cNODE Modem MiniS Instruction Manual
Cabling
Topics
Configuration or power connector pinout, page 21
Connecting the modem to external power and responder signals, page 22
Modem connector pinout, page 23
Connecting the modem to a RS-232 signal, page 25
Connecting the modem to a RS-422 signal, page 26
Connecting the modem to a RS-485 signal, page 27
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Configuration or power connector pinout
The external connector is for configuration, responder function, on/off function and charging.
This is the pin configuration for a male connector, as seen towards the connector (face view).
Pin 1, 2 and 3 is for configuration.
Pin 4 and 5 is for responder function.
Pin 6 and 8 is for on/off function.
Pin 7 and 8 is for external power.
6
7
4
5
8
Pin number
1
2
3
Signal
Responder trigger +
Responder trigger -
On/Off
External power (24 VDC)
Ground
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Connecting the modem to external power and responder signals
The modem can be used with the internal battery or be connected to an external power source.
Prerequisites
This is the pin configuration for a male connector, as seen towards the connector (face view).
1
2
3
4 Responder trigger+
5 Responder trigger-
6 On/Off
7 External power(24 VDC)
8 Ground
Procedure
1 Use the cable with part number 402462 from Kongsberg.
2 Connect wire 6 and 8 in the pigtail (the ON/OFF function).
When 6-8 are linked, the modem is ON.
With no connection between 6-8, the modem is OFF.
3 Make sure that the external power supply 24 VDC is between 20 and 28 VDC.
4 Check the responder trigger signal.
5 Switch ON the unit by inserting the external power/responder cable.
Further requirements
It is recommended to test the modem with the Test and Configuration unit (TTC) to make sure it is working properly before operation.
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Modem connector pinout
This is the pin configuration for a female plug, as seen towards the plug (face view).
6
7
8
Pin number
1
2
3
4
5
RS-232
Signal
RS-232 Tx
RS-232 Rx
Ground
RS-422 Tx +
RS-422 Tx –
RS-422 Rx +
RS-422 Rx –
Ground
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RS-422
RS-485
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Connecting the modem to a RS-232 signal
The modem can be used with the internal battery or be connected to an external power source.
Context
This is the pin configuration for a female connector, as seen towards the connector
(face view).
A
B cNODE Modem MiniS
User connector
1 RS-232 Tx
2 RS-232 Rx
3 Ground
Procedure
1 Use the cable with part number 427240 from Kongsberg.
2 Connect wire 1 to the user RS-232 Rx.
3 Connect wire 2 to the user RS-232 Tx.
4 Connect wire 3 to the user RS-232 Ground.
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Connecting the modem to a RS-422 signal
The modem can be used with the internal battery or be connected to an external power source.
B
1
Context
This is the pin configuration for a female connector, as seen towards the connector
(face view).
A cNODE Modem MiniS
User connector
2
3
4 RS-422 Tx +
5 RS-422 Tx –
6 RS-422 Rx +
7 RS-422 Rx –
8 Ground
Procedure
1 Use the cable with part number 427240 from Kongsberg.
2 Connect wire 4 to the user RS-422 Rx+.
3 Connect wire 5 to the user RS-422 Rx-.
4 Connect wire 6 to the user RS-422 Tx+.
5 Connect wire 7 to the user RS-422 Tx-.
6 Connect wire 8 to the user RS-422 Ground.
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Connecting the modem to a RS-485 signal
The modem can be used with the internal battery or be connected to an external power source.
B
1
Context
This is the pin configuration for a female connector, as seen towards the connector
(face view).
A cNODE Modem MiniS
User connector
2
3
4 RS-422 Tx +
5 RS-422 Tx –
6 RS-422 Rx +
7 RS-422 Rx –
8 Ground
Procedure
1 Use the cable with part number 427240 from Kongsberg.
2 Connect wires 4 and 6.
3 Connect this wire to the user Tx+/Rx+.
4 Connect wires 5 and 7.
5 Connect this wire to the user Tx-/Rx-.
6 Connect wire 8 to the user RS-485 Ground.
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