Comtrol Cable User Guide

Transcription

1 Comtrol Cable User Guide

2 Trademark Notices Comtrol and DeviceMaster are trademarks of Comtrol Corporation. PortVision is a registered trademark of Comtrol Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Second Edition, August 1, 005 Copyright 005. Comtrol Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Comtrol Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the contents of this document or to the suitability of the Comtrol product for any particular purpose. Specifications subject to change without notice. Some software or features may not be available at the time of publication. Contact your reseller for current product information. Document Number: 0000 Rev B

3 Contents Getting Started...5 Overview... 5 RS- Pinouts... 5 Standard Comtrol Cables... 5 DTE versus DCE... RS- DTE to DCE... Straight-Through Cables... RS- DTE to DTE... Null-Modem Cables... Data-Only Null-Modem Cables... Control Loopback Cables... RS- to DTE Cables... Shielded vs. Unshielded... Building Cables for RocketPort Products...9 Overview... 9 DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs... 9 Requirements... 9 DB9 Pinouts... 9 DB9 Loopback Plugs RS- Female Loopback Plug RS- Loopback Plug DB9 Null-Modem Cables RS- Null-Modem Cable RS- Null-Modem Cable DB9 Straight-Through Cables... 1 RS- Straight-Through Cable... 1 DB5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs... 1 Requirements... 1 DB5 Pinouts... 1 DB5 Loopback Plugs... 1 RS- Female Loopback Plug... 1 RS- Female Loopback Plug... 1 RS- Male Loopback Plug... 1 RS- Male Loopback Plug... 1 RJ11 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs Requirements RJ11 Pinouts RJ11 Loopback Plugs RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs... 1 Requirements... 1 RJ5 Pinouts... 1 RJ5 Pinouts for Octacable Interface Module (RS- Port)... 1 RJ5 Null-Modem Cables... 1 RS- Null-Modem Cable... 1 RJ5 Straight-Through Cables... 1 RS- Straight-Through Cable... 1 RJ5 Loopback Plugs RS- Loopback Plug [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B]

4 Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products...19 Overview DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs Requirements DB9 Pinouts... 0 DB9 Loopback Plug... 0 RS- Loopback Plug... 0 RS- Loopback Plug... 0 DB9 Null-Modem Cable... 1 RS- Null-Modem Cable... 1 RS- Null-Modem Cable... 1 DB9 Straight-Through Cable... 1 RS- Straight-Through Cable for DeviceMaster Serial Hub... 1 RS- and RS-85 Straight-Through Cable for DeviceMaster AIR, PRO, RTS or UP... RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs... RJ5 Pinouts... RJ5 Null-Modem Cable... RS- Null-Modem Cable... RS- Null-Modem Cable... RJ5 Straight-Through Cable... RS- and RS-85 Straight-Through Cable... RJ5 Loopback Plug... RS-/RS- Loopback Plug... RS-85 Test Cable... Building Basic Cables...5 Overview... 5 RocketPort /8/1 Interface Cable Assembly Wire Detail... 5 RocketPort ISA, PCI, upci 1/, and CPCI 1 Interface Cable Assembly Wire Detail... DB5 Interface to Controller Pinouts for RocketPort ISA/PCI, 8 and 1-ports... Wire... Shield... Voltage Rating... Capacitance... Shell... 8-pin Connectors pin Connector for RS- Quadcable/Octacable Controllers pin Connector for RS- Quadcable/Octacable Controllers... 9 Cable Adapters...1 Overview... 1 RJ5 to DB9 Connector Pinouts for DeviceMaster and RocketPort J RJ11 to Standard DB5 (Null-modem Configuration)... 8J RJ11 to Standard DB9 (Null-modem Configuration)... Technical Support... Index...5 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B]

5 Getting Started Overview This document describes how to build cables for Comtrol products. This chapter describes the standard Comtrol cables and the basic types of devices that can connect to Comtrol products. It also explains the difference between shielded and unshielded cables. This chapter covers the following topics: RS- Pinouts Standard Comtrol Cables DTE versus DCE Shielded vs. Unshielded RS- Pinouts RS- pinouts are not the same across Comtrol product lines. For example, a DB9 loopback plug designed for a RocketPort model will not work on a DeviceMaster model. When you build a cable make sure that you use the correct pinouts for the Comtrol product. The following sections describes the valid pinouts and cabling for each product: Building Cables for RocketPort Products Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products Standard Comtrol Cables The following table displays standard cables for RocketPort products. Comtrol Product Cable Type Connector Type RocketPort,8,1-port ISA/PCI, and 8 port upci cables RocketPort Rackmount Cables RocketPort ISA -port, PCI, upci 1/-port, CPCI 1-port cables Interface Cable Interface Cable Interface Cable DB5 to DB5 DB5 to DB5 DB5 to DB Part Number New Part Number Old Part Number Feet Cable Length Meters A A A a a. This is a foot cable. If necessary, you can connect a 10 foot DB5 to DB5 cable to extend the length of the cable Octacable DB5 male Octacable DB9 male Quadcable DB5 male 0000 N/A Quadcable DB9 male N/A Octacable RJ N/A Getting Started [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 5

6 DTE versus DCE DTE versus DCE Most devices, except modems, are Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) devices. Modems are Data Communication Equipment (DCE) devices. Comtrol ports are configured as DTE. How you build a cable depends on which device your are connecting to (DTE or DCE). For example, you need a null-modem cable to connect the COM ports (com1 or com) on the computer or the DeviceMaster ports to printers, terminals, bar code readers or DNC equipment. If you are connecting a DTE device to a DCE device you need a straight-through modem cable. Straight-through cable (DTE to DCE) - Connects TxD to TxD and RxD to RxD. Null-modem cable (DTE to DTE) - Connect TxD to RxD and RxD to TxD. RS- DTE to DCE Straight-Through Cables RS- DTE to DTE Null-Modem Cables This topic describes how to build a straight-through cable. Use a straight-through cable to connect to a DCE device. The following figure shows the most common types of DTE to DCE cables. This cable configuration works with most modems and is generally called a modem cable. Note: If you have a DTE to DCE interface but are uncertain as to which signals are required, you can use a full 5-wire cable. The 5-wire cable is constructed as shown in the following cable example, but the remaining pins are not used. RocketPort Connector Customer DCE Connector Name DB5 RJ5 RJ11 DB9 DB9 Pins Pins Pins Pins Pins Pins DB5 Name TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR GND DCD DTR N/A N/A 8 N/A TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR GND DCD DTR This topic describes how to build a null-modem cable for connecting to a DTE device. If you need RTS-CTS/DTR-DSR hardware flow control, you can use the pinouts provided in the following example. Note: If the wiring on the peripheral device differs from the one shown below, adjust the pinouts accordingly. Refer to the manufacturer s installation document if you need help with connector pinouts or cabling for the peripheral device. RocketPort Connector Customer DTE Connector Name DB5 RJ5 RJ11 DB9 DB9 Pins Pins Pins Pins Pins Pins DB5 Name TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR GND N/A N/A 8 N/A RxD TxD CTS RTS DTR DCD DSR GND [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Getting Started

7 Data-Only Null-Modem Cables Data-Only Null- Modem Cables Control Loopback Cables RS- to DTE Cables If no hardware flow is required, use the pinouts in the following figure. If you are using a -wire cable and you need control, use software flow control. RocketPort Connector Customer DTE Connector Name DB5 RJ5 RJ11 DB9 DB9 Pins Pins Pins Pins Pins DB5 Pins Name TxD RxD RxD 5 TxD GND 5 5 GND Some equipment may not require hardware handshaking. However, they may require that certain control signals are active before sending data. RocketPort Connector Customer DTE Connector Name DB5 RJ5 RJ11 DB9 DB9 Pins Pins Pins Pins Pins DB5 Pins Name TxD RxD RxD 5 TxD RTS 1 N/A RTS CTS 5 8 N/A CTS DSR N/A DSR DCD DCD DTR DTR GND 5 5 GND Most RS- communication links do not use hardware handshaking or signal ground lines. The following figure shows twisted-pair transmission lines. Customer DTE RocketPort Connector Connector Name DB5 Pins Name TxD+ 19 RxD+ TxD- 5 RxD- RxD+ 15 TxD+ RxD- 1 TxD- GND GND Shielded vs. Unshielded If the Comtrol device falls within the limits for a Class A computing device established by the FCC, the serial cables used to connect the Comtrol device to the external devices must be shielded. The cable shield must connected to the chassis ground at both ends to reduce EMI. If the cable shield is not connected to the chassis ground at both ends, the EMI radiation from your system may exceed the limits allowed for FCC class A equipment. You can use an isolation device if you experience problems with ground loops. Refer to the statement on electromagnetic compliance in the Comtrol hardware document to determine the FCC class for your Comtrol product. Getting Started [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B]

8 Shielded vs. Unshielded 8 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Getting Started

9 Building Cables for RocketPort Products Overview This chapter describes the cables and pinouts for RocketPort products and covers the following topics: DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs DB5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs RJ11 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs This section describe how to build your own null-modem or straight-through DB9 serial cables. Requirements Refer to the manufacturer s installation guide if you need help with connector pinouts or cables for the peripheral device. DB9 Pinouts This topic describes DB9 pinouts for the following RocketPort Products: The RocketPort PCI supports RS- mode, Quadcable, Octacable, and 8- port box interface equipped with male DB9 connectors. The RocketPort Plus Universal PCI supports RS- mode, Quadcable, Octacable, an 8-port box interface equipped with male DB9 connectors, and the 8-port SMPTE 0M interface module, which is equipped with female DB9 connectors. RocketPort PCI supports RS- and RS- mode, and Quadcable and Octacable available with DB9 connectors on the fanout cable. RocketPort Universal PCI and Rocketport Plus Universal PCI support RS- and RS- mode. Note: Ring Indicator (RI) is only supported on Quad/Octacable cards. Building Cables for RocketPort Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 9

10 DB9 Pinouts The following figures and tables illustrate the signals present on DB9 connectors. DB9 Male for Quad/Octa DB9 Female DB9 Female for SMPTE Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin 1 Pin Pin 9 Pin 9 Pin Pin 9 Pin Pinouts for Standard DB9 Connector Pin RS- Mode RS- DTE Mode RS- DCE Mode 1 DCD Not used Not used RxD TxD- RxD- TxD RxD+ TxD+ DTR Not used Not used 5 GND Not used Not used DSR Not used Not used RTS TxD+ RxD+ 8 CTS RxD- TxD- 9 RI/Not Used a Frame Ground Frame Ground/Not Used b a. RI is only supported on the RocketPort Universal PCI and RocketPort Plus Universal PCI. This pin is not used by the other RocketPort models. b. Frame Ground is only supported on the RocketPort PCI and RocketPort Plus Universal PCI. This pin is not used by the other RocketPort models. Pinouts for SMPTE 0M DB9 Female Connector Pin RS- DTE Mode RS- DCE Mode 1 Frame Ground Frame Ground TxD- RxD- RxD+ TxD+ Not used Not used 5 Not used Not used Not used Not used TxD+ RxD+ 8 RxD- RxD- 9 Frame Ground Frame Ground 10 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for RocketPort Products

11 DB9 Loopback Plugs DB9 Loopback Plugs RS- Female Loopback Plug RS- Loopback Plug A loopback plug is a DB9 female serial port plug with pins wired together. You can use it with application software (for example, Test Terminal) to test serial ports. This topic describes the following DB9 loopback plugs: An RS- loopback plug is shipped with the following models: RocketPort PCI, RocketPort Universal PCI and RocketPort ISA. An RS- loopback plug is shipped with the following models: RocketPort PCI, RocketPort Plus PCI and RocketPort Plus Universal PCI. The Quadcable and Octacable use the RS- female loopback plug. To build a loopback plug for the Quadcable and Octacable, wire the following pins together: Pins 1 to to Pins to Pins to 8 to 9 Note: Ring Indicator (RI) is only supported on Quad/Octacable cards. To build a DB9 loopback plug, wire the following pins together: Pin to 8 Pin to Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin Pin 9 RS- (Back View) DB9 Null-Modem Cables RS- Null-Modem Cable RS- Null-Modem Cable You need a null-modem cable to connect to DTE devices. For example, you can connect one end of a a null-modem cable to COM on one computer and the other end of the null-modem cable to COM on another computer. All RocketPort models support DB9 null-modem cables. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- null-modem cable. Customer DTE DB9 DB9 Pins Pins DB5 Pins TxD RxD RxD TxD RTS 8 5 CTS CTS 8 RTS DSR 0 DTR DCD DCD DTR DSR GND 5 5 GND Note: You can also attach a null-modem adapter to one end of a straight-through cable to create a null-modem cable. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- null-modem cable. DB9 Customer DTE Pins TxD+ RxD+ TxD- RxD- RxD+ TxD+ RxD- 8 TxD- Important: RocketPort RocketPort RS- pinouts are not standardized. Each peripheral manufacturer uses different pinouts. Please refer to the document for the peripheral device to determine the pinouts for the signals above. Building Cables for RocketPort Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 11

12 DB9 Straight-Through Cables DB9 Straight- Through Cables RS- Straight- Through Cable Straight-through cables connect modems to other DCE devices. For example, you can connect one end of a straight-through cable to COM on one computer and the other end of a straight-through cable to a modem. All RocketPort models support DB9 straight-through cables. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- straight-through cable. Customer DCE DB9 DB9 Pins Pins DB5 Pins DCD DCD RxD RxD TxD TxD DTR 0 DTR GND 5 5 GND DSR DSR RTS RTS CTS CTS RI 9 9 RI RocketPort Note: Ring Indicator (RI) is only supported on Quad/Octacable cards for RocketPort Universal PCI and RocketPort Plus Universal PCI. DB5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs This section describes DB5 cables and loopback plugs. Requirements Refer to the manufacturer s installation guide if you need help with connector pinouts or cables for the peripheral device. DB5 Pinouts This topic describes pinouts for the DB5 interface connectors. The following RocketPort models support DB5 connectors: RocketPort PCI RocketPort ISA RocketPort Universal PCI RocketPort Plus Universal PCI Standard interface modules use female DB5 connectors, while the Surge interface module, Quadcable, and Octacable fanouts use male connectors. DB5 Female Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin 1 DB5 Male Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 5 1 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for RocketPort Products

13 DB5 Pinouts This table shows connector information for DB5 connectors. Interface Modules a Quad/Octacable b Pin RS- RS- RS- 1 Not used Not used Not used TxD Not used c TxD RxD Not used c RxD RTS Not used c RTS 5 CTS Not used c CTS DSR Not used c DSR ground ground c ground 8 DCD Not used c DCD 9 to 1 Not used Not used Not used 15 Not used RxD+ Not used 1 Not used Not used Not used 1 Not used RxD- Not used 18 Not used Not used Not used 19 Not used TxD+ Not used 0 DTR Not used c DTR 1 Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used RI d /Not Used e - Not used Not used Not used 5 Not used TxD- Not used a. The following RocketPort models support interface modules: Rocket- Port PCI, Rocket, Port Universal PCI and RocketPort Plus Universal PCI. b. The following RocketPort models support quad/octacable: Rocket- Port PCI, RocketPort ISA, RocketPort Universal PCI and Rocket- Port Plus Universal PCI. c. All RS- signals are present in RS- mode. The quad/octacables do not support RS- mode. d. RI is only supported on quad/octacable adapters for RocketPort Universal PCI and RocketPort Plus Universal PCI. e. This pin is not used by RocketPort PCI and RocketPort ISA. Building Cables for RocketPort Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 1

14 DB5 Loopback Plugs DB5 Loopback Plugs RS- Female Loopback Plug RS- Female Loopback Plug RS- Male Loopback Plug RS- Male Loopback Plug A loopback plug is a DB59 serial port plug with pins wired together. You can use it with application software (for example, Test Terminal) to test serial ports. The following RocketPort models support the female loopback plug for RS- port: RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI RocketPort Plus Universal PCI RocketPort ISA Quadcable and Octacable use the RS- female loopback plug. To build a DB5 loopback plug for an Quadcable or Octacable, wire the following pins together: Pins to Pins to 5 to Pins to 8 to 0 Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 5 RS- Only (Back View) The following RocketPort models support the female loopback plug for RS- port: RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI RocketPort ISA To build a DB5 loopback plug (surge interface model) for an RS- serial connection, wire the following pins together: Pin 1 Pin 1 Pins 15 to 19 Pin 1 Pin 5 Pins 1 to 5 RS- Only (Back View) The following RocketPort models support the female loopback plug for RS- port: RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI This the standard 8 and 1-port DB5 interface modules use the RS- male loopback plug. To build a DB5 loopback plug for an RS- serial Pin 1 Pin 1 connection, wire the following pins together: Pin 5 Pin 1 Pins to RS- Only (Back View) Pins to 5 to Pins to 8 to 0 The following RocketPort models support the female loopback plug for RS- port: RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI To build a DB5 loopback plug for an RS- serial connection, wire the following pins together. Pin 1 Pin 1 Pins 15 to 19 Pin 5 Pin 1 Pins 1 to 5 RS- Only (Back View) 1 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for RocketPort Products

15 RJ11 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs RJ11 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs The RocketPort PCI/8J and Universal PCI/8J have eight standard RJ11 modular connectors, located on the controller board mounting bracket. The ports are numbered 0 through, with Port being the connector closest to the bus. The following RocketPort models support the female loopback plug for RS- port: RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI RocketPort ISA Requirements There are no standards for the RJ11. Before you build the custom RJ11 serial cable for your terminal equipment or device you should: Refer to the manufacturer s installation guide if you need help with connector pinouts or cables for the peripheral device. Supported RS-modes are described in the electronic document shipped with your Comtrol device. RJ11 Pinouts This topic describes pinouts for the RJ11 interface connector for an RS- port. The following figures provide pinout information for the RJ11 jack plug and receptacle. RJ11 Loopback Plugs A loopback plug is an RJ11 serial port plug with pins wired together. You can use it with application software (for example, Test Terminal) to test serial ports. To build an RJ11 loopback plug, wire these pins together: Pins to Pins 1 to 5 to Building Cables for RocketPort Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 15

16 RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs This section describe how to build your own null-modem or straight-through RJ5 serial cables. The following models have RJ5 connectors: RocketPort PCI: J (-port RJ5), the Octacable model, and the Rack Mount interface module RocketPort Universal PCI: Octacable model, the J (-port RJ5) model and the Rack Mount interface module. The ports on the J model are numbered 0 to and port is the connector closest to the bus. RocketPort Plus Universal PCI: Octacable model. Requirements There are no standards for the RJ5. Before you build the custom RJ5 serial cable for your terminal equipment or device you should: Refer to the manufacturer s installation guide if you need help with connector pinouts or cables for the peripheral device. Supported RS-modes are described in the electronic document shipped with your Comtrol device. RJ5 Pinouts RJ5 Pinouts for Octacable Interface Module (RS- Port) The following RocketPort models support the octacable interface module (RS-): RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI RocketPort Plus Universal PCI The following figures provide pinout information for the RJ5 Pin 1 connectors used on the octacable interface module. Note: Ring indicator is not supported on the RJ5 connector. 1 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for RocketPort Products

17 RJ5 Null-Modem Cables RJ5 Null-Modem Cables RS- Null-Modem Cable You need a null-modem cable to connect to DTE devices. For example, you can connect one end of a null-modem cable to COM on one computer and the other end of the null-modem cable to COM on another computer. The following RocketPort models support RJ5 null-modem cables on RS- ports: RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI RocketPort Plus Universal PCI The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- null-modem cable. RocketPort TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR GND RJ5 Pins Customer DTE DB9 Pins Pins DB RxD TxD CTS RTS DTR DCD DSR 5 GND Important: RJ5 pinouts are not standardized. Each peripheral manufacturer uses different pinouts. Please refer to the document for the peripheral device to determine the pinouts for the signals above. Note: You can also attach a null-modem adapter to one end of a straight-through cable to create a null-modem cable. RJ5 Straight- Through Cables RS- Straight- Through Cable Straight-through cables connect modems to other DCE devices. For example, you can connect one end of a straight-through cable to COM on one computer and the other end of the straight-through cable to a modem. The following RocketPort models support RJ5 straight-through cables on RS- ports: RocketPort PCI RocketPort Universal PCI RocketPort Plus Universal PCI The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- straight-through cable. Customer DCE RJ5 DB9 DB5 RocketPort Pins DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS Pins 5 1 CTS 8 RI N/A 9 Pins DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI Note: If your RJ5 wiring differs from the one shown above, adjust the RJ5 pinouts accordingly. Building Cables for RocketPort Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 1

18 RJ5 Loopback Plugs RJ5 Loopback Plugs RS- Loopback Plug A loopback plug is an RJ5 serial port plug with pins wired together. You can use it with application software (for example, Test Terminal) to test serial ports. The following RocketPort models support RJ5 loopback plugs: RocketPort PCI: J (-port RJ5), the Octacable model, and the Rack Mount interface module RocketPort Universal PCI: Octacable model, the J (- port RJ5) model and the Rack Mount interface module. RocketPort Plus Universal PCI: Octacable model. RocketPort ISA To build an RJ5 loopback plug, wire the following pins together: Pins to 5 Pins 1 to 8 Pins to to Note: See the Help distributed in Test Terminal (WCom.exe) for more information on testing serial ports. Test Terminal is installed when you install PortVision. 18 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for RocketPort Products

19 Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products Overview This chapter describes the cables and pinouts for DeviceMaster products and covers the following topics: DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs This section describe how to build your own null-modem or straight-through DB9 serial cables and loopback plugs. The following DeviceMaster models support DB9 connectors: DeviceMaster AIR DeviceMaster PRO DeviceMaster RTS DeviceMaster Serial Hub (RS- only) DeviceMaster UP Requirements Refer to the manufacturer s installation document if you need help with connector pinouts or cables for the peripheral device. Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 19

20 DB9 Pinouts DB9 Pinouts The following figure and table illustrates the DB9 connector signals. DB9 Male for RS-, RS-, and RS-85 Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin Pin 9 Pinouts for Standard DB9 Connector Pin RS- Mode RS- DCE Mode RS-85 Mode 1 DCD Not used Not used RxD RxD- Not used TxD TxD- TxD/RxD- DTR Not used Not used 5 GND Not used a Not used a DSR Not used Not used RTS TxD+ TxD/RxD+ 8 CTS RxD+ Not used 9 RI Not used Not Used a. Pin 5 is tied to ground on the board, but is not used in the cable. Note: If you are using a DB9 to RJ5 adapter, see RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs, page for additional information. DB9 Loopback Plug RS- Loopback Plug RS- Loopback Plug A loopback plug is a DB9 female serial port plug with pins wired together. You can use it with application software (for example, Test Terminal) to test serial ports. This topic describes the following DB9 loopback plugs: An RS- loopback plug is shipped with the DeviceMaster Serial Hub. An RS-/ loopback plug is shipped with the following models: DeviceMaster AIR, DeviceMaster PRO, DeviceMaster RTS, and DeviceMaster UP. Note: For more information on testing serial ports, see the Help in Test Terminal (WCom.exe). Test Terminal is installed when you install PortVision. To build an RS- loopback plug, wire the following pins together: Pins 1 to to Pin 1 Pin 5 RS- Only The RS- loopback plug Pins to (Back View) also works for RS-. Pins to 8 to 9 Pin Pin 9 To build an RS- loopback plug, wire the following pins together: Pins to Pin 1 Pin 5 RS- Only Pins to 8 Pin Pin 9 (Back View) 0 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products

21 DB9 Null-Modem Cable DB9 Null-Modem Cable RS- Null-Modem Cable RS- Null-Modem Cable You need a null-modem cable to connect to DTE devices. For example, you can connect one end of a null-modem cable to COM of one computer and the other end of the null-modem cable to COM of another computer. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- null-modem cable. You need a null-modem cable to connect to DTE devices. DeviceMaster Female TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR GND DB9 Pins DB9 Pins DB5 RJ5 Pins Pins RxD TxD CTS RTS DTR DCD DSR GND Note: You can also attach a null-modem adapter to one end of a straight-through cable to create a null-modem cable. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- null-modem cable. DeviceMaster Female DB9 Pins TxD+ TxD- RxD+ 8 RxD- RxD+ RxD- TxD+ TxD- Important: RS- pinouts are not standardized. Each peripheral manufacturer uses different pinouts. Please refer to the document for the peripheral device to determine the pinouts for the signals in the previous picture. DB9 Straight- Through Cable RS- Straight- Through Cable for DeviceMaster Serial Hub Straight-through cables connect modems to other DCE devices. For example, you can connect on end of the straight-through cable to COM on a computer and the other end of the straight-through cable to a modem. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- straight-through cable. DB9 DB9 RJ5 Pins Pins Pins DB5 Pins DCD DCD RxD 5 RxD TxD TxD DTR 0 DTR GND 5 5 GND DeviceMaster Female DSR RTS 1 DSR RTS CTS CTS RI 9 9 N/A RI Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 1

22 RS- and RS-85 Straight-Through Cable for DeviceMaster AIR, PRO, RTS or UP RS- and RS-85 Straight-Through Cable for DeviceMaster AIR, PRO, RTS or UP The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- or RS-85 straightthrough cable. DeviceMaster Female DB9 DB9 RJ5 Pins Pins Pins DB5 Pins DCD RxD TxD or TRx- DTR GND DSR DCD RxD TxD or TRx- DTR GND DSR RTS or TRx+ 1 RTS or TRx+ CTS CTS RI 9 9 N/A RI RJ5 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs This section describe how to build your own null-modem or straight-through RJ5 serial cables and loopback plugs. The following DeviceMaster models support RJ5 connectors: DeviceMaster PRO DeviceMaster RTS DeviceMaster UP RJ5 Pinouts The following figure illustrates the RJ5 connector signals. Pin 1 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products

23 RJ5 Null-Modem Cable RJ5 Null-Modem Cable RS- Null-Modem Cable RS- Null-Modem Cable You need a null-modem cable to connect to DTE devices. For example, you can connect one end of a null-modem cable to COM on a computer and the other end of the null-modem cable to COM on another computer. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- null-modem cable. RJ5 DB9 Pins DB5 RJ5 Pins Pins Pins TxD 5 RxD RxD 5 TxD RTS CTS CTS 8 1 RTS DSR 0 DTR DCD 1 8 DCD DTR DSR GND 5 GND Note: You can also attach a null-modem adapter to one end of a straight-through cable to create a null-modem cable. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- null-modem RJ5 cable. Important: DeviceMaster Female DeviceMaster Female RJ5 Pins TxD+ 1 TxD- RxD+ 8 RxD- 5 RxD+ RxD- TxD+ TxD- RS- pinouts are not standardized. Each peripheral manufacturer uses different pinouts. Please refer to the document for the peripheral device to determine the pinouts for the signals in the previous picture. RJ5 Straight- Through Cable RS- and RS-85 Straight-Through Cable Straight-through cables connect modems to other DCE devices. For example, you can connect one end of a straight-through cable to COM on one computer and the other end of the straight-through cable to a modem. The following image displays the pinouts for an RS- or RS-85 straightthrough cable. RJ5 DB9 RJ5 Pins Pins Pins DB5 Pins DCD 1 8 DCD RxD 5 5 RxD TxD or TRx- TxD or TRx- DTR 0 DTR GND 5 GND DeviceMaster Female DSR RTS or TRx+ 1 1 DSR RTS or TRx+ CTS CTS RI N/A 9 N/A RI Note: If your RJ5 wiring differs from the one shown above, adjust the RJ5 pinouts accordingly. Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B]

24 RJ5 Loopback Plug RJ5 Loopback Plug RS-/RS- Loopback Plug A loopback plug is an RJ5 serial port plug with pins wired together. You can use it with application software (for example, Test Terminal or MiniCom) to test serial ports. The RS-/ single loopback plug is shipped with the following DeviceMaster models: DeviceMaster RTS, DeviceMaster PRO and DeviceMaster UP. To build an RS-/RS- loopback plug, wire the following pins together: Pins to 5 Pins 1 to The RS- loopback plug also Pins to to Plug Top View works for RS-. Note: For more information on Cable testing serial ports, see the Help in Test Terminal (WCom.exe). Test Terminal is installed when you install PortVision. RS-85 Test Cable You can use a straight-through cable as illustrated previously, or build your own cable. RJ5 Pins TRX- TRX- TRX+ 1 TRX+ [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Cables for DeviceMaster Products

25 Building Basic Cables Overview This chapter covers the following topics: RocketPort /8/1 Interface Cable Assembly Wire Detail RocketPort ISA, PCI, upci 1/, and CPCI 1 Interface Cable Assembly Wire Detail DB5 Interface to Controller Pinouts for RocketPort ISA/PCI, 8 and 1-ports 8-pin Connectors RocketPort /8/1 Interface Cable Assembly Wire Detail Source DB5 Male Destination DB5 Female Base Color/Band Color Twisted Pair # J1-1 J-1 Green/Black No Pair J1- J- Blue/White 1A J1- J- White/Blue 1B J1- J- Orange/White A J1-5 J-5 White/Orange B J1- J- Green/White A J1-8 J-8 White/Green B J1- J- Brown/White A J1-9 J-9 White/Brown B J1-10 J-10 Gray/White 5A J1-1 J-1 White/Gray 5B J1-11 J-11 Blue/Red A J1-1 J-1 Red/Blue B J1-1 J-1 Orange/Red A J1-15 J-15 Red/Orange B J1-1 J-1 Green/Red 8A J1-1 J-1 Red/Green 8B J1-18 J-18 Brown/Red 9A J1-19 J-19 Red/Brown 9B J1-0 J-0 Gray/Red 10A J1- J- Red/Gray 10B J1-1 J-1 Gray/Red 11A J1- J- Black/Blue 11B J1- J- Orange/Black 1A J1-5 J-5 Black/Orange 1B Building Basic Cables [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 5

26 RocketPort ISA, PCI, upci 1/, and CPCI 1 Interface Cable Assembly Wire Detail RocketPort ISA, PCI, upci 1/, and CPCI 1 Interface Cable Assembly Wire Detail Source DB Male Destination DB5 Female Base Color/Band Color Twisted Pair # J1-1 J-1 Violet/White Ring No Pair J1- J- Yellow 1A J1- J- Yellow/Gray Ring 1B J1- J- Green A J1-5 J-5 Green/Gray Ring B J1- J- Blue A J1-8 J-8 Blue/Gray Ring B J1- J- Violet A J1-9 J-9 Violet/Gray Ring B J1-10 J-10 White 5A J1-1 J-1 White/Gray Ring 5B J1-11 J-11 Pink A J1-1 J-1 Pink/Gray Ring B J1-1 J-1 Red A J1-15 J-15 Red/Gray Ring B J1-1 J-1 Orange 8A J1-1 J-1 Orange/Gray Ring 8B J1-18 J-18 Brown/White Ring 9A J1-19 J-19 Red/Brown 9B J1-0 J-0 Gray/Red 10A J1- J- Red/Gray 10B J1-1 J-1 Gray/Red 11A J1- J- Black/Blue 11B J1- J- Orange/Black 1A J1-5 J-5 Black/Orange 1B J1- No Pin N/A N/A [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Basic Cables

27 DB5 Interface to Controller Pinouts for RocketPort ISA/PCI, 8 and 1-ports DB5 Interface to Controller Pinouts for RocketPort ISA/PCI, 8 and 1-ports Pin Function 1 GND RXCLK+ RXCLK- RXDAT+ 5 RXDAT- RXDAT1+ GND 8 RXDAT1-9 VCC 10 VCC 11 V+ 1 V+ 1 RXCNVT+ 1 GND 15 RXCNVT- 1 TXCLK+ 1 TXCLK- 18 TXDAT+ 19 TXDAT- 0 TXDAT1+ 1 V- TXDAT1 V- TXCNVT+ 5 TXCNVT- Wire 8 AWG or larger Twisted pair Shield AL-Foil/Mylar-overlap 5% minimum (AL side outside) Braid /8/0.1 TA coverage 85% minimum Voltage Rating 0v Capacitance Wire to wire: pf/m Wire to other wires connected to a shield: 8pf at 1000Hz Shell Fully-shielded with copper foil soldered to the connector shell and cable braid. Foil entire connector and solder all seams. Building Basic Cables [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B]

28 8-pin Connectors 8-pin Connectors 8-pin Connector for RS- Quadcable/ Octacable Controllers The following table lists the pinouts for a 8-pin connector. The 8-pin connector is available on the following RocketPort models: RocketPort PCI quadcable and octacable. RocketPort Universal PCI quadcable and octacable. RocketPort Plus Universal PCI quadcable and octacable. Pin 1 Pin RS- Function Pin RS- Function 1 DTR Port 0 TxD Port TxD Port 5 1 RTS Port 5 DTR Port 5 DSR Port 5 CTS Port 5 DCD Port 5 DSR Port RI Port a DCD Port 5 CTS Port RI Port a RxD Port 8 RxD Port 5 RI Port a 9 CTS Port 8 DCD Port 10 TxD Port 9 DTR Port 0 11 TxD Port 50 TxD Port 1 1 RTS Port 51 RTS Port 0 1 DTR Port 5 DTR Port 1 RTS Port 5 CTS Port 1 15 RI Port 1 a 5 DSR Port 0 1 CTS Port 0 55 RxD Port 0 1 RxD Port 1 5 RxD Port 18 DCD Port 5 CTS Port 19 RI Port a 58 DSR Port 0 RI Port a 59 CTS Port 1 RTS Port 0 RTS Port DTR Port 1 DTR Port DCD Port 5 RTS Port RI Port 5 a TxD Port 5 CTS Port TxD Port DSR Port 5 SigGnd RxD Port SigGnd 8 RxD Port b Special 9 DSR Port 8 SigGnd Port 0 0 TxD Port 0 9 SigGnd Port 1 1 RTS Port 1 0 SigGnd Port DTR Port 1 1 SigGnd Port DCD Port 1 SigGnd Port DSR Port 1 SigGnd Port 5 5 DCD Port 0 SigGnd Port RI Port 0 a 5 SigGnd Port RxD Port SigGnd 8 DSR Port SigGnd 9 DCD Port 8 SigGnd a. RI only applies to the RocketPort upci, RocketPort Plus, and Hostess 55 products. b. When grounded, Pin indicates to the host adapter and software that it is a port adapter instead of an 8 port adapter. 8 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Basic Cables

29 8-pin Connector for RS- Quadcable/Octacable Controllers 8-pin Connector for RS- Quadcable/ Octacable Controllers The following table lists the pinouts for a 8-pin connector. The 8-pin connector is available on the following RocketPort models: RocketPort PCI quadcable, octacable and SMPTE. RocketPort Plus Universal PCI quadcable, octacable and SMPTE. Pin 1 Pin RS- DTE Function RS- DCE Function Pin RS- DTE Function 1 0 RxD5+ TxD5+ RxD+ TxD+ 1 TxD+ RxD+ RxD- TxD- 5 FRM GND 5 5 RxD8- TxD8- FRM GND 8 TxD- RxD 8 TxD- RxD- FRM GND 9 RxD- TxD RxD+ TxD RxD+ TxD+ 50 RxD+ TxD+ 1 TxD+ RxD+ 51 TxD1+ RxD TxD+ RxD+ 5 RxD- TxD- 15 FRM GND 5 1 RxD1- TxD1-55 TxD1- RxD1-1 TxD- RxD- 5 TxD- RxD RxD- TxD- 19 FRM GND 58 0 FRM GND 59 RxD- TxD- 1 TxD5+ RxD5+ 0 TxD8+ RxD8+ 1 TxD+ RxD+ FRM GND RxD+ TxD+ 5 RxD5- TxD5- RxD8+ TxD8+ 5 TxD8- RxD8-8 TxD5- RxD5- a Special RxD1+ TxD TxD+ RxD FRM GND 1 5 TxD- RxD RS- DCE Function a. When grounded, Pin indicates to the host adapter and software that it is a port adapter instead of an 8 port adapter. The pins with no description are floating and have no connection. Building Basic Cables [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 9

30 8-pin Connector for RS- Quadcable/Octacable Controllers 0 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Building Basic Cables

31 Cable Adapters Overview This chapter covers the following topics: RJ5 to DB9 Connector Pinouts for DeviceMaster and RocketPort 8J RJ11 to Standard DB5 (Null-modem Configuration) 8J RJ11 to Standard DB9 (Null-modem Configuration) RJ5 to DB9 Connector Pinouts for DeviceMaster and RocketPort The following table displays the modem wiring connection from a Comtrol RJ5 connector to a standard DB9 connector. Note: If your DB9 wiring differs from the one shown below, adjust the DB9 pinouts accordingly. RJ5 Connector Pinouts DB9 Connector Pinouts Pin RS- Pin RS- DCD 1 DCD 5 RxD RxD TxD TxD DTR DTX GND 5 GND DSR DSR 1 RTS RTS 8 CTS 8 CTS NC a 9 RI a. Ring indicator is not supported on the RJ5 connector. Cable Adapters [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 1

32 8J RJ11 to Standard DB5 (Null-modem Configuration) 8J RJ11 to Standard DB5 (Null-modem Configuration) The following table displays the modem wiring connection from a Comtrol 8J RJ11 to a standard DB5 connector. Note: If your DB5 wiring differs from the one shown below, adjust the DB5 pinouts accordingly. 8J RJ11 Connector Pinouts a DB5 Connector Pinouts Pin RS- Pin RS- 1 NC RxD TxD TxD RxD CTS RTS b 5 CTS b 1 DTR DSR SigGnd SigGnd 5 DCD 8 DCD 0 DTR a. RJ11 does not have all of the signals for RTS CTS (hardware handshaking). Use the cable for XON/XOFF (software handshaking). b. RTS and CTS may be jumpered together. 8J RJ11 to Standard DB9 (Null-modem Configuration) The following table displays the modem wiring connection from a Comtrol 8J RJ11 to a standard DB9 Connector. Note: If your DB9 wiring differs from the one shown below, adjust the DB9 pinouts accordingly. 8J RJ11 Connector Pinouts a DB9 Connector Pinouts Pin RS- Pin RS- 5 DCD 1 DCD TxD RxD RxD TxD DTR GND 5 GND 1 DTR DSR CTS RTS b 8 CTS b 9 NC a. RJ11 does not have all of the signals for RTS CTS (hardware handshaking). Use the cable for XON/ XOFF (software handshaking). b. RTS and CTS may be jumpered together. [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Cable Adapters

33 Technical Support Comtrol has a staff of support technicians available to help you. In the US, telephone support is available during standard weekday business hours (Central Standard Time, excluding holidays). If you need technical support, contact Comtrol by using one of the following methods: Contact Method Corporate Headquarters Comtrol Europe FAQ/Online support.comtrol.com/support.asp Downloads support.comtrol.com/download.asp Online support.comtrol.com/support support@comtrol.co.uk Web site Fax () (0) Phone () (0) Technical Support [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B]

34 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Technical Support

35 Index C Cable adapters 1 8J RJ11 to standard DB5 8J RJ11 to standard DB9 Overview 1 Cables RS- DB5 Loopback plug for RocketPort PCI or Universal PCI 1 RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI, Plus Universal PCI or ISA 1 DB9 Loopback plug for All DeviceMaster models 0 RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI or ISA 11 Null-modem cable for All DeviceMaster models 1 All RocketPort models 11 Straight-through cable for All RocketPort models 1 RJ11 Loopback plug for RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI or ISA 15 RJ5 Loopback plug for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI, Plus Universal PCI or ISA 18 Null-modem cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI or Plus Universal PCI 1 Straight-through cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI 1 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 1 RocketPort Universal PCI 1 RS- DB5 Loopback plug for RocketPort PCI or Universal PCI 1 RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI or ISA 1 DB9 Loopback plug for DeviceMaster Air, PRO, RTS or UP 0 RocketPort PCI or Plus PCI 11 Null-modem cable for All DeviceMaster models 1 All RocketPort models 11 RJ5 Loopback plug for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP Null-modem cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RS-85 RJ5 Straight-through cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP Test cable Shielded versus Unshielded Standard 5 Comtrol Contact Support Downloads Fax number Online support Phone number Web site D DB5 Pinouts for RocketPort ISA 1 RocketPort PCI 1 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 1 RocketPort Universal PCI 1 RS- Female loopback plug 1 Male loopback plug 1 RS- Female loopback plug 1 Male loopback plug 1 Serial cables and loopback plugs 1 DB9 Pinouts for All DeviceMaster models 0 RocketPort PCI 9 RocketPort PCI 9 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 9 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 9 RocketPort Universal PCI 9 RS- Female loopback plugs 11 Loopback plug for All DeviceMaster models 0 Null-modem cable for Index [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] 5

36 All DeviceMaster models 1 All RocketPort models 11 Straight-through cable for All RocketPort models 1 DeviceMaster AIR, PRO, RTS or UP DeviceMaster Serial Hub 1 RS- Loopback plug for DeviceMaster AIR, RTS, PRO or UP 0 RocketPort PCI or Plus PCI 11 Null-modem cable for All DeviceMaster models 1 All RocketPort models 11 RS-85 Straight-through cable for DeviceMaster AIR, PRO, RTS or UP DeviceMaster Serial Hub 1 Serial cables and loopback plugs for DeviceMaster 19 RocketPort 9 Downloading Web link DTE to DCE straight-through cable DTE to DTE null-modem cable DTE versus DCE F FAQ/Online Fax L Loopback plug RS- DB5 for RocketPort ISA 1 RocketPort PCI 1 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 1 RocketPort Universal PCI 1 DB9 for All DeviceMaster models 0 DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RJ11 for RocketPort ISA 15 RocketPort PCI 15 RocketPort Universal PCI 15 RJ5 for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort ISA 18 RocketPort PCI 18 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 18 RocketPort Universal PCI 18 RS- DB5 for RocketPort ISA 1 RocketPort PCI 1 RocketPort Universal PCI 1 DB9 for All DeviceMaster models 0 DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RJ5 for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP N Null-modem cable Described DTE to DTE RS- DB9 for All DeviceMaster models 1 All RocketPort models 11 RJ5 for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI 1 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 1 RocketPort Universal PCI 1 RS- DB9 for All RocketPort models 11 DeviceMaster AIR 1 DeviceMaster PRO 1 DeviceMaster RTS 1 DeviceMaster UP 1 RJ5 for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP O Online support P Phone R Requirements for DB5 serial cables and loopback plugs 1 DB9 serial cables and loopback plugs DeviceMaster 19 RocketPort 9 RJ11 serial cables and loopback plugs 15 RJ5 serial cables and loopback plugs 1 RJ11 RS- Loopback plug for RocketPort PC, Universal PCI or ISA 15 Pinouts for RocketPort ISA 15 RocketPort PCI 15 Universal PCI 15 Serial cables and loopback plugs 15 RJ5 Loopback plug for [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Index

37 RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI, Plus Universal PCI or ISA 18 RS- Loopback plug for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI, Plus Universal PCI and ISA 18 Null-modem cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI or Plus Universal PCI 1 Pinouts for the octacable interface module (RS- ) for RocketPort PCI 1 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI 1 RocketPort Universal PCI 1 Straight-through cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI 1 RocketPort Plus Universal PCI (RS-) 1 RocketPort Universal PCI 1 RS- Loopback plug for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP Null-modem cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RS-85 Straight-through cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP Serial cables and loopback plugs for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI or Plus Universal PCI 1 Straight-through cable for RS-85 RJ5 to DB9 connector pinouts 1 RocketPort cables, building 9 RS- DB9 Loopback plugs for all DeviceMaster models 0 Null-modem cable 11, 1 Straight-through cable 1, 1, DTE to DCE straight-through cable DTE to DTE null-modem cable RJ5 Loopback plug Null-modem cable for DeviceMaster PRO, RTS or UP RocketPort PCI, Universal PCI or Plus Universal PCI 1 Straight-through cable 1, RS- DB5 loopback plug Female 1 Male 1 DB9 Loopback plug 11, 0 Null-modem cable 11, 1 Pinouts, differences between product lines 5 RJ5 Loopback plug RJ5 null-modem cable RS- to DTE cables RS-85 DB9 Straight-through cable RJ5 Straight-through cable Test cable, building S Standard Comtrol cables 5 Straight-through cable DB9 RS- 1 Described DTE to DCE RJ5 1 RS- 1, RS-85 W Web site Index [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B]

38 8 [Documentation number: 0000 Rev B] Index