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DS Series Manual DATA SWITCH DS74 Serial Input - Output Module BayTech Manual Publication Revision May 2008...
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DS74 Serial I/O Module Copyright 2007 by Bay Technical Associates, Inc. BayTech, is a registered trademarks of Bay Technical Associates, Inc. Windows 2000®, Windows XP® are products and registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Tera Term is a product and registered trademark of Vector, Inc.
DS74 Serial I/O Module Cabling ................................4 RJ-45 Cables and Adapters......................... 4 Adapters ..............................5 Serial Setup ..............................5 Unit Configuration Menu..........................6 DS74 Configuration Menu ..........................6 Status................................7 Serial Port Configuration..........................7 Handshaking ............................7 Baud Rate ..............................8 Word Size..............................
DS74 Serial I/O Module Cabling RJ-45 Cables and Adapters DS74 EIA-232 RJ-45 Signal EIA 232 Signal Description Signal Direction Handshake, Line Driver Inactive State = Low: -12V when port is selected unless programmed differently. Used as a handshake line to enable/disable the receiving of characters.
DS74 Serial I/O Module Adapters RJ08X007 Figures 1 and 2 provide visual representation of an RJ-45 receptacle and plug. Serial Setup • Connect the EIA-232 port to a Baytech device via the RJ08X007 rolled flat ribbon cable. • Baytech makes custom cables for some devices. •...
DS-RPC module #5..3 Enter Request : NOTE: The DS74 I/O peripheral configuration is save to the host module. DS74 Configuration Menu Copyright(C) Bay Technical Associates 2005 Data Switch Series - EIA-232 I/O Module Module Status......1 Serial Port Configuration..2 Port Device Name....3 Port Device Type....4...
DS74 Serial I/O Module Select handshaking: 1 For None 2 For Software Handshaking 3 For Hardware Handshaking Enter Request : Type a number to select the handshaking option and press <cr>. 1. Software Handshaking: This style uses actual data bytes as control characters. The lines necessary are TX, Rx, and ground since the control characters are sent over the transmission line like regular data.
DS74 Serial I/O Module Word Size The word size is the measurement of the actual data bits in a transmission. Which setting you choose depends on what information you are transferring. For example, standard ASCII has values from 0 to 127 (7 bits).
DS74 Serial I/O Module Select 5), to get the Parity, Default is None the Host module responds: Select parity: 1 For None 2 For Even 3 For Odd Enter Request : Type a number to select the Parity option and press <cr>. RTS/DTR Line Driver Inactivity State RTS (Request to Send)/ DTR (Data Terminal Ready) is normally used in conjunction with an external modem.
DS74 Serial I/O Module Type ‘Y’ for YES or ‘N’ for NO and press <cr>. Changes accepted. Verify DS74 is functioning: A rollover cables (pin out 1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5, 5-4, 6-3, 7-2, 8-1) and a 9-pin adapter (9FRJ45PC-1) and Ethernet or Modem cable.
DS74 Serial I/O Module BayTech Product Warranty Bay Technical Associates (BayTech) warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from date of purchase (or from date of shipment from BayTech if proof of purchase is not provided).
6. Information about cables and adapters being used (type, length, place of purchase) 7. The name of the software emulation program being used 8. Printout of the configuration status (if possible) Bay Technical Associates, Inc. 5239 A Avenue Long Beach Industrial Park Long Beach, MS 39560 Telephone: 800-523-2702 or 228.563.7334...
NOTE: If the RA number is not on the outside of the box, the package will be returned back to the sender or will sit in Receiving until the customer calls in regarding status of RA. 4. Ship the unit by insured, prepaid carrier to the following address: Bay Technical Associates 5239 A Avenue Long Beach Industrial Park...
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