LinkConn 100 Software Installation Overview
LinkConn 100 Software Hardware Architecture
To create this type of Topology Layout for your Green House Controller
Before you install LinkConn 100 on your Controller Network, you will need Communication Modules on your controllers.
If you have more than one controller, you would run your RS485 Wiring in a Daisy Chain Fashion.
On the 1st controller in your network (BROADCAST Controller)
- You would Land your Pigtail Array (3 wire Pigtail - to - RS485 USB/Serial Converer - to - PC)
- You would install your Weather Station (so all controllers in network can share Weather Station readings)
After you have Hardwired your Installation, you must program the controller and the PC to communicate
FROM THE CONTROLLER
SystemSetup>Communication Setup>MODBUS
In Modbus settings
- Modbus communication: Remote or Broadcast
- Modbus address: 1 – 242 if you have more than one controller use different numbers
- Network Name: make sure controller has a unique name (not Zone #1)
FROM THE PC
- Go to device Manager and get the Port number for your USB to SERIAL Adapter
You will need this to input into your iControl settings
The iControl communication port must match the USB to Serial Adapter Port assignment in DEVICE MANAGER
Contact Support to download your Software – LinkConn 100. Here are attachments that will provide a visual understanding of hardwiring your Equipment to the PC.
Driver for USB to Serial Cable
http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm
This link will show you how to install the driver from device manager
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/97061-driver-install-device-manager.html
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