
Installation
2.5 RS232 Console Port Wiring
The RS232 port is used for configuring the RS400 Series. A straight-through serial
cable with a DB-9 connector is required. There is no need to cross-over the TXD and
RXD signals from the PC side since this has been done internally as is shown below.
Pin
Signal
1
No Connection
2
Transmit Data
3
Receive Data
4
No Connection
5
Ground
6
No Connection
7
No Connection
8
No Connection
9
No Connection
Figure 12: RS232 DB9 Female DCE pin-out
NOTE:
This port is not intended to be a permanent connection and the cable shall be
less than 2m (6.5 ft) in length.
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