2.3.d Connecting Communications (Optional Step)

To connect the communications and load the software, follow the steps outlined below (Refer to Figures 11 and 12):

1.Hardwire the communications cable to the communication terminal, or plug in the D-sub cable to the serial port.

Figure 11: Communications located on the Power Distribution Board

Serial Connection Table

5 Pin Screw

Serial Cable

 

 

Serial Function

 

Terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

7

Request to Send (RTS)

2

2

Receive Data (Rx)

3

4

Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

4

3

Transmit Data (Tx)

5

5

Signal Ground (SG)

Figure 12: Hardwiring the serial connection

2.Replace the front cover of the StarInverter and tighten the two or four screws located on the cover.

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