Connecting Serial Controllers to the P2000 Comark Server Running Software Version 3.11
Preliminary – This information may change.
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For detailed information about configuring controller loop communication, refer to the
installation documentation of the serial controller.
Installing the AccelePort Serial Adapter
The AccelePort board is an expandable serial communication adapter that provides each
server with additional connections to serial controllers (S321-DIN controllers excluded).
Install the AccelePort board in one of the available PCI slots. After installing the AccelePort
board, connect the cable to the board’s interface. Follow the manufacturer’s documentation
for detailed instructions on installing the board.
Note:
When configuring the AccelePort, name your devices as COM1, COM2, and so on.
The AccelePort does not support other names.
AccelePort to PC232 Installation
The AccelePort module provides additional RS-232 serial ports. The module is connected to
the AccelePort PCI board in the server by a DB44 RS-232 cable. Connect one end of the
DB44 cable to the AccelePort COM port, and the other DB44 end to the CPU port on the
module. See Figure 2.
Digi PORTS/16m
Xem PCI Adapter
Installed in PCI Slot 2
DB-44 Cable
Front Side
Back Side
PC-232
Converter
Legacy
Controller
(S321/P900
Excluded)
DB-25 Female Connector
RJ-45
Connector
EBI OUT
EBI IN
Side
Panel
Connect to EBI IN
DB-25 Male Connector
Acceleport to
PC-232
To next legacy
controller
Each channel supports 16
legacy controllers
P900
Controller
To next P900 controller
Figure 2: AccelePort Connection (16 port model shown)
