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BKcSuite Setup
Connection to a PC
The HD6 requires an RS-232 computer connection for use with RS-232 BKcSuite setup. Currently many modern
computers and laptops do not come equipped with an DB-9 RS-232 serial port. If your computer only has a USB
style serial port, you will need to obtain a USB to DB-9 RS-232 serial port adapter cable.
B&K has available a pre-made adapter (B&K p\n 13290) for use in converting a DB-9 serial port for use with the
HD6 RJ-45 RS-232 I/O port. The adapter allows a standard CAT5 network cable to be used to link the PC and
HD6. Shown below is the pin configuration of the HD6 RJ-45 RS-232 I/O serial port for use with a DB-9 or DB-25:
Computer RS-232 Connection
As shown below, connect a DB-9 RS-232 to RJ-45 adapter
(B&K p\n 13290) into an available DB-9 RS-232 port on the
back of the computer. Next, connect one end of a “straight-
through” RJ-45 terminated CAT5 cable into the adapter.
HD6 RS-232 I/O Connection
Next, connect the remaining end of the RJ-45 CAT5
cable into the HD6 RS-232 I/O serial port.
USB to Serial Adapter
USB to serial adapters are a convenient solution for
connecting to a computer that has no available DB-9
type serial port. Install any required software drivers and
note the com port the USB Adapter is set to use. Once
your COM settings are determined, run BKcSuite and set
the appropriate port settings for a simple and easy setup.
Ethernet
Visit
for availability of HD6 Ethernet
software support. The HD6 rear panel ETHERNET port
requires a standard CAT5 straight through network cable
for connection to a network router. A CAT5 crossover
cable is required for direct connection to a PC.
BKcSuite Installation
Determine if BKcSuite has previously been installed for use with another B&K product. If yes, visit
and update BKcSuite for use with the HD6. If no BKcSuite has been installed, please insert
the CD supplied with the HD6 and continue with the HD6 setup.
DB9
DB25
Function
RJ45 Connection
Pin 3
Pin 2
Host Transmit
To RJ45 Red
Pin 2
Pin 3
Host Receive
To RJ45 Green
Pin 5
Pin 7
Host Ground
To RJ45 Black
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TX
RCV
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TX
RCV
No Connection
RS-232 Host Transmit
RS-232 Signal Ground
RS-232 Host Receive
