Quatech Freedom USB Adapter User’s Manual
Making external connections
Testing RS-422/485 ports
Making a loopback
Step
Procedure
Description
Step 1
Turn off the computer.
Step 2
Connect the following signals on serial
port 1. Repeat for each serial port.
(pin 1) to AuxIn+ (pin 5)
TxD+ (pin 2) to RxD+ (pin 4)
TxD– (pin 7) and RxD– (pin 8)
AuxOut– (pin 6) to AuxIn– (pin 9)
Repeat for each serial port.
Use any kind of conductive wire, even a
paper clip.
Step 3
Turn on the computer.
You are now ready to test each port
individually.
Figure 43 - RS-422/485 DB-9 connector
Install wire jumpers to connect the
following signals:
(pin 1) to AuxIn+ (pin 5)
TxD+ (pin 2) to RxD+ (pin 4)
TxD– (pin 7) to RxD– (pin 8)
AuxOut– (pin 6) to AuxIn– (pin 9)
Figure 43 illustrates the
jumper location for a loopback
on the RS-422/485 DB-9
connector for Freedom USB-
200/300s.
Running Hyperterminal
Step
Procedure
Description
Step 1
Launch HyperTerminal.
In Windows, select Programs/
Accessories/ Communications/
HyperTerminal.
Step 2
Create a new session.
When prompted, give the session any
name you wish.
Step 3
Select the COM # associated with port 1
from the drop down list.
You are now set up to test the first serial
port.
Note: Leave all settings at default.
Step 4
With the session open, type any text.
If the text you type is echoed on the
screen, the port is functioning properly.
Step 5
Close the session.
Step 6
Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each serial
port.
If the text you type is echoed on the
screen, the port is functioning properly.
Rev 2.02 (2/24/2004)
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