RS-485/232 Conversion

It is possible to convert any Senix sensor between RS-485 and RS-232 using the SetInterface application. BOTH USB converters are needed to successfully convert between RS-232 & RS-485. It should also be noted converting from the factory issued configuration will cause a discrepancy between the sensors register value and the label on the sensor. Make sure to properly note conversions internally to avoid confusion if service is ever needed.

Materials:

  • Senix ultrasonic Level & Distance Sensor
  • RS-485 Converter (UA-USB-485-TB) ß Green board
  • RS-232 Converter (UA-USB-232-TB) ß Red board
  • Power cable
  • SenixVIEW software
  • SetInterface.exe

 

*Note:   SetInterface.exe should NOT be used without contacting Senix first before installing

 

Procedure:

Software Installation:

Click on SetInterface to download the SetInterface Executable file.

  • Copy the SetInterface.exe file to the Senixview.exe directory. (Figure 1) The normal file path for directory is “C:\Program Files (x86)\SenixVIEW Version 3”
  • Create a shortcut to SetInterface.exe on desktop.
    • Right-Click  and Send to Desktop (create shortcut

                                (Figure 1: SetInterface file path)      

                                 

           

Converting from RS-232 to RS-485

  • Verify that the Senix sensor is connected to the RS-232 dongle properly (Figure 2)
  • Run SenixVIEW and connect the sensor to verify RS-232 communication.
  • Close SenixVIEW.
  • Run SetInterface.exe and follow the on-screen instruction to convert communication to RS-485.
  • Connect sensor to RS-485 board (Figure 3).
  • Open SenixVIEW and connect to sensor to verify RS-485 communication.

 

 

(Figure 2: Proper RS-232 Connection)

 

 

 

 

Converting from RS-485 to RS-232

  • Verify that the Senix sensor is connected to the RS-485 dongle properly (Figure 3)
  • Run SenixVIEW and connect the sensor to verify RS-485 communication.
  • Close SenixVIEW.
  • Run SetInterface.exe and follow the on-screen instruction to convert communication to RS-232.
  • Connect sensor to RS-232 board (Figure 2).
  • Open SenixVIEW and connect to sensor to verify RS-232 communication.

 

 

(Figure 3: Proper RS-485 Connection)