About the Synergis Cloud Link 312 RS-485 ports

2023-05-10Last updated

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 the connected interface modules.

Typical RS-485 installation

The following diagram shows a typical Synergis Cloud Link 312 installation using 12 RS-485 ports.
Additional RS-485 ports with the Synergis Cloud Link 312.
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