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18 top & bottom end caps – Dakota Ultrasonics CMX DL User Manual

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3.18 Top & Bottom End Caps

The top & bottom end panels are where all connections are made to the CMX

DL

. The

diagram above shows the layout and description of the connectors:

Transducer Connectors

Refer to Diagram: The transducer connectors, and battery cover/probe zero disk are
located on the CMX

DL

’s top end cap. The transducer connectors are of type Lemo

“00”. Note: There is no polarity associated with connecting the transducer to the
CMX

DL

.

Probe Zero Disk & Battery Cover

Refer to Diagram: The Battery cover is the large round disk shown in the diagram.
Note: This same disk is also used as a probe zero disk. Simply remove the cover
when replacing the batteries (3 AA cells). When performing a manual probe zero
function, simply place the transducer on disk making firm contact. Important: Be
sure to follow the polarity labels located on the back label of the CMX

DL

. Note:

Rechargeable batteries can be used, however they must be recharged outside of the
unit in a stand alone battery charger.

RS-232 Connector

Refer to Diagram: The RS-232 connector, located on the bottom end cap, is a 2 pin
female Lemo connector. It is designed to connect directly from the CMX

DL

to a

standard AT serial port on a PC. The cable supplied with the CMX

DL

is a Lemo to 9

pin serial cable. Note: This connector is also used to upgrade the CMX

DL

with the

latest version of firmware.

USB Serial to USB Converter Cable

A converter cable can be attached to the 9 pin serial cable in needed (part no. N-402-
0510).