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connector you will need a female-to-female connector null
modem cable or converter block to connect the device to the
USB-to-serial port adapter.
You cannot connect RS232-based sensors to the
WallBotz 500 integrated serial port. This port is designated
for appliance configuration and diagnostic use only.
Once you have connected the USB-to-serial port adapter to your
appliance, you can connect supported RS232-based sensors to
the adapter for use with your WallBotz 500.
Supported RS232-Based Sensors
The following RS232-based sensors are supported at this time:
NMEA-compliant GPS receivers: Provide GPS
position-oriented sensors. GPS receivers associate location
information (such as latitude, longitude, altitude, and so
forth) with alert data, which can be useful for mobile
NetBotz applications.
RAE Systems MultiRAE Plus, ppbRAE, miniRAE,
and AreaRAE toxic vapor and gas sensors: Toxic vapor
and gas detection systems. MultiRAE Plus, miniRAE, and
ppbRAE systems can be made wireless with the use of the
RAELink wireless communication upgrade package. For
more information on RAE Systems complete line of
innovative gas detection products see
http://www.raesystems.com.
Note: RAE Systems device support are available only with the
additional purchase of a RAE Systems Sensors Option license. If
you are connecting a supported RAE systems device to your
appliance, be sure to use the Advanced View
License Keys task to
activate RAE Systems Sensors Option support on your appliance
before continuing.
Installing RS232-Based Sensors
To install, simply connect the RS232-based sensor to a serial port
on your USB-to-serial port adapter. Then, use the Basic View
Setup view or the Advanced View Serial Devices task to specify
which serial port-based sensor you have connected to the
appliance.