Ether232Plus User Guide 1 Before You Start
02-CML000057 Precidia Technologies Inc. 5
1.4 Hardware Requirements
Installation and Configuration
The Precidia package includes:
• one (1) power adapter
• one (1) Ether232Plus device
To complete the installation you also need:
• one (1) PC with terminal software, or a dumb terminal for configuration
• one (1) Ethernet cable
Table 1.2: Back Panel Ports
Port Description
POWER Accepts the Precidia-supplied 9V power adapter.
CONFIGURE Press and hold the recessed CONFIGURE button for
several seconds to activate local configuration through
the COM port.
ETHERNET Accepts RJ-45 connector for direct connection to
10BaseT Ethernet network.
N
OTE
: If connecting directly to another Ethernet
device, use a cross-over cable. If connecting to a
100BaseT network, your hub must support automatic
switching to 10BaseT.
RS422 RS-422 and RS-485 mode only: Accepts RJ-45 con-
nector for RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices. Please see
Appendix E: Pinouts and Power Supply, for cable and
connector pinouts.
COM Accepts DB-9 null modem serial cable for configura-
tion.
Ether232 mode only: Accepts DB-9 null modem
serial cable for operation and configuration (typical).
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