Connecting to the rs-232 config port (front panel), Connecting to the rs-232 config port, Front panel) – Extron Electronics DVS 510 Series User Guide User Manual
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DVS 510 Series • Installation
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RS232 connector — This female 9-pin DB-9 connector provides for RS-232 or RS-422
remote communication. Connect a host computer or control system to this connector
for serial control of the DVS by Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands (see the “
” section, beginning on page 47) or by the SPPCP software
(see the control program help file).
The default protocol for this port is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow
control. The figure below shows the pin assignments for the DB-9 connector.
Pin
RS-232 Function
Description
1
–
No connection
2
Tx
Transmit data
3
Rx
Receive data
4
–
No connection
5
Gnd
Signal ground
6
–
No connection
7
–
No connection
8
–
No connection
9
–
No connection
5
1
9
6
RS232
Figure 7.
Pin Assignments for the RS-232 Port
Connecting to the RS-232 Config Port (Front Panel)
The Config port on the front panel is an additional RS-232 connector. A host device can be
connected to this 2.5 mm TRS connector for serial RS-232 control, as an alternative to the
rear panel RS232 port.
An optional 2.5 mm cable (part number 70-335-01) can be used to connect the DVS to a
computer. The figure below shows the pin assignments for this cable.
6 feet
(1.8 m)
Part #70-335-01
5
1
9
6
Sleeve (Gnd)
Ring
Tip
9-pin D
Connection
TRS Plug
Pin 2
Computer Rx line
Tip
Pin 3
Computer Tx line
Ring
Pin 5
Computer signal ground
Sleeve
Figure 8.
Optional 2.5 mm Connector Cable for the Configuration Port
“ on page 16 for more information on this connector.)