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1.
Communication Drivers for the devices:
Each device has a pre-defined protocol for communication. Communication
driver varies from device to device. Gateway requires two drivers for
communication, as two devices are connected for data sharing. These
Communication Drivers are downloaded in to Gateway. These drivers enable
Gateway to talk with devices.
2.
Gateway – IBM PC communication cable for Configuration:
For Gateway to communicate properly with external Device, It should be
configure for that device as per system requirement. For downloading
Configuration/project, drivers, etc., Gateway needs on Configuration cable (IBM
Cable). Pin-outs for that cable are as follows.
DB9
(Male)
DB9
(Female)
for
IBM-PC
2------------------------------------------------------------2
3------------------------------------------------------------3
5------------------------------------------------------------5
Please note that, power should be applied to Gateway while Configuration.
If Gateway is of type Gateway-PP then communication cable Pin-outs should be
as follows.
DB9 (Male)
DB9 (Female) for IBM-PC
2--------------------------------------------------2
3--------------------------------------------------3
5--------------------------------------------------5
6 -- +5 VDC
3. Gateway - device Communication Cable:
Proper Gateway - device cable is required for error free communication with any
device.
+5 VDC