IEI Technology AFL3-12A-BT, User Manual

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AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT Panel PC
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3.11 COM1 Connection
The COM1 port is a RJ-45 serial device connector on the bottom panel. The COM1 port
connects to a cable with a standard D-sub 9 connector at the other end (cables included).
Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the AFL3-W10A/12A/W15A-BT panel
PC.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connector . The location of the RJ-45 serial port connector is
shown in Chapter 1 . The RJ-45 connector for the serial port can be identified
easily as the RJ-45 for the network has two LEDs on the port, while the
connector for the serial cable don’t.
Step 2: Insert the RJ-45 to D-sub 9 cable. See Figure 3-15 .
Figure 3-15: Serial Device Connector
Step 3: Insert the serial connector . Insert the D-sub 9 connector of a serial device into
the D-sub 9 connector on the cable.
Step 4: Secure the connector . Secure the serial device connector to the external
interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.