Communication cables, Rs-232 communication (on the comm.1 port) – ElmoMC AC Input Digital Servo Drives-Bassoon Cable Kit User Manual

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Cornet Installation Guide

Installation

MAN-CORIG (Ver. 1.502)

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1.13.9. Communication Cables

The communication cables use an 8-pin RJ-45 plug that connect to the RS-232 and CAN ports
on the front of the Cornet.

The communication interface may differ according to the user’s hardware. The Cornet can
communicate using the following options:

RS-232, full duplex
CAN
RS-232 communication requires a standard, commercial 3-core null-modem cable connected
from the Cornet to a serial interface on the PC. The interface is selected and set up in the
Composer software.

In order to benefit from CAN communication, the user must have an understanding of the basic
programming and timing issues of a CAN network. The interface is electrically isolated by
optocouplers.

For ease of setup and diagnostics of CAN communication, RS-232 and CAN can be used
simultaneously.

1.13.9.1.

RS-232 Communication (on the COMM.1 Port)

Notes for connecting the RS-232 communication cable:

Use a 26 or 28 AWG twisted pair shielded cable. The shield should have aluminum foil covered
by copper braid with a drain wire.

Connect the shield to the ground of the host (PC). Usually, this connection is soldered internally
inside the connector at the PC end. You can use the drain wire to facilitate connection.

The male RJ plug must have a shield cover.

Ensure that the shield of the cable is connected to the shield of the RJ plug. The drain wire can
be used to facilitate the connection.

Pin

Signal

Function

Pin Positions

1, 2 N/A

3

Tx

RS-232 transmit

4

N/A

5

COMRET

Communication return

6

Rx

RS-232 receive

7, 8 N/A

Table 14: RS-232 Cable - Pin Assignments

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