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BASIC I/O AD Hardware User Manual

Chapter 2b

BIO4AD, BIO8AD and BIO16AD Products


Communications Wiring

Host to BASIC I/O AD - RS-422

Figure 2-7 RS-422 Host to BASIC I/O AD

Figure 2-7 RS-422 Host to BASIC I/O AD

The wiring figure shows two individually shielded twisted pairs of AWG 24 (such as Belden 9729) with the shields connected between unit grounds. In a perfect world with no electrical noise and equal ground potentials everywhere the ground connection is not required. Not using the ground connection can lead to costly debugging.

These connections, which require the cover to be removed, are made by placing a 1/4 inch stripped wire into the openings of the wire clamp terminal block and tightening the screw. An alternative means for network connection is to use the 10-pin male connector located behind the clamp terminal block. This connector mates with Molex shell number 50-57-9005, and uses pins 16-02-0103.

In addition to the Host-to-BASIC I/O AD wiring, the installer should confirm that the Network Type switches are set in the correct positions, Multidrop, Repeat, or Last Unit.


Host to BASIC I/O AD - RS-485

Figure 2-8 RS-485 Host to BASIC I/O AD Wiring

Figure 2-8 RS-485 Host to BASIC I/O AD Wiring

The wiring figure shows one shielded twisted pair of AWG 24 (such as Belden 9841 or 9341) with the shield connected between unit grounds. In a perfect world with no electrical noise and equal ground potentials everywhere the ground connection is not required. Not using the ground wire can lead to costly debugging.

These connections, which require the cover to be removed, are made by placing a 1/4 inch stripped wire into the openings of the wire clamp terminal block and tightening the screw. An alternative means for network connection is to use the 10-pin male connector located behind the clamp terminal block. This connector mates with Molex shell, number 50-57-9005, and uses pins 16-02-0103.

As shows in  Figure 2-8 the + terminals of To and From and the - terminals of the To and From are connected. These connections should not be made in the clamping terminal block or Molex connector alone. A combination of the two can be used, one for jumpering and the other for the incoming and outgoing  connections. Another option is to use an external terminal block or leads between the clamp terminal block and Molex connectors.

In addition to the Host-to-BASIC I/O AD wiring, the installer should confirm that the Network Type switches are set in the correct positions, Multidrop or Last Unit.


BASIC I/O AD to BASIC I/O AD - RS-422

Figure 2-9 RS-422 BASIC I/O AD to BASIC I/O AD Wiring

Figure 2-9 RS-422 BASIC I/O AD to BASIC I/O AD Wiring

Figure 2-9 shows two individually shielded twisted pairs of AWG 24 with an overall isolated shield (such as Belden 8162) with the internal shield connected between unit grounds. The overall isolated shield should be connected to earth ground in one place only. In a perfect world with no electrical noise and equal ground potentials everywhere, the signal ground connection would not be required. Not connecting signal ground however, frequently leads to costly debugging.

These connections, which require the cover plate to be removed, are made by placing a 1/4 inch stripped wire into the openings of the black wire clamp terminal block and tightening the screw.

An alternative means for interconnection is to use the 10-pin male connector located behind the clamp terminal block. This connector mates with Molex shell 50-57-9005, and female pins 16-02-0103.

In addition to the Host-to-BASIC I/O AD wiring, the installer should confirm that the Network Type switches are set in the correct positions, Multidrop, Repeat, or Last Unit.


BASIC I/O AD to BASIC I/O AD - RS-485

Figure 2-10 RS-485 BASIC I/O AD to BASIC I/O AD Wiring

Figure 2-10 RS-485 BASIC I/O AD to BASIC I/O AD Wiring

Figure 2-10 shows one individually shielded twisted pair of AWG 24 with an overall isolated shield (such as Belden 8162) with the internal shield connected between unit grounds. The overall isolated shield should be connected to each ground in one place only. In a perfect world with no electrical noise and equal ground potentials everywhere, the signal ground connection would not be required. Not connecting signal ground however, frequently leads to costly debugging.

These connections, which require the cover plate to be removed, are made by placing a 1/4 inch stripped wire into the openings of the black wire clamp terminal block and tightening the screw.

An alternative means for interconnection is to use the 10-pin male connector located behind the clamp terminal block. This connector mates with Molex shell 50-57-9005, and female pins 16-02-0103.

In addition to the Host-to BASIC I/O AD wiring, the installer should confirm that the Network Type switches are set in the correct positions, Multidrop or Last Unit.


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