EKINOX Series
– Hardware Manual
EKINOXV3HM.1.2
4.4. Auxiliary connector
The external aiding connector is mainly used to connect aiding equipment to the Ekinox. It features the
following connections:
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Up to two RS-232 or RS-422 ports that support full-duplex operations
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Two Rx only RS-232 or RS-422 ports
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Four synchronization input signals
4.4.1. Connector specifications
The external connector uses a 19 ways female AluLite Fischer connector which is compatible with the
Fischer Core Series. To avoid misconnection the external connector uses the keying code 12. The exact
receptacle reference is: AL1731-DBPU-104-A092PB12-12G13
This 104 size connector mates the following core series and AluLite versions connectors. Other compatible
references, with possibly right angle design can be found.
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AL1731-S-104-A092SR12-11 (AluLite version)
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S-104-A092-230 (Core Series version)
4.4.2. Connector pin out
Connector's pin out is sorted by function rather than pin numbering.
Pin #
Name
Description
Shield
Shield
Connected to the mechanical ground
1
GND
Connected to the external connector electrical ground
5
GND
Connected to the external connector electrical ground
7
GND
Connected to the external connector electrical ground
4
Sync In B
Port B input synchronization
12
Port B – RS-232/RS-422 – Rx+
Port B serial input RS-232/RS-422
13
Port B – RS-422 – Rx-
Port B serial input RS-422
14
Port B – RS-422 – Tx+
Port B serial output RS-422
15
Port B – RS-232/RS-422 – Tx-
Port B serial output RS-232/RS-422
6
Sync In C
Port C input synchronization
16
Port C – RS-232/RS-422 – Rx+
Port C serial input RS-232/RS-422
17
Port C – RS-422 – Rx-
Port C serial input RS-422
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Figure 4.8: External plug
Figure 4.7: External receptacle front view
