Patton electronic 5400 manual Console, Connecting a serial terminal

SmartNode 5400 Getting Started Guide C • Cabling

Introduction

This section provides information on the cables used to connect the SmartNode and the interface cards to the existing network infrastructure and to third party products.

Console

The SmartNode can be connected to a serial terminal over its serial console port, as depicted in figure 9.

The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use

and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to volt-

age, current, anticipated temperature, flammability, and

CAUTION mechanical serviceability.

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Serial Terminal

Note A Patton Model 16F-561 RJ45 to DB-9 adapter is included with each SmartNode 5400 Series device

Figure 9. Connecting a serial terminal

Note See section “Console port” on page 55 for console port pin-outs.

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