Lathem Dukane 24A715 - Manual (Page 78)

Wiring the Communications Terminal Block
The communications terminal block is on the back of the display unit. See Figure C-6.
It is used to connect the optional modem, a computer, any RS-485 devices, and a power
source for the optional remove schedule selector.
When making connections to the communications terminal block, keep the following in
mind:
• Twisted-pair (Cat-3/Cat-5) wire connects directly to the terminal block, with up to
two wires per position.
• The pulse-sync input is the same as provided in the power supply. A one-second
(minimum) dry-contact switch closure across the terminals will cause the master
clock to reset the time to 12:00 AM of the nearest date.
• Grounds (GND) are signal grounds, not chassis grounds.
Wiring the Host Communications Terminals
The host communications terminals on the communications terminal block include:
RS-232—Three terminal block contacts for RS-232 communications with an IBM-
compatible computer running the optional Lathem MasterLink programming software.
Notes:
This terminal is typically used for a permanent connection to a computer. To make a
cable to connect the computer to the RS-232 terminals, see Figure C-7 on page C-5.
For a temporary computer connection, see Connecting a Computer to the Front Ac-
cess Port on page C-8.
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TxD RxD D
+
D
-
G
N
D G
N
D S
Y
N
C D
+
D
-
D
+
D
-
~ ~ ~
RS-232 RS-485 SYNC
OUT
SYNC
IN
12V~
AC
OUT
250ma
MODEM
HOST COMMUNICATIONS
PULSE
SYNC RS-485
DATA SYNC
Figure C-6
The Communications Terminal Block