GE Industrial Solutions Pulsar Plus Controller - Manual (Page 62)

Pulsar Plus Controller Family
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Local and Remote Access Ports
The controller provides communication ports for both local and remote access. Access to these ports
depends on the specific controller configuration. Standard configurations of the NE843A, NE843C, NE843E,
NE843G, and EP843D all have a front panel hatch located to the left of the test jacks that provide access to a
local DB-9 RS-232 asynchronous serial port. There is also space allocated for an RJ45 receptacle that can be
used as an option for the RS-232 serial port. It will also be used to access a second 10/100Base-T Ethernet
port in the future. All Pulsar Plus family controllers also have integrated 10/100Base-T Ethernet. A standard
shielded RJ-45 is provided for this connectivity. Slot-controllers, NE843A and CP843A, provide an option for
a standard RJ11 telephone line interface.
Local and Remote Access Ports
Port Description
Front Panel
J7
J8
A laptop PC can be connected to standard DB9 connector J7 to provide a ground-
referenced RS-232 serial connection using EasyView ™ for local access. The port can also
be configured to be used with an external modem.
A position (as shown below) is reserved for a second RJ45 Ethernet connection in the
future. It is covered for now.
Side
J5
J6
An RJ-45 Ethernet connector, Connector J5, on side (slot-mounted) or top (door-
mounted) of unit, is provided for the integrated 10/100 Base-T network. Connection.
This connection can be used for remote monitoring or as a local Craft port. In the
remote monitoring mode, this port is compatible with Lineage Power Manager or other
SNMP based programs used for web-based remote access and network management.
Controllers equipped with an optional modem provide a standard RJ11 (J6) for a
telephone line connection.