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There are several methods for connecting the Squirrel to the computer:
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Directly to a serial port on the computer
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Directly to a USB port on the computer (a serial to USB converter
is required)
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Via a landline modem
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Via a GSM modem (see Eltek documents TU1016 and TU1017)
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Via Ethernet using a Moxa Nport 5110 (see TU1029)
14.2.1 Direct connection details
For direct connection from a PC serial port to a 1000 Series Squirrel, the
cable LC68 is used. If a serial port is not available on your PC, an
RS232/USB adapter can be used in conjunction with the LC68. The
preferred adaptor is the NewLink USB Serial Convertor (type
NLUSB0039) which is available from Eltek. Note: Not all USB adaptors
are compatible! Ensure the device is installed correctly and make a note
of the COM port number for each USB slot on the computer as it will be
required by the Darca software.
9 way female D
connector
Description
6 way male mini
DIN connector
5
Ground
3
3
Data from computer to Squirrel
6
2
Data from Squirrel to computer
2
4 & 6
Link A
7 & 8
Link B
14.2.2 Landline modem connection details
For connecting a 1000 Series Squirrel to a modem, the cable LC69 is
required:
25 way male D
connector
Description
6 way male mini
DIN connector
7
Ground
3
2
Data from Squirrel to modem
2
3
Data from modem to Squirrel
6
4, 5 & 20
Link A