Xantech RS2321X8 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 3 – Page 3; Figure 1: Basic RS2321X8 Router Connections; Refer to; Figure 2: MRC88 Integration; or; Expanded Port
- Page 4 – Page 4; Use Router; main; © 2005 Xantech Corporation
- Page 5 – Page 5; Configuration; Example in; Figure 3b; Figure 4: SPLCD Integration
- Page 6 – Page 6; Figure 4: Connecting to the SmartPad LCDTM Controller; Figure 5; for Software Configuration.
- Page 7 – Page 7; Figure 5a: SmartPad LCDTM Dragon-IR Software
- Page 8 – Page 8; unit can be used to expand the Xantech Model IRS232A to control up; Figure 7; Overlay
- Page 9 – Page 9; a. Change the CODE GROUP to; Figure 8
- Page 10 – proper RS232 String to the Lighting Controller.
- Page 14 – Pin Number Signal
- Page 15 – NOTES
- Page 16 – XANTECH CORPORATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL RS2321X8
RS232 1x8 Serial Router
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents .................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Features: ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications: ................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Power Wiring: .................................................................................................................................... 2
Output Serial Wiring: ......................................................................................................................... 2
Configuration and Control: .................................................................................................................... 3
MRC88 Integration: ........................................................................................................................... 3
SmartPad LCD™ Integration: ............................................................................................................ 5
Stand-Alone Operation (Infra-Red Port Switching): ........................................................................... 7
Appendix: ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Panel Connections: ......................................................................................................................... 13
Connector PinOut Diagrams:........................................................................................................... 13
Baud Rate Selector Switch: ............................................................................................................. 14
Source Input Select Jumper: ........................................................................................................... 14
INTRODUCTION
The RS2321X8 Serial Router allows individual control of up to 8 serially controlled devices from a single RS232 or RS422
Serial port. Use the RS2321X8 Router to Control banks of Plasma’s, HVAC, Lighting and any other serial controlled
devices with seamless switching between the 8 ports when used with the MRC88, MRAudio8x8 and SmartPad LCD™
control products. Each port, when selected, allows for bi-directional serial communication for local and remotely located
serial devices up to 4000ft away. The RS2321X8 serial router can also be controlled via IR for RS232/422 Port Switching
allowing it to be used with virtually any serial devices.
FEATURES:
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Four Addressable RS232 Output Ports
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Four Addressable RS422 Output Ports
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One RS232 Source Input Port
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One RS422 Source Input Port
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Green LED ‘selected port’ indicator for each of the eight Serial Ports
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Green ‘activity’ LED indicates IR RC68 Source Selection
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Red ‘Power’ indicator LED (indicates presence of 12VDC)
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Rotary Selector Switch for IR operation RC68 Code Group Setting
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Rotary Selector Switch for Baud Rate Selection
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Three pin jumper for Input Port Selection (RS232 or RS422)
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Easily mounts to flat wooden, plastic, or metal surfaces using the included screws.
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Summary
RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 3 Figure 1: Basic RS2321X8 Router Connections CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL: The RS2321X8 Router can be controlled in three different configurations: 1. Connected to the MRC88 Multi-Zone Controller 2. Connected to the SmartPad LCD™ Controller 3. As a Standalone RS232 Router c...
Page 4 RS2321X8 Serial Router 5. Connect Power using a 12VDC Power Supply (Xantech Model 781RG or 782-00). Figure 2: Connecting to the MRC88 Controller E NABLING THE RS2321X8 R OUTER : (Drag450MRC Version 3.0.build 77 or higher) Note: Refer to Figure 3 for Software Configuration. 1. Start DragMRC So...
RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 5 Figure 3a: MRC88 Dragon-IR Software Configuration Figure 3b: Routing RS232 Commands Right-Click on Command Select Desired Router Port P ROGRAMMING THE MRC88 (R OUTING THE RS232 S TRINGS ): Once the RS2321X8 Router is configured, you may now place commands onto the MRC88...
