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Swapping the serial port protocol (RS-232/RS-422)

NIf this BME is equipped with a redundant controller, the primary and redundant controllers must be configured for the same communications protocol.

The Matrix 12800 controller cards are factory configured for RS-232 use. Change the RS-232/RS-422 configuration of the controller card as follows:

1.	If changing the configuration of an installed card, open and remove the front
	door.
2.	If changing the configuration of an installed card, turn the left and right
	knurled knobs on the fan assembly door ¼-turn counterclockwise. Raise the
	door and rest it on the roof of the power distribution enclosure.

CDo not touch the electronic components or the connectors on the power distribution plane or on the circuit cards without being electrically grounded. Handle circuit cards by their edges only. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage ICs, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it.

3.	Set DIP switch 3, on the rear edge of the controller card (figure 6-8), to the Off
	position for RS-232 or to the On position for RS-422.

NThe controller card is shown removed for clarity, but the card does not need to be removed.

ON 1

Serial Port

Selection

DIP Switch (3)

R		OFFON	=ED's:
P	IMAR =FGOOD
PO	IMAR =FGOOD
		YB	AILED		=FGOOD
		SUPPLYEDUND			=FGOOD
			R		2
					OFF	LED's:=
					ON
			B	ANT		AILED
					B
						CONT

Controller

Board

Figure 6-8 — Serial port selection DIP switch

4. If you changed the configuration of a card that is installed, close the fan assembly door and turn the left and right knurled knobs ¼-turn clockwise.

CEnsure that you close and secure the fan assembly door when you have finished this maintenance procedure. The Matrix 12800 may overheat otherwise.

5.	If you changed the configuration of a card that is installed, close the front
	door.

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12800 specifications

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Extron electronic 12800 manual Setting the DIP Switches

Models: 12800

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