PLC/RS-485 Adapter User’s Guide PL7070-COM QUICKFIND LOCATOR Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Installation 66-0386-01Rev.
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Table of Contents 1 Installation Setup .......................................................................... 5 Package Contents................................................................................................... 5 Finding a Suitable Location ..................................................................................... 5 Simple Connection (Peer to Peer) ............................................................................ 6 Troubleshooting .................................
Installation Setup Congratulations on your purchase of the PL7070-COM PLC/RS-485 Adapter. The PL7070-COM adapter allows you to transmit RS-485 data between two points via the existing electrical wiring by simply plugging the PL7070-COM directly into an electrical outlet. The PL7070-COM acts as a bridge for the RS-485 signal. This manual describes how to install your PL7070-COM PLC/RS-485 Adapter.
Simple Connection (Peer to Peer) NOTE: Do not plug the PL7070-COM adapter into a power strip, UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) or surge protector device. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the PLC (Powerline communication) network performance. 1. Connect one PL7070-COM device to your Solar Inverter with an RS-485 cable (twisted wire); then plug it into a wall outlet. For the PL7070-COM Pin Out Wiring Specifications, see page 11. 2.
Troubleshooting Following are solutions to a few situations you might encounter. If you do not find a solution in this chapter, contact Asoka USA Technical Support by phone at (408) 5508173 or through email at support@asokatech.com. Symptom: I can't connect to anything and there are no lights (LED) activity on my PL7070-COM. Solution: • • • • • • • Unplug the device from the electrical outlet in question. Locate another available outlet.
Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your PL7070-COM adapter. Standards Compliance: •HomePlug® AV • IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) for EU plug • Operating temperature: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C) for US plug Environmental Specifications: •Operating humidity: 10% to 85% Non-condensing • Storage temperature: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) • Storage humidity: 5% to 90% Non-condensing Warranty: lifetime Table-A1 RS-485 DB9 Male pinout assignment Figure-A2 RS-485 pin assignment (electrical characteristics) • • • DB9_pin3 is RS-485_D+ DB9_pin4 is RS-485_DDB9_pin5 is GND 9 of 38
Components Front Panel Use the status lights on the front and side panel to verify connections.
The following table describes the status light functions in the front and side panel: Status Light State Indication Power Illuminated Device is powered on Off Devices has no power Blinking Red Low connection Blinking Yellow Good connection Blinking Green Excellent connection ON RS-485 Baud Rate Indicator Ready Blinking Green Data transmitting on the RS-485 connector PLC Activity Baud Rate Table-B2 Bottom Side The bottom panel of the PL7070-COM contains the following component: • One RS
Rear Panel The label on the rear panel of the P L 7 0 7 0 - C O M ( PLC/RS-485) Adapter contains the information listed below. • • • • • • • MAC address Model number Part number Serial number PLC DAK PLC MAC Dest MAC Note: Write this information down in your Warranty Support Information card for future reference.
Buttons The PLC/RS-485 Adapter device has two hardware push buttons: SECURITY (Network ID) button – All PLC/RS-485 Adapter devices have a default Network Encryption Key (NEK) set to “HomePlugAV” allowing them to communicate to each other. The SECURITY button allows you to set a devices to a randomized Network Encryption Key (NEK) for maximum security. You can then set other devices to the same NEK by using their SECURITY button. Only units with the same NEK can communicate to each other.
Warranty Asoka warrants that (a) the hardware components of the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use from the date of purchase when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of the User Guide, and (b) the software components will perform substantially in accordance with Asoka's published specifications for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, but does not warrant that the software will be error-free or free of all defects.
product covered by the warranty. Prior to returning any defective product, the purchaser or the authorized merchant from whom the purchaser originally bought the product must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Asoka. All defective products should be returned to Asoka with shipping charges prepaid. Asoka will not accept collect shipments.
FCC Notice FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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