If the ATevo is ordered with the forced load sharing feature, the hardware and software configuration will be completed at the factory. The forced load sharing Serial Communications Adapters (A13) and software will be verified during production test.

If forced load sharing is added to the ATevo in the field, the following three (3) hardware and software configurations will be required.

13.3.1 Installing Serial Communications Adapter (A13)

Refer to supplementary ATevo documentation (JD5008-50 & ATevo Communications) for more information and how to install and wire the Serial Communications Adapter (A13) for Forced Load Sharing.

13.3.2 Configuring Serial Communications Hardware

The jumpers on the Serial Communications Adapter (A13) must be configured to operate in 2-WIRE RS-485 mode.


2-Wire RS-485 Settings
Jumper(s) Label Setting
P2 RXCTRL TXE
P3 MEDIA 485
P4, P5 485-TERM OFF
P6, P7 #WIRES 2W
Last modified: 25 November 2025