S200: J5
Serial Connector - Base Unit

See Connector Locations.

WARNING: Do NOT use the serial connector/cable when using an S200 SynqNet Series Drive. The serial port is disabled.

J5 a 6-pin RJ-12/RJ-11 connector provides RS-232 serial communication to the drive. The RS-232 transceiver is an industry standard RS-232 configuration using the MAX3221.

Signal Descriptions

No Connect
These terminals are not used or connected to the drive.

RX232
RS-232 receiver input to the drive. This terminal connects to the user's RS-232 transmitter output.

I/O RTN
These terminals are the common/ground connection for the RS-232 serial port. The ground from the user's RS-232 needs to connect to this terminal. Cable shielding is also connected to this point.

TX232
RS-232 Transmitter output from the drive. This terminal connects to the user's RS-232 receiver input.

Status LED

Please see the Drive Fault Codes section for descriptions.

Mating Connector Information

Serial Port Connector
IEEE1394, Firewire type, 2.0 mm plug set
22 AWG Max., Molex 55100-0600

For more information, see www.molex.com.

Serial Interface Specification

RS-232 Wiring

Cable wiring diagrams for connecting to either 9 or 25-pin serial ports of most computers are also shown.

NOTE: Pinouts vary among computer manufacturers. Check the hardware reference manual for your machine before wiring.