Unpacking
The IC-485SN package contains:
- One IC-485SN Converter
- One User Manual
Check to see if the product has been damaged in shipping.
If you encounter a problem , contact your dealer right away.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China
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Copyright 1998 ATEN International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1134-100
All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners
Printed in Taiwan 01/1999
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Table of Contents
Online Registration ................................................. 1
Overview ............................................................... 2
Features ............................................................... 2
Switch Configuration ............................................... 3
Operating Modes .................................................... 4
Point-to-Point ......................... .......................... 4
Multidrop........................................................... 5
Simplex .............................................................8
Installation ..............................................................9
Appendix................................................................10
Terminal Block Pin Assignments ........................10
DCE/DTE Connection Description .....................10
SW2 Pin Assignment Schematics ......................10
Troubleshooting ................................................11
Specifications ...................................................12
Radio & TV Interference ....................................13
Online Registration
You can register your product at our online support center:
International - http://support.aten.com
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North America - http://www.aten-usa.com/
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Online Support
Online technical support is available toATEN customers
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through our support center:
International - http://support.aten.com
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North America - http://www.aten-usa.com/support.
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Troubleshooting, Documentation (including online
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manuals),
are available at theATEN website:
International - http://www.aten.com
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North America - htttp://www.aten-usa.com
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and Software Updates (firmware and drivers)
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Overview
The IC-485SN is a bidirectional converter for RS-232 and
RS-485/RS-422 interfaces that provides Point to Point,
Multidrop, and Simplex operations. A figure showing the
names and locations of its features is given below:
SW 1
SW 2
Terminal Block
RJ-11
RS-232 DB-25 Female Connecter
Spare
Power Jack
The operating mode, contention control and RS-232C
assignments are all configured with two slide switches: SW1
and SW2 (details are given in the section,
Switch Configuration
below).
Features
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Data Transmission Controlled by the RTS Signal
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DCE/DTE Selectable
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Point to Point/Multidrop, and Simplex/Duplex Operating
Modes
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External Power Not Required - Power Supplied by
The RS-232 Interface
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Compact Size
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