MAGNET POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM 7000
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DANFYSIK A/S - DK 4040 JYLLINGE - DENMARK.
3.6
Data communication
The SYSTEM 7000 uses the standard serial interface RS232 and RS422 which is compatible
with many computers and terminals. The RS422 may be configured in a multidrop system.
RS485 is only supported under certain conditions. See description below.
The connector labeled “digital” is the remote serial interface port.
Pin description for the “digital” port (DB25) located at the back of the power supply.
RS232 remote line
DB25
RS422/485 remote line
DB25
Pin No.
Signal
Pin No. Signal
2 Tx
25
RETURN
3 Rx
9 Tx
High
25 RETURN
10 Tx
Low
11
Rx
High
12
Rx
Low
Rx : Signals received by the Control Module from its host.
Tx : Signals transmitted by the Control Module to its host.
NOTE! The selection between RS232, RS422 and RS485 is selected through straps on the
Display Controller Module.
Serial bus
Strap ST2
Strap ST3
Strap ST4
Strap ST10
RS232 Open
Open Close
Open
RS422 Open
Close Open Open
4-Wire RS485
Open
Close
Open
Close
2-Wire RS485
Close
Open
Open
Close
The default serial setting is :
8 BIT DATA, NO PARITY AND 2 STOPBIT and baud rate 9600.
The communication is done by transmitting characters in ASCII code terminated by
CARRIAGE RETURN.
The termination characters from the Power Supply are LINE FEED and CARRIAGE
RETURN.
An ERROR message includes a "?BELL". (Bell = ASCII 7.)
NOTE! None of the serial lines has control signals.
RS485 communication.
RS485 is only supported under certain conditions. These are:
- Disable Line turn around time: Minimum 2ms. (Time for the transmitters to tri state)
- Answer Line turn around time: Minimum 100µs t (Time after receiving the last bit of the
transmission until an answer is initiated “active transmitter”.)