Pin Assignments For The Serial Port; Optional - Directions For Direct Dc Power Connection - Multitech MultiConnect WF MTS2WFA User Manual

Pin Assignments for the Serial Port

Female End of the MultiConnect Wi-Fi Device Server
The following tables explain the MultiConnect Wi-Fi pin functions. The table on the right shows Pin 6
as the power supply for the MTS2WFA-R.
External Power
MTSWFA
Signal
IN/OUT
Pin 1 CD
O
Pin 2 TX
O
Pin 3 RX
Pin 4 DTR
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 DSR
O
Pin 7 CTS
Pin 8 RTS
O
Pin 9 RI
O
When supplying power to the RS-232 connector of the adapter,
make sure the power does not feed the DTE device.
Optional – Directions for Direct DC Power
Connection
•
Connect a fused DC power cable into the
power connector on the MultiConnect WF
device server.
•
Then attach the two wires at the other end of
the fused cable to a DC fuse/terminal block on
a vehicle in which you are mounting the
MultiConnect WF device server.
•
Connect the red wire to the "+" positive and
the black wire to the "–" negative. Be sure the
GND connection is correct.
Warning: Over-voltage protection is
provided on the device. To ensure
complete protection, you may want to
add additional filtering to the DC input.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect WF User Guide (S000447A)
MultiConnect Wi-Fi
Female Connector
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*Warning:
Model Number for the Fused DC Power Cable: FPC-532-DC
Chapter 2 – Installation and Cabling
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Through Pin 6
MTSWFA-R
Signal IN/OUT
Pin 1 CD O
Pin 2 TX O
Pin 3 RX I
Pin 4 DTR I
Pin 5 GND --
Pin 6* Power
Pin 7 CTS I
Pin 8 RTS O
Pin 9 RI O
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