Serial Port MX-E Series Hardware Guide
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Serial Port
A standard serial cable is used to connect the Processor to the serial port on an external device (e.g. terminal, PLC, motion
controller, data recorder). This may require using a null modem cable or adapter. The serial port does not support hard-
ware (CTS/RTS) or software (Xon/Xoff) data flow control. Impact software supports RS-232 communication protocol
only. RS-485 is not supported.
Monitor/Panel
The monitor/panel port provides RGB, DVI, and SDL video signals. The processor requires a monitor and keyboard when
it first starts, and to configure the system. A VGA cable (5 meters maximum) with the appropriate adapter can be used on
this connector.
Display Port
The display port provides DVI and HDMI video signals.
USB Ports
USB Ports can be used to connect a mouse and keyboard. The processor requires a monitor and keyboard when it first
starts, and to configure the system. Other USB devices connected to these ports may interfere with normal vision system
operations and are not supported. USB cameras cannot be used with the MX-E processors.
Pin Number Signal Name
1 No Connection
2 Received Data (RxD)
3 Transmitted Data (TxD)
4 No Connection
5 Signal Ground (GND)
6 No Connection
7 Request To Send (RTS)
8 Clear To Send (CTS)
9 No Connection
9 Pin Male
(Pin Side)
Pin 1