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FAQ 485LDRC9 Terminals

The document provides diagrams and instructions for connecting a 485LDRC9 converter for RS-485, RS-422, and RS-232 connections. It explains that figures 1 through 4 show common RS-485 and RS-422 connections using a terminal block. Figure 5 and beyond cover RS-232 connections, which can use a straight-through DB9 cable but may require a crossover if the device wiring is like a modem. The document also provides tips for identifying the correct data lines when connecting an RS-232 device based on voltage measurements.

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FAQ 485LDRC9 Terminals

The document provides diagrams and instructions for connecting a 485LDRC9 converter for RS-485, RS-422, and RS-232 connections. It explains that figures 1 through 4 show common RS-485 and RS-422 connections using a terminal block. Figure 5 and beyond cover RS-232 connections, which can use a straight-through DB9 cable but may require a crossover if the device wiring is like a modem. The document also provides tips for identifying the correct data lines when connecting an RS-232 device based on voltage measurements.

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485LDRC9 CONVERTERS FAQ INCLUDING 485DRC 485LDRC

RS-422 RS-485 RS-232 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS


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Q: What Terminals are used when connecting the 485LDRC9 for RS-485 or RS-422?

A: Refer to Figures 1 to 4 for the most common connections. RS-232 Connections start at
Figure 5.

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. http://www.bb-elec.com REVISED 2007.06.11twr


485LDRC9 CONVERTERS FAQ INCLUDING 485DRC 485LDRC
RS-422 RS-485 RS-232 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
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RS-232 Connections

Figures 1 to 4 show terminal block connections to the DB9 connector of a computer, but the DB9
female connector on the 485LDRC9 will make the same connections using a straight through
DB9F to DB9M cable. If the device is wired like a modem as DCE, then pins #2 & #3 must be
cross-connected (swapped). The DB9F connector also includes loopbacks for DTR/DSR and
RTS/CTS. Measure the DC voltage on pin #3 relative to pin #5, if none, measure pin #2. If pin
#2 has voltage, a crossover connection is needed to use the DB9.

Many common installation problems are due to the RS-232 connections being reversed. When
the converter has a Transmit LED, if it never flashes, check the RS-232 pinouts/wiring.

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. http://www.bb-elec.com REVISED 2007.06.11twr


485LDRC9 CONVERTERS FAQ INCLUDING 485DRC 485LDRC
RS-422 RS-485 RS-232 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
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How to identify which of two lines is the output from the device:

Use a DC voltmeter, measure from the ground wire to each of the other two RS232 wires, while
the RS232 device is powered up. Usually one lead has a minus (-) DC voltage, usually between
–11 volts and –3 volts. Whichever lead has a minus voltage is the lead to connect to our
Terminal D. The other lead usually has nothing or noise relative to ground. If neither lead has a
minus (or positive) voltage on it relative to ground, recheck for OPEN cable connections to the
RS232 device or the device pinouts. If the device can be configured multiple ways, make sure all
the jumpers and such are set to RS-232.

A few devices may use very low power RS-232 ports which switch only between Ground and
positive, so to identify which is line is active, the device must be set to transmit, then connect the
ground wire to the 485LDRC and one of the wires to D, see if the TD indicator flashes. If not, try
the other wire. If the data request is coming from the other end, and all that wiring is correct, and
if it is being polled, the RD indicator should be flashing. Some DC meters may show a slight
flicker of DC or AC voltage on a data line with changing data.

This information should help you make the needed connections.

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. http://www.bb-elec.com REVISED 2007.06.11twr

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