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Preparation

Before getting started, download the Power Center app & the relevant drivers.

  • Power Center - download link

  • RS485 Driver - download link

  • Two 0.5mm thick communication cables. The length of the cables is determined by the distance between the RS485 to the USB converter and the computer

  • Screwdriver (Slotted & Phillips)

 Connectivity

  1. Connect the USB to RS485 converter to one of the computer’s available USB ports.

  2. Insert two wires into the converter:

USB to RS485 Terminal

Communication Protocol

Pin#1

RS485 A

Pin#2

RS485 B

  1. Connect the other ends of the RS485 cables to the Sensor/Unit. If connecting on the terminal block, RS 485 A connects to TR7-DLS and RS-485 B connects to TR7-BZR.

Configuration

  1. Open the “Device Manager” on your computer and verify that the allocated COM port is visible.

  1. Open the “PowerCenter”. In the “Connect Via” drop-down menu makes sure that you can view the allocated COM port.  

If your computer is unable to detect the converter, you can install it manually as described later.

RS485 Driver Manual Installation

In most computers, the driver will be installed automatically once the converter is connected to the computer. However, in some cases, it is required to install the driver manually.

The purpose of this section is to explain how to integrate the RS485 converter into your computer

  1. Make sure you have an internet connection.

  2. Connect the RS485 to the USB converter to your computer.

  3. Navigate to Control Panel→ Device Manager→ Ports (COM & LPT)

  4. Check if the converter driver is already installed - It should be listed as the next available COM port.

  5. If the driver is listed under "Other devices" with a warning sign, this means the computer did not recognize the device, and the drivers should be installed manually.

  6. Right-click on the “FTR232R USB PORT” under “Other devices” and select “Update Driver.”

  7. The “driver installation wizard” will open.

  8. Select "Browse My Computer for drivers - Locate and install driver software manually" to select the files previously installed on your computer.

  9. Navigate to the location of the download Driver file.

  10. Extract the file.

  11. Find the folder which is relevant to the OS that you have on your PC:

12. Check the Device Manager and ensure the connector is added to the list of USB ports (as displayed in step #4).

 

 

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