Unit Connections AXIS 250S User’s Manual50Appendix E - Unit ConnectionsThe D-Sub ConnectorThe AXIS 250S provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for anRS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment; such as stand-alone Pan/Tiltdevices for the remote positioning of connected video cameras.A diagram of the RS-232 connector, complete with pin assignment table, is shown below.The I/O Terminal BlocksThe two 4-pin I/O Terminal Blocks, A and B, are located on the rear panel and provide theinterface to: a single transistor output, four digital inputs, an RS-485 interface and GND.This section describes the pinout, interface support and the control and monitoringfunctions provided by the terminal blocks.Note that the wiring for the pins on incoming plug connectors is not identical, but insteadon opposite sides in relation to each other. Check the rear panel before wiring.Connector Pinout - Terminal Blocks A & BPin Function1 CD2 - RXD3 - TXD4 DTR5 GND6 DSR7 RTS8 CTS9 RIPin Function DescriptionA1 GNDA2 Digital Input 1 To activate, connect to GND.A3 Digital Input 2 To activate, connect to GND.A4 Digital output With a maximum load of 100mA and maximum voltage of 24V DC, thisoutput has an open-collector NPN transistor with the emitter connectedto pin 1. If it is to be used with an external relay, a diode must be con-nected in parallel with the load for protection against any voltage tran-sients.B1 Digital Input 3 To activate, connect to GNDB2 Digital Input 4 To activate, connect to GNDB3 RS485A RS-485/422 - A (non-inverting). A half-duplex RS-485/422 interface forcontrolling auxiliary equipment.B4 RS485B RS-485/422 - B (inverting)543216 7 8 9