User Manual

6. CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS
Quick Start
DO NOT PLUG IN POWER UNTIL EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED.
RS232-485 converter card
(Figure 5)
1. The RS232 converter card connects to the R256 using the DB-9 cable that is
provided to you. The white 3-Pin connector is placed onto the converter card.
2. Your power supply will be connected to the RS232 card where the green
header is located. + is for +12-40VDC, - is for the Power Supply
Ground.
3. The 3-pin connector has a green wire for ground. Tie this to power supply
ground.
4. The motor is connected to the R256 using the other cable that is provided. It
is a white 4-pin connector. The Red wire is A, Blue is A Bar, Green is B, and
Black is B Bar.
5. Connect the RS232 card to your PC using a standard male to female DB-9
cable.
6. Turn your power supply on and follow instructions for using HyperTerminal.
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R256 Controller Manual 4/3/2009