CAUTION Use only cables provided by
Vaisala to connect devices to the transmitter. Attempting to connect incompatible devices or
cables can damage the equipment.
CAUTION The service port connection
is only intended for temporary use during configuration, and must not be used for permanent
installations. The IP rating and EMC properties of the transmitter can be affected when the
service port is open.
Upon connecting, the transmitter receives
date and time settings from Indigo80.
Figure 1. Connecting Indigo500 transmitter to
Indigo80 handheld indicator
1
M12 - M8 service cable
2
M12-5F ports on the bottom of Indigo80 for connecting compatible
Vaisala devices. Ports are labeled and .
3
Probe connection cable
4
Probe connected to Indigo80
Open the 2 hex screws on the cover of the transmitter using a 4-mm Allen key.
Open the transmitter cover.
Connect the M8 end of the service cable to the service port.
Connect the M12 end of the cable to the desired port on the bottom of the indicator.
You can select the port freely based on your set of connected devices.
Note the orientation of the cable
connector when inserting it
Hold the connector in place while
turning its locking ring clockwise – never twist the connector body!
Wait for the indicator to detect the transmitter.
When the indicator recognizes the
connected transmitter, it shows a notification on the display. On the transmitter
display, the active connection symbol appears.
and 
.
appears.