Linear AM-RS232 - Manual

Copyright © 2011 Linear Corporation

232477 A

AM-RS232

RS-232
Extender Kit

Installation Instructions

For Use with Linear’s
Access Control Systems

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Model AM-RS232 kit allows extending the RS-232 connection up to 1000 feet
from a Linear AE1000Plus, AE2000Plus, or AM3PLUS access control panel to a
programming or monitoring computer running Linear’s AccessBase2000 software.

The kit contains an RS-232 sender and receiver pair for sending the data over a
Cat-5e cable up to 1000 feet. A plug-in power supply connects to the sender unit for
power. The 6-foot Serial cable included in the kit connects the sender unit to the PC.
Linear’s A2C-DB9 (ACP00415) access control serial interface cable is included in the
kit to connect the receiver unit to the RS-232 port of the access control panel. Cat-5e
cable is not included in the kit.

The kit also includes a USB to Serial adapter. The adapter can be used to interface
with PC computers that do not provide external COM port connectors, but do have
an available USB port connector. If the PC computer has an available COM port
connector, the USB to Serial adapter is not required.

A software driver CD is included to install on the PC to operate the USB to Serial
adapter and assign a COM port number to the adapter. COM ports 1-8 are supported
by the AccesBase2000 software.

LINE AR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for
twelve (12) months.

This warranty extends only to wholesale customers

who

buy direct from Linear or through Linear’s normal distribution channels. Linear does
not warrant this product to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling
dealer as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any.

There are no obligations

or liabilities on the part of Linear LLC for consequential damages arising out
of or in connection with use or performance of this product or other indirect
damages with respect to loss of property, revenue, or profi t, or cost of removal,
installation, or reinstallation.

All implied warranties, including implied warranties

for merchantability and implied warranties for fi tness, are valid only until the warranty
expires.

This Linear LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or

implied.

All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization
Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA#
and other important details.

COMPONENT CONNECTIONS

USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123

(760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340

www.linearcorp.com

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTR,USER,RS232 EXTENDER - LINEAR P/N: 232477 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 11.000” X 8.500” - SCALE: 1-1

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