2. Hardware Setup
2. Hardware Setup
2.1. Connect the network cables
There are two Ethernet ports on the TCPConv 2, Host port is used to connect TCPConv 2
to local network and Printer port is used to connect printer to TCPConv 2.
2.2. Plug in the Reader
The user can plug in USB reader directly to the TCPConv 2. Currently HID and CDC devices
are supported.
TCPConv 2 can also provide 750mA current from Pin 9 of its RS232 interface. It is undesired
that the RS232 reader is powered by an extra power supply besides TCPConv 2, because it
may potentially damage the TCPConv 2, as well as the external power supply.
Figure 2.1.: RS232 cable with power supply. Please leave the power supply unconnected!
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