Multi-Tech Systems MultiConnect Adapter Female Connector Signal, Pin 6 Input Power Consumption

Chapter 2 – Installation

Female End of the Multi-Tech Adapter

The following tables explain the Multi-Tech Adapter pin functions.

	External Power					Multi-Tech			Powered
						Adapter		Through Pin 6
Signal			IN/OUT			Female Connector		Signal		IN/OUT
Pin 1 CD			O					Pin 1 CD		O
Pin 2 TX			O					Pin 2 TX		O
Pin 3 RX			I					Pin 3 RX		I
Pin 4 DTR			I					Pin 4 DTR		I
Pin 5 GND			--					Pin 5 GND		--
Pin 6 DSR			O					Pin 6*		Power
Pin 7 CTS			I					Pin 7 CTS		I
Pin 8 RTS			O					Pin 8 RTS		O
Pin 9 RI			O					Pin 9 RI		O
		*Pin 6 Input Power Consumption
		@	5V DC:		Typical 190mA		Maximum 245mA
		@ 10V DC:			Typical 100mA		Maximum 120mA
		@ 15V DC:			Typical	69mA	Maximum 83mA
		@ 20V DC:			Typical	54mA	Maximum 65mA
		@ 25V DC:			Typical	45mA	Maximum 55mA
					Warning:
	When supplying power to the RS-232 connector of the adapter, make sure
				the power does not feed the DTE device.

Male End of the Multi-Tech Adapter

The following table explains the Multi-Tech Adapter pin functions.

	RS-232		Multi-Tech
			Adapter
Signal		IN/OUT	Male Connector
Pin 1 CD		I
Pin 2	RX	I
Pin 3 TX		O
Pin 4 DTR		O
Pin 5 GND		-
Pin 6	DSR	I
Pin 7 RTS		O
Pin 8	CTS	I
Pin 9	RI	I

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