Connecting Serial Controllers to the P2000 Comark Server Running Software Version 3.11
Preliminary – This information may change.
7
One PC232-S4-X Unit
This kit is used for the installation of one PC232-S4-X board. The cable connections of the
kit complete the interface of the serial controllers to the server.
Table 2: Connector Kit (supplied with one PC232-S4-X unit)
Type
Quantity Mating Connector/Function
Conn., 25-pin, MTA-100
4
Ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 on connector box
DB-25 Backshell
4
Covers for DB-25 connectors
Conn., 2-pin, MTA-100
1
J1 to tamper switch connector on current loop converter board
Conn., 4-pin, MTA-100
3
J3, J4, J5 on first or only current loop
converter board
Conn., 5-pin, MTA-100
1
J2 on first current loop converter board
Conn., 8-pin, MTA-100
4
J7, J8, J9, J10 on first or only current loop converter board. (The
other sides of the cables made with these connectors plug into
the serial controllers.)
Screw, 6-32x7/8 inch
4
Used to mount current loop converter board to enclosure wall
Screw, 6-32x1/2 inch
6
Used to ground wire shields to enclosure wall
Two PC232-S4-X Units
This kit is used for the installation of two PC232-S4-X boards. The cable connections of the
kit complete the interface of the serial controllers to the server.
Table 3: Connector Kit (supplied with two PC232-S4-X units)
Type
Quantity Mating Connector/Function
Conn., 25-pin, MTA-100
8
Ports 1 through 8 on connector box
DB-25 Backshell
8
Covers for DB-25 connectors
Conn., 2-pin, MTA-100
2
J1 to tamper switch connector on current loop converter board
Conn., 4-pin, MTA-100
6
J3, J4, J5 on both current loop converter boards
Conn., 5-pin, MTA-100
2
J2 on both current loop converter boards
Conn., 8-pin, MTA-100
8
J7, J8, J9, J10 on both current loop converter boards (The other
sides of the cables made with these connectors plug into the
serial controllers.)
Screw, 6-32x7/8 inch
8
Used to mount current loop converter board to enclosure
Screw, 6-32x1/2 inch
12
Used to ground wire shields to enclosure wall
The connectors supplied are mass termination type; attaching the cable wires to the
connectors requires special tools. The recommended tools are listed in Table 4.
