
Device description
LDS70A User Manual
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ASTECH GmbH
4.7
Serial interface RS232
The RS232 serial interface can be used for data transfer and configuration of
the LDS70A. The cable length is limited to 15 m. The cable length has to be
shorter at baud rates above 115200. For these baud rates, we recommend to
use the RS422 interface of the LDS70A
VDC +
VDC -
TxD
RxD
GND
D-Sub9
2
3
5
RS232
RS232
brown
blue
white
green
pink
yellow
black
grey
red
violet
grey/pink
red/blue
shield
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
sh
power supply
10
V …
30 V DC
-
+
Figure 3: Wiring with serial interface RS232
Before using the serial interface in RS232 or RS422 the correct wiring of Pin 3
(white) has to be checked.
RS232
PIN 3 not connected (open)
RS422
PIN 3 connected with PIN 12 (GND)