Instruction Manual
Tek-Bar 3800XP
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4.9
Communication
4.9.1
Local Serial Communication Port
The terminal board provides one RS232 compatible local communication port (CHIT) for
calibration and configuration of the unit using a laptop and configuration software.
Table 10: Cable assemblies for CHIT connector
Assembly P/N Description
3-0446-090
DB9S connecter with 15-ft cable for use with the six-position connecter
3-0446-090B
DB9S connecter with 25-ft cable for use with the six-position connecter
4.9.2
Bluetooth LE
Bluetooth Low Energy connection is available. A Bluetooth Low Energy Dongle is required to
operate this function (Contact Tek-Trol for this device).
4.9.3
RS232 Mode
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If not used internally, the communication port can interface to any RS232 compatible
customer device, such as a radio.
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Do not 15VDC on any of the communication lines.
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Host communication port RS232 connections are identified in the following Table 11.
Table 11: Host communication port RS232 connections
Signal
J3 on Terminal Board
RX (Receive)
J3-7
CTS (Clear to Send)
J3-8
TX (Transmit)
J3-11
RTS (Request to Send)
J3-12
DCD (Data Carrier Detect)
J3-9
GND (Ground)
J3-10
*Note:
For RS232 mode, do not install jumper J14.
For RS232 mode without DCD signal, install jumper J16.
4.9.4
RS485 Mode
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The host communication port supports RS485 communication.
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To use RS485 mode, jumpers J14 and J16 must be installed.
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Select RS485 2-wire mode by installing a jumper on J12 pins 2-3.
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Remove the jumper for 4-wire mode.
4.9.5
Ethernet Port
Jumper J4 on the main board is a 10M/100M Ethernet port supports standard TCP/IP protocol.
