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Serial 

When the 920466 Standard RS-232 Interface Card or the 920465 
Standard RS-422 Interface Card is installed the unit is a simple 
GPI to serial converter.  The pinout of the serial interface is 
detailed in the table below. 
 

Interface 

RS-232C 

RS-422A 

RS-422A 

 

 

“Mach” 

“Host” 

Pin 1 

not used 

not used 

not used 

Pin 2 

Transmit 

Receive A 

Transmit A 

Pin 3 

Receive 

Transmit B 

Receive B 

Pin 4 

not used 

Ground 

Ground 

Pin 5 

Ground 

not used 

not used 

Pin 6 

not used 

Ground 

Ground 

Pin 7 

not used 

Receive B 

Transmit B 

Pin 8 

not used 

Transmit A 

Receive A 

Pin 9 

not used 

not used 

not used 

Serial Port Pinout 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for gBOX

Page 1: ...gBOX Ethernet to GPI Interface Users M anual...

Page 2: ...ooper Electronics All other brand names are the property of their respective owners gBOX User s Manual Second Edition Part Number 932126 2017 JLCooper Electronics 142 Arena Street El Segundo CA 90245...

Page 3: ...thernet Interface 8 Mode Selection 8 Server Mode 9 Client Mode 10 Serial Interface 11 Expander 11 gBOX Security 12 Technical Reference 13 Electrical Connections 13 Ethernet 13 Serial 14 GPI Port Pinou...

Page 4: ...es TCP IP traffic can be routed over internal LANs wireless LANs MANs WANs and even over the public Internet Unit configuration is accomplished using the rear panel DIP switches When the gBOX is outfi...

Page 5: ...pply This Users Manual Four rubber feet Connections The gBOX connections are straightforward 1 Plug the power supply into the gBOX 2 Install an Ethernet or serial interface into the interface slot 3 C...

Page 6: ...9 GPI 8 9 GPI 32 10 GPI 9 10 GPI 33 11 GPI 10 11 GPI 34 12 GPI 11 12 GPI 35 13 GPI 12 13 GPI 36 14 GPI 13 14 GPI 37 15 GPI 14 15 GPI 38 16 GPI 15 16 GPI 39 17 GPI 16 17 GPI 40 18 GPI 17 18 GPI 41 19 G...

Page 7: ...has just one distinct mode of operation This is GPI to serial conversion Expander When the gBOX has an Ethernet or serial interface installed it is a master unit which communicates directly with anoth...

Page 8: ...the left side is in the Off position the gBOX behaves as a server That is the gBOX waits for a device such as a host computer or client gBOX to establish a connection to it Conversely when DIP switch...

Page 9: ...54 104 Off On Off Off 192 168 254 106 On On Off Off 192 168 254 108 Off Off On Off 192 168 254 110 On Off On Off 192 168 254 112 Off On On Off 192 168 254 114 On On On Off 192 168 254 116 Off Off Off...

Page 10: ...n Off Off 192 168 254 107 On On Off Off 192 168 254 109 Off Off On Off 192 168 254 111 On Off On Off 192 168 254 113 Off On On Off 192 168 254 115 On On On Off 192 168 254 117 Off Off Off On 10 0 0 12...

Page 11: ...ne Ethernet or Serial connection to accommodate up to 432 GPI Inputs and Outputs When the rear panel slot is vacant the gBOX assumes it is an expander unit and uses the rear panel DIP switches 1 2 and...

Page 12: ...end the receiving gBOX must have password protection enabled AND have a matching password The DIP switches are read only at power on so the gBOX must be power cycled for any changes to take effect Th...

Page 13: ...it to another gBOX or computer use a crossover cable The gBOX supports IEEE 802 3u clause 28 Auto Negotiation that automatically senses the Ethernet port speed duplex operation and chooses the highest...

Page 14: ...e is detailed in the table below Interface RS 232C RS 422A RS 422A Mach Host Pin 1 not used not used not used Pin 2 Transmit Receive A Transmit A Pin 3 Receive Transmit B Receive B Pin 4 not used Grou...

Page 15: ...s sec Start bits 1 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 The parity of the serial port can be set on the leftmost set of DIP switches on the rear panel The parity is set using the following table Switch 1 Switch 2...

Page 16: ...In port will cause a gBOX to send a GPI message to the remote gBOX Additionally the gBOXes will send a GPI message every 5 seconds to keep the connection alive and to refresh the state of the GPI out...

Page 17: ...d to voltage levels between 0 and 5 volts If this is not possible consider using the gBOX I O The internal pullup resistor insures that the input pin is set to a known state The default state of the G...

Page 18: ...te Because the inputs are CMOS the output voltage MUST be limited to voltage levels between 0 and 5 volts This can occur if driving a circuit that is powered by a voltage higher than 5 volts If this i...

Page 19: ...8 inputs and 8 outputs The inputs are buffered with an optoisolators while the outputs are buffered with a dry relay contact The eBOX I O comes with a pair of cables that allow you to connect it to a...

Page 20: ...ld If you need a power supply specific to your location please contact your local distributor or JLCooper Electronics Location JLCooper Part Number North America 561026 4 Europe 561026 4 Approved Powe...

Page 21: ...er up Do the Link and 100 or 10 LEDs light up In any mode can you ping it ping 192 168 254 102 If you are using the password protection feature is it enabled in both gBOXes In normal client or server...

Page 22: ...hooting If all else fails you can contact the JLCooper Service Department at service jlcooper com Care and Service If properly cared for your gBOX should provide years of trouble free performance Whil...

Page 23: ...warranty JLCooper s normal repair turn around time at the factory is approximately 7 business days from receipt of product to return shipping Your actual turn around time will also include return tra...

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