RS 232 Extender Quick Installation Guide w w w . m i n i c o m . c o m International HQ North American HQ European HQ Jerusalem, Israel Linden, NJ, USA Dübendorf, Switzerland Tel: + 972 2 535 9666 [email protected] Tel: + 1 908 486 2100 [email protected] Tel: + 41 44 823 8000 [email protected] Technical support - [email protected] 5UM40097 V2.6 6/08 RS 232 EXTENDER 1. Introduction The RS 232 Extender from Minicom extends control and remote access of any RS232 device by up to 1,000m / 3,300ft. For example use it to give remote access from a touch screen, or Creston presentation unit or to transfer data between computers 2. • • • • • • Features Transmits RS232 data at 115.2 kbps up to 1,000m / 3,300ft Full-duplex communication Advanced CAT5 technology Pure hardware solution – real time data transfer, no software conflicts Plug-and-play installation – no extra protocols needed 3 year warranty 3. System components The RS 232 Extender system consists of: • • • 1 Local unit 1 Remote unit 1 Power adapter 4. Connecting the RS 232 Extender system The figure below illustrates the RS 232 Extender system connections. Connect the Local and Remote RS 232 Extender units to each other using a CAT5 cable. RS232 source To RS232 port RS 232 Extender Local unit CAT5 cable Up to 1000M / 3300 ft long RS 232 Extender Remote unit RS232 port DB9 connector DB9 connector mirrored from the RS232 source 1 To RS232 port INSTALLATION GUIDE Connecting Power adapters Up to 330m / 1,000ft connect a Power adapter to either the Local or Remote RS 232 Extender unit. For distances of more than 330m / 1,000ft connect a power adapter to both the Local and Remote RS 232 Extender units. You can order an additional power adapter P/N 0VS24001 from Minicom. Once connected the RS 232 Extender system is ready to transmit RS 232 signals. Recommendation Note! In the RS 232 Extender system the CAT5 cables carry electrical power. Therefore do NOT connect them to any other device. To avoid this we recommend that you attach the stickers provided to the ends of the CAT5 cable. User Guide feedback Your feedback is very important to help us improve our documentation. Please email any comments to: [email protected] Please include the following information: Guide name, part number and version number (as appears on the front cover). © Copyright 2008 Minicom Advanced Systems 2 RS 232 EXTENDER 5. Technical specifications System System cable CAT5 UTP/ FTP 2x4x24 AWG Solid Wire cable Maximum distance 1000m/3300ft System order number 0VS22013 Shipping weight 680g Warranty 3 years Operating temp. 0ºC to 40ºC/32ºF to 104ºF Storage temp. -40°C to 70°C/-40ºF to 158ºF Humidity 80% non condensing relative humidity Local unit Cables / Connectors Dimensions Weight Power supply RS232 – DB9F System – RJ45 Power jack 75 x 45 x 25 mm 120g 12VDC 1A from AC/DC adapter Remote unit Connectors Dimensions Weight Power supply RS232 – DB9M System – RJ45 Power jack 75 x 45 x 25 mm 120g 12VDC 1A from AC/DC adapter DB9 pin connection Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 - Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal Ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send 3