Patton electronics 590A User manual

USER
MANUAL
MODEL 590A and
MODEL 591A
RS-232 to RS-232
Optical Isolators
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Part # 07M59XA-C
Doc. # 055061UB
Revised 7/5/01
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Warranty Information .................................................................. 3
1.1 FCC Information ........................................................................... 3
1.2 CE Notice...................................................................................... 3
1.3 Service.......................................................................................... 4
2.0 General Information..................................................................... 5
2.1 Features........................................................................................ 5
2.2 Description.................................................................................... 5
3.0 Configuration............................................................................... 6
3.1 Checking the Default Configuration.............................................. 6
Data Signals: Transmit Data (TD) and Receive Data (RD):......... 6
Control Signals*: DTR/RTS, and CD/DSR/CTS........................... 6
3.2 Setting the Internal Switches........................................................ 7
Selecting the DTE Output Signals (DTR or RTS)......................... 8
3.3 Selecting the DCE Output Signals (CTS, DSR, or CD)................ 9
4.0 Installation.................................................................................. 10
A Model 590A/591A Specifications.............................................. 11
A.1 Transmission Format .................................................................. 11
A.2 Interface Standard ...................................................................... 11
A.3 Connectors .................................................................................. 11
A.4 Data Rates .................................................................................. 11
A.5 Isolation ....................................................................................... 11
A.6 Power Supply .............................................................................. 11
A.7 Compliance ................................................................................. 11
A.8 Dimensions ................................................................................. 11
A.9 Temperature Range .................................................................... 11
A.10 Altitude ........................................................................................ 11
A.11 Weight ......................................................................................... 11
A.12 Humidity ...................................................................................... 11
B Model 590A/591A Pin Assignments......................................... 12

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1.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION
Patton Electronics warrants all Model 590A/591A components to be
free from defects, and will—at our option—repair or replace the product
should it fail within one year from the first date of shipment.
This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and does
not cover customer damage, abuse or unauthorized modification.If this
product fails or does not perform as warranted, your sole recourse shall
be repair or replacement as described above.Under no condition shall
Patton Electronics be liable for any damages incurred by the use of this
product.These damages include, but are not limited to, the following:lost
profits, lost savings and incidental or consequential damages arising
from the use of or inability to use this product. Patton Electronics spe-
cifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, and the
installation or use of this product shall be deemed an acceptance of
these terms by the user.
1.1 FCC INFORMATION
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 interfer-
ence 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.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
1.2 CE NOTICE
The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates that it is in
compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive and
the LowVoltage Directive (LVD) of the Union European (EU).A Certificate
of Compliance is available by contacting Patton Technical Support.

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1.3 SERVICE
All warranty and non-warranty repairs must be returned freight prepaid
and insured to Patton Electronics. All returns must have a Return Materi-
als Authorization number on the outside of the shipping container.This
number may be obtained from Patton Electronics Technical Service at:
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: www.patton.com
Note Packages received without an RMA number will not be
accepted.
Patton Electronics’ technical staff is also available to answer any ques-
tions that might arise concerning the installation or use of your Model
590A/591A.Technical Service hours: 8AM to 5PM EST , Monday through
Friday .

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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product.This
product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is warranted for
OneYear parts and labor. If any questions or problems arise during
installation or use of this product, please do not hesitate to contact
Patton ElectronicsTechnical Support at [phone] .
2.1 FEATURES
• Asynchronous
• Full or Half Duplex Operation
• Supports Data Rates to 19.2 kbps (Model 590A) or 115.2 kbps
(Model 591A)
• 2500V RMS DTE-DCE Isolation
• Optional Power Supplied through Pin 9 on Either Side
• Powered by EIA-232 Interface
• Miniature Size
• Made in USA
2.2 DESCRIPTION
The Patton Model 590A/591A RS-232 to RS-232 Optical Isolators
offer a simple and effective way to guard your asynchronous data and
equipment from the hazards of ground looping.Plugging directly into
your DTE hardware, the Model 590A/591A provides 2500V RMS of DTE/
DCE isolation.The Model 590A/591A supports data rates to 19.2 kbps
and Model 591A supports up to 115.2kbps.
The Model 590A/591A isolate four RS-232 signals.In addition to two
data lines (TD, RD), Model 590A/591A passes one user-configurable
control signal in each direction.That makes it perfect for applications that
require hardware flow control. Just plug it in between DTE and DCE
equipment—no external power is required. Standard DB-25 female con-
nectors on both sides connect to the equipment ports.

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3.0 CONFIGURATION
The Model 590A/591A is equipped with two eight-position DIP switches
that allow configuration to a wide range of applications.This section
describes all possible configuration settings, including the factory default
settings.
3.1 CHECKING THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
The Model 590A/591A passes four optically isolated signals between the
connected RS-232 DCE and DTE devices.The data signals, TD (pin 2),
and RD (pin 3), have been dedicated and cannot be changed. Use two
sets of DIP switches to set the control.
Data Signals:Transmit Data (TD) and Receive Data (RD):
The Transmit Data and Receive Data signals cannot be be altered.The
diagram below shows the TD and RD signal directions.
Control Signals*: DTR/RTS, and CD/DSR/CTS
The Model 590A/591A passes
one control signal in each direction.There
it allows you to use it in applications that require hardware flow control.
You may select either DTR or RTS in one direction, and CD, DSR or CTS
in the other direction.
DCE Side DTE Side
TD (2) (2) TD
RD (3) (3) RD

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Before opening the Model 590A/591A’s case, check the default control
signal settings (shown below). If the default configuration is correct,
move to Section 4.0 of this manual. Otherwise, proceed to section “Set-
ting the Internal Switches” to change the control signal settings.
3.2 SETTING THE INTERNAL SWITCHES
All switches and jumpers are located on the top side of the Model 590A
or Model 591A PC board.To access the PC board, open the case by
inserting a small flat-blade screwdriver in the slot on either side of the
case and twisting gently.Figure 1 shows the location of the DIP switches
on the circuit board.
Figure 1. Model 590A/591A PC board, showing jumper locations and DTE/DCE Orientation
DCE Side DTE Side
DTR (20) (20) DTR
or
RTS (4) (4) RTS
CD (8) (8) CD
or
DSR (6) (6) DSR
or
CTS (5) (5) CTS
*NOTE: Default control signals are shown above in bold italics
Control
Signal 1
Control
Signal 2
1 2 3
1 2 3
JP3
JP2 JP1
12345678
ON
12345678
ON
ON ON
DCE
Side DTE
Side
Connect to
“DTE” Connect to
“DCE”

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The two sets of DIP switches on the underside of the Model 590A/591A
will be referred to as S1 and S2. Figure 2 shows the orientation of DIP
Switches S1 and S2 with respect to “ON” and “OFF” positions.
Figure 2. Close-up of DIP Switches Showing ON/OFF Positions
Selecting the DTE Output Signals (DTR or RTS)
Use Switches S1-1, S1-2, S2-1 and S-2-2 to connect either Data Termi-
nal Ready (DTR - pin 20) or Request to Send (RTS - pin 4). In the “Iso-
lated” setting, the selected signal passes through Model 590A/591A
isolated up to 2500VRMS.
Table 1: Connect DTR Signal (Pin 20)
Switch Isolated Signal Setting
S1-1 DTR On
S1-2 DTR Off
S2-1 DTR On
S2-2 DTR Off
NOTE: Default Settings
Table 2: Connect RTS signal (Pin 4)
Switch Isolated Signal Setting
S1-1 RTS Off
S1-2 RTS On
S2-1 RTS Off
S2-2 RTS On
12345678
ON
ON
OFF

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3.3 SELECTING THE DCE OUTPUT SIGNALS (CTS, DSR, OR CD)
Use Switches S1-3, S1-4, S1-5, S2-3, S2-4, and S2-5 to connect either
Clear to Send (CTS - pin 5), Data Set Ready (DSR - pin 6), or Carrier
Detect (CD - pin 8. In the “Isolated” setting, the selected signal passes
through Model 590A/591A isolated up to 2500VRMS.
Note Switches S1-6, S1-7, S1-8, S2-6, S2-7, and S2-8 are Reserved
for Future Use .
Table 3: Connect CTS signal (Pin 5)
Switch Isolated Signal Setting
S1-3 CTS Off
S1-4 CTS Off
S1-5 CTS On
S2-3 CTS Off
S2-4 CTS Off
S2-5 CTS On
Table 4: Connect DSR signal (Pin 6)
Switch Isolated Signal Setting
S1-3 DSR Off
S1-4 DSR On
S1-5 DSR Off
S2-3 DSR Off
S2-4 DSR On
S2-5 DSR Off
Table 5: Connect CD signal (Pin 8)
Switch Isolated Signal Setting
S1-3 CD On
S1-4 CD Off
S1-5 CD Off
S2-3 CD On
S2-4 CD Off
S2-5 CD Off

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4.0 INSTALLATION
The Model 590A/591A provides 2500VRMS optical isolation between a
DTE and a DCE device.It plugs directly into the DTE and connects to the
DCE by a short cable.No additional power is required in most cases.
Refer to the diagram below and follow the instructions to install the Model
590A/591A.
Figure 3. Model 590A/591A DTE and DCE connector locations
1. Plug the DB-25 female connector labeled “DCE” of Model 590A or
591A directly into the DB-25 male RS-232 port on your DTE device
(PC, terminal, host, etc.).If your DTE device has a connector other
than a male DB-25, or if you need greater distance from the RS-232
interface, use
straight through cable.
2. Connect the DB-25 female connector labeled “DTE” on the Model
590A/591A to your DCE device.
3. When installed according to the instructions above, the Model 590A/
591A is designed to operate transparently.There is no ON/OFF
switch; the unit is operational as soon as power is supplied.
Note In most cases, Model 590A/591A requires no additional power
to work. However, if the connected interfaces supply insufficient
power on the DTE or DCE interface, a Patton Electronics Power
Supply (Model 3P-MF) can be added.The Patton Model 3P-MF
supplies additional power at +9VDC at 10mA.
Model 590
RS-232 Opto-Isolater
Gaithersburg, Maryland
S/N 1 2 3 4 5 6 78
DTE
DCE
Connect to
“DCE”
Connect to
“DTE”

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APPENDIX A
MODEL 590A/591A SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 TRANSMISSION FORMAT
Asynchronous, full or half duplex
A.2 INTERFACE STANDARD
EIA RS-232-E
A.3 CONNECTORS
Two DB-25 Female
A.4 DATA RATES
• Up to 19,200 bps (Model 590A)
• Up to 115.200 bps(Model 591A)
A.5 ISOLATION
2500VRMS
A.6 POWER SUPPLY
Interface Powered; Optional power supplied to pin 9 (either side) at
+9 VDC at 10mA
A.7 COMPLIANCE
89/336/EEC, FCC Part 15, Class A
A.8 DIMENSIONS
3.8L x 2.1W x 0.79H in. (9.7L x 5.3W x 2.0H cm)
A.9 TEMPERATURE RANGE
0–50°C (32–122°F)
A.10 ALTITUDE
Up to 10,100 feet
A.11 WEIGHT
5.7 oz. (161.6g)
A.12 HUMIDITY
5–95%, non-condensing

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APPENDIX B
MODEL 590A/591A PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Copyright © 1998, 2001
Patton Electronics Company
All Rights Reserved.
1- (FG) Frame Ground
2- (TD) Transmit Data From Model 59XA
3- (RD) Receive Data To Model 59XA
4- (RTS) Request to Send From Model 59XA
5- (CTS) Clear to Send To Model 59XA
6- (DSR) Data Set Ready To Model 59XA
7- (SG) Signal Ground
8- (DCD) Data Carrier Detect To Model 59XA
9- External Power To Model 59XA
From Model 59XA Data Term. Ready (DTR) - 20
DIRECTION RS-232 Female “DTE” SETTING DIRECTION
1- (FG) Frame Ground
2- (TD) Transmit Data To Model 59XA
3- (RD) Receive Data From Model 59XA
4- (RTS) Request to Send To Model 59XA
5- (CTS) Clear to Send From Model 59XA
6- (DSR) Data Set Ready From Model 59XA
7- (SG) Signal Ground
8- (DCD) Data Carrier Detect From Model 59XA
9- External Power To Model 59XA
To Model 59XA Data Term. Ready (DTR) - 20
DIRECTION RS-232 Female “DCE” SETTING DIRECTION