Appendix B: Device Cabling
Each CCM appliance serial port has an RJ-45 connector for attaching a serial device. Table B.1
lists the pin assignments.
Table B.1: Port Pin Assignments
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NOTE: RI (Ring Indicate) is not supported
Modular adaptors are available from Equinox to convert RJ-45 modular jacks to standard pinout
configurations. Adaptors are available for use with:
•
CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable.
•
Serial reversing cable. Reversing adaptors and cables are recommended for distances greater
than 100 feet.
Adaptors for use with CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable
Table B.2 lists the adaptors available from Equinox for use with CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable.
Table B.2: Adaptors for Use with CAT 5 and CAT 6 Cable
Part Number
210122
210120
210124
210123
210125
210121
RS-232 Signal
Direction
RTS
Output
DSR
Input
DCD
Input
RD
Input
TD
Output
GND
(N/A)
DTR
Output
CTS
Input
Description
RJ-45 to DB-9M (DTE) Adaptor
RJ-45 to DB-9F (DCE) Adaptor
RJ-45 to DB-25M (DTE) Adaptor
RJ-45 to DB-25M (DCE) Adaptor
RJ-45 to DB-25F (DTE) Adaptor
RJ-45 to DB-25F (DCE) Adaptor
Appendices
Description
Request to Send
Data Set Ready
Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Signal Ground
Data Terminal Ready
Clear to Send
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