XM Octal I/O
Dual 8 Port Rack Mounting Connector Panel For Octal I/O IndustryPack®s
GreenSpring Computers has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate and complete. Still, the company reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the product described in this document at any time and without notice. Furthermore, GreenSpring Computers assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of the device described herein.
The electronic equipment described herein can radiate radio frequency energy. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause radio interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
The GreenSpring Computers IP-Octal Distribution Panel operates with Octal format IndustryPacks IP-Octal Serial and IP-Octal 422. Each panel interfaces up to two IndustryPacks to industry standard D9 connectors. Each D9 connector can be configured to meet individual channel requirements. The D9 output emulates the IBM-PC/AT style output for RS-232. These signal names are provided in Figure 9 of this manual.
The IP-Octal Distribution Panel is rack mountable into most standard 19" cabinets and only requires 1U (43.6mm) of rack space. Some mounting hardware is provided for your convenience. D9 to DB25 adapter cables are available in groups of eight. These adapters are shown in figure 10 of this user manual. -Eng Kit IP-50 cable Upon receipt, carefully inspect the IP-Octal Distribution Panel and shipping container for evidence of damage in shipping. Notify the factory immediately if shipping related damage is suspected.
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Model Numbers
IP-Octal Distribution Panel Dual 8 Port Rack Mounting Connector Panel to IP- Octal Serial and IP-Octal 422 Add the following option:
Provides 8 D9 to DB25 adapters A 6' (six feet) 50 position flat cable for connection to IndustryPacks is available. Order Number:
Inspection, Warranty, and Repair
Limited Warranty
Service Policy
Out of Warranty Repairs
Specifications
| Capacity: | 16 Channels of RS-232 or RS-422 |
| Conector Type | D9 Female IBM-PC/AT D9 Serial I/O output |
| Signals supported: RS-232
RS-422 | RX, TX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR, RI, GND
TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-, GND |
| Size, inch: | 18.99 w
1.72 h 1.5 d |
| Weight: | 1.45 lbs. |
The Octal panel can be mounted in a standard 19" rack with the provided hardware (4, 10-24 x 1" machine screws). consult the rack manufacturer if the provided hardware is not sufficient for installation.
IndustryPacks can be connected via a 50 pin flat cable to J1 and J2 (located on the back of the side panel). J1 is the upper connector, and it connects with channels 1A-1H. Be careful to put pin 1 in the right location. (The IP-50 cable is keyed to prevent incorrect installation)
Each channel of the Octal panel can be configured to meet individual needs. Each channel has a corresponding 16 pin jumper block. Factory default settings are shown below.
The above jumper setting will allow connection to DCE equipment. The pin assignment on the D9 connector will be as follows:
To allow connection to DTE RS-232 equipment, the following jumper setting is required:
The above jumper setting will assign pins on the D9 connector as follows:
To allow connection to DTE RS-422 equipment, the following wire wrapping is required:
The above jumper setting will assign pins on the D9 connector as follows:
The Octal panel can also be jumpered to support the following signals standard to some RS-232 equipment:
DCD (Data Carrier Setect)
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
DSR (Data Set Ready)
RI (Ring Indicator)
Figure 8 shows the Pinout for the jumper blocks when connected to the IP-Octal serial (RS-232). The pins have been configured to provide the maximum amount of options with the use of shunt. If shunts are not available or the configuration required cannot be achieved with shunts, standard wire-wrapping can be done.
| TX | To D9
pin 2 | N.C. | To D9 pin 1 |
| To D9 pin 3 | RX | To D9 pin 9 | CTS |
| CTS | To D9 pin 7 | CTS | To D9 pin 6 |
| To D9 pin 8 | RTS | To D9 pin 4 | SPACE |
Figure 8. Jumper group pinout for RS-232
Figure 9 shows the Pinout for the jumper blocks when connected to the IP-Octal 422 (RS-422).
| TX- | To D9 pin 2 | N.C. | To D9 pin 1 |
| To D9 pin 3 | TX+ | To D9 pin 9 | RX+ |
| RX+ | To D9 pin 7 | RX+ | To D9 pin 6 |
| To D9 pin 8 | RX- | To D9 pin 4 | +5 PULL UP* |
*Please note that the +5 pull up signal is a function of the installed Industry Pack. This signal is available through pin 42 of the IP's I/O connector. Refer to your IP-Octal documentation to verify that +5 volts is available on this pin.
The following chart shows the industry standard RS-232 signals for the D9:
| D9 | DB25 | Signal Name |
| 1 | 8 | DCD) (Data Carrier Detect) |
| 2 | 3 | RX (Receive Data) |
| 3 | 2 | TX (Transmit Data) |
| 4 | 20 | DTR (Data Terminal Ready) |
| 5 | 7 | GND Ground |
| 6 | 6 | DSR (Data Set Ready) |
| 7 | 4 | RTS (Request To Send) |
| 8 | 5 | CTS (Clear To Send) |
| 9 | 22 | RI (Ring Indicator) |