Table 3: Data transmission rates and recommended maximum lengths of cable
Interface
Data transmission rate
Distance to the target computer
(host)
RS-232
Up to 19.2 kBd
Max. 15 m
38.4 kBd ... 57.6 kBd
Max. 5 m
115.2 kBd … 500 kBd
< 2 m
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the internal interface modules!
If the serial data interfaces are wired incorrectly, then electronic components in the
device could get damaged.
■
Observe the information on wiring.
■
Carefully check the wiring prior to switching on the device.
RS-232
2
3
4
Device
1
Host
TxD
RxD
GND
RxD
TxD
GND
Figure 15: Wiring of the RS-232 serial data interface
1
Device
2
...
4
Pin assignment: see RS-232 pin assignment for the respective device
NOTE
Activate the serial data interface type in the device using a configuration tool, e.g., the
SOPAS ET configuration software.
6.5.3
CAN interface
Activate the CAN data interface in the device using the SOPAS ET configuration soft‐
ware. Make further settings in the device corresponding to the function of the device in
the system configuration.
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