnected from the power
supply before attempting to connect the DC Output Connector to
ApexPortable. This will prevent damage to the Power Input
Connector.
Only use the power cord provided with the instrument. If it
becomes necessary to replace the power cord or the power
supply, contact Lighthouse Service. Failure to heed this warning
may subject the user and equipment to a shock or fire hazard,
which may result in serious bodily injury and property damage.
Remote Run
via LMS
Software
The ApexPortable can be remotely accessed, started, stopped and run
by LMS Express Standard, LMS Express RT, LMS Net, Professional
and Pharma software products. The LMS software can retrieve the data
and present it in several user-set reports and report formats.
Facility monitoring products, such as the LMS Net, LMS Professional
or LMS Pharma, provide facility-wide and enterprise-wide monitoring,
alerting and reporting features that use the
ApexPortable environment
monitoring functions.
Ethernet Port
SmartPort
COMM Port
Power Input
Connector