DMD20/20LBST Universal Satellite Modem
Rear Panel Interfaces
MN-DMD20-20LBST Revision 14
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5.4.11
REMOTE (J20)
The Remote Port is a RS-485 or RS-232 Connection for remote monitor and control of the
modem. It is a 9-Pin Female “D” Connector. Refer to Table 5-5 for pinouts.
Table 5-5. Remote Port (RS-485 or RS-232) 9-Pin Female “D” Connector (J20)
Pin No.
Signal Name
Signal
Direction
1
Transmit Data RS-485 (+)
TX-485-B
Output
2
Transmit Data RS-232
TXD-232
Output
3
Receive Data RS-232
RXD-232
Input
4
NC
NC
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5
Ground
GND
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6
Transmit Data RS-485 (–)
TX-485-A
Output
7
NC
No Connection
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8
Receive Data RS-485 (+)
RX-485-B/CTS
Input
9
Receive Data RS-485 (–)
RX-485-A
Input
When operating the remote port as RS232 using a cable pinned 1 for 1 may
cause communication failures due to miss routing of standard RS232 com
port signals.
When operating the remote port as RS232, the cable used should only have
pins 2, 3 and 5 connected.
5.4.12
ETHERNET (J21)
The ETHERNET Port (J21) can be used for the Monitor & Control (M&C) Functions of the unit.
The physical interface is a standard female RJ-45 Connector.
Refer to Appendix E and F for proper setup of the TCP-IP interface and Web Browser
Setup.
IMPORTANT