Weidmuller WI-I/O 9-L: Wireless I/O Transmitter / Receiver v1.3 - Manual (Page 94)

WI-I/O 9-L Configuration Manual
WI-I/O 9-L Wireless I/O page 94 of 108
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You can connect the WI-I/O 9-L to an RS-232 serial ports on your PC using an Weidmuller,
Inc. serial cable. This allows you to transfer configuration information between your PC and
the module.
If you do not have a serial cable, you can make your own. For more information on cable
connection details, see Appendix B on page 105.
To connect the unit to the PC:
1. Connect the DB9 end of the serial cable to the RS-232 serial port of your computer.
Note
If your computer does not have any RS-232 serial ports but has a USB port, you can
purchase a USB to RS-232 converter to provide the serial interface for configuring the
module
2. Connect the RJ-45 end of the serial cable to the configuration port on the module.
3. Use WI Series to select the serial port on your PC where the cable is plugged in.
Note
The unit lights the LED marked PG on the front panel when your PC is communicating
with the module.
4. You are now ready to configure your module using WI Series.