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Chapter 7: RS-232 Serial Interface
7. RS-232 Serial Interface
Connect a PC or Control System Version Compatible V2.0
For a complete list of commands, refer to the extended RS-232 Protocol Instruction Manual.
Figure 7-1. RS-232 DB9 connector.
Table 7-1. RS-232 serial interface pinouts.
Pin RS-232 Definition
1 ---- Not used
2 TX Transmitter
3 RX Receiver
4 ---- Not used
5 GND Ground
6 ---- Not used
7 ---- Not used
8 ----- Not used
9 ---- Not used
RS-232 Protocol Commands
You can control the switch via the RS-232 serial control port to interface to a PC or similar third-party control system.
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.
0 = the number
O = the letter