How to Manage
User Manual for AZ110 Broadcast Satellite Modulator with ASI interface
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SHAPING THE FUTURE SATELLITE OF COMMUNICATIONS
5.3
Management Using the Serial Interface
5.3.1
Cabling
The cable to connect via the serial interface must comply with the pin
configurations as described in section 3.2.1.
5.3.2
Serial Port Settings
The modulator is set to RS485 by factory default. When you prefer RS232, choose:
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AZ110 >> Unit >> Setup >> Serial port settings
Select RS232 as serial interface type.
Default serial port settings:
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Serial interface type
RS485
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Device RMCP address 100
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Serial baud rate
115200
Alternatively, use an RS232 to RS485 converter to connect the serial
communication port of a PC to the Monitor and Control port. Pin layout on the
converter can differ depending on the brand and type of the converter. Check the
user manual of the converter to select an appropriate cable.
When using RS232, use a null-modem cable with the following layout:
PC
Demodulator
Signal
9 Pin D-types
9 Pin D-types
2
3
TxD
3
2
RxD
5
5
GND
Table 3 - RS232 Cable Pin Layout
