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Technical Instructions
Rev. 10/4/2013
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What is a DIAG485?
A DIAG485 is a diagnostic board that shows the communication signal levels on a
network segment. The DIAG485 can also add bias to reduce the effects of noise on the
network, but this usage depends on which of the following methods you use to terminate
each end of the network segment.
If you use BT485's to terminate and add bias, you can optionally install one or more
DIAG485's for diagnostic purposes only. You must put the DIAG485's Bias jumper in
the OFF position to prevent it from adding bias.
If you use the 120 Ohm terminators included with the DIAG485, you must add at
least one DIAG485 near the center of the network segment to add bias. Put this
DIAG485's Bias jumper in the ON position. If you add other DIAG485's on the network
segment for diagnostics, put their Bias jumpers in the OFF position.
To attach a 120 Ohm terminator, turn off the controllers power, then attach the
terminator to the controller's Net + and Net terminals.
Bias
jumper LEDs
Network
connector
ON
Net +
OFF
Net
Net Net +
Shield
DIAG485
Power
connector
24 Vac
Gnd
Power
LED
Specifications Power 24 Vac 10%, 0.3 A, 5060 Hz, 7.2 VA (Single Class 2
Source Only, 100 VA or less)
Environmental operating 0 to 130F (-17.8 to 54.4C), 1090% relative humidity,
range non-condensing
Protection Built-in solid-state polyswitch surge and transient protection
for communications. Polyswitch is not replaceable; it will
reset itself if the condition that caused a fault returns to
normal.
Overall dimensions Width: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
Height: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
Listed by UL-916 (PAZX), cUL-916 (PAZX7), CE
To mount a DIAG485
WARNING Do not apply line voltage (mains voltage) to this device's ports or
terminals.
CAUTIONS
The DIAG485 is powered by a Class 2 power source. Take appropriate isolation
measures when mounting it in a control panel where non-Class 2 circuits are present.
Automated Logic controllers can share a power supply as long as you:
Maintain the same polarity.
Use the power supply only for Automated Logic controllers.
WARNING Do not apply line voltage (mains voltage) to this device's ports or
terminals.
1 Pull the screw terminal connector from the DIAG485's power connector.
2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
3 Connect the communications wiring to the DIAG485's Net +, Net , and Shield screw
terminals.
NOTE Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
4 Insert the screw terminal connector into the DIAG485's power connector.
5 Verify communication with the network by viewing Module Status reports (Modstats)
in the WebCTRL interface for controllers beyond the DIAG485.
Missing terminators
Most LED's are lit.
Possible causes:
Shorted Net- to Net+ (most likely cause)
A defective controller on network
is constantly transmitting
A defective BT485 is putting +5 volts
directly onto Net+
CE Compliance