The Synergis™ Cloud Link 312 includes 12 on-board RS-485 ports for connecting I/O interface modules or card readers.
- The number of modules you can connect to each RS-485 port depends on the type of hardware you have.
- RS-485 readers must be powered directly from another power source.
- The Synergis Cloud Link 312, ports are numbered 1 - 12 as
indicated on the hardware. NOTE: Previous Synergis Cloud Link models used alphanumeric port designations.
For more information, see Configuring interface modules connected to the Synergis Cloud Link unit.
Typical RS-485 installation
The following diagram shows a typical Synergis Cloud Link
312 installation using 12 RS-485 ports.
| Letter | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Input monitor interface and output control interface |
| B | Four RS-485 ports |
| C | Eight additional RS-485 ports available with Synergis Cloud Link 312 |