TP-580CT – Connecting TP-580CT
Connecting to TP-580CT via RS-232
You can connect to TP-580CT via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
TP-580CT features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control
TP-580CT.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of TP-580CT to a PC/controller, as
follows:
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:
• Pin 2 to the TX pin on the TP-580CT RS-232 terminal block
• Pin 3 to the RX pin on the TP-580CT RS-232 terminal
block
• Pin 5 to the G pin on the TP-580CT RS-232 terminal block
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the HDBT pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.
For HDBT cables, it is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered
to the connector shield.
Setting the DIP-Switches
Set DIP-switches. Changes in DIP-switch settings apply immediately.
All DIP-switches are set to OFF (up) by default.
IR pass-through is disabled (38KHz modulation to IR
output signal is added).
IR pass-through is enabled.
FW upgrade via RS-232 is enabled.