Adapters
Use the female-to-female NULL modem adapter to verify that serial cabling is functioning properly. To test
cables, insert the female-to-female NULL modem adapter in place of a pair of device assemblies (RS-232
interface board and XTend vB RF Module) and test the connection without devices in the connection.
The following figure shows the adapter and its pinouts.
Serial Loopback Adapter
Part Number: JD2D3-CDL-A (Red, DB-9 M-F)
Use the serial loopback adapter for range testing. During a range test, the serial loopback adapter causes
the device to function as a repeater by looping serial data back into the device for retransmission.
The following image shows the adapter and its pinouts.
Male DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter
Part Number: JD2D2-CDN-A (Yellow)
This adapter facilitates adapting the DB-9 connector of the Interface Board to a CAT5 cable (male DB9 to
female RJ45).
For connection guidelines, see
RS-485 (4-wire) and RS-422
operation.
The following image shows the adapter and its pinouts.
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