UM-0086-A2
CANgate User’s Manual
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Connecting CANgate
Host Computer Connection
The supplied host computer serial cable is wired as a standard "null modem" cable:
Host computer serial connection wiring diagram
If the host computer does not have an RS232 port then a USB to serial adapter may be used.
Data Logger Connection
The supplied data logger serial cable is designed to connect to the serial sensor port on a DT80 series logger.
Data logger serial connection wiring diagram
Note:
By default, the CANgate host port operates at a high baud rate (57600 baud). At this speed, the maximum cable length
for the host computer or data logger connection is approximately 5 metres, assuming good quality shielded cable is used. If
a longer cable is required, the CANgate baud rate should be reduced (see
), eg. at 9600 baud a cable
length of 40m is normally possible.
1
RXD – 2
TXD – 3
4
GND – 5
6
RTS – 7
CTS – 8
9
1 – Tx Z
2 – Rx A
3 – RTS Y
4 – CTS B
5 – D GND
BLUE
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
WHITE
DE9 female
terminal block
CANgate
DT80 series
data logger
1
RXD – 2
TXD – 3
4
GND – 5
6
RTS – 7
CTS – 8
9
1
2 – RXD
3 – TXD
4
5 – GND
6
7 – RTS
8 – CTS
9
DE9 female
DE9 female
CANgate
Host
Computer
