Terminal block locations on the backplaneFigure 4-33:
15. Once the appropriate termination blocks are wired correctly, you can start up the
GC.
Optional RS-232 serial ports
It is possible to install an optional RS-232 board in one or both of the expansion I/O slots
provided on the GC’s card cage in the electronics enclosure.
This extra port can be used for Modbus ASCII/RTU communications or to connect directly
to a computer installed with MON2020.
To install an optional RS-232 board, do the following:
1. Start MON2020 and connect to the GC.
2. Select I/O Cards... from the Tools menu. The I/O Cards window displays.
3. Identify the appropriate card slot under the Label column and then select
Communications module - RS232 from the appropriate Card Type drop-down list.
4. Click OK.
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