STP-iXA4507 series Turbomolecular Pump
SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
5.2 Connection and setting up
5.2.1 Signal connection
1. Serial Port COM2 (X2 COM2 connector)
The serial port COM2 is available for serial communication using RS232 or RS485 protocol. When
using a user application, connect it to this port.
Connect the connector X2 (D-Sub 9 pin, socket type) to a PC according to Table 16. Connect only
TxD / RxD / GND in the RS232 and D+ / D- in the RS485. DO NOT connect other pins which are
reserved for optional use. DO NOT use a commercially available straight cable to which all lines are
connected.
*1 Pin 6 of the connector X2 outputs 5 VDC for option units. DO NOT
connect pin 6. It may damage peripheral equipment, such as PC.
Figure 32 - X2 connector (D-Sub 9pin)
Note: The screws for locking a cable to the connector X2 are M2.6 screws.
The RS232 and RS485 on the X2 COM2 port cannot use simultaneously.
When connecting RS232, the length of a communication cable should be 15 m or less. When
connecting RS485, refer to Section 5.2.2.
2. STP-LINK (X5 connector)
The STP-Link (optional accessory) or the display unit iDT-002 (optional accessory) can be connected
to the X5 connector.