Rex G Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 Looking for a document that shows the connection to Eisy for the PLM? I've migrated the database successfully from my ISY994i
Solution DennisC Posted April 3, 2023 Solution Posted April 3, 2023 37 minutes ago, rgruenwald said: Looking for a document that shows the connection to Eisy for the PLM? I've migrated the database successfully from my ISY994i If you have a USB PLM, just plug it in. If you have a serial PLM you need a cable like this: https://www.universal-devices.com/product/serial-plm-kit/
Rex G Posted April 3, 2023 Author Posted April 3, 2023 Most appreciated Dennis. My current ISY994i is working so I will wait for the USB to come out this month. That eliminated my confusion! I wasn't sure my old PLM was considered a serial device. Thank you!
Brian H Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 It can be confusing to some users. Yes it is a serial connection but on a RJ45 network cable and connector. Used for serial communications.
elvisimprsntr Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 Make your own USB adapter and learn some valuable skills in the process. https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/40305-serial-plm-to-usb-adapter-alternative/
DennisC Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, rgruenwald said: Most appreciated Dennis. My current ISY994i is working so I will wait for the USB to come out this month. That eliminated my confusion! I wasn't sure my old PLM was considered a serial device. Thank you! Remember, PLM can fail, it might be a good idea to have a spare around. Or, possibly order the cable so you can upgrade now and keep the USB PLM as a spare. 2
nowandthen Posted April 14, 2023 Posted April 14, 2023 Instead of the serial to USB cable and the separate adapter, can I use something like this instead? https://www.amazon.com/OIKWAN-Compatible-Opengear-Aruba，Juniper-Switches/dp/B075V1RGQK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rj45%2Bto%2Busb%2Bcable&qid=1681486226&sr=8-2&th=1 TIA
elvisimprsntr Posted April 14, 2023 Posted April 14, 2023 Instead of the serial to USB cable and the separate adapter, can I use something like this instead? https://www.amazon.com/OIKWAN-Compatible-Opengear-Aruba，Juniper-Switches/dp/B075V1RGQK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rj45%2Bto%2Busb%2Bcable&qid=1681486226&sr=8-2&th=1 TIAYes, but you have to cut off the RJ45 and crimp on a new one. See the following post. https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/40305-serial-plm-to-usb-adapter-alternative/ 1
nowandthen Posted April 14, 2023 Posted April 14, 2023 Thanks. I'll just get what UD recommends (post 2 above). I don't care about the looks. It's hidden away. I just thought if the cable I referenced eliminated the the adapter, then I would go that route.
Geddy Posted April 14, 2023 Posted April 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, nowandthen said: I just thought if the cable I referenced eliminated the the adapter, then I would go that route. It does eliminate the need for an adapter to go from RJ45 to DB9 to USB. Just the issue is you then need to alter the RJ45 to only use the wires needed on the PLM or you risk issues. I think it's been mentioned elsewhere that something could happen, but forget where. With the UDI kit you'll use the proper pinout for the RJ45 to DB9 adaptor. From there you then use the Serial to USB cable to connect to the eisy. 3
ArunGupta2014 Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 Hi, I have a similar question. I too have 2413S PLM with RJ45 connector. If I buy the Serial PLM kit from UDI store, which cable would connect the PLM to the Eisy? I do not see any cable which has RJ45 on one end and USB on other. Thanks
DennisC Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 2 hours ago, ArunGupta2014 said: Hi, I have a similar question. I too have 2413S PLM with RJ45 connector. If I buy the Serial PLM kit from UDI store, which cable would connect the PLM to the Eisy? I do not see any cable which has RJ45 on one end and USB on other. Thanks Right here: Available here: https://www.universal-devices.com/product/serial-plm-kit/
ArunGupta2014 Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 None of these cables will connect the 2413S to the eisy. These cables DO NOT have RJ45 to USB connection.
DennisC Posted April 29, 2023 Posted April 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, ArunGupta2014 said: None of these cables will connect the 2413S to the eisy. These cables DO NOT have RJ45 to USB connection. That is exactly what the cable set was designed to do. Look at the photo again. You have to use all the cables and connector included in the kit. The RJ45 cable plugs into the PLM, the other end goes into the serial converter, and the remaining cable goes from converter to USB and plugs into eisy. 4
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