Single Line RS485 Converter
Setup for Network Operation
4 3 2 1
BAUDRATE SELECT
9600
19200
Network cable is single shielded twisted
pair: Belden 9501 or similar
ACT 2000
ACT 1000 ACT 1000
NETWORK PRINTER
Timekeeper
Lithium Battery
A
B
0V
TX
RX
Timekeeper
Lithium Battery
A
B
0V
TX
RX
RS485 line may be up to 1km in length
and connect up to 32 controllers
To next Controller
NETWORK
DOORS
SERIAL/PRINTER
DTR
RX
TX
0V
A
B
0V
Shield
A B 0V
NETWORK PRINTER
ACTWin Software
12V DC
Power
Supply
(300mA)
+12V
0V
1 +12V
2 0V & Shield
3 B
4 A
Pin Function
RS-485 Bus
RS-232
1. From the Controller keypad Enter Installer Menu->Communications and set a unique address
for each controller on the network. Set Direct Connect to No.
2. From ACTWin create a new database. In the database creation wizard check RS-485
Automatic Interface.
3. Connect to the controllers from ACTWin. The LED on the RS485 converter should blink
rapidly indicating communications in progress.
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