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    Guide For Ethernet - Rs485 Converter Installation For Bushinggard

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    This document provides instructions for installing and configuring an Ethernet to RS485 converter to connect a BushingGard monitoring device to a computer. The steps include: 1. Installing software on the computer and connecting the converter. 2. Using the DeviceInstaller software to assign an IP address to the converter automatically or manually. 3. Configuring the serial and network settings of the converter such as baud rate and port numbers. 4. Configuring the Redirector software on the computer to establish communication over the specified ports. Troubleshooting tips are provided for issues with communication.

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    This document provides instructions for installing and configuring an Ethernet to RS485 converter to connect a BushingGard monitoring device to a computer. The steps include: 1. Installing software on the computer and connecting the converter. 2. Using the DeviceInstaller software to assign an IP address to the converter automatically or manually. 3. Configuring the serial and network settings of the converter such as baud rate and port numbers. 4. Configuring the Redirector software on the computer to establish communication over the specified ports. Troubleshooting tips are provided for issues with communication.

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    This document provides instructions for installing and configuring an Ethernet to RS485 converter to connect a BushingGard monitoring device to a computer. The steps include: 1. Installing software on the computer and connecting the converter. 2. Using the DeviceInstaller software to assign an IP address to the converter automatically or manually. 3. Configuring the serial and network settings of the converter such as baud rate and port numbers. 4. Configuring the Redirector software on the computer to establish communication over the specified ports. Troubleshooting tips are provided for issues with communication.

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    Guide for Ethernet – RS485 converter installation for

    BushingGard
    Ethernet - RS485 Converter to BushingGard wiring

    red Or to the
    27
    28 Termination strip
    black on the panel

    Local
    Port
    RS485
    RX TERM

    red
    TX TERM Ethernet
    3 1 TXD A
    Ethernet cable to
    TXD B
    Port PC
    RXD A
    2
    RXD B
    black SGND
    Ground
    GND
    8-24 VDC
    8-24VDC,500mA

    red
    A +
    RS- 485

    Or directly to
    RS485 connector
    B
    _

    black
    on BushingGard

    BushingGard
    Set Up Local Communication on your Computer to Monitor

    1. Install the software from the CD – “DeviceInstaller” and “Redirector”.

    2. Connect converter to local network, then power it on.

    3. Launch “DeviceInstaller”, the window above pops up with the IP address shown. If the
    “XPort” part is not shown, press Search button. Then click on Assign IP button.

    4. Choose Obtain an IP address 5. Click Assign button


    automatically (if you can get IP
    address and Subnet Mask from network
    administrator, choose Assign a specific
    IP address)

    2
    6. Click on the IP address, then “Web Configuration” and “Go”. Click on “OK” button

    7. Click on Serial Settings, select RS485-2 Wire and Baud Rate of 9600. Click on OK,
    then click on Apply Settings.

    3
    8. Click on Connection, select TCP protocol. Set local port number at 14001 or
    higher, i.e. 14002, 14003, 14004 … Click on OK and Apply Settings. Even if the
    Local Port might appear not be changed, it actually has already been changed. So
    use the new Local Port number for later configuration. After you finish the whole
    configuration, open “DeviceInstaller” you will see the change has been updated.

    9. Launch “Redirector/Configuration”. 10. Type in IP address from Step 6.


    Click on Add IP button. Com Port TCPPort number has to be 11000
    number can be changed by clicking on less than local port number
    Com Setup

    4
    11. Click on Save and Close 12. Check created ComPort # in the
    system by clicking on Control Panel
    / System / Device Manager / Ports
    (COM & LPT). Use this COM port
    number in monitor’s software
    setting.

    13. Click on Start\ Control


    Panel\Network Connections. Write
    down the IP address and Subnet Mask

    5
    14. Click on Start\ Control 15. Click on Properties of Internet
    Panel\Network Connections, then Protocol (TCP/IP), fill in a local IP
    right click on the connection, and click address and Subnet mask in Step 12.
    on Properties button

    16. Disconnect PC and converter from local network. Connect converter to PC directly with
    an Ethernet cable.

    Problems? No communication?

    1) Cannot see the converter on “DeviceInstaller”? Verify status of Local Network


    connection. Cycle converter power. Wait for “Connected” status and launch
    DeviceInstaller again.
    2) Check wiring. Use electrical drawing enclosed with the monitor.
    3) Check Com Port #, ModBus address and Baud Rate settings in the monitor and
    software. Refer to Software Manuals if necessary.
    4) Take off both jumpers from the converter
    5) Reboot your computer and cycle power to the converter

    For implementing BushingGard/converter in a network, you have to enter IP, Subnet Mask and
    Gateway addresses obtained from the network administrator before plugging into a hub. In this
    case, PC and converter should be connected to local network all the time.

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