
Chapter 3
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Transmitter Connections
The System connections to the transmitter are as follows:
Connector Color Pairs Description
A Black 0 VDC Supply
B Red
Pair
24 VDC Supply
C Green RS 485 - Tx+ (B)
D White or Black
Pair
RS 485 - Tx- (A)
When multiple transmitters are used on the same RS 485 line, each transmitter must be set to a
different electronic address. By the RS 485 standard, up to 32 transmitter/receivers may be used
on one RS 485 line. The maximum line length is 4000 feet (1200 meters). For lengths greater
than 4000 ft, a repeater must be used. For typical systems with more than 32 transmitters,
multiple communication ports are used on the corrosion computer with no more than 32
transmitters on any one com port.
The requirements of the standards for use of the Corrater transmitter under its explosion-proof
rating (flame-proof) call for the transmitter to grounded (earthed) or bonded to ground. When
the transmitter is connected directly to a probe, this bonding is accomplished through the probe
body. To ensure good bonding, an 14 to 18 swg grounding wire can be attached to the
transmitter at the grounding stud provided and connected to ground (earth)
Setting Addresses for RS 485 Multi-drop
The transmitters are delivered with addresses already set. This address is marked on the outside
of the transmitter as the I/N or Identification Number. These addresses can be used directly if
the system is less than 32 transmitters without making any changes. If it is an add-on to an
existing system, then the number may have to be changed, in order to avoid any address conflicts
with an existing transmitter on the same line. If there are more than 32 transmitters on the
system, then no more than 32 can be used on any one communication line.
The DIP switch for setting the address and other parameters is on the top circuit board of the
transmitter (see figure 6)
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