ABB IRC5 Product Manual page 58

2 Installation and Commissioning, IRC5
2.5.4. Connection to serial channel connector
Continued
Conversion of the RS232 channel
The RS232 channel can be converted to RS422 full duplex with an optional adapter (Option
714-1).
The RS422 enables a more reliable point to point communication (differential) over longer
distances, from RS232 = 15m to RS422 = 120m.
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Action
1. Connect the adapter to the serial channel
connector.
Info/Illustration
A cable is needed between the serial
channel connector and the adapter.
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• A: cable
• B: adapter
3HAC021313-001 Revision: P
A
B