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LSP02(10)-1B Syringe Pump RS485 setup

Release Time:2017-01-06

 The RS485 connections are made through terminal connectors, located on the rear panel. A single PC can control up to 30 pumps. When controlled by a PC each pump must be assigned an individual address. When controlled via RS485 the pump will still respond to keypad commands. All RS485 commands settings, similar to keypad settings, are stored in EEPROM. When RS485 is enabled, RS485 interface will display communication address and band rate.
 
 
The communication address is from 1 to 30. The default address is 1. The band rate is 1200 bps, 2400 bps and 9600 bps. The default band rate is 2400 bps.
RS485 format: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 even parity, 1 stop. For detailed RS485 commands please see <Longer’s RS485 Protocol for LSP>.
In parameters setting interface, press and turn RES to highlight the RS485 line. Set RS485 enabled. The LCD displays communication address and band rate. Turn RES to make the address highlighted. Press RES to highlight the numerical value. Turn RES to set the communication address. Press RES again to confirm and save the setting. Turn RES to highlight the band rate.  Press RES to make the numerical value highlighted. Turn RES to select the band rate. Press RES again to confirm and save the selection.