Acom 1200S Installation and operating instructions

ACOM 1200S
1.8-54 MHz
Linear Power Amplifier
User's Manual
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance
August 2021
OUTSTANDING HF POWER PRODUCTS

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Title of Documentation
ACOM 1200S 1.8-54 MHz Linear Power Amplifier
User's Manual
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Type of Documentation
User's Manual
Purpose of Documentation
This manual explains Installation, Operation and Maintenance of the
ACOM 1200S 1.8-54 MHz Linear Power Amplifier.
Record of Revisions
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ACOM 1200S User's Manual
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First edition
ACOM 1200S User's Manual
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Second edition
ACOM 1200S User's Manual
11.05.2017
Third edition
ACOM 1200S User's Manual
30.08.2021
Fourth edition, R01
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Contents
ABOUT DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................ 3
1. GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Introduction and Description.......................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Owner Assistance............................................................................................................................ 9
1.3. Equipment Supplied........................................................................................................................ 9
1.4. Features......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions.................................................................................... 11
2. INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection................................................................................................... 14
2.2. Line Voltage Selection................................................................................................................... 14
2.3. Amplifier Location Selection ......................................................................................................... 15
2.4. Connections................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5. Connecting to External Devices (transceiver, computer, etc.) and User Settings ........................ 20
3. FIRST POWER-ON, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND INITIAL CHECK.................................................................... 22
3.1. Low Energy STANDBY Mode of the Power Supply........................................................................ 22
3.2. Front Panel.................................................................................................................................... 23
3.3. Initial Turning On........................................................................................................................... 23
3.4. Basic Screen................................................................................................................................... 24
3.5. Control System - Buttons and Menus ........................................................................................... 25
3.6. Test Transmission.......................................................................................................................... 26
4. OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................. 30
4.1. Change of Modes RX/TX and OPERATE/STANDBY; AUTO OPERATE User Setting........................ 30
4.2. Band Change, Standard and Expanded Frequency Coverage ....................................................... 31
4.3. Operation with an External Antenna Tuner.................................................................................. 32
4.4. Automatic Protection System ....................................................................................................... 33
5. MENUS - SETTINGS AND OPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 36
5.1. Menu AMP MEASURE (Amplifier Measurements)........................................................................ 37
5.2. Menu AMP SERVICE (Amplifier Service Functions)....................................................................... 38
5.3. Menu CAT/AUX SETTINGS (Selection of CAT/AUX Interface) ....................................................... 39
5.4. Menu USER PREFERENCES ............................................................................................................ 41

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5.5. Menu FAULTS LOG ........................................................................................................................ 42
5.6. Menu RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS.............................................................................................. 43
6. REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................................................. 44
6.1. Remote Control via ACOM eBox ................................................................................................... 44
6.2. Remote Control via RS-232 interface............................................................................................ 44
7. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 45
7.1. Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 45
7.2. Cleaning......................................................................................................................................... 47
7.3. Fuse Replacement......................................................................................................................... 47
7.4. Using the Fault Codes (signatures) for Diagnostics....................................................................... 49
7.5. Firmware ....................................................................................................................................... 50
7.5.1. Firmware Versions........................................................................................................... 50
7.5.2. Prequistments.................................................................................................................. 50
7.5.3. Firmware Updates ........................................................................................................... 50
8. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 52
8.1. Parameters.................................................................................................................................... 52
8.2. Functions....................................................................................................................................... 54
8.3. Storage and Shipment................................................................................................................... 55
8.3.1. Storage Environment....................................................................................................... 55
8.3.2. Shipping Size and Weight ................................................................................................ 55
8.3.3. Transportation................................................................................................................. 55
8.3.4. Returning to the Service Provider ................................................................................... 55
8.4. Information on Disposing and Recycling of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment.................. 56
NOTES.............................................................................................................................................................. 57
Figures
Figure 2-1 Front panel - Ergonomic position with tilt foot bar ....................................................................... 15
Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections ............................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-1 Front panel - Controls and Readouts ............................................................................................. 22
Figure 3-2 Basic screen without ACOM 04AT antenna tuner assigned........................................................... 24
Figure 4-1 ACOM 04AT Remote Automatic Antenna Tuner and Switch......................................................... 32

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Figure 4-2 Amplifier screen with ACOM 04AT antenna tuner installed.......................................................... 33
Figure 4-3 Appearance of an alarm message.................................................................................................. 34
Figure 5-1 MENU SELECTION........................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 5-2 Menu AMP MEASURE..................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 5-3 Menu AMP SERVICE ....................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 5-4 Menu CAT/AUX SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 39
Figure 5-5 Menu USER PREFERENCES ............................................................................................................. 41
Figure 5-6 Menu FAULTS LOG ......................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 5-7 Menu RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................................................................... 43
Figure 6-1 ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote Control device ............................................................................... 44
Figure 7-1 Bottom view - Air Filters................................................................................................................. 46
Figure 7-2 ACOM Terminal S screenshot......................................................................................................... 51
Figure 8-1 Packaging cardboard box ............................................................................................................... 55
Tables
Table 2-1 Signals and pin out of the CAT/AUX connector............................................................................... 20
Table 2-2 Signals and pin out of the RS-232 connector .................................................................................. 21
Table 5-1 Transceiver interface type and command set selection.................................................................. 40
Table 7-1 ACOM 1200S firmware versions history.......................................................................................... 50

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on purchasing one of the finest HF amplifiers in the world today.
ACOM is pleased that you have chosen one of our products, and we will endeavor to provide you with the
information and support you need to enjoy your purchase for many years.
We urge you to read all of the following materials before you embark on operating your new amplifier.
1.1. Introduction and Description
This manual explains:
•Installation
•Operation and
•Maintenance
of the ACOM 1200S HF + 6 m solid-state linear power amplifier.
The ACOM 1200S is a state-of-the art linear power amplifier that covers all amateur bands from 1.8 through
54 MHz and provides 1000 W output power (PEP or continuous carrier) with less than 50 W of drive. The
amplifier operating information is shown on a multi-functional, high resolution color display. ACOM 1200S
can be controlled either by the six front-panel buttons or remotely.
The ACOM 04AT Remote Automatic Antenna Tuner and Switch is designed to work with
our transistor (solid state) amplifier series, including the ACOM 1200S (see Section
4.3 Operation with an External Antenna Tuner).
Remote control of ACOM 1200S is provided by ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote control
device or RS-232 port (see Section 6 REMOTE CONTROL).

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1.2. Owner Assistance
If assistance is needed, you should contact your local dealerfirst. If necessary, your dealer will contact ACOM
for additional guidance.
If you still have an issue you need to discuss with one of ACOM's specialists, the contact information is as
follows:
ACOM Ltd.
E-mail: [e-mail]
Bulgaria | Bozhurishte 2227
Sofia-Bozhurishte Economic Zone | 6 Valeri Petrov Str.
GPS coordinates: 42.748616о| 23.209801о
1.3. Equipment Supplied
The ACOM 1200S amplifier and this User's Manual are shipped in a cardboard box.

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1.4. Features
•Easy to operate
The overall operation of ACOM 1200S is extremely simplified: the screen menus are intuitive and easy
to follow, no special skill is required from the operator when changing frequency bands.
•User-friendly automatic control
When connected to a transceiver with CAT capability, the amplifier will track the operating frequency,
and will change bands accordingly.
Even if not CAT connected, the amplifier monitors the input signal frequency through the built-in
frequency counter and automatically switches bands.
•High resolution color display
All amplifier status indications are explained via detailed text displayed on the 5" high resolution color
display (108x65 mm, 800x480 pixels, and 24-bit color).
•Transceiver-independent
Compatible with all transceiver models - does not need any special signals: "ground on transmit" and
less than 50 W of RF drive power is sufficient.
•LDMOS transistor technology
Тhe final PA stage uses a rugged LDMOS transistor - BLF188XR or equivalent.
•Broadband input circuit
Broadband input circuit, providing a perfect transceiver load with SWR below 1.2 (typically 1.1),
without retuning throughout the whole frequency range from 1.8 to 54 MHz.
•Intelligence
Takes care of itself during operation via continuously working protection circuits in all modes.
The operator can monitor more than 10 parameters of the amplifier in operation.
•Easy maintenance
Detailed data (55 parameters) about each of the last 28 hard-fault protection trips is stored in the
amplifier's memory.
•Remote control capabilities
Remotely controlled by RS-232 port and via Internet by the ACOM eBox Ethernet Remote Control
device.
•Compact and lightweight construction
Convenient for expeditions and field operation due to the extremely compact and lightweight
construction and the built-in switching-mode power supply (SMPS) that operates with extended mains
voltage range of 100-240 VAC (output power reduced to about 500 W PEP below 200 VAC), with no
internal switch over. The consumed current is purely sinusoidal, Power Factor Corrected (PFC) and
inrush limited. This makes the operation from unstable mains and generators easy and trouble free.
•Electromagnetic compatibility
Perfect electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) with both highly sensitive devices and the powerful
devices in the radio station (receivers, computers, other amplifiers) exceeding the standard EMC
requirements due to the used PFC and built-in radio-frequency filters.

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1.5. Safety Considerations, Explicit Definitions
The ACOM 1200S linear power amplifier is a Safety Class I unit regarding protection against electric shock.
The third grounding lead of its mains cord (which is colored yellow with two green stripes) and the ground
stud on the rear panel of the amplifier (marked GND, see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (a)) must
be connected to the station's grounding system for safe operation.
The amplifier is designed to meet international safety standards and complies with the CE safety and
electromagnetic compatibility requirements, as well as the FCC regulations.
This User's Manual contains information, warnings (signal words Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice)
and instructions, related to hazards, that should be followed by the user in order to ensure safe operation
and to keep the amplifier in a safe working condition at all times.
The EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS described below apply to this User's Manual:
DANGER
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly
performed, will result in serious personal injuries and even death.
WARNING
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly
performed, could result in serious personal injuries and even death.
CAUTION
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly
performed, could result in minor or moderate personal injuries.
NOTICE
These notes call attention to a procedure or instructions which, if not correctly
performed, could result in property damage or equipment damage not exclusively to
the amplifier but also to connected equipment.

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Information notes described below apply to this User's Manual:
These notes highlight operating procedures or practices that may improve equipment
reliability and/or personnel performance, or to emphasize a concept.
ORANGE TEXT as LINKS
marks all internal links in the document between Sections, Figures, Tables, etc. for your
convenience.
The safety instructions contained in this User's Manual feature specific signal words
(Danger, Warning, Caution or Notice) and, where required, a safety alert symbol, in
accordance with actual standards ISO 3864 or ANSI Z535.

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PRECAUTIONS:
DANGER
Both the mains voltage and the high DC voltage up to 500 V inside the ACOM 1200S
amplifier are LETHAL!
For your safety, pull the amplifier power plug out of the mains wall outlet and WAIT AT
LEAST 3 minutes EACH TIME BEFORE you remove the cover of the amplifier.
DANGER
Never allow anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, to push or put anything into holes in the
case - this will cause electric shock. NEVER TOUCH AN ANTENNA or antenna insulators
during transmission or tuning - this may result in an electric shock or burn. NEVER
EXPOSE the amplifier to rain, snow or any liquids. AVOID placing the amplifier in
excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight. DO NOT OBSTRUCT COOLING ducts
or vents. Keep a minimum clearance distance of 10 cm (4 inches) to any other devices or
objects.
WARNING
Do not undertake on your own repairs or changes in hardware or software of the
amplifier in order not to endanger your or other's health and life and not to damage the
amplifier and the equipment connected with it, not covered by warranty. The
manufacturer is not liable for another's actions and responsibility shall be assumed by
the doer.
WARNING
To avoid damage (not covered under warranty) read the Section 2 INSTALLATION of this
User's Manual carefully. If you have any doubts about the installation, operation or
safety of the amplifier, please, consult your dealer.

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. Unpacking and Initial Inspection
Before you install your amplifier, thoroughly read this manual.
First, carefully inspect the cardboard carton and its contents for physical damage.
ACOM ships amplifiers in highly protected containers, but it cannot assure that
mistreatment by shippers will not occur. If damage is evident, notify your dealer
immediately. Delay may void the carrier's warranty.
Keep all packing materials for possible future amplifier shipment (see Section 8.3.4 Returning to the Service
Provider).
2.2. Line Voltage Selection
The ACOM 1200S amplifier is supplied with built-in switching-mode power supply (SMPS).
The amplifier operates in an extended mains voltage range of 100-240 VAC (output power reduced to
about 500 W PEP below 200 VAC), with no internal switch over. The consumed current is purely sinusoidal,
Power Factor Corrected (PFC) and inrush limited. This makes the operation from unstable mains and
generators easy and trouble free.
Thanks to the built-in SMPS, the ACOM 1200S has no mains line voltage selector to take
care of!

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2.3. Amplifier Location Selection
CAUTION
The weight of the unit is about 16 kg, which should preferably be handled by two
persons.
Position the amplifier near the place where it will be used. You will need an easy access to the command
buttons on the front panel, as well as to the rear panel cabling.
NOTICE
The ACOM 1200S is forced air cooled. Keep a minimum clearance distance of 10 cm
(4 inches) to any other devices or objects.
The exhaust air can reach 65 oC (150 oF) and if the surrounding devices are sensitive to heating from outside
or use forced air cooling themselves, increase the distances accordingly.
Figure 2-1 Front panel - Ergonomic position with tilt foot bar
Figure 2-1 Front panel - Ergonomic position with tilt foot bar
NOTICE
Do not leave accidental paper, cloth or other lightweight pieces around and under the
amplifier. They may be drawn in by the cooling air stream and block the vents. This will
lead to overheating and accelerated material aging, not covered by the warranty.

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2.4. Connections
Please, see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections.
Connection to your station must be accomplished in the order described below, before you apply mains
voltage to the amplifier.
Before you connect the amplifier to external grounding, you should advise with a
licensed electrician and confirm such kind of connection is allowed by your national and
local electrical code, safety rules, and regulations in force. Simultaneous connection to
the earth grounding and protective earth may be inadmissible or may fall under special
requirements in some countries!
DANGER
Never use the gas installation pipes for grounding. This can cause an EXPLOSION!
DANGER
Do not use the steam-heating or water-supply network pipes for grounding! You may
expose to dangerous voltage not only yourself but also other people using the same
installation.
Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections
Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections
f)
g)
3
d)
e)
c)
b)
2
a)
1

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a) GND stud
First, connect the wing-nut grounding stud of the amplifier (on the rear panel, marked GND) to the station's
grounding system (see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (a)).
WARNING
Note that the grounding system may have to withstand currents over 15 A with
insignificant voltage drop on it. Therefore, it may be necessary to improve it
considerably, i.e., to become less resistive, with heavier leads and lower-resistive ground
path. The grounding leads should be at least 4 mm² (AWG 11 or SWG 13).
For details and recommendations on the grounding and RF counterpoise system concerning the
electromagnetic compatibility see also Section 3.6.f) Elimination of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
problems.
b) KEY-IN socket
This is the amplifier's input for receive/transmit control from the transceiver.
The transceiver controls the amplifier from receive mode into transmit mode (RX/TX) by grounding of the
KEY-IN input.
Run a shielded cable from the "ground on transmit" socket or terminal on your transceiver to the amplifier
rear panel KEY-IN socket (see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (b)). The KEY-IN socket uses a standard
RCA phono plug.
The switching voltage presented from amplifier KEY-IN socket to the transceiver
"ground on transmit" output does not exceed 12 V (positive to the ground). The closed-
circuit current is below 6 mA (see Section 8.1.j) Receive / transmit control).
Your amplifier will not work if KEY-IN input is not connected properly.
Transceiver producers give different names to this output and they are for instance
TX-GND, SEND, T/R-LINE, PTT, etc. Some transceivers require that "ground on transmit"
is implemented via a software command, or by changing the setting of a switch on the
rear panel, or interior of the transceiver. Check your transceiver's manual.
c) KEY-OUT socket
This is the amplifier's transmit-enabling control output to the transceiver.
The KEY-OUT socket on the rear panel provides an extra control signal from the amplifier to the
transceiver. This can be used for improving the receive/transmit (RX/TX) switching safety.

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NOTICE
KEY-OUT is a low-power open-drain output, make sure that the signal voltage coming
from the respective transceiver connection does not exceed 50 VDC (open circuit) and
the closed-circuit current is below 20 mA.
If your transceiver has a suitable input that disables transmission unless grounded externally, we
recommend that you connect it with a shielded cable terminated in a Phono (RCA) connector to the
KEY-OUT socket (see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (c)) of the amplifier.
ACOM 1200S will operate normally with KEY-OUT unconnected if your transceiver has
no such input.
Transceiver producers give different names to this input and they are for instance
TX-INHIBIT, MUTE, LINEAR, etc. Check your transceiver's manual.
d) RF INPUT socket
Connect a suitable coaxial cable from the transceiver output to the amplifier RF INPUT SO-239 socket (see
Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (d)), using PL-259 plug.
NOTICE
In order to avoid a damage, turn off your transceiver's internal antenna tuner.
e) RF OUTPUT socket
NOTICE
If this is the first time you will use a power amplifier in your station, pay attention to the
coaxial cable type from the amplifier's output to the antenna. It must handle the
increased power safely, particularly on the 10- and 6 meters bands. We recommend that
you use RG213 cable or better. Check the same for the antenna switch and tuner, as
well as the whole antenna system (especially multi-band trap antennas).
Connect a suitable coaxial cable with a PL-259 plug from the RF OUTPUT (see Figure 2-2 Rear panel -
Connections, Pos. (e)) to the antenna switch or tuner, or to antenna for the respective frequency band.

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f) Main fuses
Please, see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (f).
NOTICE
If occasion should require replacement of the mains fuses, replace them as described in
Section 7.3 Fuse Replacement!
g) The IEC 320 Power inlet
Please, see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (g).
Due to the different standards in different countries, the power supply cable and mains plug are supplied
and mounted by the dealer. He connects to the mains cord end a standard mains supply plug which meets
the Safety Class I unit standard in your country.
h) Preparation of wall outlet
WARNING
Before connecting the amplifier to your mains supply using a licensed electrician, check
that the supply is correctly wired, and is adequate for the current drawn by the amplifier
(up to 10 A). Make certain that the grounding lead is connected properly and that it has
a cross section not less than the cross section of the phase conductor in the wall outlet
for the amplifier.
It is preferable that you use the wall outlet closest to the source. The installation leads should be at least
1.5 mm² (AWG 15 or SWG 17) at operating 200-240 VAC or 100-120 VAC (recommended values if there are
no stricter requirements by your local standard).
Check that the panel fuse has a free capacity for the additional load from the amplifier as specified in
Section Specifications 8.1.h) Mains Power Consumption at Full Output Power. If you connect the amplifier to a
different mains outlet, be sure that you check it, too.
Make sure the main rocker Power Switch (see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (3)), on the rear panel
is in OFF position and insert amplifier's mains plug into the wall outlet prepared for it. The amplifier
remains switched off.

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2.5. Connecting to External Devices (transceiver, computer, etc.) and User Settings
a) CAT/AUX interface connector
Please, see Figure 2-2 Rear panel - Connections, Pos. (1).
CAT/AUX interface is used for connecting and operating with various transceiver models (see Table 2-1
Signals and pin out of the CAT/AUX connector below and the respective menu in Section 5.3 Menu CAT/AUX
SETTINGS (Selection of CAT/AUX Interface), Table 5-1 Transceiver interface type and command set selection and
Figure 5-4 Menu CAT/AUX SETTINGS).
Most of the modern transceivers can be connected by CAT to the ACOM 1200S. This will allow the amplifier
to track the transceiver frequency without any transmission and change the bands automatically when in
OPERATE mode. The cable can be supplied optionally, ordered separately or home brewed according to
Table 2-1 Signals and pin out of the CAT/AUX connector and the transceiver's manual.
The CAT connection requires a cable made especially for the ACOM 1200S and your transceiver. If you need
cable wiring diagrams, please, contact your dealer (see Section 1.2 Owner Assistance).
Note that some of the connections - to the transceiver's BCD band data outputs and
Band Voltage outputs do not provide an exact frequency data, but only band data. Those
connections cannot be used when ACOM 1200S works together with ACOM 04AT
because the tuner needs to know the exact frequency, not only the band.
Table 2-1 Signals and pin out of the CAT/AUX connector
CAT/AUX
interface
Pin Nr.
Pin name
Description
Specification
D-sub
connector,
15-pin,
3-row,
female
(Rear panel
view)
1
RxD
Receive Data
TTL input
2
RxD
Receive Data
RS-232 input
3
TxD
Transmit Data
RS-232 output
4
TxD
Transmit Data
TTL output
5
GND
Ground
0 Volt
6
BAND voltage
Analogue input
0 to +8 V
7
Band data 0
Bit 0
TTL input
8
Band data 1
Bit 1
TTL input
9
Band data 2
Bit 2
TTL input
10
Band data 3
Bit 3
TTL input
11
ON RMT
Remote Pwr On
+4.5 to +15 V / 3 mA max
12
Debug mode
CPU only Pwr input
+8 to +15 V / 0.4 A
13
KEY-IN
Tx request
Less than +12 V / 6 mA
14
KEY-OUT
Tx Ready
O.C. output, up to +50 V / 20 mA
15
GND
Ground
0 Volt
Table 2-1 Signals and pin out of the CAT/AUX connector