Power One PODS 16.48-16000 1940 HEX, Instruction Manual, Page: 56 / 170

8-10 PODS 16.48-16000 1940 HEX
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Revision: B
Operation / Product description PCS 2
8.4.2 Connecting to PC
The PCS 2 to PC connection requires a RS232 cable to connect to the PCS 2 and to the PC serial port
connection.
Cable
The PC to PCS 2 connection is made using a modem, or directly with a null-modem cable ( Figure 8-3
PCS 2 to PC cable ). P1 and P2 are both 9-pin female D-sub plugs. P1 is to be connected to the PCS 2.
Figure 8-3 PCS 2 to PC cable
1. To connect the PCS 2 to the PC, locate the RS232 interface connector on the front of the PCS 2.
2. Connect one end of the RS232 cable to the interface connection.
3. Route the cable to the rear of the PC (the PC should be powered "Off").
4. Connect the RS232 cable to the #1 serialport on the PC.
5. Power up the PC and start the PowCom software.
6. Choose "Communications" from the PowCom menu, and select "Port Setup" ( Figure 8-4 ).
Pin P1 P2
2 Receive Transmit
3 Transmit Receive
5 0V (Ground) 0V (Ground)
Table 8-1 RS232 Cable Pin Outs
1
5
6
9
1
5
6
9
P1 P2