Cincoze DC-1100 User manual

Fanless Computing Solution
Compact Size Fanless Computer
DC-1100

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Contents
Prefaces
Revision …………………………………………………..……………….……….. 04
Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………................... 04
Disclaimer ………………………………………………………….……………….. 04
Declaration of Conformity ……………………………………….………………… 04
Product Warranty Statement ……………………………………….…………….. 05
Technical Support and Assistance ………………………………….……………. 06
Conventions Used in this Manual …………………………………….………….. 06
Copyright Notice …………………………………………………………………… 06
Safety Precaution …..…………………………………….…………….………….. 07
Package Contents ……………………………………………….……….………… 08
Ordering Information …………………………………………….……….………… 08
Optional Accessory …………...……………………………………...................... 09
Chapter 1 Product Introductions
1.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………….. 11
1.1.1 Key Feature …………………………………..……………....... 11
1.2 Hardware Specification ………………………………..……………… 12
1.3 System I/O ……………………………………………………………… 13
1.3.1 Front Panel ……………………………………………………… 13
1.3.2 Rear Panel …………………………………….………………... 13
1.4 Mechanical Dimension …………………………………..……………. 14
Chapter 2 Jumpers and Connectors
2.1 Jumper Settings ……………………………………………………..... 16
2.2 Locations of the Jumper and Connector ………………………….... 16
2.2.1 Top View ………………………………………………………… 16
2.2.2 Bottom View …………………………………………………….. 17
2.2.3 Daughterboard view ……………………………………………. 17
2.3 List of Switch / Jumper / Connector ……..,………….…….………..... 18
2.4 Switch Definition …………….……………........................................ 19
2.5 Jumper Definition …………………………........................................ 19
2.6 Connector Definition …………………………................................... 20
Chapter 3 System Setup
3.1 Removing the Chassis Bottom Cover ……...………………………... 31
3.2 Removing the Chassis …………………….…..…….……………….... 32
3.3 Installing a Half Size Mini PCIe Card on Top Side .……………….... 33
3.4 Installing a Full Size Mini PCIe Card on Top Side …..…………….... 35
3.5 Installing Antenna …………………………………..….…………….... 36
3.6 Installing a Half Size Mini PCIe Card on Bottom Side …..…….….... 38
3.7 Installing a Full Size Mini PCIe Card on Bottom Side …..………...... 40
3.8 Installing a SATA Hard Drive ………………………..….…………….... 41
3.9 Installing a SODIMM ………….……………………..….…………….... 42
3.10 Installing the Chassis ………….…………..………..….…………….... 43
3.11 Installing the Chassis Bottom Cover …..…………..….…………….... 44
3.12 Installing a SIM Card ………….……………..….…..….…………….... 45
3.13 Installing a CFast Card ………….……………….…..….……………....46

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3.14 Wall Mount Bracket ..……….……………….….…..….…………….... 47
3.15 Side Mount Bracket ..……….……………………..….……………….. 48
3.16 VESA Mount Bracket ..……….………………...…..….…………….... 49
3.17 DIN-Rail Mount Bracket ..……….…………………...………………... 50
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup
4.1 BIOS Introduction …….……….…………….…….…..….…………... 52
4.2 Main Setup ……..……….………………….…..….………………...... 53
4.2.1 System Date …….…………………………………………….... 53
4.2.2 System Time ………..…………………………………………... 53
4.3 Advanced Setup ……………………………………………………….. 54
4.3.1 ACPI Settings ……..……………………………………………. 54
4.3.2 Super IO Configuration ………………………………………... 55
4.3.3 Hardware Monitor …………………………………………….... 58
4.3.4 Serial Port Console Redirection ……………..……………..... 58
4.3.5 CPU Configuration ……………………………..………….….... 59
4.3.6 PPM Configuration ..…………………………..……………..... 60
4.3.7 Thermal Configuration ……..………………………………..... 61
4.3.8 IDE Configuration …………………………………………….... 62
4.3.9 Compatibility Support Module Configuration ………..………. 63
4.3.10 USB Configuration …………………………………………….. 64
4.4 Chipset …………...……….………………….…..….…..……………... 65
4.4.1 North Bridge ………….………………………………………….. 65
4.4.2 South Bridge ………….………………………………………….. 67
4.5 Security …………...……….………………….…..….…..……………... 69
4.5.1 Administrators Password …….………………………………….. 69
4.5.2 Users Password …….……………………………………,,…….. 69
4.6 Boot …………...……….….………………….…..….…..……………... 70
4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout ………………………………………….. 70
4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State …………………………………………. 70
4.6.3 Full Screen Logo Show …………………………………………. 70
4.6.4 Fast Boot …………………………………………………………. 70
4.7 Save & Exit …...……….….………………….…..….…..…………….... 71
4.7.1 Save Changes and Reset ……………..……………………...... 71
4.7.2 Discard Changes and Reset ……………………………………. 71
4.7.3 Restore Defaults …………………………………………………. 71
4.7.4 Save as User Defaults ……………………………………………71
4.7.5 Restore User Defaults …………………………………………… 71

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Acknowledgement
Cincoze is a registered trademark of Cincoze Co., Ltd. All registered trademarks and product names
mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This manual is intended to be used as a practical and informative guide only and is subject to change
without notice. It does not represent a commitment on the part of Cincoze. This product might include
unintentional technical or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information
herein to correct such errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication.
Declaration of Conformity
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FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all application European Union
(CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant,
only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper
cable and cabling techniques.
E-Mark
The "E" mark is based on ECE regulations issued by the Economic Commission for
Europe. It is an organizational part of the UN and the members are EU countries and
many others. Therefore, the acceptance of approved components is much broader,
especially in the eastern part of Europe. It is necessary to confirm whether a particular
country has accepted (signed) the application of an ECE-regulation; as the application it
is not mandatory for the countries.
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Revision Description Date
1.0 Manual Released 2014/09/29
1.1 New Optional Accessories Released 2015/01/13
1.2 Corrected photos shown in mirror and add chapter 5 and spec. 2016/06/06
1.3 Add E-Mark Certificated 2016/08/30
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Product Warranty Statement
Warranty
Cincoze products are warranted by Cincoze Co., Ltd. to be free from defect in materials and
workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
During the warranty period, we shall, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to
be defective under normal operation.
Defects, malfunctions, or failures of the warranted product caused by damage resulting from natural
disasters (such as by lightening, flood, earthquake, etc.), environmental and atmospheric disturbances,
other external forces such as power line disturbances, plugging the board in under power, or incorrect
cabling, and damage caused by misuse, abuse, and unauthorized alteration or repair, and the product
in question is either software, or an expendable item (such as a fuse, battery, etc.), are not warranted.
RMA
Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in Cincoze RMA Request Form and obtain a RMA
number from us. Our staff is available at any time to provide you with the most friendly and immediate
service.
RMA Instruction
Customers must fill in Cincoze Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Request Form and
obtain a RMA number prior to returning a defective product to Cincoze for service.
Customers must collect all the information about the problems encountered and note anything
abnormal and describe the problems on the “Cincoze Service Form” for the RMA number apply
process.
Charges may be incurred for certain repairs. Cincoze will charge for repairs to products whose
warranty period has expired. Cincoze will also charge for repairs to products if the damage
resulted from acts of God, environmental or atmospheric disturbances, or other external forces
through misuse, abuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair. If charges will be incurred for a
repair, Cincoze lists all charges, and will wait for customer’s approval before performing the
repair.
Customers agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage during transit, to
prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent.
Customers can be send back the faulty products with or without accessories (manuals, cable,
etc.) and any components from the system. If the components were suspected as part of the
problems, please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, Cincoze is not
responsible for the devices/parts.
Repaired items will be shipped along with a "Repair Report" detailing the findings and actions
taken.
Limitation of Liability
Cincoze’ liability arising out of the manufacture, sale, or supplying of the product and its use, whether
based on warranty, contract, negligence, product liability, or otherwise, shall not exceed the original
selling price of the product. The remedies provided herein are the customer’s sole and exclusive
remedies. In no event shall Cincoze be liable for direct, indirect, special or consequential damages
whether based on contract of any other legal theory.
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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Cincoze website at http://www.cincoze.com/en/warranty.php where you can find the latest
information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor or our technical support team or sales representative for technical support
if you need additional assistance. Please have following information ready before you call:
Product name and serial number
Description of your peripheral attachments
Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
A complete description of the problem
The exact wording of any error messages
Conventions Used in this Manual
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This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly
observed, may result in severe injury.
WARNING
This indication alerts operators to an operation that, if not strictly
observed, may result in safety hazards to personnel or damage to
equipment.
CAUTION
This indication provides additional information to complete a task easily.
NOTE
Copyright Notice
© 2016 by Cincoze Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be copied,
modified, or reproduced in any form or by any means for commercial use without the prior written
permission of Cincoze Co., Ltd. All information and specification provided in this manual are for
reference only and remain subject to change without prior notice.

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Safety Precautions
Before installing and using this device, please note the following precautions:
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Disconnected this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be
easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause
damage.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the
power outlet.
8. Use a power cord that has been approved for using with the product and that it matches the
voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and current rating
of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power
cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage
by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified
service personnel.
If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Package Contents
Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package.
Item Description Q’ty
1DC-1100 Embedded System 1
2Utility DVD Driver 1
3DIO Terminal Block Connector (Female) 1
4Power Terminal Block Connector (Female) 1
5DVI-I to VGA Adapter 1
6Screw Pack 1
7Wall Mount Kit 1
Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.
Ordering Information
Model No. Product Description
DC-1100 Intel® Atom™ E3845 Quad Core™ Compact Size Fanless Computer
and 2x Mini-PCIe Expansion
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Optional Accessories
Model Name Description
GSM60A12-CIN Adapter AC/DC 12V 5A 60W with 3pin Terminal Block Plug 5.0mm
Pitch, GSM60A12-P1J
SL2-SL3 US 2 heads power cord, US B type to IEC C13, SVT 18AWG/3C
Black 1.8M SL-2+SL-3
SL6-SL3 EU 2 heads power cord, EU G type to IEC C13,H05VV-F
0.75mm2/3G Black 1.8M SL-6+SL-3
QP026-SL3 UK 2 heads power cord, UK I type to IEC C13, H05VV-F 0.75mm2/3G
Black 1.8M QP026+SL-3
VESA-DC DC series VESA Mount Kit
SIDE-DC DC series SIDE Mount Kit
DINRAIL Diamond series DIN-RAIL Mount Kit
59381560000E MINI-DIN(M) (PS/2 KB+MS) TO MINI-DIN(F) (PS/2 KB)+MINI-DIN(F)
(PS/2 MS) L:10CM, 59381560000E
N0307-140507-01 DVI-I(M) TO DVI-D(F) + VGA(F) Cable, L=200mm, N0307-140507-01
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Product Introductions
Chapter 1

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1.1.1 Key Features
•Onboard Intel® Atom™ E3845 processor Quad Core, 1.91GHz
•1x DDR3L SO-DIMM max. up to 8GB
•Dual Independent Display from 1x DVI-I and 1x DisplayPort
•2x Intel® I210-AT GbE port, support Wake-on-LAN and PXE
•1x USB 3.0, 3x USB2.0
•4x RS-232/422/485 port with 5V/12V power
•4x Isolated DI, 4x Isolated DO
•1x 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD bay, 1x CFast card and 1x SIM card socket
•9~48VDC power input, support AT/ATX mode
•2x Mini-PCIe slot for Wi-Fi, GSM, or I/O expansion
•Universal I/O bracket for Mini-PCIe expansion
•E13 (No.10R-0514062) Certified
1.1 Overview
DC-1100 is a high performance compact size (185mm (W) x 131mm (D) x 54mm (H)) system
designed with onboard Intel® Atom™ E3845 Quad Core 1.91GHz processor , rich I/O, unique
expansion capability, and wide range (9~48V) DC power input. It supports the latest USB 3.0
technology.
With features including completely cable-less designed, special heat dissipation, anti-vibration, and
industrial components selection, DC-1100 is a ruggedized system that can operate in harsh
environments.
A build in voltage protection, reliable DC power input, and reverse power protection make DC-1100 a
safety system for industrial applications.
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Front
Rear

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Processor System
•Onboard Intel® Atom™ Processor E3845 Quad
Core, 1.91 GHz with AMI 64Mbit SPI BIOS.
Memory
•1x 204-Pin DDR3L-1066/ 1333MHz SO-DIMM
(un-buffered and non-ECC), Max. up to 8 GB
Display
Dual Display
•1x DVI and 1x DisplayPort
•1x DVI-D and 1x VGA (with optional split cable)
•1x DisplayPort and 1x VGA (with DVI-I to VGA
Adapter)
Expansion
•2x Full-size Mini PCIe Socket for Wi-Fi / GSM /
Expansion Module
•1x Universal I/O Bracket
Ethernet
•2 x Intel® I210-AT GbE LAN Port, Support Wake-
on-LAN and PXE
Audio
•Codec: Realtek ALC888S
•1x Mic-in and 1x Line-out
Watchdog Timer
•Software Programmable Supports 1~255 sec.
System Reset
Storage
•1x 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD Bay
•1x External CFast Socket
•1x External SIM Card Socket
I/O Ports
•1x USB 3.0 Port
•3x USB 2.0 Port
•4 x DB9 for COM1~4
(Support RS-232/422/485 with Auto Flow Control)
•2x Antenna Hole
•1x Power Switch
•1x AT/ATX Switch
Digital Input & Output
•4x Digital Input (Source Type)
-Input Voltage (Dry Contact):
Logic 0: Close to GND
Logic 1: Open
-Input Voltage:
Logic 0: 3V max.
Logic 1: 5V min. (DI to COM-)
•4x Digital Output
-Supply Voltage: 5~30VDC
-Sink Current: 580 mA max. per channel
Power
•Support AT, ATX Mode
•1x 3-pin Terminal Block Connector with Power Input
9~48VDC
•1x Optional AC/DC 12V/5A, 60W Power Adapter
Environment
•Operating Temperature: Ambient with Air Flow:
-25°C to 70°C (with Industrial Grade Peripherals)
•Storage Temperature: -30°C to 85°C
•Relative humidity: 10%~95% (non-condensing)
Physical
•Dimension (WxDxH): 185 x 131 x 54 mm
•Weight: 1.58 kg
•Construction: Extruded Aluminum with Heavy Duty
Metal
•Mounting: Wall, Optional Side/VESA/DIN-Rail
Mounting
Operating System
•Windows® 10
•Windows® 8
•Windows®Embedded 8 Standard
•Windows® 7
•Windows® Embedded Standard 7
•Linux®Ubuntu 14.04
Certifications
•CE
•FCC Class A
• E-Mark (E13, No.10R-0514062)
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1.2 Hardware Specification

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1.3 System I/O
1.3.1 Front Panel
ATX power on/off switch
Press to power-on or power-off the system
Power LED
Indicates the power status of the system
HDD LED
Indicates the status of the hard drive
USB 2.0 port
Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 device
AT/ATX mode select switch
Used to select AT or ATX power mode
CFast and SIM card
Used to insert a CFast card and SIM card
COM port
COM 1 and COM 2 support RS-232/422/485 serial
device
Expandable I/O bracket
Used to customized I/O output
1.3.2 Rear Panel
DC IN
Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block
DVI-I port
Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect optional
split cable for dual display mode
LAN port
Used to connect the system to a local area network
USB 3.0 port
Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device
USB 2.0 port
Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 device
DisplayPort
Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor
Antenna hole
Used to connect an antenna for optional Mini-PCIe
WiFi module
COM port
COM 3 and COM 4 support RS232/422/485 serial
device
Mic-in
Used to connect a microphone
Line-out
Used to connect a speaker
Digital I/O Terminal Block
The Digital I/O terminal block supports 4 digital input
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Chapter 1: Product Introductions
1.4 Mechanical Dimensions
Unit: mm

Jumpers and Connectors
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2.1 Jumpers Settings
When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is short. If you remove the jumper cap, or
place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is open. Refer to below for examples of the 2-
pin and 3-pin jumpers when they are short (on) and open (off).
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Open
1 2
Short
Two-Pin Jumpers
12 3
Pins 1 and 2 are short
123
All pins are open
12 3
Pins 2 and 3 are short
Three-Pin Jumpers
2.2 Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors
2.2.1 Top View

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2.2.2 Bottom View
2.2.3 Daughter board view

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Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors
2.3 Connector / Jumper / Switch Definition
List of Connector / Jumper / Switch
Connector Location Definition
AT_ATX1AT /ATX Power Mode Switch
CFAST1CFast Connector
CLR_CMOS1 Clear BIOS Switch
COM1_1, COM2_1, COM3_1,
COM4_1 RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 Connector
COM12_SEL1,COM34_SEL1 COM1 / COM2 / COM3 / COM4 with Power
Select
DC_IN1 3-pin DC 9~48V Power Input Connector
DIO1 4DI / 4DO Connector
DP1 DisplayPort Connector
DVI_I1DVI-I Connector
LAN1, LAN2LAN Port
LED1Power / HDD Access LED Status
MIC1Mic-in Jack
MINIPCIE1, MINIPCIE2Mini PCI-Express Socket
POWER1 Power Connector
PS2_1 Keyboard / Mouse Connector
PWR_SW1Power Switch
SATA1SATA with Power Connector
SIM1SIM Card Socket
SPK_OUT1Line-out Jack
USB2_1, USB2_2, USB2_3 USB 2.0 Port
USB3_1 USB 3.0 Port

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1-2 (Right) ATX Power Mode（Default）
2-3 (Left) AT Power Mode
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2.4 Switches Definitions
AT_ATX1: AT / ATX Power Mode Switch
CLR_CMOS1: Clear BIOS Switch
Switch Definition
Off Normal Status (Default)
ON Clear CMOS
2.5 Jumpers Definitions
COM12_SEL1: COM1 / COM2 with Power Select
Connector Type: 2X5 10-pin Header, 2.0mm pitch
COM1 COM2
Pin Definition Pin Definition
1-3 On +5V 2-4 On +5V
3-5 On +12V 4-6 On +12V
7-9 On
(Default)Reserved 8-10 On (Default)Reserved
COM34_SEL1: COM3 / COM4 with Power Select
Connector Type: 2X5 10-pin Header, 2.0mm pitch
COM3 COM4
Pin Definition Pin Definition
1-3 On +5V 2-4 On +5V
3-5 On +12V 4-6 On +12V
7-9 On
(Default)Reserved 8-10 On (Default)Reserved

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2.6 Connectors Definitions
CFAST1: CFast (Cerebrospinal Fluid Artifact Suppression Technique) Connector
Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition
S1 GND PC1 NC PC10 NC
S2 SATA_TX2+ PC2 GND PC11 NC
S3 SATA_TX2-PC3 NC PC12 NC
S4 GND PC4 NC PC13 +3.3V
S5 SATA_RX2-PC5 NC PC14 +3.3V
S6 SATA_RX2+ PC6 NC PC15 GND
S7 GND PC7 GND PC16 GND
PC8 NC PC17 NC
PC9 NC
COM1_1: RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Connector
Connector Type: 9-pin D-Sub
Pin RS232
Definition RS422 / 485 Full Duplex Definition RS485 Half Duplex Definition
1DCD1 TX1-DATA1-
2RxD1 TX1+ DATA1+
3TxD1 RX1+
4DTR1 RX1-
5GND1
6DSR1
7RTS1
8CTS1
9RI1
Power over Serial PIN Definitions
Pin RS232 RS422/
485 RS485
5GND GND GND
90/5/12V 0/5/12V 0/5/12V