RSDetection
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8.3.2
Dedicated Serial Connection
A 10 pin Samtec connector (IPL-1-105-01-L-D-K) provides two dedicated serial ports
(referred to as A and B). Port A is reserved for factory debugging, and Port B is available for
customer use. See Table 20 for the serial connector pin outs. GE offers mating cables, P/N
RS-S131-200-232 and RS-S131-200-232-AD.
The dedicated serial port is intended to connect to a PC running the Configuration Utility,
terminal program, or other customer-provided software.
Table 20 10 Pin Serial Connector Pinouts
Pin #
Description
Direction
Voltage / Drive Specs
1
Port B GND
GND
Ground
2
Port B RxD
Into unit
RS-232 levels
3
Port B TxD
Out of unit
RS-232 levels
4
Port B CTS
Into unit
RS-232 levels
5
Port B RTS
Out of unit
RS-232 levels
6
Port A GND (Factory
use only)
GND
Ground
7
Port A RxD (Factory
use only)
Into unit
RS-232 levels
8
Port A TxD (Factory
use only)
Out of unit
RS-232 levels
9
Port A CTS (Factory
use only)
Into of unit
RS-232 levels
10
Port A RTS (Factory
use only)
Out unit
RS-232 levels
8.3.3
USB Type B
This is a standard full-size Type B connector. This port is intended for connection only to a
PC running the Configuration Utility or other similar customer-provided software.
8.3.4
USB Type A (2)
There are 2 full-size USB Type A connectors. These ports are intended to connect to USB
hubs or USB-to-serial adapters that utilize the factory specified FTDI converter chips.
8.3.5
Ethernet
This is a standard RJ-45 connector. The Ethernet port is intended to connect to a standard
Ethernet device, such as a router or switch, depending on the customer network.
FOR OUTDOOR OPERATION, THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED CABLES MUST BE USED TO
ENSURE AN IP66 SEAL. IF THE PORT IS NOT USED, THE PROVIDED CONNECTOR COVER
MUST BE INSTALLED.