5. Wiring and Connections
Refer to the diagrams below when making connections.
Power and Ethernet
1. Connect RJ-45 Cat 5/5e/6 Ethernet cable from Ethernet port to the local network switch.
2. Plug the supplied power supply from the 12V DC port to a 120V AC surge protected outlet.
RS-232 Connections
The SmartControl RS-232 connections are used to transmit serial binary data to a device for control and receive
serial binary data from devices to display current status on the user interfaces. Each port type can support
multiple protocols that are determined by the logical connection within Blueprint.
Savant recommends planning control connections and protocols to be used prior to building any cables and
connecting equipment. This will ensure that devices will respond to commands and will not be damaged by an
incorrect cable configuration.
RS-232 Pinouts
RJ-45 to DB9 Adapters
Savant uses RJ-45 connectors for RS-232/422/485, other manufacturers devices may use the standard DB9. To
make connection easy, Savant offers RJ-45 to DB9 adapters in a variety of configurations that can be used for
RS-232/422/485 control. Be sure and choose the adapter that provides a proper connection to the devices
RS-232/422/485 port. Refer to the manufacturer’s support documentation for the devices configuration.
For more information on Savant RJ-45 to DB9 adapters, refer to the RS-232 Conversion to DB9 and RS-422/485
Pinout application note located on the Savant Customer Community.
IMPORTANT!
If you are using RJ-45 to DB9 adapters not supplied by Savant:
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Ensure that any wires required for communication/control are terminated within the adapter.
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Ensure that all wires NOT required for communication/control are NOT terminated in the connector.
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Ensure that the unused wires in the connector are cut to prevent them shorting out, as they are still terminated in
the RJ-45 connector on the controller side.
SmartControl 12 Controller Deployment Guide
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