Rugged Outback RS416 - Manual (Page 20)

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4.5 Console Port Wiring
A RS232 console port for configuration and management of the device is located on the LED
display module shown in Figure 13. This port is intended to be a temporary connection during initial
configuration or troubleshooting and allows for direct access to the serial-based management
console. The connection is made using the DB9-Female to RJ45 console cable included in the
device packaging shown below. Console connection settings are 57600 baud, no parity bits, 8 data
bits, and 1 stop bit.
Figure 13: Console port location on display board Figure 14: Console cable
For user reference, the console cable pin-out is show in the table below.
RuggedCom RS232 over RJ45 pin-out specification
Signal Name (PC is DTE) Female DB9 Male RJ45
DCD – Carrier detect 1 2
TxD – Transmit Data 2 5
RxD – Receive Data 3 6
DTR – Data terminal ready 4 3
Signal GND 5 4
DSR – Data set ready 6 1*
RTS – Ready to send 7 8
CTS – Clear to send 8 7
RI – Ring Indicator 9 1*
Table 4: RS232 over RJ45 console cable pin-out
After initial configuration, the RS416 can be configured via a number of mechanisms such as
Telnet, and the built-in web server. Consult the RuggedSwitch ROS User Guide for further details.
NOTE: This port is not intended to be a permanent connection and the cable shall be less than 2m
(6.5 ft) in length.