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Offline anhhoangduc198465Topic starter

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RS232 interface option for Xitron 2000
« on: September 17, 2024, 07:22:16 am »
Hi all,

I currently have a Xitron 2000 unit that does not include the RS232 port. Could you kindly let me know if it's possible to upgrade this unit to a full version with the RS232 port?
 

Offline fenugrec

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Re: RS232 interface option for Xitron 2000
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2024, 02:02:33 pm »
On the hardware side, I think it's only minor differences:
Inside mine, I have IC301 populated (LT1081 , an rs232 driver) near the main CPU (MC68332), and a ribbon cable from PL301 (near IC301) that goes to the DB9 panel connector.

I don't think it's an "upgrade kit" that you can purchase. The missing hardware can probably be added easily but it may also need different firmware (not sure, I know mine has some code for the GPIB option even if it's not installed). I would be curious to compare ROM dumps of other units with different options but I'm not aware of anyone else having uploaded theirs.
 

Offline mk_

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Re: RS232 interface option for Xitron 2000
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2024, 05:12:59 pm »
Hi all,

I currently have a Xitron 2000 unit that does not include the RS232 port. Could you kindly let me know if it's possible to upgrade this unit to a full version with the RS232 port?

Ask Vitrek, they are helpful... even for ther legacy-products.

 


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