Mastervolt PC-Link RS232 to QRS232 Converter Manual
Introduction and Usage
The PC-link RS232 to Quasi RS232 converter is used to convert signals from the connected device to comprehensive logic levels for your PC. Plug the PC-link RS232 → QRS232 into the COM port of your PC and use the supplied 6-core telephone cable to connect the PC-link to your Mastervolt devices.
The BTM-1 requires a special plug, or it can be hardwired to the supplied cable. Remove one telephone jack and connect as described in your BTM-1 manual.
Compatibility
The PC-link RS232 → QRS232 converter can be used with the following Mastervolt equipment:
- ✔ IVO smart charger range
- ✔ IVO smart IP65 charger range 12/10, 24/6 and 12/15-2
- ✔ Mass charger range
- ✔ Dakar Generator control
- ✔ BTM-1
Software
You can download the user software and the software protocols used to control the above equipment from www.mastervolt.com.
Technical Specifications
| Model | PC-link RS232 – QRS232 |
|---|---|
| Article number | 21730100 |
| Connections | RJ12 & 9pole D-sub |
| Cable | 2 Meter 2X RJ12 Connector |
| TTL level "1" | QRS232 5V |
| TTL level "0" | QRS232 0V |
RJ11 Connections
| RJ11 connections | PC-link | Connected device |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | nc | 1 = nc |
| 2 | Gnd | 2 = nc |
| 3 | Txd | 3 = Txd |
| 4 | Rxd | 4 = Rxd |
| 5 | nc | 5 = Gnd |
| 6 | nc | 6 = nc |
System Diagram
The system diagram illustrates the connection setup. It shows a PC with a serial COM port, connected via a 6-wire cable with modular plugs to the PC-link RS232 to QRS232 converter. The converter is then connected to a Mastervolt device (implied by the cable type and context).
The diagram also indicates the converter's part number as "PC-link RS232 <--> Qrs232 Art number : 21730100" and displays a CE mark.
Company Information
Mastervolt International B.V.
P.O. Box 22947, NL-1100 DK Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Tel.: +31-20-3422100
Email: info@Mastervolt.com
Web: www.mastervolt.com
October 2002
