Download MetPak RG Base Station User Manual - Issue 2

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Digital Output RS232 Connections (COMMS set for RS232)
This is the MetPak RG Base Station default communication configuration setting.
J5 Hub Box
8 Way Push fit Block
Terminal
Signal names
Nos.
3 Pair Cable
PC 9 Way D Type
Connector
Pin
Signal
No’s
Names
RS232 TX
RS232 RX
3
4
2
3
RXD
TXD
Signal Ground
2
5
Ground
Chasis Ground
Terminal
Post
NA
Chassis
Ground
V supply –
V supply +
7
8
Figure 6
Screen wires
–
+
DC Power
supply
RS232 connections
Digital Output RS422 Connections (COMMS set for RS422)
This is not the default communications setting; ensure the MetPak RG Base
Station has been configured for this output requirement before wiring to a user
device.
J5 Hub Box
8 Way Push fit Block
Terminal
Signal Names
Nos.
RS422 TX +
RS422 TX –
RS422 RX +
RS422 RX –
Signal 0v
6
3
5
4
2
Chassis
Ground
Terminal
Post
V Supply –
V Supply +
7
8
Figure 7
RS422 to RS232 or
USB Converter
4 Pair Cable
RX +
RX –
TX +
TX –
Signal Ground
Screen wires
Chassis Ground
–
+
DC Power Supply
RS422 connections
MetPak RG Base Station User Manual
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Signal Names
Last Change
26 March, 2014