Computer Automation CAT-200B User Manual

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Chapter 13 – CI-200 Interface Board
The CI-200 Interface board provides a RS-232 port to program the CAT-200B with the ED-200 Windows
Editor.
RS-232 Computer Interface
Connect your computer’s COMM port to the CI-200 as described in Figure 13-1. On the CI-200 set the J2
jumper plug to the RS-232 position. On the CAT-200B check that dipswitch #6 is in the ON position.
Start the windows editor program to display the “CAT-200 Repeater Controller Editor” window. To
activate the RS-232 port, set the DC power to OFF. Set dipswitch #8 to ON. Turn the DC power to
ON. The CAT-200 editor program will automatically set the computer’s COMM port to 4800 8,N,1.
Activation Of The RS-232 Port By Radio
To activate the RS-232 port, key-up and enter the control operator prefix code [100] followed by [97].
Un-key, the voice synthesizer will say: “CONNECT” and the transmitter will turn off.
CAT-200
CI-200
1 2 3 4 5
+12V
GND
DATA IN
DATA OUT
J3
1 2 3 4 5
J5
Figure 13-1

Computer Automation CAT-200B Specifications

General

Brand	Computer Automation
Model	CAT-200B
Category	Controller
Language	English