User`s guide

Signamax 065 -1163 F series RS-232/422/485 to 100BaseFX Media Converter
Introduction
10
Data Communication Mode
1. Ensure that DIP switch #1 is in the “OFF” position.
(Disables Console mode)
2. Set DIP switches #2, #3 and #4 according to the wire
type, as indicated below:
DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
RS-232 ON OFF OFF
4-wire
(RS-422/485)
OFF ON OFF
2-wire
(RS-485)
OFF OFF ON
3. Set DIP switch #7 to the “OFF” position for RS-232
application. (“ON” position for RS-422/485 applications).
4. Prepare TIA/EIA-574 compliant ‘cross-over’ shielded
cables with DB-9 connectors. (see Appendix A for
further details)
5. Connect the male DB-9 connector at one end of the
cable to the converter’s female DB-9 connector.
6. Connect the male or female DB-9 connector at the other
end of the cable to the DTE's male or female DB-9
connector.