FX16 Master Controller Technical Bulletin 25
Connecting the Modem
You can connect the FX16 Master Controller to V.92 standard landline
modem (suggested brand-U.S. Robotics) or to a GSM modem. See
Ordering Codes. The functions of the FX16, through the RS-232C
serial card, are defined in the software configuration. These functions
also include event notification via SMS or e-mail to one or more users
or groups of users and access to the embedded Web pages.
For the connection between the FX16 Master Controller and a modem,
two different cables are available:
• cable for a standard modem
• cable for a GSM modem
The cable length provided is 1.5 m (4.9 ft). See Figure 19.
The RS-232 standard allows for a maximum connection length of 15 m
(50 ft). For connection pin-out, see Figure 20 and Figure 21. Spare female
ampere connector and crimps are provided with the RS-232 card.
Figure 19: Connecting the Modem