User`s manual

FOX 500 Tx/Rx • Installation
Installation, cont’d
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FOX 500 Tx/Rx
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Chapter Three
Operation
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Front Panel Operations
6 feet
(1.8 m)
Part #70-335-01
5
1
9
6
Sleeve (Gnd)
Ring
Tip
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip
Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring
Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve
Figure 2-12 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable
N
These ports parallel the rear panel Remote RS-232 ports.
If a front panel configuration connection is made, the rear
panel Remote RS-232 port becomes inactive and the front
panel Configuration port is active.
This port is RS-232 only, with the following protocols:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control
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The maximum distances from the transmitter or receiver
to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m).
Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and
output levels (from the unit and the controlling device) all
affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet
(15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases, the unit
may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to
250 feet (76 m) away.