Ethernet Jack
If the Hub is outfitted with the optional Ethernet option (ST-HUB-EN, ST-HUBD-EN), you can connect a standard CAT-5 type Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet jack. The opposite end of the Ethernet cable should be connected to the appropriate networking equipment,
such as an Ethernet Switch or Router, etc.
For more information about the Ethernet communications protocol, please refer to the CueStation Network Communications
Protocol document.
Serial Port
If the Hub is to be used with a serial device (CueServer or other host device), it can be connected in one of two different ports, a
standard Female DB-9 connector on the front of the device as well as a 3-Position Terminal Block on the rear of the device. Either one
of these ports may be used, but not both at the same time (the two ports are internally connected directly together and cannot accept
signals from two different devices simultaneously).
Null Modem Cable is required for DB-9 connection.
The following diagram shows the pinout of the Female DB-9 as well as the corresponding position of the RS-232 Terminal Block:
Signal
DB-9 Pin
RS-232 Port Pin
Note
Serial Transmit - Tx (to external device)
2
Tx
Connect to Receive (Rx) position on host device.
Serial Receive - Rx (from external device)
3
Rx
Connect to Transmit (Tx) pin on host device.
Ground
5
G
Connect to Ground pin on host device.
For more information about the Serial communications protocol, please refer to the CueStation Network Communications Protocol
document.
CueStation Bus
CueStations of both the 2-Wire and 5-Wire type can be
connected to the Hub simultaneously. They are connected to the
2-Position and 5-Position Terminal Blocks available on the rear of
the unit.
Each station has a station address, which is set by a group of
dip switches on the back of each station.
Each station must
have a unique address.
Please see the documentation for each
station type to determine the appropriate dip switch settings.
5-Wire Station Bus Wiring
The 5-Wire CueStation Bus uses a 5-conductor 22/18 AWG
Multi-Media Cable (Belden 1502, AMX AXLINK-P or similar).
The network topology may be run in “daisy-chain” style
only
and all five conductors must be wired through without reversing
polarity of the data lines.
A maximum of fifty (50) 5-Wire stations can be connected to a single CueStation Hub. The maximum distance from the Hub to the
farthest 5-Wire Station is 4000 feet (1220m).
5-Wire Station Bus Wiring Example
For more information about 5-Wire station configuration and wiring, please refer to 5-Wire CueStation Specification Sheet
document.
S
4-Wire
RS-232
Ethernet
Station Bus
Auxiliary Ports
Bus Com
2-Wire
RS-485
V-
V+
B A
Rx
B
G
G
Tx
A
X
Y
5-Wire Station Bus
2-Wire Station Bus
