Page 2 - FCC AND IC STATEMENTS; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1 FCC AND IC STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions, may c...
Page 4 - NOM STATEMENT
3 NOM STATEMENT 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos(incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor . 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en...
Page 5 - TRADEMARKS
4 RS-232/485 CONVERTER TRADEMARKS Product names mentioned in this manual may betrademarks or registered trademarks of their respectivecompanies and are hereby acknowledged.
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONTENTS
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 3. Co...
Page 8 - CHAPTER 1: Specifications; CTS turns ON after the terminal raises RTS
7 CHAPTER 1: Specifications CTS turns ON after the terminal raises RTS RTS/CTS Delay — 8 msec or “no delay” Carrier — The carrier is switch-selected either continuous operation or switched operation,controlled by RTS Surge Protection — 600 W power dissipation at 1 ms Temperature — 32 to 122°F (0 to ...
Page 10 - CHAPTER 2: Introduction
9 CHAPTER 2: Introduction Six models are available: • DB9F/Term (IC620A-F) • DB9M/Term (IC620A-M) • DB9F/RJ-11 (IC623A-F) • DB9M/RJ-11 (IC623A-M) • DB9F/RJ-45 (IC624A-F) • DB9F/RJ-45 (IC624A-M) 2.2 Features • Operates asynchronously, point-to-point or multipoint, over 2 or 4 wires. • Up to 31 multip...
Page 12 - CHAPTER 3: Configuration; Accessing the DIP Switches; is located on the top of the daughterboard (see
11 CHAPTER 3: Configuration 3. Configuration The Converter is configured using two internal 4-position DIP switches. This section shows how toaccess the DIP switches, provides an overview of thefactory-default settings, and describes all possibleconfiguration options. For instructions on how toconfi...
Page 13 - showing the location of DIP switch S1.; Switch S1
12 RS-232/485 CONVERTER Figure 3-1. Underside of the Converter’s main PC board, showing the location of DIP switch S1. Switch S1
Page 14 - showing the location of DIP switch S2.; Switch S2
13 CHAPTER 3: Configuration Figure 3-2. Top of the Converter’s daughterboard, showing the location of DIP switch S2. Switch S2 RCV XMT G - + + -
Page 15 - To access the Converter’s internal PC boards,; Figure 3-3. Opening the Converter’s plastic case with a small
14 RS-232/485 CONVERTER To access the Converter’s internal PC boards, insert a small flat-blade screwdriver between theconnector and the lip of the case and twist gently as shown in Figure 3-3 . Figure 3-3. Opening the Converter’s plastic case with a small screwdriver.
Page 16 - Both DIP switch S1 and S2 are marked with; ON
15 CHAPTER 3: Configuration Both DIP switch S1 and S2 are marked with individual switch numbers 1 through 4. Use thesenumbers, and the “ON” designation to orient theswitch properly (see Figure 3-4 ). Use a small screwdriver or similar instrument to set eachindividual switch. 1 2 3 4 ON ON OFF Figure...
Page 17 - shows the factory-default
16 RS-232/485 CONVERTER 3.1.1 DIP S WITCH S1 S ETTINGS DIP switch S1 is used to configure receive impedance(termination), 2-wire/4-wire operation and “echo”enable/disable. Table 3-1 shows the factory-default settings for switch S1. Following Table 3-1 is a detailed description of each switch. Table ...
Page 19 - Table
18 RS-232/485 CONVERTER S1-4: Echo Mode The setting for switch S1-4 determines whether the Converter echoes data back to the transmittingdevice (half-duplex mode only). S1-4 Setting On Echo On Off Echo Off 3.1.2 DIP S WITCH S2 S ETTINGS DIP switch S2 is used to configure carrier control,RTS/CTS dela...
Page 21 - Typical Applications
20 RS-232/485 CONVERTER S2-3 and S2-4: “Transmit Off” Impedance Switches S2-3 and S2-4 are set together to determinewhether the receiving device “sees” the impedance of the Converter’s transmitter as being “high” or“intermediate” when the transmitter is turned off.The “intermediate” setting is usefu...
Page 22 - The switch settings generally needed to; NOTE; Table 3-3. Typical Converter Applications
21 CHAPTER 3: Configuration The switch settings generally needed to configure the Converter for these applications are shown in Table 3-3 . NOTE Do not change switch settings until you have carefullyread Section 3.1. Table 3-3. Typical Converter Applications Switch Point-to-Point Multipoint Settings...
Page 24 - For your convenience, the Converter is available; You should already have the case open for the
23 CHAPTER 3: Configuration For your convenience, the Converter is available with several different twisted-pair interfaces: RJ-11jack, RJ-45 jack, and terminal blocks with strainrelief. The Converter is also available with DB25male or female connectors. 4.1.1 T WISTED -P AIR C ONNECTIONS U SING T E...
Page 25 - Ultimately, you will want to construct a two-pair
24 RS-232/485 CONVERTER 3. Strip the insulation on each of the twisted- pair wires about 1⁄8 inch. Figure 4-2. Stripping the insulation on the twisted-pair wires. 4. In a two-pair circuit, connect one pair of wires to XMT+ and XMT- (transmit positive and negative)on the terminal block, making carefu...
Page 27 - Place the two halves of the strain-relief assembly
26 RS-232/485 CONVERTER Figure 4-5. Wires connected to the terminal block. 8. Place the two halves of the strain-relief assembly on either side of the telephone wire and presstogether very lightly. Slide the assembly so that it is about two inches from the terminal posts and press together firmly. I...
Page 30 - WISTED; Signal
29 CHAPTER 3: Configuration 4.1.2 T WISTED -P AIR C ONNECTION U SING RJ-11 OR RJ-45 The RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors on the Converter’stwisted-pair interface are pre-wired for a standardtelco wiring environment. The signal/pinrelationships are shown in Figure 4-9 . RJ-11 Signal RJ-45 Signal 1---------...
Page 32 - Wiring for Multipoint Circuits
31 CHAPTER 3: Configuration Signal Pin# Pin# Signal XMT+ 3---------------3 XMT+ XMT- 4---------------4 XMT- Figure 4-12. RJ-11 Cable (2-wire). Signal Pin# Pin# Signal XMT+ 4--------------4 XMT+ XMT- 5--------------5 XMT- Figure 4-13. RJ-45 Cable (2-wire). 4.2 Wiring for Multipoint Circuits The Conve...
Page 33 - shows how to wire the two-pair cables; Figure 4-14. Daisychain wiring for the Converter host and slaves.
32 RS-232/485 CONVERTER D AISYCHAIN T OPOLOGY Using a daisychain topology, you may connect severalConverters together in a master/slave arrangement.Maximum distance between the units will vary basedupon the number of drops, data rate, wire gauge,etc. Call Technical Support for specific distanceestim...
Page 35 - Operating the Converter; for an
34 RS-232/485 CONVERTER 4.4 Operating the Converter Once the Converter is properly installed, it shouldoperate transparently — as if it were a standard cableconnection. Operating power is derived from the RS-232 data and control signals; there is no ON/OFFswitch. All data signals from the RS-232 and...
Page 36 - APPENDIX
35 APPENDIX Appendix: EIA/TIA-574 Interface DB9 Signal Direction 1----------------------CD Output 2----------------------RD Output 3----------------------TD Input 4----------------------DTR Input 5----------------------SG/FG ——— 6----------------------DSR Output 7----------------------RTS Input 8---...
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