CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OVERVIEW
MULTINET4 MULTI-PORT SERIAL SERVER & MANAGED SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–11
1.3.5 Phoenix Connectors – Serial Ports
The figure below defines the pinout of the Phoenix 6-pin connector used with serial ports
on the Multinet4.
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Note
A 3/32” slotted screwdriver is required to connect/disconnect serial cables to/from the
Phoenix 6-pin connector.
Serial ports can be configured as RS232 or RS485 interfaces. Make sure to configure the
correct interface standard before connecting to the device. Improper setup can result in
damage to the unit.
Pin Signal
1 NC1 - normally closed 1
2 COM1 - common 1
3 NO1 - normally opened 1
Table 1–9: Phoenix 6-pin Pinout
Pin RS232 RS485
S1
1GND COM
2RX1 RTX1-
3 TX1 RTX1+
S2
4GND COM
5RX2 RTX2-
6 TX2 RTX2+