SD card connector
This device (depending on versions), is provided with a peripheral for interfacing SD cards.
These could be used for storing large data or for updating software.
A suitable connector is provided on the bottom side of the module, able to accommodate
standard SD cards.
USB device connector
This port (depending on versions), provided with a standard type mini B connector located on
the bottom side of the module, is useable as a communication port for connection with a
computer; the main purpose is data exchanging.
USB host connector
This port, provided with a standard type A connector located on the bottom side of the
module, is thought for connecting USB flash disks. Any different use should be avoided.
Warning: ever connect a device absorbing a current beyond the rating of the
device, or internal damage might occur.
FLXIO / RS485 connectors
The device can act as a dual-channel FLXIO master, and two RJ45 connectors are provided
for the purpose on the bottom side of the module. The
illustration aside shows the pinout of each connector;
use standard CAT 5E Ethernet cable to wire the buses.
Refer to the FLXMOD System Integration Manual for
bus wiring topology.
Depending on the configuration of the device, these two
ports could be used also as general purpose EIA RS485;
the maximum transmission speed is 2.5 Mbps. Even if
not mandatory, the
use of shielded
cable is highly recommended, particularly when
transmission speed is high.
ear each connector a green LED lamp is provided to
indicate the status of the bus; the following table
resumes all the possible states.
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