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- Page 1 © Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
- Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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Page 3: Trademarks Used In This Manual
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. -
Page 4: Specifications
Transmission Format: Synchronous, transparent to protocol CE Approval: Yes Cable Length: 6.6 ft. (2 m) Connectors: IC238A-F: (1) RS-232 DB25 female, (1) RS-232 DB25 male; IC238A-M: (2) RS-232 DB25 male Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) Humidity: Up to 90%, noncondensing Size: 0.9"H x 2.1"W x 4.3"D (2.2 x 5.3 x 11 cm) - Page 5 DCE with RS-232 and RS-530 interfaces. Two models are available with these connectors: DB25 M to DB25 F (IC238A-F) or DB25 M to DB25 M (IC238A-M). The connectors are linked via an integral 6.6-foot (2 meter) cable. Both models operate in synchronous applications at data rates up to 200 kbps.
- Page 6 RS-232 TO RS-422/RS-530 INTERFACE-POWERED CONVERTER • Transparent to procotol. • No AC power required. • Include cable and connectors. • Select DTE/DCE or DCE/DTE via a switch. • Easy to install. • Miniature and lightweight.
- Page 7 CHAPTER CHAPTER 2: Overview 2.3 Schematic Diagrams Schematic diagrams showing signal flow for the RS-232 DTE/RS-530 DCE and RS-232 DCE/RS-530 DTE configurations appear in Figures 2-2 and 2-3. RS-530 (DTE) RS-232 (DCE) Shield Protective GND Signal GND Signal GND RTS-a RTS-b CTS-a CTS-b...
- Page 8 NAME RS-232 TO RS-422/RS-530 INTERFACE-POWERED CONVERTER RS-232 (DCE) RS-530 (DTE) Protective GND Shield Signal GND Signal GND RTS-a RTS-b CTS-a CTS-b DSR-a DSR-b DTR-a DTR-b LSD-a LSD-b TC-a TC-b RC-a RC-b EXT-TC-a EXT-TC EXT-TC-b TD-a TD-b RD-a RD-b R=100 ohms Figure 2-3.
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Page 9: Installation
CAUTION This is a delicate instrument. Be careful not to break or shake any components when setting jumpers or handling the unit. IC238A-F and IC238A-M are factory-set to RS-232 DTE/RS-530 DCE (see Figure 3-1). (DTE) PORT DCE (MODEM) Figure 3-1. RS-232 DTE/RS-530 DCE configuration (default). - Page 10 Figure 3-2. RS-232 DCE/RS-530 DTE configuration (alternate). 5. To close the unit, press the two plastic covers together. 6. Plug the IC238A-F or IC238A-M directly into the DCE and the insert the cable connector into the DTE or vice versa, according either to the default...
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Page 11: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Chapter
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.