SPHINX Computer - HW group Poseidon S-Hub

HW group Poseidon S-Hub

Splitter for up to 8 sensors to RS-485 bus (8+1x RJ45)

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S-Hub represents a device which allows connecting RS-485 sensors to Poseidon Family units. The RS-485 bus is connected to the Poseidon model 1250 via TP cables and RJ45 connectors. S-Hub allows connecting up to 8 sensors over RJ45 to a single Poseidon unit. S-Hubs can be connected in series. Though S-Hub´s topology can be found similar to Hub on Ethernet it cannot be commuted.

The RS-485 bus works reliably even over long distances in industrial environment but some principles must be obeyed when making a connection. To make sensor connection easier we supply the S-Hub along with the Poseidon. That is really a great help when it comes to installing sensors.
Standard TP cables in the star connection can be used.

Advantages of using S-Hub for RS-485 sensors´ connection:

Simplification of cabling (mainly in larger installations)
Using popular RJ45 sensors
Easy extension with more sensors
Simplified power supply connection for individual sensors. Power supply is connected directly to the S-Hub unit. It is possible to use standard power adaptor.

Connecting sensors over RS-485

Generally, the sensors communicating over RS-485 bus can be connected in serial connection or, using S-Hub, in star topology.

Line topology
For this connection you don´t need an S-Hub. The individual sensors are interconnected directly. Sometimes this connection is called a Daisy chain. It is sufficient for large buildings and long distances.

Connection via 4 wires (for RS-485 we recommend twisted pair)
Full wiring length cannot exceed 1000 meters
For more than 3 sensors it is necessary to increase power supply of these sensors
The last sensor must have the RS-485 line terminator turned on (option "LAST")

Connection with S-Hub

All sensors are connected in one place, working with RJ45 connectors only, S-Hub is located in the centre of the structure.

Principles for using S-Hub

Connecting with four-pair TP cables
Full wiring length (sum of all RS-485 cables) cannot exceed 500 meters
Sensors must be connected to the S-Hub subsequently from port 1 to 8 without empty slots between sensors. See picture
For connection of more than 3 sensors or longer wiring we recommend connecting power supply of the sensors via S-Hub as depicted above. The LED signalizes power supply from the RS-485 input (green light), or external power supply connected to the unit (red light).
The jumpers of the last sensor must be set to "LAST" position, all others set to "MIDDLE".

What to do when the RS-485 bus does not work

If you don´t use connection using the S-Hub and original supplied connectors, you can encounter problems with some sensors or the whole sensor network. When problems appear, check the following:

Check whether it all works on a table, within short distance and in ideal conditions.
Check sensors´ IP address configuration if several sensors do not work properly, more sensors cannot use one same address.
Wiring with length of more than several meters must be terminated so check the termination resistance on the last sensor or if a jumper or a DIP switch has TERM=ON.
The RS-485 conductors must be differentiated. Check whether A wire leads to pin A, B wire to pin B. In an idle state the voltage of the A should be a little higher than of the B one.
When using TP cables (RJ45), note that all sensors have the green cable connected with the white stripe cable (white-blue). Check this connection on all cables where the B-Cables weren´t used.
If using additional power supply for the sensors, use a galvanicaly insulated source. Sensors have little power consumtion so it is possible to lead the power over TP cable for tens and even hundreds of meters.

Ordering

Poseidon S-Hub	Splitter for up to 8 sensors to RS-485 bus (8+1x RJ45)
Poseidon B-Cable	RS-485 converter from 4 terminal pins (A, B, +, - ) to conector RJ45
Sensor RJ45 MIDDLE cable	Connection RS-485 cable 0.5m. RJ45/4 pins to terminal block (A, B, +, - ). (3 pairs)
Sensor RJ45 LAST cable	Connection RS-485 cable 0.5m. Use for last one or single sensor on the bus (2 pairs). RJ45/4 pins to terminal block (A, B, +, - ).

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