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Orion Reader System Guide
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The Orion Reader communicates with a host via an Ethernet communications proto-
col. This connection requires an RJ
45 connector. If you connect the Orion Reader
directly to a host personal computer (PC) then you need a crossover cable. Star Sys-
tems recommends that you use Belden 7929A Category 5e twisted-pair cable for
Ethernet connections. Table 3-5 lists the Ethernet connector pin assignments.
Connecting to Additional System Components
Diagnostic Communications Connector (COM2)
The Orion Reader communicates diagnostic data via a serial communications protocol
(T
able 3-6 and Table 3-7). The diagnostic port can be used to display the operating
system boot sequence, diagnostic, and error messages. By using the version command
(“Diagnostic Commands” on page 9-8), you can display data about the configuration
of the Orion Reader including its Internet Protocol (IP) address. Refer to “Communi-
cating Via Diagnostic Port (COM2)” on page 9-4 for complete diagnostic information.
Table 3-5 Ethernet Connector
Pin Signal Description 568A
a
568B
a
1 TX+ Output Differential
Transmit Data (+)
White w/ green stripe White w/ orange stripe
2 TX- Output Differential
Transmit Data (-)
Green w/ white stripe or
solid green
Orange w/ white stripe
or solid orange
3 RX+ Input Differential Receive
Data (+)
White w/ orange stripe White w/ green stripe
4 Not connected N/A Blue w/ white stripe or
solid blue
Blue w/ white stripe or
solid blue
5 Not connected N/A White w/ blue stripe White w/ blue stripe
6 RX- Input Differential Receive
Data (-)
Orange w/ white stripe
or solid orange
Green w/ white stripe or
solid green
7 Not connected N/A White w/ brown stripe
or solid brown
White w/ brown stripe
8 Not connected N/A Brown w/ white stripe or
solid brown
Brown w/ white stripe or
solid brown
a. 568A and 568B are Ethernet cable designations.
Table 3-6 RS–232 Serial Specifications
Connector Type
9-pin D-subminiature plug
Protocol
RS232
Baud
9600