10.7 RS-232 Interface
The BDU has one RS-232 port. The RS-232 port is a standard 9-pin serial port
with a maximum port speed of 115.2 kbps. It can be used for the following
service types:
•
MPDS service
•
Configuration of the terminal via Fleet CP software
•
Connection of a IP Router
When installing the configuration program you should connect your PC to the
RS-232 interface. The connector outline and pin assignments are described in
the figure and table below.
Pin number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Name
Signal
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
RxD
Received Data
TxD
Transmitted Data
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
GND
Ground
DSR
Data Set Ready
RTS
Request To Send
CTS
Clear To Send
RI
Ring Indicator
RS-232 Interface
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