2.3 RS232 Console Port Wiring

The RS232 port is used for configuring the unit. A straight-through serial cable with a DB-9 connector is required. There is no need to crossover the Transmit and Receive signals from the PC side since this has been done internally as is shown below.

Figure 8 - RS232 Female DCE pin-out

Pin

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Signal

No Connection

Transmit Data

Receive Data

No Connection

Ground

No Connection

No Connection

No Connection

No Connection

Table 2 - RS232 Female DCE pin-out

NOTE: This port is not intended to be a permanent connection and the cable shall be less than 2m (6.5 ft) in length.

 

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