Installing the Equipment
Instruction Manual: evolution 5000 E5710 and E5720 Encoder Page 2-15
ST.TM.E10074.1
RS-422 Connector
A 15-way, D-type female connector
provides an RS-422 synchronous, serial
communications data input interface.
Table 2.11: RS-422 Data Connector (Base Board) - Synchronous
Remote (DTE) Encoder RS-422 (DCE)
Signal Name Signal Direction Pin Signal Name
1 Not connected
Transmit Data A 2 Transmit Data A
3 Not connected
4 Not connected
5 Not connected
6 Not connected
Transmit Clock A 7 Transmit Clock A
Signal Ground 8 Signal Ground
Transmit Data B 9 Transmit Data B
10 Not connected
11 Not connected
12 Not connected
13 Not connected
Transmit Clock B 14 Transmit Clock B
15 Not connected
NOTE…
Signal names are with respect to a DTE in accordance with the RS-422 specification. A is positive and
B is negative.
2.6 Powering Up/Down
2.6.1 Before Powering Up
Before powering up the Encoder, check that:
1. The unit has been installed in a suitable location.
2. The unit has been connected to external equipment and power supply,
as required.
3. The power supply has been checked and a good earth provided.
4. The correct fuse type and rating has been fitted to the equipment and,
for the ac supply version, the ac power cable.