Digiflex CM430 How to use
Installer
Reference Guide
CM430
RS485 LAN To Ethernet
Convertor Module
Rev 1.0
®
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The CM430 allows you to extend the control panels RS485 LAN.
Table 1: shows the panel and panel rmware which are compatable with the CM430 converter module.
MENU 7-7-0, Option 5 (Extend LAN Fail) must be set when using the CM430.
CM430 Compatibility
Panels Supported Version
Solution 6000 V2.29 or higher
Table 1: CM430 Compatibility
LED Status
The following LED indicators are provided on the CM430 module.
LED Colour Activity Description
POWER RED O Power OFF
On Device Ready
LINK RED O No Ethernet Link
On Ethernet Link Established
100M RED
O 10 Mbps
On 100 Mbs
Flashing Data Sending/Receiving
DATA GREEN
O No TCP/IP Session Link
On TCP/IP Session Link Established
Blinking Booting/System Self-Test
Data Sending/Receiving Between Serial and Ethernet
Table 2: LED Indicators
Initial Setup
Using a stand alone computer (your PC must have an Ethernet port), you can connect your computer directly to the
CM430 using a crossover Ethernet cable. Otherwise, connect both the computer and CM430 using straight-through
Ethernet cable to a hub or switch.
Quick Setup With Fixed IP
The CM430 has the following default settings.
Option Default Setting
IP Address 192.168.168.125
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.168.254
Primary DNS 168.95.1.1
Connection Mode TCP Server
Connection Port Number 5000
Remote Host IP Address 0.0.0.0
Table 3: Quick Setup With Fixed IP
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Convertor Module
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CM430 Conguration
Connect the rst module to your computer and power the module using 12VDC.
(Ensure computers adapter is set to the same base address, ie: 192.168.168.1)
Open your browser and enter 192.168.168.125 and press [Enter].
A window will be displayed prompting you to enter the username
(default = admin) and password (default = admin).
After entering the username and password, the following page will be
displayed.
The CM430 modules are point to point, which means they are paired devices.
The CM430 module closest to the panel (Location 1) has to be set to ‘UDP Client’ and have its‘Remote Host IP Ad-
dress’ set to the IP address of the Remote CM430 unit.
i
Note
MENU 7-7-0, Option 5 (Extend LAN Fail) must be set when
using the CM430.
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The table below is an example of conguring both the Client and Server modules.
Option Location 1
CLIENT
Location 2
SERVER
IP Address 192.168.168.125 192.168.168.124
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.168.254 192.168.168.254
Primary DNS 168.95.1.1 168.95.1.1
Connection Mode UDP CLIENT UDP SERVER
Connection Port Number 50000 50000
Remote Host IP Address (For Client Only) 192.168.168.124 0.0.0.0
Table 4: Example Conguration
After all settings have been complete, click‘Apply’ and the changes will take eect. Note: It is best to power cycle the
module after any changes.
Connection Diagram
A pair of CM430 modules is required for each link as shown below. Remote locations will require a local power supply
wih backup battery to maintain connectivity during power outages. A CM720, 1 amp or CM723, 5 amp power supply
module would be suitable for this task.
485 A
485 B
GND
+12V
485 A
485 B
+12V
GND Ethernet
Panel Modules
Location 1 Location 2
Type: Static IP
IP Address: 192.168.168.124
Connection Mode: UDP Server
Type: Static IP
IP Address: 192.168.168.124
Connection Mode: UDP Server
485 A
485 B
GND
+12V
485 A
485 B
+12V
GND Ethernet
Modules
Location 3
Type: Static IP
IP Address: 192.168.168.125
Connection Mode: UDP Client
Type: Static IP
IP Address: 192.168.168.125
Connection Mode: UDP Client
Local
PSU/Battery
Local
PSU/Battery
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CM430 Reset:
The CM430 modules can be factory reset by using a thin screwdriver or paper clip to press the reset switch in the
~2mm hole that is next to the screw on the side of the unit. With the unit powered down, press and hold the reset
switch and then power up, holding the switch closed for for 10 seconds, this will reset the unit back to factory de-
fault.
Reset Switch
Reset Switch
Inside Hole.
CM430 Specications
Part Number: CM430 - RS485 LAN To Ethernet Module
Operating Voltage: 10.5V D.C - 14.5V D.C. @ 250mA Max.
Module Connection:
(RS485 LAN)
Ethernet Interface: 10 / 100Base-T, Half / Full Duplex
RS485 Signal: 2 wire Data +/-
Operating
Environment: 0˚ to 55˚C RH 5 to 80% at 30˚C non-condensing.
Certication: FCC B, CE B
Warranty: 3 years from date of manufacture (return to base).
In the interest of ongoing product development this
document is subject to change without notice.
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