Teledyne M300EM User Manual
Teledyne API – Technical Manual - Model 300E Family CO Analyzers
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5.7. COMMUNICATION OPTIONS
5.7.1. RS-232 MODEM CABLE (OPTION 60A)
Table 5-5: M300E/EM Modem Cable Options
OPTION NO.
DESCRIPTION
60A
Shielded, straight-through DB-9F to DB-25M cable of about 1.8 m length.
This cable is used to interface with older computers or code activated switches with
a DB-25 serial connectors.
60B
Shielded, straight-through DB-9F to DB-9F cable of about 1.8 m length, which should fit
most computers of recent build.
most computers of recent build.
60C
CAT5 7’ cable, a shielded straight through cable, 2 meters in length, terminated with
RJ45 connectors.
RJ45 connectors.
For use with the M300E/EM Analyzer’s optional Ethernet Card (Option 63A).
5.7.2. RS-232 MULTIDROP (OPTION 62)
The multidrop option is used with RS232 and utilizes both DB-9 connectors on the rear panel to enable
communications of up to eight analyzers with the host computer over a chain of RS-232 cables. It is subject to
the distance limitations of the RS-232 standard.
communications of up to eight analyzers with the host computer over a chain of RS-232 cables. It is subject to
the distance limitations of the RS-232 standard.
Figure 5-11:
M300E/EM Multidrop Card Seated on CPU above Disk on Module
The option consists of a small printed circuit assembly, which plugs into to the analyzer’s CPU card and is
connected to the RS-232 and COM2 DB9 connectors on the instrument’s back panel via a cable to the
motherboard.
connected to the RS-232 and COM2 DB9 connectors on the instrument’s back panel via a cable to the
motherboard.
One OPT 62 and one OPT 60B are required for each analyzer along the multidrop network.
See Section 8.2 for information regarding setting up a multidrop network for M300E/EM Analyzers.
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