MDC-30x cable
Communication protocol | Ethernet |
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Last spectrometer | 2017T043.024 |
Voltage protection |
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Connector A | RJ-45 |
Connector B | None (flying leads) |
Connector C | Lumberg 0322-08 |
Dust caps | Lumberg 0381, Lumberg 038199 (no chain) or Lumberg 038799 (plastic) |
The MDC-300 communication cable can be used to connect a spectrometer directly to both a computer and a power source. Note that some cables (labelled MDC-300) are equipped with an under- and overvoltage protection circuit. This circuit protects the hardware against voltages which are too high (up to 60V) and against reverse polarity issues. The MDC-301 cable does not have any voltage protection. Aside from the label, the MDC-300 and MDC-301 cables have identical appearance.
Variants
MDC-300 | Includes electronics which protect the spectrometer against voltages which are too low (including negative voltages caused by reversed polarity) and voltages which are too high. |
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MDC-301 | Does not include any voltage protection. |
Connection scheme
The connection scheme for the MDC-300 cable is shown below. The MDC-301 cable has the same connection scheme, but is lacking the voltage protection circuit. The voltage protection circuit in the cable prevents the power lines from being inspected using a multimeter.
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Pin numbering
 | RJ-45 |
 | Lumberg 0322-08 |
Pin description (Lumberg connector)
# | Description | Wire color |
|---|---|---|
1 | Rx+ | Orange / white |
2 | Rx- | Orange |
3 | Tx+ | Green / white |
4 | Power | Blue |
5 | Power | Blue / white |
6 | Tx- | Green |
7 | Ground | Brown / white |
8 | Ground | Brown |