ATEN IC485SN User Manual
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.
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IC-485SN User Manual
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Package Contents
The IC-485SN package contains the following items:
1 IC-485SN Bidirectional Converter
1 User Manual
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the IC-485SN since this
manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the
most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 1998-2000 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-0134-100
Manual Date: 2010-03-26
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Overview
Although RS-232 serial ports are found on almost every
computer, because of their slow transmission speeds, limited
range, and limited networking capabilities, they are not an
effective solution for industrial strength long distance
communications systems.
Systems based on the RS-422 and RS-485 standards, on the
other hand, are not subject to the RS-232 limitations because
they utilize different voltage lines for the data and control signals.
The IC-485SN Converter is a bidirectional converter that
transparently converts RS-232 signals to RS-422 / RS-485
signals (and vice versa). The IC-485SN provides Point-to-Point;
Multidrop; and Simplex operations over distances of up to 1200
m (4000 ft.), thus permitting the creation of reliable long distance
data communications systems using standard computer
hardware.
Features
Data Transmission Controlled by the RTS Signal
DCE / DTE selectable
Point to Point/Multidrop and Simplex/Duplex Operating
Modes
External Power Not Required - Power Spplied by the RS-232
interface
Compact size
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Switch Configuration
The IC-485SN is configured by setting two slide switches. SW1
is used to select the Device Mode; SW2 is used to select the
Transmitting and Receiving Mode, as shown in the table below:
Position SW1 SW2
1 DCE TxON, RxON
2 DTE TxRTS, RxON
3 TxDTR/RTS,
RxDSR/ON
RS-232CRS-232C
DB-25 FemaleDB-25 Female
Terminal BlockTerminal Block
SW1SW1
SW2SW2
RJ-11 Phone JackRJ-11 Phone Jack
Power JackPower Jack
ConnecterConnecter
ConnecterConnecter
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Explanations of the SW1 and SW2 terns are given in the table
below:
Term Meaning
DCE DCE means Date Communication Equipment; if
the IC-485SN is going to be plugged into a DTE
device, the IC-485SN must be set to DCE.
DTE DTE means Date Terminal Equipment; if the IC-
485SN is going to be plugged into a DCE device,
the IC-485SN must be set to DTE.
TxON, RxON This setting is used in Point-to-Point operations,
in which the unit is always in Transmitting and
Receiving Mode. See the TxON, RxON
schematic for details.
TxRTS, RxON This setting is used in Multidrop operations, in
which the unit is always in Receiving Mode, and
is in Transmitting Mode only when the RTS
signal is high. See the TxON, RxON schematic
for details.
TxDTR/RTS,
RxDSR/ON
This setting is used in Multidrop operations, in
which the unit is always in Receiving Mode, and
is in Transmitting Mode only when the RTS
signal is high. See the TxON, RxON schematic
for details.
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Operating Modes
The IC-485SN supports three operating modes: Point-to-Point;
Multidrop; and Simplex. Point-to-Point and Multidrop can be
configured for Full or Half Duplex. Each of the operating modes
is explained below.
Point-to-Point
A Point-to-Point configuration is one in which two devices,
located at two different places are linked for communication by a
pair of IC-485SN units. There are two configurations: Point-to-
Point Full Duplex, and Point-to-Point Half Duplex.
1. Point-to-Point 4 Wire Full Duplex
Point-to-Point Full Duplex uses reverse four wire cabling,
as shown in the diagram below.
For both IC-485SN units, set SW1 to DCE or DTE
depending on what type of device the IC-485SN will plug
into (if it will plug into a DCE device, configure it for DTE,
and vice versa).
For both IC-485SN units, set SW2 to TxON, RxON.
4
2
DB-25 DB-25
RJ-11 RJ-11
Connect
to PC#1’s
Com Port
5
2
3
5
4
3
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
RX+
RX-
Connect
to PC#1’s
Com Port
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2. Point-to-Point 4 Wire Half Duplex
Point-to-Point Half Duplex uses straight through four wire
cabling, as shown in the diagram below.
For both IC-485SN units, set SW1 to DCE or DTE
depending on what type of device the IC-485SN will plug
into (if it will plug into a DCE device, configure it for DTE,
and vice versa).
For both IC-485SN units, set SW2 to TxDTR/RTS,
RxDSR/ON.
Note: TxDTR/RTS, RxDSR/ON transmitting/receiving mode,
involves a straight-through Data+, Data-, Busy+,
Busy- wiring scheme. See the TxD TR/RTS, RxDSR/
ON schematic for details.
4
2
DB-25 DB-25
RJ-11 RJ-11
Connect
to PC#1’s
Com Port
5
2
3
5
4
3
DATA+
DATA-
BUSY+
BUSY-
DATA+
DATA-
BUSY+
BUSY-
Connect
to PC#1’s
Com Port
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Multidrop
A Multidrop configuration is one in which more than two devices
are linked for communication using several IC-485SN units.
Either a two-to-one RJ-11 adapter or a combination of the
terminal block and the RJ-11 socket can be used to connect the
IC-485SN units to each other.
One of the devices that one of the IC-485SNs connects to is
designated as the Master device. All the remaining devices that
the rest of the IC-485SNs connect to are designated as Slave
devices. There are two configurations: Multidrop Full Duplex, and
Multidrop Half Duplex.
1. Multidrop 4 Wire Full Duplex
Multidrop Full Duplex uses reverse four wire cabling to link
all the connected IC-485SN units:
For all IC-485SN units, set SW1 to DCE or DTE depending
on what type of device the IC-485SN will plug into (if it will
plug into a DCE device, configure it for DTE, and vice
versa).
For the Master unit, set SW2 to TxON, RxON.
For all Slave units, set SW2 to TxRTS, RxON.
Master
T+
T
-
R
-
R+
Slave 1
R+
R -
T -
T+
Slave 2
R+
R -
T -
T+
.
.
.
Slave 31
PC1
COM1/
COM2
PC2
COM1/
COM2
PC3
COM1/
COM2
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2. Multidrop Half Duplex
Multidrop Half Duplex uses straight-through four wire
cabling, to link all the connected IC-485SN units:
For all IC-485SN units, set SW1 to DCE or DTE depending
on what type of device the IC-485SN will plug into (if it will
plug into a DCE device, configure it for DTE, and vice
versa).
For all IC-485SN units set SW2 to TxDTR/RTS, RxDSR/
ON.
Note: 1. Only one device at a time can talk on the bus (RTS ON).
During that time, the other devices must remain silent
(RTS OFF). See the explanation regarding TxDTR/
RTS, RxDSR/ON in the Switch Configuration section.
2. TxDTR/RTS, RxDSR/ON transmitting/receiving mode,
involves a straight-through Data+, Data-, Busy+,
Busy- wiring scheme. See the TxD TR/RTS, RxDSR/
ON schematic
DATA+
DATA -
BUSY+
BUSY -
DATA+
DATA -
BUSY+
BUSY -
DATA+
DATA -
BUSY+
BUSY -
DATA+
DATA -
BUSY+
BUSY -
Connect
to PC#1’s
COM port
Connect
to PC#2’s
COM port
Connect
to PC#3’s
COM port
Connect
to PC#4’s
DB-25
RJ-11
RJ-11
RJ-11
RJ-11 DB-25
DB-25 DB-25
5
4
2
3
5
4
2
3
5
4
2
3
5
4
2
3
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Simplex
A Simplex configuration is one in which more than two devices
are linked for communication using several IC-485SN units in a
manner similar to Multidrop. The difference is that in a Simplex
configuration, the Master device can only talk, and the Slave
devices can only listen.
Simplex uses reverse two wire cabling to link all the
connected IC-485SN units, as shown in the figure below:
For all IC-485SN units, set SW1 to DCE or DTE depending
on what type of device the IC-485SN will plug into (if it will
plug into a DCE device, configure it for DTE, and vice
versa).
For all of the units (Master and Slave), set SW2 to TxON,
RxON.
Master
T+
T
-
R
-
R+
Slave 1
R+
R -
T -
T+
Slave 2
R+
R -
T -
T+
Slave 3
R+
R -
T -
T+
:
:
Slave 31
PC1
COM1/
COM2
PC2
COM1/
COM2
PC3
COM1/
COM2
PC4
COM1/
COM2
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Installation
1. Set each IC-485SN's configuration switches according to the
information provided in the Switch Configuration and
Operating Modes sections.
2. Plug the IC-485SN's DB-25 female connector into the
computer's RS-232C port.
3. Connect the IC-485SN units to each other:
Use two or four wire twisted pair cable in a reverse or
straight through configuration according to the information
provided in the Switch Configuration and Operating Modes
sections.
You may use either the RJ-11 telephone socket, or wire
directly to the Terminal Block. (See the Terminal Block Pin
Assignments table for pin assigment details.) If you are
daisy chaining units, you will need to use either a two-to-
one RJ-11 adapter, or a combination of the Terminal Block
and the RJ-11 socket.
Note: 1. When tightening the terminal connector screws it is
recommended to use a Phillips PH1 Screwdriver.
2. Over-tightening the terminal connector screws may
result in damage to your IC-485SN and difficulty
loosening the screws.
4. Power on the computers. The units are now ready for
operation.
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Appendix
Terminal Block Pin Assignments
DCE / DTE Connection Table
Pin Assignment
1 Transmit +V
2 Transmit -V
3 Receive -V
4 Receive +V
DCE
DB-9
2
3
8
7
4
6
5
DTE
DB-9
3
2
7
8
6
4
5
DCE
DB-25
3
2
5
4
20
6
7
DTE
DB-25
2
3
4
5
6
20
7
DCE
DB-25
2
3
4
5
6
20
7
DTE
DB-25
3
2
5
4
20
6
7
Tx Rx
Rx Tx
RTS CTS
CTS RTS
DSR DTR
DTR DSR
GND
Cable
25/25 or
9/25 pin
IC-485ASIDevice’s Connector Pin #
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SW2 Pin Assignment Schematics
TxON, RxON:
TxRTS, RxON:
1
2
3
4
Tx+
Tx-
Rx-
Rx+
Tx2
Rx3
RTS
CTS
DTR
DSR
1
2
3
4
Tx+
Tx-
Rx-
Rx+
Tx
Rx
RTS
CTS
DTR
DSR
TX
RX
DCE
DTE
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TxDTR/RTS, RxDSR/ON:
1
2
DATA +
DATA -
RTS
CTS
DTR
TX
RX
DCE
DTE
DCE
DTE
3
4
BUSY -
BUST +- DSR
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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Symptom Action
Data Transmission
Failure
Check that the IC-485SN units are securely
plugged into the computers' serial ports.
Check that the cables are properly set up and
properly connected.
Check that SW1 and SW2 are set properly.
Data Loss or Error Check that the Data Rate and Data Format are
the same for all devices.
Power Consumption 6.51 mA
Data Rate Up to 100 Kbps under 1.2 Km (4000 ft.)
Connectors • 1 x DB-25 female (for RS-232)
• 1 x 4 Post Terminal Block (for RS-422 / RS-485)
• 1 x RJ-11 Socket (for RS-422 / RS-485)
Function
Switches
SW1 DCE / DTE Select
SW2 • TxON, RxON
• TxRTS, RxON
• TxDTR/RTS, RxDSR/ON
Housing Plastic
Weight 60 g
Dimensions (L x W x
H)
54 x 74.5 x 18.5 mm
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Limited Warranty
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PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FORM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE
PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or
statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and specially
disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update device or
documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions,
or update. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor.