iDS6
Series User’s Manual
iS5 Communications Inc.
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3.4
DB9 Serial Ports
There are 4 DB9 serial ports on the front panel of iDS6. The pin out is shown as below:
Pin #
RS 232
RS 422
RS 485
( 4 wire )
RS 485
( 2 wire )
1
DCD
RXD -
RXD -
2
RXD
RXD +
RXD +
3
TXD
TXD +
TXD +
DATA +
4
DTR
TXD -
TXD -
DATA -
5
GND
GND
GND
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
RI
RS 232 mode will act as DTE
3.5
Terminal Block Serial Ports (5 Pin)
There are 4, 5 Pin Terminal Block serial ports on the front panel of iDS6P. The pin out is shown as below:
Pin #
RS 422
RS 485
( 4 wire )
RS 485
( 2 wire )
1
GND
GND
GND
2
RXD -
RXD -
3
RXD +
RXD +
4
TXD -
TXD -
DATA -
5
TXD +
TXD +
DATA +
3.6
Power Supply Connections
The Phillips Screw Terminal Block, located on the bottom of the unit, has Phillips screws with
compression plates, allowing either bare wire connections or crimped terminal lugs. The use of #6 size
ring lugs is recommended to ensure secure and reliable connections under severe shock or vibration.
The terminal block comes with a safety cover which must be r emoved before connecting any wires.
5 Pin Terminal Block Connector (iDS6P)
DB9 Connector (iDS6)
