Serial Interface - Siemens SCALANCE XP-200 Operating Instructions Manual

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4.6 Serial interface

4.6 Serial interface
Information on the serial interface
● To connect the serial interface, the device has an M12 interface: A-coded, 5-pin, female.
● Via the serial interface, you can access the CLI of the device directly via an RS-232
connection (115200 8N1) without assigning an IP address.
● Access to the device is also possible independent of the Ethernet ports.
● To connect the serial interface to the PC, you require a cable with an M12 plug and 9-pin
D-sub female connector. You can order the connecting cable for the serial interface as an
accessory.
● When it ships, the cover for the serial interface is secured to the housing see "Device
views (Page 24)".
Position and assignment
Figure 4-4
Pin number
1
2
3
4
5
62
Position and pin assignment of the serial interface, for example on the SCALANCE
XP208
Assignment
TD (Transmit Data)
RD (Receive Data)
internal use only (do not connect)
SG (Signal Ground)
internal use only (do not connect)
Operating Instructions, 05/2016, C79000-G8976-C428-01
SCALANCE XP-200