Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I have DB9 to RJ45 connectors. Are they the same as the LOR SC485 to RJ45 connector or is it more than just a pin-out mapping?BTW-Also, since I'm in the middle of finishing my basement, I've taken the liberty of running three 20 Amp circuits to the side of my house as well as a CAT 5 Cable. My intention is to put a quad box on the outside of the house with 3 SR227 X10 modules and a female RJ45 connector. This will all be under a while in use cover behind a huge butterfly bush where all my utilities are. I figure i can plug the LOR boards into the X10 jacks (in case I want to trigger them as stand-alone) and use the Cat 5 connection running back to my office and computer to run the shows.Is there any requirments on CAT5 cable for external use? I know my cable is rated for risers and in-wall, but I was wondering how the cables fare outdoors!ThanksMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 We use cat.5 cable outside and haven't had problems with it and that's in -15 degree C weather. However, in colder weather the plastic shielding gets brittle and can break, but if you're aware of this, you treat it nicely. We've been using cat.5 outside now for about 4 years and haven't had to replace any yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 MichaelC wrote: I have DB9 to RJ45 connectors. Are they the same as the LOR SC485 to RJ45 connector or is it more than just a pin-out mapping?It's more than a pin-out mapping. There is a serial communication chip inside which converts from PC's serial protocol to LOR's serial protocol. To quote Dan "That's why they don't cost $3" :laughing:-Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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