PEP Modular Computers CP345, Manual

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CP345 Installation
ID 19979, Rev. 03 Page 3 - 5
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3.1.2.2 Single-Channel Frontpanel Adapter
In order to comply with standard PC interface technology, a single-channel RJ45-to-DSub
frontpanel adapter (CP-ADAP-RJ45-D5009/PC) can be connected to the RJ45 frontend con-
nector of each channel of the optoisolated variant of the CP345 mainboard (CP345-OPT) or
the optoisolated rear I/O module (CP-RIO-345-OPT) of the rear-I/O capable board
(CP345-RIO). This adapter terminates on the user side with a 9-pin male D-Sub connector
which includes the signals of the relating channel.
This adapter terminates on the user side with a male 9-pin D-Sub connector which includes
the signals of the relating channel. The shielded adapter cable has a length of approx. 15 cm.
The pinouts of the adapter’s RJ45 and 9-pin DSub connectors are shown in the Functional
Description chapter of this manual.
Figure 3-2: Four-Channel Frontpanel Adapter
3.1.2.3 Null-Modem Cable
If operating in RS232 mode, a null-modem cable can be used in order to allow the use of a ter-
minal program. The null-modem cable is provided with a 9-pin female D-Sub connector on
either end, thus linking the adapter interface with the PC interface. The null-modem cable is
not supplied by PEP Modular Computers. It can be manufactured by the customer according
to the following pin assignment diagram.
Channel 0..3
9-pin D-Sub
RJ45
Connector
Connector