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Setup and Installation: Mechanical
To install the MK1000 with a host that does not support RS-485, follow the instructions
below.
1. Provide power to the MK1000 using its power supply.
• Insert the round barrel connector at the end of the power supply cable into the
MK1000’s Power port. (See Figure 1-1 on page 1-3 for port locations.)
• Plug the power supply into a wall outlet.
2. Connect the conversion box to the host using an RS-232 cable.
3. Attach the RS-485 Serial cable.
• Connect the RS-485 Serial cable to the LAN port on the MK1000. (See Figure
1-1 on page 1-3 for port locations.) Ensure the Serial cable is terminated
according to the RS-485 Connectors - LAN Port described in Table 2-5.
• Plug the other end of the RS-485 Serial cable into the converter box.
4. To mount the MK1000, see Mounting the MK1000 on page 2-11.
After completing the mechanical installation of the MK1000, refer to Chapter 3, Setup and
Installation: Communication to establish communication with the host.