Selection of Operating Mode

The hardware address and IRQ is set by the Windows Operating System using driver information files and the Plug and Play OS.

The Operating Mode is set using Jumpers, Device Manager Driver Settings and by your cable connections and software.

Set the Jumpers

Set the 3 JP1 Jumpers to match your Operating Mode.

Jumpers

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485

RS-485

 

 

4-Wire

4-Wire

2-Wire

JP1 Top

232

422/485

422/485

422/485

 

(Right)

(left)

(left)

(left)

JP1 Middle

-----

TX ENABLE

TX SD

TX SD

 

No effect

(right)

(left)

(left)

JP1 Bottom

-----

RX ENABLE

RX ENABLE

RX SD

 

No effect

(right)

(right)

(left)

Table 1 – Jumper/Mode Table

The top jumper sets DB9 connections for either 232 or 422/485

RS-232 operation requires setting only the Top jumper.

The middle jumper sets the RS-422/RS-485 transmitter for RS-485 or RS-422 operation. In RS-485 mode, the transmitter is tri-stated when not sending data.In RS-422 mode, the transmitter is always enabled.

The bottom jumper sets the RS-422/RS-485 receiver for half-duplex RS-485 operation or full-duplex RS-422/RS-485 operation. In Half Duplex RS-485, the Receiver is Enabled when not transmitting. In Full Duplex RS-422/485 operation, the receiver is always enabled.

For more operating mode information, see the related chapter.

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Documentation Number 3PCIO1-0903 Manual

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B&B Electronics RS-422 manual Selection of Operating Mode, Set the Jumpers, Jumper/Mode Table

RS-422 specifications

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