CUB5COM1 Red Lion Controls, CUB5COM1 Datasheet - Page 13

• Manufacturer Part Number: CUB5COM1
• Description: RS485 Serial Communications Card
• Manufacturer: Red Lion Controls

Specifications of CUB5COM1

• Accessory Type: RS485 Serial Communications Card
• Brand/series: CUB5COM Series
• Card Type: RS485 Serial Communications
• Data Rate: 300 to 19.2 K
• Standards: UL Listed, IEC Certified
• For Use With: Red Lion CUB5 Miniature Electronic 8-Digit Dual Counters And Rate Indicators
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

communication/programming cards is installed in the meter.
and programming requirements. This section replaces the bulletin shipped with
the RS232 and RS485 serial communications plug-in cards. Discard the
separate bulletin when using those serial plug-in cards with the CUB5B and
CUB5R.
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Normally, the baud rate is set to the highest value that all of the serial
communications equipment is capable of transmitting and receiving.
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other serial communications equipment on the serial link.
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data word length. Set the parity bit to match that of the other serial equipment
on the serial link. The meter ignores parity when receiving data and sets the
parity bit for outgoing data. If parity is set to
to force the frame size to 10 bits.
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and a value of zero can be used (RS232 applications). Otherwise, with multiple
bussed units, a unique address number must be assigned to each meter. The
node address applies specifically to RS485 applications.
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in response to a Transmit Value command or a Block Print Request. Select
for a full print transmission, consisting of the meter address, mnemonics, and
parameter data. Select
parameter data only. This setting is applied to all the parameters selected in the
PRINT OPTIONS. (Note: If the meter address is 0, the address will not be sent
during a full transmission.)
6.5 MODULE 5 - S
The Serial Setup Parameters are only active when one of the optional serial
Refer to the CUB5USB bulletin for details on the CUB5 USB programming
Set the baud rate to match that of other serial communications equipment.
Select either 7- or 8-bit data word length. Set the word length to match the
This parameter only appears when the Data Bit parameter is set to a 7-bit
Enter the serial node address. With a single unit, an address is not needed
This parameter determines the formatting of data transmitted from the meter
PAritY
bAUd
dAtA
Addr
Abbr
7-bit
SEL
9600
5-SEriAL
Baud Rate
Odd




00

NO
bAUd
ABBREVIATED PRINTING
YES
for abbreviated print transmissions, consisting of the
METER ADDRESS
0
7-bit
300
600
BAUD RATE
PARITY BIT
NO
NO
DATA BIT
to
Data Bit
dAtA
99
8-bit
1200
2400
Odd
YES
NO
, an additional stop bit is used
ERIAL
4800
9600
EVEN
Parity Bit
PAritY
PARAMETER MENU
19200
38400
C
OMMUNICATIONS
Address
Meter
Addr
NO
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Request. A print request is also referred to as a block print because more than
one parameter can be sent to a printer or computer as a block.
in the print block. All active parameters entered as
transmitted during a block print. Parameters entered as
(
setting. For example, Counter B or Scale Factor B will only be sent if Counter
B is enabled (Dual Counter mode or batch count). Likewise, the Setpoint
value(s) will not be sent unless an optional setpoint card is installed in the meter.
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meter directly to another CUB5 meter, through the serial communications cards
(RS232 or RS485). The USB programming card cannot be used for the copy
procedure. No PC connection or additional software is required. Copying
program settings eliminates the need for repetitive programming when multiple
meters use identical settings.
Copy Requirements:
1. Both meters must have the same software version (Version 3.1 or later). The
2. The meter receiving the program settings (receiver) must have the Baud Rate
Copy Connections:
the same type into each meter (RS232 or RS485). Connect the meters using the
proper cable listed in the chart.
YES
Prnt OPt
This parameter selects the meter values transmitted in response to a Print
Selecting
The “Print All” (
Note: Inactive parameters will not be sent regardless of the print option
This parameter is used to copy all the program settings from one CUB5
To copy program settings from one meter to another requires the following:
version is displayed during the meter power-up sequence, or in Module 3 at
the Software Version Display parameter. (See Module 3 for details)
set to 9600 baud. Since this is the factory default setting, a new meter will
arrive ready for copying. The meter sending the program settings (master)
should be set to the desired Baud Rate for the application (if different than
9600). This Baud Rate setting will then be copied to the receiver.
To connect the meters for copying, install a serial communications card of
Abbreviated
), without having to individually select each parameter in the sublist.
COPY
Printing
Abbr
RS232
RS485
CntA ScF
Cntb ScF
TYPE
DISPLAY
Count A
Count b
CntA Ld
YES
RAtE
sSP1
SP2
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displays a sublist for choosing the meter parameters to appear
NO
DESCRIPTION
Copy Cable RS232 10’ (RJ12-RJ12)
Copy Cable RS485 10’ (RJ12-RJ12)

COPY PROGRAM SETTINGS
NO
Prnt ALL
Counter A Count Load
Prnt OPt
Options
P
Scale Factor B
Scale Factor A
DESCRIPTION
Print
Rate Value
Counter B
Setpoint 1
Setpoint 2
Counter A
ARAMETERS
PRINT OPTIONS
) option selects all meter values for transmitting
NO
NO
Copy Program
YES
Settings
COPY
YES
FACTORY
SETTING
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
Pro
NO
PART NUMBER
(5-SEriAL)
CBLRLCS2
CBLRLC02
in the sublist will be
will not be sent.
MNEMONIC
CTB
RTE
SFB
SP1
SP2
CLD
CTA
SFA