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Serial Interface (CM-eXT2-15W)

Serial Interface (CM-eXT2-15W)

● COM1: RS-422/485

This interface is used to connect between Xpanel and target device via an RS-422/485 cable.

Connector

Pin No.

Name

Description

 

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1

RDB

Receive Data B

2

RDA

Receive Data A

3

GND

Ground

4

SDB

Send Data B

5

SDA

Send Data A

 

● COM2: RS-232C

This interface is used for the connection between Xpanel and target device via an RS-232C cable.

Connector

Pin No.

Name

Description

 

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1

-

 -

2

RD

Receive Data

3

TD

Transmit Data

4

 -

-

5

SG

Signal Ground

6

 -

 -

7

RTS

Request To Send

8

CTS

Clear To Send

9

 -

 -

● Normal communication is not guaranteed when using USB connector as a communication port in ordinary times.

● In case of RS-485 cable (2wire) connection, connect only both SDA and SDB lines.

● The RS-485 of the Xpanel runs under auto toggle mode.

● To reduce the risk of damaging the RS-422 circuit, be sure to connect the Pin 5(SG) terminal. 

● Normal communication is not guaranteed when using USB connector as a communication port in ordinary times.

● In case of RS-485 cable (2wire) connection, connect only both SDA and SDB lines.

● The RS-485 of the Xpanel runs under auto toggle mode.

● To reduce the risk of damaging the RS-422 circuit, be sure to connect the Pin 5(SG) terminal. 

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