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Interface Integra TR to AB SLC 5/0X

SB ABSLC5/0X

This support bulletin describes the interface information required to connect an Allen Bradley SLC5 to a Dataradio Integra-TR.

 

Insert Figure 1. Cable Interface

 

Insert Figure 2. Cable Interface ABSLC5/0X PLC Channel Configuration

Channel 0 - System

  • Driver: DF1 Half-duplex Master

  • Baud: 9600 bps

  • Parity: None

  • Stop Bits: 1

  • Node Address: 1 (dependent on application)

Protocol Control

  • Control Line: Half Duplex/wo Continuous Carrier

  • Error detection: CRC

  • Polling Mode: Don’t allow Remotes to initiate

  • Duplicate Packet Detect: Disabled

  • Reply Msg. Timeout (x 20 ms): 1(dependent on application)

  • Use NO HANDSHAKE MODE for both ends of link. Values below only for Handshake control.

  • ACK Timeout (x 20 ms): NA

  • RTS Off Delay (x 20 ms): NA

  • RTS Send Delay (x 20 ms): NA

  • Message Retries: 3

  • Pre Transmit Delay: 0

 

Insert Figure 3. Integra-TR Field Programming Software Setup Modem Tab

  • Modem Type: Fixed as per the attached unit

  • Short ID: User assigned

  • Serial No.: Factory assigned

  • Comment: User supplied comment

  • Compatibility: Integra-TR

  • Data Delivery: All or Selective

  • Sleep Mode: Disabled (usually)

  • Network Speed: Equal to or greater than data speed

  • Station ID_CWID: Special Use-refer to manual

  • TX Online Diags: Checked (On)

  • CWID Interval: Refer to manual

  • Extended Preamble: Default is 5

  • Suspend Period: Power savings mode- refer to manual

  • Activity Timeout: Power saving mode- refer to manual

 

Insert Figure 4. Integra-TR Field Programming Software Setup COM/Analog Tab

  • TX Control: Check DOX

  • DCD Control: Switched

  • DTE Baud Rate: 9600 (or as required)

  • DTE Data Format: 8 bits, No parity, 1 Stop (required set-up by DF-1)

  • Data Forward Timer: Normal

  • Break: Ignore break

  • Deferred Rx-Data Delivery: 0-Typically not needed for DF-1

  • Analog 1: Input is default- Tx Controlled Fan in base station or fan equipped TX module

  • Analog 2: Input is default

 

Insert Figure 5. Integra-TR Field Programming Software Setup Radio Tab

  • Parameters:

  • Radio: Displays unit model

  • Range: Displays unit range

  • Channel: Half (12.5 kHz)

  • Tune Range: Low Rx

  • Transceiver Type: Transceiver - always choose this setting

  • Carrier Sense & Tx Timeout: User programmable - always begin with factory default.

  • Disable Tx w/ Carrier Present: Disabled

  • Radio Frequencies: Displays user frequencies

  • Tx Power: 255 is max 255= 5 watts (not linear, i.e., 128 is not exactly 2.5 W)

 

Factory defaults are recommended for beginning settings. Refer to the Integra-TR Technical Manual (001-4008-101).