SMDR To PC

[YooperEE]

I want to connect the SMDR port of my ACS R3.0 to the COM port of my server and write a brief Visual Basic program to store the reports in a database. I have a couple questions concerning the pinouts and COM parameters.

I looked through most of the postings in this forum and noticed a variety of pinouts described for RJ45 to DB25 or RJ45 to DB9, but most people didn't say whether they are using a straight or cross-over cable (I'm using a straight through). Also, the ACS manual says to use 1200 baud, No parity, 8 data bits, 2 stop bits with XON/XOFF, but I noticed some people in this forum are calling out 1 stop bit.

The SMDR port on the ACS is RJ12 (or RJ45 without pins 1 and 8). What are the functions for each of the 6 terminals?

For a DB9Com port on a PC, what are the functions of each terminal? Once I have this info, I can determine my own cross pinning.

What are the correct COM settings? If any VB progs read this, please list all the properties so that a TX by the SMDR will trigger the MSComm "OnComm" event.

Thanks!

 

[exsmogger]

I always use 1200 baud, 8 data, 1 stop, no parity. I usually turn off error control, and it seems either Xon/Xoff or hardware will work fine. I don't have the pinouts as I normally just use a 355 adapter with a straight through 8-conductor line cord.

Brian Cox

http://www.jandjcommunications.com

 

[CinemaPhones]

The SMDR/Admin pin out is as follows...
Using a RJ45:
-Pin 1- Not used
-Pin 2- DSR= DATA SET READY
-Pin 3- DTR= DATA TERMINAL READY
-Pin 4- GRD= GROUND
-Pin 5- RxD= RECIEVE DATA
-Pin 6- TxD= TRANSMIT DATA
-Pin 7- PTS= REQUEST TO SEND
-Pin 8- Not Used
A 355AF adapter just takes a RJ45 to a 25 pin interface.