Interfaces of the ACU
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• Size: No. 24 AWG (0.24 sq. mm) or heavier
• Characteristic impedance: 95 - 140 Ohm
• Propagation delay: 5 nanoseconds per meter, maximum
• 15 Twists (minimum) per meter
3.1.6 RS-232 and RS-422 connectors
The ACU has an RS-232 and RS-422 connector. They are used for GX modem control).
3.1.7 LAN1 – 4 connectors
The ACU has four Ethernet connectors (type RJ45) for connecting to the modem, PC/lap
tops, routers, wireless access points. The Ethernet interface is defined by IEEE802-3 for
Outline (on the ACU) Pin Pin function
1 Not connected
2RXD
3TXD
4DTR
5Ground
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9 Receive Signal Strength Indicator
Table 3-5: RS-232 connector, male, outline and pin assignment, ACU
Outline (on the ACU) Pin Pin function
1Ground
2Line A RXD (+)
3Line B TXD (+)
4Ground
5Ground
6 Not connected
7Line A RXD (-)
8Line B TXD (-)
9 Not connected
Table 3-6: RS-422 connector, male, outline and pin assignment, ACU