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PSCSV Basics – Starting, Connecting and Logging In
6.4
Connecting with the 1133A
6.4.1
Introduction
There are two basic steps to connecting with the 1133A:
1. Make sure a physical connection exists between an 1133A port and a computer.
2. Open a specific communication port using PSCSV (e.g. RS-232, RS-485 or Ethernet).
6.4.2
Communication Ports
Connection options are (1) for SERIAL 1 and 2 including RS-232, RS-485 and Modem, and (2)
IEEE 802.3I 10base-T, Ethernet. Available protocols include TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP 3.0 and IEEE
Std C37.118.
Making a Physical Connection
Connectors for communications are at the left side on the rear panel. Three connectors are visible
and identified as SERIAL 1, SERIAL 2 and 802.3I 10base-T as seen in Figure 6.9.
Figure 6.9: Rear Panel Description
1. Identify the specific serial port to be used. If necessary, recheck documentation with your
purchase order. Serial ports are located on the left side of the rear panel diagram.
2. Verify the serial port option. Identification boxes adjacent to the port labels are marked
RS-232, RS-485, or Modem. Every 1133A has an IEEE 802.3I, 10base-T port as shown to
the right of the two serial ports.
3. RS-232: Connect a phone cable to serial port 1 or 2 on the 1133A, depending on options. If
necessary, connect the other end of the phone cable into a DB-9F to RJ-11 Adapter. Connect
the adapter into the chosen COM port on the computer. See Table 3.2 in the operation
manual for a list of wire connections.
4. RS-485: Connect the RS-485 cable (with RJ-11 connector) to serial port 1 or 2 depending on
the options. See Table 3.2 in the operation manual for a list of wire connections.
5. Modem: Connect the phone cord from the telephone outlet to serial port 1 or 2 depending
on the installed options. See Table 3.2 in the operation manual for a list of wire connections.
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A physical connection could be an RS-232/485 cable between the 1133A and a computer, a 10base-T cable
connection to a network, or a telephone line. Once the appropriate cable is in place, you can go to the next step
of selecting an existing port configuration to open. After connecting, 1133A ports may be reconfigured for different
purposes.
