Bimba STP-10 - Manual (Page 6)

STP-10 Hardware Manual
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Pin Assignments of the PC/MMI Port
(RJ11 connector)
ground (to PC ground)
TX (to PC RX) No connection
RX (to PC TX)
Connecting to the PC using RS-232
• Locate your computer within 8 feet of the drive.
• If you have an Ethernet drive, this port is not used. All communcation uses the RJ45 Ethernet connector.
• RS-232 drives are shipped with a communication cable. Plug the large end into the serial port of your PC and the small end
into the PC/MMI jack on your drive. Secure the cable to the PC with the screws on the sides.
Never connect a drive to a telephone circuit. It uses the same connectors and cords as telephones and modems, but
the voltages are not compatible.
If your PC does not have a serial port, you should purchase a “USB Serial Converter”. We have had good results with the USB-
COM-CBL from byterunner.com. If you wish to use a different converter, it is recommended to use one that makes use of the FTDI
chipset to perform the actual conversion.