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HYDRA
RS-485 Network System Master
Operation Manual
January 2007
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CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. DO NOT EXPOSE THE EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING! THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. IT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A COM
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CONTENTS Precautions.............................................................................................2 Specifications .........................................................................................3 Introduction.................................................................................................4 Connections............................................................................................5 Address Selection..............................................
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INTRODUCTION The Hydra is an interface device that allows the connection of multiple cash register terminals using the Regcom/Networker/Vnetworker slave units for the purpose of transaction logging. The Hydra receives RS-485 data from the Regcom/Networker/Vnetworker networks and converts this to an RS-232 format that DVRs or the VSI-Pro can read. Master Device - Hydra RS-485 Network Regcom Regcom Regcom RS-232 RS-232 RS-232 Cash Register Cash Register Cash Register Figure 1: Network Diagram 4
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CONNECTIONS The Hydra uses a bi-directional 2-wire RS-485 data bus to communicate to the slave devices. The device at each end of the network must be terminated. An 8-DIP switch on the rear of the unit is used to set the termination. Switch No. 8 is the terminal switch. When set to ON, the device is terminated. When set to OFF, it will be un-terminated. Figure 2: Regcom Rear Panel PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 1 RX (RS-232) PIN 3 PIN 2 TX (RS-232) PIN 4 PIN 3 PIN 5 PIN 4 RS-485 (+) GROUND PIN 6 PIN 5 RS-485 (
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LED STATUS INDICATION The front panel of the unit has 3 LED indicators - one to show when power is connected and two to indicate the status of the device as follows: When the unit is powered up, it performs a self-test, status light B will illuminate to indicate the test has completed successfully and that the unit is functioning correctly. Status light A will flash whenever data is received at the RS485 input. Cable Connections Hydra PC/DVR VSI-Pro DB9M DB9F DB9M GND 5 ------------------ 5 GND
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LIMITED WARRANTY (Terms and Conditions) For 2 years from the date of shipment, Seller warrants to Buyer that the Prod- uct is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. Equipment manufactured by other than Seller but furnished by Seller carries the same warranty to Buyer as Seller receives from the other manufac- turer, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary. If Buyer has specified a particular manufacturer’s product which is not the brand standardly supp
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