Xantech RS2321X8 installation instructions Configuration and Control, MRC88 Integration

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RS2321X8 Serial Router

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Figure 1: Basic RS2321X8 Router Connections

CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL:

The RS2321X8 Router can be controlled in three different configurations:

1.Connected to the MRC88 Multi-Zone Controller

2.Connected to the SmartPad LCD™ Controller

3.As a Standalone RS232 Router controlled via IR

The following sections will address each of these configurations individually.

MRC88 INTEGRATION:

When used with the MRC88, the RS2321X8 Router can seamlessly expand the Serial Control capabilities from 2 Serial Ports to up to 16 Serial Ports. Note: Refer to Figure 2: MRC88 Integration.

CONNECTING TO THE MRC88:

1.Connect the Male end of a standard DB9 Serial cable (pinned 1:1) to the MRC88’s Com Port or Expanded Port Note: Expanded Port requires the use of Xantech Model #05913665: Expansion 15 Pin to 9 Pin Serial Adapter Cable.

2.Connect the Female end of the DB9 Serial Cable to the connector labeled RS232 IN on the RS232 Router.

3.Move the configuration jumper to the RS232 selection position located under the Configuration-Setup Access Panel.

4.Make Sure the BAUD Rate setting (located under the Configuration-Setup Access Panel) is set to ‘7’ (38.4kbps)

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Contents Table of Contents FeaturesIntroduction Specifications Installation Power WiringOutput Serial Wiring MRC88 Integration Configuration and ControlConnecting to the MRC88 Controller MRC88 Dragon-IR Software Smartpad LCD IntegrationConnecting to the SmartPad LCD Controller SmartPad LCD Dragon-IR Software STAND-ALONE Operation INFRA-RED Port SwitchingRC68+ Programmer Selecting RC68+ Palette RS2321X8 Wired in IR ‘Standalone’ Application RS2321X8 Serial Router SmartPad LCD Dragon Programming for Example #2 Appendix Panel Connections Connector Pinout DiagramsSource Input Select Jumper Baud Rate Selector SwitchRS2321X8 Serial Router Xantech Corporation Xantech Corporation