Digi Terminal Server, PortServer, One Products Cable Guide

Below you will find brief information for Terminal Server, PortServer, Digi One Products. This document will help you configure your devices for the best possible performance and reliability, it covers various aspects like physical cable characteristics, grounding requirements, data rate information, and transmission errors. You will find information on how to properly connect your Digi devices to a variety of peripherals, such as terminals, printers, modems and other serial devices.

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Digi Terminal Server PortServer Digi One Products Cable Guide | Manualzz

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Key features

  • EIA-232 Asynchronous Interface

  • EIA-422 Asynchronous Interface

  • RJ-45 Connector Types

  • DB-25 Connector Pin Assignments

  • Cable Length vs. Data Rate

  • Software Handshaking (XON/XOFF)

  • Hardware Handshaking (DTR, RTS/CTS)

  • Modem Cable Wiring

  • Grounding Requirements

Frequently asked questions

The maximum cable length depends on the data rate. For example, 57,600 bps or less can handle up to 100 feet, while 921,600 bps only supports up to 10 feet.

Refer to the document to find the specific cable wiring diagrams for different configurations, such as software handshaking (XON/XOFF), hardware handshaking (DTR, RTS/CTS), modem connections and other serial devices. Consider the types of connectors used by your devices and the specific handshaking methods employed.

Software handshaking, also known as XON/XOFF, relies on data transmission to control the flow of information. Hardware handshaking, on the other hand, uses dedicated control signals like DTR, RTS and CTS to manage the flow of data.

Both EIA-232 and EIA-422 cables should have a ground path between the connected devices. For EIA-232, this is typically achieved by grounding the shield at both ends of the cable. For EIA-422, the shield is usually connected to the Chassis Ground of each device.

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