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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GPS module (optional)
SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-8/IMx-8Plus
User Manual
Revision E
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2.8 GPS module (optional)
An external GPS module is available as an option. When fitted, GPS data can be
requested by the IMx-8/IMx-8Plus, via Modbus RTU, over the RS485 2-wire
connection. On this interface the IMx is the master device and the GPS module, the
slave device.
The GPS module is connected to the IMx, top end cap, refer Table 4 below and
section 3.3.1 or 3.3.3.
Table 5 GPS module connections to the IMx-8/IMx-8Plus
Wire colour
Description
IMx terminal
Brown
GPS module power
Use any available ‘P
Black
RS485 A
RA or A
White
RS485 B
RB or B
Blue
Module 0V
G3 or G
Grey
Not used
GPS module green flashing LED: power on, amber flashing: Modbus activity
The IMx to GPS module RS485 link, doesn’t requires a termination resistor.
Refer also to 2.5.5, for general information on RS485 Modbus connections.

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SKF IMx-8 Specifications

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BrandSKF
ModelIMx-8
CategoryControl Systems
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