8 Troubleshooting
SAM4S ER-420M/F SERIES 8-7
8-7 RS-232C Serial Communication Problem
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RS-232C Problem
Loop Back
Failure?
N
1. Perform the “SELF TEST” in the S-MODE using the Loop
Back test Connector.
2. Check the connection of the RS-232C Connector and Loop
Back Connector.
3. Check the TXD,RXD Pin on CPU.
4. Check the MAX232 Driving Chip and related Circuit on
MAIN PBA.
Communication
Failure?
1. Check the connection of the RS-232C and Other side.
2. Check the I/F Cable whether it is open or short.
3. Check whether Signal is affected by the Cable Noise.
N
H/W Handshake
Ok?
1. Check the connection of the H/W handshaking Line and Other
side
2. Check the I/F Cable whether it is open or short.
3. Confirm the H/W handshaking Protocol.
N