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AUX port
The AUX port is an RS232 serial port that
allows extension of RS232 signals up to a
baud rate of 115200. The port has software
flow control, but no hardware flow control.
AUX
Serial (null-modem) link
from your computer
To connect the AUX port
1 Ensure that power is removed from the ALIF unit.
2 Connect a suitable serial ‘null-modem’ cable (see
Appendix M
for pin-out) between a
vacant serial port on your computer and the AUX port on the right hand side of the
ALIF dual rear panel.
Power in
Each ALIF dual unit is supplied with a power
adapter and country-specific power cord.
When all other connections have been
made, connect and switch on the power
adapter unit.
INDOOR
USE ONL
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OPT
1
5V
2.5A
1
2 Connect the IEC connector of the supplied country-specific power cord to the socket
of the power adapter.
3 Connect the power cord to a nearby main supply socket.
Note: Both the unit and its power supply generate heat when in operation and will become
warm to the touch. Do not enclose them or place them in locations where air cannot circulate
to cool the equipment. Do not operate the equipment in ambient temperatures exceeding 40
o
C.
Do not place the products in contact with equipment whose surface temperature exceeds 40
o
C.
Power cord
from adapter
Note: Ensure that
Options switches 1
and 2 are both in the
‘OFF’ (up) position
to enable normal
operation of the unit.
See
Options switches
for details.
To apply power in
1 Attach the output lead from the power adapter to the
5V
socket on the rear panel of
the unit.