SP Controls RS-232 CatLinc - Manual (Page 2)

CatLinc™ RS-232
1. Introduction
The CatLinc™ RS-232 transmitter/receiver pair extends any RS-232 signal
up to 1000m / 3300ft over CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 FTP, UTP or STP cable.
2. Features
· Transmits RS-232 data at 57.6 kbps up to 1000m / 3300ft
(can transmit higher data rates at shorter distances)
· Full-duplex communication
· Advanced CAT5 technology
· Pure hardware solution - real time data transfer, no software
conflicts
· Plug-and-play installation - no extra protocols needed
· 3 year warranty
3. Connecting the CatLinc™ RS-232 system
The figure below illustrates the CatLinc™ RS-232 system connections.
For distances up to 330m / 1000ft, connect a Power adapter to either the
Transmitter or Receiver unit. For distances of more than 330m / 1000ft con­
nect power adapters to both units.
RS 232 source
To RS 232 port CAT5 cable
Up to 1000M / 3300 ft long
To RS 232 port
DB9 connector mirrored
from the RS 232 source
RS 232 port
DB9 connector
CatLinc™ RS-232
Transmitter CatLinc™ RS-232
Receiver
Once connected, the CatLinc™ RS-232 system is ready to transmit RS-232 sig­
nals.
Warning: In the CatLinc™ signal distribution system the CAT5 cables carry
electrical power. Do NOT connect them to any other device. We recommend
that you attach the enclosed warning stickers provided to the ends of each
cable.