2 connecting the tsm17s/q communications, 1 connecting to the pc using rs-232 – Applied Motion TSM17Q-1AG User Manual

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3.2 Connecting the TSM17S/Q Communications

The TSM17S/Q is available with two types of serial communications, RS-232 (TSM17S/Q -

AG)

or RS-485 (TSM17S/Q -

RG). Each type requires a different hardware connection for interface to

a PC or other Host system. The RS-232 version comes with a cable that will provide the interface

to an RS-232 port through a DB9 style connector. The RS-485 version requires the user to provide

both the cabling and the RS-485 interface. Below are descriptions of how to interface both of

these serial communication types to a PC.

3.2.1 Connecting to the PC using RS-232

Locate the TSM17S/Q within 2.5 meters of the PC. Plug the DB9 connector of the communication

cable that came with the drive into the serial port of the PC. Plug the small end into the spring

clamp style connector on the TSM17S/Q . Secure the cable to the PC with the screws on the DB9

connector.

Note: If the PC does not have an RS-232 serial port, a USB Serial Converter will be needed.

You can contact Applied Motion Products to buy a USB to RS-232 converter.

The RS-232 circuitry does not have any extra electrical “hardening” and care should be taken

when connecting to the RS-232 port as hot plugging could result in circuit failure. If this is a

concern the RS-485 version should be used.

RXD

+5V

TXD

GND

GND

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