AC37 High-Speed Communication Adapter Card
AC37: IBM AT TO REMOTE BUS ADAPTER CARD
1-5
Pin
Description
1
TX/RX+ (2-wire) or TX+ (4-wire)
2
TX/RX- (2-wire) or TX- (4-wire)
3
COMMON
4
RX+ (4-wire)
5
RX- (4-wire)
6
IRQ+
7
IRQ-
INSTALLATION:
After jumpering, the AC37 is ready for installation in any AT class (286, 386, or 486) machine. The AC37 requires
a 16-bit slot in the computer.
To install:
1)
Remove computer cover
2)
Insert AC37 in any 16-bit slot
3)
Screw AC37 retainer bracket to case
4)
Replace computer cover
CABLE:
RS-485 serial lines require twisted pair cable. Maximum cable length is 3,000 feet. The recommended cable
type is 2 twisted pair of 24 gauge conductors with a shield. Nominal impedance is 100 ohms and capacitance
is 12.5 picofarads per foot. Typical manufacturer part numbers are:
Manhattan Electric Cable
M3475
Belden Wire and Cable
9,729
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
The removable cable plug connector is Phoenix Contact p/n MC 1,5/7-STF-3,81.
Updated: 2/6/02
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