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0760824b - miniIPS Operating Manual
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6. Electrical
Power
9 – 28V DC input (isolated)
Draws approximately 40mA at 12vDC
Output
Units are fitted with both RS232 and RS485 communications as standard. RS485 is enabled by grounding a pin in
the communications lead (refer to Section 4). Protocol is 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control.
Baud rate is factory set to 19200. User may choose between 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200.
Note that fast data rates may not be possible with low baud rates
6.1. Wiring Information
Wiring colours are correct at the time the manual was printed. However, it is advised that continuity checks are
performed prior to all terminations.
Systems are supplied with a short (50cm) lead for splicing or testing
SubConn 6 pin male line (MCIL6M)
RS232 Tx (Out of sensor) or RS485A
RS232 Rx (Into sensor) or RS485B
Link to Pin 1 for RS485. N/C for RS232