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19 COMMUNICATION PORTS AND GPI/O WIRING
There are four ways of connection between the Pc running the Remote Control Software and the processor
unit: serial RS232, USB, Ethernet and Modem. The first two are called ‘Local Connections’, while the latter
two are called ‘Remote Connections’.
Only ONE connection can be active at a time. Therefore, even if more than one Pc are
simultaneously connected to Falcon 50 (f.i. via USB, Lan, Etc), only one of them will control
it.
19.1 SERIAL PORT
The processor features an optoisolated serial port for remote control through PC (directly connected or via
satellite chain) of all machine functions and parameters.
A standard, not crossed serial cable (9p male – 9p female) is provided with the equipment, compatible with
all configurations.
Serial RS-232
RS-232 Serial port features the Tx and Rx signals plus the DTR signal (the latter
required for modem connection only). Connect a standard serial cable (not
crossed cable) between the RS-232 connector and a serial port connector on the
computer running the Control Software. Typically, a DB-9 male to DB-9 female
serial cable is required. Supported max Baud Rate: 19200. Cable length should
not exceed 30 mt.