Manual

Chapter 4: System Setup and Wiring
4.8 RS-232
Data communication ports.
The FUSION system p
rogramming and
Industrial based system. C
ommunication is performed via an RS
of the unit. This port provides
communication to the AFC User Console
with a system purchase)
An additional port is available on the rear panel of the
put data to a variety of collection devices.
4.8.1 Front Panel DB9 RS232
PC Connection
PIN SIGNAL
1
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9
Note:
Cabling length should be kept to a minimum
near high signal noise areas such as AC Motor invertors, speed controllers or strong
RF signals.
Standard
DB9 Null Modem cables
User Console Software)
. No special cabling is required. (These are standard
cables which can be purchased at most computer stores)
See the AFC User Console Manual for more information. (Available for downl
website – www.fec-usa.com)
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Data communication ports.
rogramming and
m
onitoring can be performed utilizing a PC, Laptop or
ommunication is performed via an RS
232 port
located on the front
communication to the AFC User Console
Software.
(No cost
An additional port is available on the rear panel of the
controller
that can provide RS232 ou
put data to a variety of collection devices.
PC Connection
for AFC User Console Software
DESCRIPTION
NOT USED
RECEIVE DATA
TRANSMIT DATA
DATA TERMINAL READY (ALWAYS ON)
SIGNAL GROUND
NOT USED
REQUEST TO SEND (ALWAYS ON)
CLEAR TO SEND
NOT USED
Cabling length should be kept to a minimum
(Max 50 Feet)
and avoid routing
near high signal noise areas such as AC Motor invertors, speed controllers or strong
DB9 Null Modem cables
can be used for this connection
(to a PC running the AFC
. No special cabling is required. (These are standard
Null Modem
cables which can be purchased at most computer stores)
See the AFC User Console Manual for more information. (Available for downl
oad on the FEC
onitoring can be performed utilizing a PC, Laptop or
located on the front
(No cost
that can provide RS232 ou
t-
for AFC User Console Software
and avoid routing
near high signal noise areas such as AC Motor invertors, speed controllers or strong
(to a PC running the AFC
Null Modem
oad on the FEC