ProLon Inc. 485BT20 Manual Do Utilizador

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USER MANUAL

Alternatively, the PL-485-BT is equipped with an RJ45 jack that carries the same

RS485 A(+), B(-) and GND signals among the eight pins within the jack (see Figure 1

for pinout). This port is very practical since it can be used to quickly connect to

ProLon controllers that are equipped with a similar RJ45 jack using standard CAT5

cable (plug-and-play). This approach saves time since there is no need to cut and

strip wires.

NOTE: The RJ45 jack is NOT an ETHERNET port. The PL-485-BT does NOT SUPPORT

ETHERNET.

OPERATING TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER & CHARGING

The PL-485-BT is equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. It charges via the USB port. It is also equipped

with an ON/OFF button. The switch must be in the ON position for the converter to operate as a communications

device (Bluetooth or USB). When the converter is not being used, switch to the OFF position to conserve battery

life. The converter’s battery can still be charged even when the switch is in the OFF position.

Upon Power-Up, the POWER LED will be ORANGE for a brief period of time (approx. 45 sec) while the battery level

is being calculated internally. After this period, the POWER LED will be:

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Blinking RED when USB unplugged

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Solid RED when USB plugged and charging

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Solid GREEN when USB plugged and the battery has been fully charged

The current battery level can be displayed anytime in the ProLon Focus Application. The POWER LED remains OFF

when the switch is set to the OFF position.

Note: While a Bluetooth connection is open, USB to RS485 communication is disabled. (The converter battery will

still continue to be charged when USB is plugged even if Bluetooth is active).

ONCE FULLY CHARGED, THE BATTERY CAN LAST APPROXIMATELY 15 HOURS WHILE ACTIVELY

COMMUNICATING TO A PROLON SYSTEM, AND UP TO 22 HOURS WHEN IDLE (POWER SWITCH LEFT ON). IF

THE POWER SWITCH IS OFF, THE CONVERTER CAN LAST FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.

THE BATTERY TAKES APPROXIMATELY 2-3 HOURS TO COMPLETELY CHARGE UP AGAIN.

Figure 1: RJ45 Pinout