SIXpack 2 – Manual (V1.10 / January 29
th
, 2010)
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5
Fundamental Functions – First Steps
This part of the documentation describes the use of SIXpack 2 via an example with limited functionality. For
additional functionality please refer to next chapter. In addition to the required steps in hardware set up you
should take into the operation the delivered Windows
TM
-Software.
5.1
Warning Advice
To avoid damage to the SIXpack 2 please be aware that:
Wrong connector pin assignment may destroy the SIXpack 2. Be extremely accurate at the installation and
when confectioning cables.
Disconnecting the Motor while operational may destroy the SIXpack 2. Disable the motor current by
pulling the jumper, or better power down the device before connecting / disconnecting motors.
5.2
Basic Device Settings
5.2.1
SIXpack 2 Address
Before the SIXpack 2 is put into operation some adjustments of the device have to be checked, eminently the
address of the serial interface. It is set via the CANHI and CANLO switches and should be set to zero by default.
Refer to Figure 5.1.
RS232-Connector:
2: RXD
3: TXD
5: GND
7: RTS
8: CTS
CAN-Connector:
2: CANL
6: GND
7: CANH
CAN-TERM
CAN-Adress setting
Baudrate setting
1-2: JP2
3-4: JP1
RS232/RS485-
Selector
RS485-Term.
100 OHM
POWER:
1: GND
2: Vcc(+15,40V, 7A)
READY:
1: GND
2: OUT
(open collector,
100mA, 35V)
Seven-Segment
Display
RS485:
1: GND
2: RS485+
3: RS485-
4: GND
5: RS485+
6: RS485-
6
5
4
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
4
8
7
6
5
0
3 2 1
C
F E
D
B
A
9
4
8
7
6
5
0
3 2 1
C
F E
D
B
A
9
5
4
3
2
1
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
9
8
7
6
SIXpack 2
CANLO
CANHI
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
Figure 5.1: Jumper and connectors
5.2.2
Option RS232/RS485
To operate the SIXpack 2 via its RS232 interface, place the jumper RS232/RS485 at position RS232 (Refer Figure 5.1).
The use of RS485 is described in chapter 6.1.1.
