CPU Board Connections

The are three types of external connections on the CPU board, the configuration serial port connector, the general purpose I/O connector and the in-circuit programming connectors.

Basic Checklist

Make sure you connect the CPU’s DB-9 connector to your PC so you can use the CONFIG program to configure your control system.

CPU Board Serial Port Connector

This connection is a standard RS-232 ASCII interface between the control system and your computer. It is used to configure the control system under computer control. Connector pin outs…

Pin 2 - Rx data in Pin 3 - Tx data out Pin 5 - Ground

The configuration serial port is the male DB-9 connector on the front edge of the board. This connection is not used in normal operation. When using the optional PC-based configuration software, the PCs serial port is plugged in this connector.

PC Configuration Cable

This cable connects your computer to the main CPU board for upload and downloading the control systems configuration. The programming cable is a straight through cable. Connections required are pin 2 to 2, 3 to 3 and 5 to 5. The crossover of txd / rxd is done on the CPU board. Note that most female to female cable available in computer stores swap pins 2 and 3, so you may need to make your own cable.

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Sierra 200 owner manual CPU Board Connections

200 specifications

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