Rs-232 Operation; Connection; Configuration - Xantrex XDC Operating Manual

Remote Operation

RS-232 Operation

RS-232 Operation
RS-232 Use a standard null modem cable to connect the power supply to the host interface.
The RS-232 port is a standard male DB9 connector. Table 4.6 describes the pin

Connection

functions. Pins 1, 4, 6, and 9 are not used.
Table 4.6 RS-232 Pins
Pin #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Configuration Front Panel
First set the RS-232 parameters:
Step # Do This
118
Function
Not used
Receive
Transmit
Not used
Ground
Not used
Ready to Send (RTS)
Clear to Send (CTS)
Not used
1
MENU
2 5 times
3
ENTER
4
ENTER
5 or
Select the baud rate.
6
ENTER
7 or
Select the flow control option.
8
ENTER
You Will See
ERROR MSGS
REMOTE CONFIG
RS-232 Cfg
Baud 9600
Baud #####
Flow Ctl None
Options are
None = no flow control
Hdwr = CTS/DTS hardware
handshake
XON = software, XON/XOFF
characters used
Settings are saved.
Operating Manual for XDC Series Power Supply