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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL RS2321X8
RS232 1x8 Serial Router
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents ..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
Features: ...........................................................................................
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Page 2 RS2321X8 Serial Router SPECIFICATIONS: • Power Input: 12VDC @150mA (2.1mm Coaxial Jack) • RS232 Source Input Connection: Male DB9 Connector • RS422 Source Input Connection: Female RJ45 Connector • RS232 Output Connection: 4-Female DB9 Connectors o Maximum Wire Distance from Router to Device: 100ft (distance may vary depending upon device and wiring configuration) • RS422 Output Connection: 4-Female RJ45 Connectors: o Maximum Wire Distance from Router to Device: 4000ft
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RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 3 Figure 1: Basic RS2321X8 Router Connections CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL: The RS2321X8 Router can be controlled in three different configurations: 1. Connected to the MRC88 Multi-Zone Controller 2. Connected to the SmartPad LCD™ Controller 3. As a Standalone RS232 Router controlled via IR The following sections will address each of these configurations individually. MRC88 INTEGRATION: When used with the MRC88, the RS2321X8 Router can seamlessly e
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Page 4 RS2321X8 Serial Router 5. Connect Power using a 12VDC Power Supply (Xantech Model 781RG or 782-00). Figure 2: Connecting to the MRC88 Controller ENABLING THE RS2321X8 ROUTER: (Drag450MRC Version 3.0.build 77 or higher) Note: Refer to Figure 3 for Software Configuration. 1. Start DragMRC Software and open a new or existing MRC88 project. 2. Click on the RS232 Settings Tab. 3. Click on the Use Router check box under the Com Port or Expansion Port RS232 Sections. You can no
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RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 5 Right-Click on Command Select Desired Router Port Figure 3a: MRC88 Dragon-IR Software Figure 3b: Routing RS232 Commands Configuration PROGRAMMING THE MRC88 (ROUTING THE RS232 STRINGS): Once the RS2321X8 Router is configured, you may now place commands onto the MRC88 Keypad buttons in normal fashion (i.e. click on Button and click on corresponding RS232 Command under desired RS232 Command Palette). Note: Please consult the MRC88 Manual for in-depth
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Page 6 RS2321X8 Serial Router Figure 4: Connecting to the SmartPad LCD™ Controller ENABLING THE RS2321X8 ROUTER: Note: Refer to Figure 5 for Software Configuration. 1. Start Dragon Drop-IR (SPLCD) Software and open a new or existing project. 2. Click on the OPTIONS Tab. 3. Click on the RS232 Settings Button. 4. Click on the Enable Router check box . You can now configure each of the 8 ports of the router individually to communicate with 8 different Serial devices. © 2005 X
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RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 7 Figure 5a: SmartPad LCD™ Dragon-IR Software Figure 5b: Routing RS232 Commands Configuration CONFIGURING PORT SETTINGS: 1. Selecting Router Port: Click on drop-down menu and select the Router Port to configure. 2. Configuring Port: Click on the drop-down menus for Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bit and set to Manufactures specification for the Serial Device connected to the selected Router Port. Note: Please refer to the devices manual for th
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Page 8 RS2321X8 Serial Router Using the RS2321X8 Router as a stand-alone unit can be used to expand the Xantech Model IRS232A to control up to 8 Serial Devices or anytime you want any single RS232 Device to communicate with up to 8 other Serial Devices (or Vice-Versa). CONFIGURING FOR STAND-ALONE OPERATION: Note: The Xantech Model RC68+ Handheld Programmer is required for controlling the RS2321X8 Router in this configuration. 1. Move the configuration jumper to the RS232 selection
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RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 9 Figure 7: Selecting RC68+ Palette APPLICATION EXAMPLE 1: USE WITH XANTECH MODEL IRS232A AND SMARTPAD PM110 IR KEYPAD. 3 1. Configure the RS2321X8 Router for Stand-Alone Operation as outlined above. 2. Connect all units as shown in Figure 8 below. 3. Program the IRS232A’s 36 Trigger banks for the proper RS232 Commands desired for up to 8 Different devices (i.e. Triggers 1 thru 4 for a Projectors Input commands and Power ON/OFF; Triggers 5 thru 8 for an R
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Page 10 RS2321X8 Serial Router Figure 8: RS2321X8 Wired in IR ‘Standalone’ Application APPLICATION EXAMPLE 2: USING THE RS2321X8 ROUTER IN REVERSE OPERATION: 8 SERIAL DEVICES COMMUNICATING WITH TO A SINGLE RS232 DEVICE. i.e. Multiple SmartPad LCD™ Panels controlling a single RS232 Device: This example will show how 8 SPLCD panels in 8 different rooms in a house or commercial establishment can control a single lighting system via it’s Serial Port. 1. Configure the RS2321X8 Router for
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RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 11 b. In Dragon Drop-IR SPLCD (this example assumes you are using the Xantech SmartPad LCD Controller), click on the PALETTE Menu and click on Select RC68+ Command Palette from the drop-down menu (or simply press F5 on your keyboard). You should now see the Virtual RC68+ Command screen. c. Select the OPTIONS tab as shown on the Virtual RC68+ Command screen. d. Under XANTECH MODEL, make sure it is selected to either RT16-10 or RT8 (RT16-10 should be chosen by
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Page 12 RS2321X8 Serial Router Fig. 10: SmartPad™ LCD Dragon Programming for Example #2 © 2005 Xantech Corporation
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RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 13 APPENDIX: PANEL CONNECTIONS: FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS: Connectors (Input) Description DB9 Male RS232 Input Source RJ45 RS422 Input Source 4-pin Weco Xantech IR Bus connector Power jack 2.1mm 12.0 volts REAR PANEL CONNECTORS: Connectors (Output) Description (4) DB9 Female RS232 Output Ports (4) RJ45 RS422 Output Ports CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS: DB9 MALE INPUT CONNECTOR: Note: When used in Standalone operation (IR control), RS232
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Page 14 RS2321X8 Serial Router 2 Tx 3 Rx 4 Not Used 5 Ground 6 Not Used 7 Not Used 8 Not Used 9 Not Used RJ45 OUTPUT CONNECTORS: Pin Number Signal 1 Transmit Data + 2 Transmit Data - 3 Receive Data + 4 5 6 Receive Data - 7 8 BAUD RATE SELECTOR SWITCH: Position Selection 0 300 baud 1 600 baud 2 1200 baud 3 2400 baud 4 4800 baud 5 9600 baud 6 19200 baud 7 38400 baud 8 56000 baud B Unused C Unused D Unused E Unused F Factory Test Mode S
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RS2321X8 Serial Router Page 15 NOTES © 2005 Xantech Corporation
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Page 16 RS2321X8 Serial Router XANTECH CORPORATION 13100 Telfair Avenue, Sylmar CA 91342-3829 phone 818.362.0353 • fax 818.362.9506 Part No. 08901020 Rev. A 04-07-05 © 2005 Xantech Corporation
