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Chapter 6: Ethernet Serial Interface
6. Ethernet Serial Interface
Connect a PC to Control System, Version Compatible V2.0
NOTE: For a complete list of commands, refer to the extended Serial Protocol Instruction Manual.
Figure 6-1. RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
Table 6-1. RJ-45 Ethernet serial interface.
Pin Ethernet Definition
1 TXOP TX+
2 TXON TX-
3 RXIP RX+
4 — Not used
5 — Not used
6 RXIN RX-
7 — Not used
8 GND Ground
Ethernet TCP/IP Protocol Commands (Ethernet/RS-232 Control Driver V2.0.1)
The switch can be controlled via the TCP/IP serial control port connected to a PC, or similar third-party option.
The serial communication parameters are 9600 baud, 8 bit, no parity, and 1 stop bit—this is often referred to as 9600 8N1.
When the unit recognizes a complete command, it will perform the requested action—there is no delimiter character required.
