Transition Networks RS-232-TO-100BASE-FX Connecting DB-9 cable, Section for DB-9 cable pinouts

Transition Networks SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server

Connecting DB-9 cable

DB-9 cable Depending on the equipment type, data terminal equipment (DTE) or data configuration communication equipment (DCE), use a null modem (crossover) or straight-through

cable. See Figure 13.

	Figure 12: Straight Through and Crossover Cables
	Note: The Device Server is configured as a DTE Device. See Cable Specification
		Section for DB-9 cable pinouts.
DB-9 cable	To connect the DB-9 (RS-232)cable to the Device Server and other equipment, do
installation	the following:
	Step		Action
	1.		Insert one end of the RS-232 cable into the Device Server.
	2.		Tighten the screws to secure the cable.
	3.		Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other equipment. See Figure 12.
	4.		Test the connection by sending a link pulse to the Device Server and the
			ACT LED will flash, indicating a good connection.

Figure 13: DB-9 Cable Installation

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