Publication 2711-UM014B-EN-P
Terminal Connections 12-13
DH-485 Terminal
Connections
This section describes connections for the DH-485 PanelView
terminals.
• DH-485 terminal ports
• Connecting to a single SLC controller (Point-to-Point)
• Connecting to a DH-485 network
• Connecting a computer
• Connecting a Hand-held terminal
Note: For PanelView 300 Micro terminals, refer to page 12-39.
DH-485 Terminal Ports (RJ45)
DH-485 PanelView terminals with catalog numbers ending in 2 have
two DH-485 ports. Terminals with catalog numbers ending in 3 also
have an RS-232 printer port.
Use the DH-485 Communications port to:
• communicate with a single or multiple SLC controllers over a
DH-485 network.
Use the DH-485 SLC Programming connector to:
• upload/download PanelView applications.
• monitor SLC operation, enter/modify SLC programs, test network
devices.
Use the RS-232 Printer port to:
• connect a printer that supports the IBM enhanced character set.
For details on connecting to the RS-232 port, see the last section
in this chapter.
The DH-485 communications port and programming connector may
appear in different locations on specific terminals. Identify the ports
by their size and shape or by the port labels.
RS-232
Printer Port
DH-485
Communications Port
DH-485 SLC
Programming Port
DH-485
Communications Port
RS-232 Printer Port
DH-485 SLC
Programming Port