RICE LAKE 166204 Cable Wiring with Null Modem Adapter Owner’s Manual

: June 12, 2024
: RICE LAKE

Table of Contents

RICE LAKE 166204 Cable Wiring with Null Modem Adapter
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Troubleshooting Serial Cable Wiring with a Null Modem Adapter
INSTRUCTIONS
References
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RICE LAKE 166204 Cable Wiring with Null Modem Adapter

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PRODUCT

Product Information

The null modem adapter is a troubleshooting tool used to address issues with serial cable wiring. It is designed to switch the transmit and receive pins of the serial cable connection if they are incorrectly wired. The null modem adapter can be used without opening the enclosure of the indicator, providing a temporary fix for wiring problems.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers a range of null modem parts, including:

Null Modem Cable (64794)
Null Modem Adapter (130798)
Communication Kit (166204), which includes PN 130798

For detailed information on connector locations and pin assignments, refer to the indicator’s technical manual.

Warranty information can be found at www.ricelake.com/warranties.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Acquire the appropriate null modem adapter for your serial cable connection.

Figure 1: Null Modem Adapter

1. Attach the null modem adapter to the connector of the serial cable.

Figure 2

1. If necessary, use a gender changer to connect the adapter to the cable.

Figure 3

Test for connectivity. If the connectivity test fails, it is recommended to consult a technician for repair.

Note: The null modem adapter should be used as a temporary solution until the wiring can be corrected by a trained technician.

Date: September 13, 2022

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Troubleshooting Serial Cable Wiring with a Null Modem Adapter

Issue : The indicator is unable to establish a connection to the device
Potential Cause : Serial cable wires are switched inside the indicator
Solution : Attach a null modem adapter to the connector to troubleshoot wiring

Manuals and additional resources are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems at www.ricelake.com/manuals Warranty information can be found at www.ricelake.com/warranties

A null modem adapter can be used to troubleshoot wiring without opening the enclosure of the indicator. This is a temporary fix to switch the transmit and receive pins of the serial cable connection if it is incorrectly wired. See the indicator technical manual for connector locations and pin assignments.

Available Null Modem Parts:

Null Modem Cable (64794)
Null Modem Adapter (130798)
Communication Kit (166204)

NOTE : The Communication Kit includes PN 130798.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use the following procedure to test the wiring of a serial cable with a null modem adapter:

Acquire the correct type of null modem adapter for the serial cable connection. $RICE-LAKE-166204-Cable-Wiring-with-Null-Modem-Adapter-FIG- $1$$
Attach a null modem adapter to the serial cable connector.
If needed, add a gender changer to the connector cable.
Test for connectivity. If the connectivity test fails, consult a technician for repair.