Patent Document

[0001]    This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/218,902, filed Jul. 18, 2000. 
     
    
     
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0002]    The invention relates generally to the field of data communications and transmissions, and more particularly to the field of data communications involving computers, routers, controllers, modems, network devices, alarms and/or other related peripheral equipment, referred to as either Data Transmission Equipment (DTE) or Data Communications Equipment (DCE), where the invention relates most particularly to data communications accomplished via interconnection means comprising cables connected to the transmitting and receiving equipment by multi-pin adaptors, where the interconnection means allows for transmission of both data information streams and non-data signal streams, and where the data communications may involve either synchronous or asynchronous transmissions.  
           [0003]    This invention relates to data communications related to both EIA/TIA-232 and V.35 standards. Basic EIA/TIA-232 and V.35 Serial Communications incorporate the use of multi-pin connectors and multi-pair cable. Typical EIA/TIA-232 Serial Communications standards include 25 pin data connectors to include labeling each for an assigned function. There are multiple variations in configurations. Different forms of communication require different numbers and/or combinations of pins. Asynchronous mode could include anywhere from 3 to 9 pins or Synchronous to include 11. Typical V.35 Serial Communications standards include 34 pin data connectors to include labeling for each for an assigned function. There are multiple variations in configurations. Different forms of communication require different numbers and/or combinations of pins. Typical V.35 communications utilize 17 pins. Basic V.35 communications utilizes EIA/TIA-232 standards for the first ten required signals of Data Transmission.  
           [0004]    With the advances of technology increasing exponentially as time passes, better, faster and cheaper methods of communication are being required and developed. Typical RS-232 cable comprises a bundle of from 11 to 25 conductor wires, usually non-twisted and shielded. Because of interference or cross-talk problems within the cable itself, the usable lengths of this cable are limited to distances of less than 50 feet for high speed transmissions.  
           [0005]    This invention will allow the older EIA/TIA-232 standard to increase its reliable distance limitation while utilizing newer, cheaper transmission media such as Category-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable, thus allowing EIA/TIA-232 to compete with newer transmission protocols or act as a reliable interim for inevitable transmission upgrades, while utilizing the same media as these new protocols. This invention will decrease overall cost to include connectors, cables and labor to approximately 50% of today&#39;s EIA/TIA-232 standards. Further benefits of both the EIA/TIA-232 and V.35 models allows users to utilize 4-pair data patch panels for quick installation and de-installation, while reducing the amount of space required for proper cable management.  
           [0006]    It is an object of this invention to provide interface adaptors for DTE and DCE which will enable Synchronous and Asynchronous data transmissions now requiring interfaces having greater than 8 active leads, pins or contacts for data and signal transmission to be transmitted over 4-pair Category-5 UTP cable, where the adaptors are constructed such that non-data stream leads are combined in a manner which allows proper delivery of all such non-data stream leads over 8 or less wires within the 4-pair Category-5 UTP cable, both in terms of signal content and sequence, such that data and signal communications are not compromised. It is an object to provide such adaptors having a standard female 8-pin or contact interface (RJ-45) for mating with a standard patch cord male 8-pin or contact interface and an opposing interface corresponding in configuration (male or female, as well as overall shape and size) and in the number of pins or contacts (e.g., 25, 26, 50, 60) to standard computer equipment interfaces and patch panels. It is an object to provide a system using such adaptors where positive voltage from the Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) signal (DTR) is used to provide the necessary positive voltage on leads required for the start-up sequence in RS232 signaling by selectively electrically connecting these leads together in the adapter. It is an object to provide a system where the 4-pair CAT-5 UTP cable carries RS232 Synchronous data signals, such that the primary leads for V.35 data signals are based on RS232 type signaling protocols (i.e., +3 V and −3 V).  
         SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
         [0007]    The present invention provides a means to transport Serial Data Communications across 4-Pair of Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable in accordance with EIA/TIA-232 or V.35 Serial Communications standards. The ten V.35 signals manipulated to run over 4-pair are transmitting signals in accordance with EIA/TIA-232 Standards. Any other signals not correlating to EIA/TIA-232 Standards are not utilized in this invention. The interface connector adaptors of the invention utilize eight pin RJ 45 metallic based contacts for use with RJ45 male end connectors, a prefabricated petroleum based enclosure, screw-type fasteners and insulated metallic-based or molded circuit board type conductors for connection between RJ45 conductors and Serial Connectors. Specific pin-outs for each connector adaptor are determined by the particular equipment interface of the computer communications equipment. Positive voltage from the DTE signal is used to provide the necessary positive voltage on leads required for the start up sequence in RS232 signaling by selectively electrically connecting these leads together in the adaptor.  
           [0008]    The connector adaptor designated herein as an ADA-DB60MC-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) RS232 signals from a DB60 connector to a female RJ45 connector. Two additional required signals are looped back within the DB60 Connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DB60 pins. This Pinout is designed to support DCE (Data Communications Equipment) such as 3×74 controllers and SDLC Automatic Teller Machines. This connector also supports a direct RJ45 connection to the ADT Focus panel. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to recommended lengths of 492 feet @ 19.2 Kbs. Distances of over 700 feet have been tested in a lab environment @ 19.2 Kbs.  
           [0009]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DB60MT-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) RS232 signals from a DB60 connector to a female RJ45 connector. Three additional required signals are looped back within the DB60 Connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DB60 pins. This Pinout is designed to support DTE (Data Transmission Equipment) such as analog modems or a DSU used for a tail circuit. Four signals are reversed in comparison to the ADA-DB60MC-GM connector. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to recommended lengths of 492 feet @ 19.2 Kbs. Distances of over 700 feet have been tested in a lab environment @ 19.2 Kbs.  
           [0010]    The connector adaptors designated as ADA-232M-GM and ADA-232F-GM connectors convert eight required (+3 V, −3 V) RS232 signals from a DB25 connector to a female RJ45 connector. These 8 leads are soldered to the specific DB25 pins. This Pinout is designed to be used with the ADA-DB60MT-GM and ADA-DB60MT-GM connectors. The Pin-out is identical between the ADA-232M-GM and ADA232F-GM. The M designates a Male connector typically used with DTE equipment and the F designates a Female connector typically used with DCE equipment.  
           [0011]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DB60V35MC-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) V.35 signals from a DB60 connector to a female RJ45 connector. Two additional required signals are looped back within the DB60 Connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DB60 pins. This Pin-out is designed to support DCE equipment in a back-to-back mode with DTE equipment. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to approximately 21 feet at 4 Mbs and 40 feet at 800 Kbs.  
           [0012]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DB60V35MT-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) V.35 signals from a DB60 connector to a female RJ45 connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DB60 pins. This Pin-out is designed to support DTE equipment in a back-to-back mode with DCE equipment. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to approximately 21 feet at 4 Mbs and 40 feet at 800 Kbs.  
           [0013]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DBSSRS232MC-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) RS232 signals from the DBSS connector to a female RJ45 connector. Two additional required signals are looped back within the DBSS Connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DBSS pins. This Pin-out is designed to support DCE equipment such as 3×74 controllers and SDLC Automatic Teller Machines. This connector also supports a direct RJ45 connection to the ADT Focus panel. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to recommended lengths of 492 feet @ 19.2 Kbs. Distances of over 700 feet have been tested in a lab environment @ 19.2 Kbs.  
           [0014]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DBSSRS232MT-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) RS232 signals from a DBSS connector to a female RJ45 connector. Three additional required signals are looped back within the DBSS Connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DBSS pins. This Pin-out is designed to support DTE equipment such as analog modems or a DSU used for a tail circuit. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to recommended lengths of 492 feet @ 19.2 Kbs. Distances of over 700 feet have been tested in a lab environment @ 19.2 Kbs.  
           [0015]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DBSSV35MC-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) V.35 signals from a DBSS connector to a female RJ45 connector. Two additional required signals are looped back within the DBSS Connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DBSS pins. This Pin-out is designed to support DCE equipment in a back-to-back mode with DTE equipment. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to approximately 21 feet at 4 Mbs and 40 feet at 800 Kbs.  
           [0016]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DBSSV35MT-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) V.35 signals from the DBSS connector to a female RJ45 connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DBSS pins. This Pin-out is designed to support DTE equipment in a back-to-back mode with DCE equipment. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to approximately 21 feet at 4 Mbs and 40 feet at 800 Kbs.  
           [0017]    The connector adaptor designated as an ADA-DB50V35MC-GM connector converts eight required (+3 V, −3 V) V.35 signals from the DB50 connector to a female RJ45 connector. Two additional required signals are looped back within the DB50 Connector. The RJ45 connector is a standard 8-pin plug and the wires are soldered to the specified DB50 pins. This Pin-out is designed to support DCE equipment in a back-to-back mode with DTE equipment. A standard CAT5 cable or patch cord can be connected to this connector to extend these signals to approximately 21 feet at 4 Mbs and 40 feet at 800 Kbs.  
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0018]    [0018]FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DB60MC-GM connector for DCE showing an interface equivalent to a Cisco Systems 60 pin Molex adapter and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0019]    [0019]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connector enclosure of FIG. 1 showing a female RJ45 connection and left screw-type fastener.  
         [0020]    [0020]FIG. 3 is a top view of the enclosure of FIG. 1 depicting both screw-type fasteners.  
         [0021]    [0021]FIG. 4 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 1 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 60 pin interface.  
         [0022]    [0022]FIG. 5 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 4.  
         [0023]    [0023]FIG. 6 is a front view of a second embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DB60MT-GM connector for DTE showing an interface equivalent to a Cisco Systems 60 pin Molex adapter and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0024]    [0024]FIG. 7 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 6 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 60 pin interface.  
         [0025]    [0025]FIG. 8 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 7.  
         [0026]    [0026]FIG. 9 is a front view of a third embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-232M-GM connector for DCE showing an interface equivalent to an EIA/TIA-232 standard 25 pin male connector and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0027]    [0027]FIG. 10 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 9 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 25 pin interface.  
         [0028]    [0028]FIG. 11 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 10.  
         [0029]    [0029]FIG. 12 is a front view of a fourth embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-232F-GM connector for DCE showing an interface equivalent to an EIA/TIA-232 standard 25 pin female connector and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0030]    [0030]FIG. 13 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 12 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 25 pin interface.  
         [0031]    [0031]FIG. 14 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 13.  
         [0032]    [0032]FIG. 15 is a front view of a fifth embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DB60V35MC-GM connector for DCE showing an interface equivalent to a Cisco Systems 60 pin Molex adapter and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0033]    [0033]FIG. 16 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 15 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 60 pin interface.  
         [0034]    [0034]FIG. 17 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 16.  
         [0035]    [0035]FIG. 18 is a front view of a sixth embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DB60V35MT-GM connector for DTE showing an interface equivalent to a Cisco Systems 60 pin Molex adapter and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0036]    [0036]FIG. 19 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 18 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 60 pin interface.  
         [0037]    [0037]FIG. 20 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 19.  
         [0038]    [0038]FIG. 21 is a front view of a seventh embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DBSSRS232MC-GM connector for DCE showing an interface equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 pin male connector and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0039]    [0039]FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the connector enclosure of FIG. 21 showing a female RJ45 connection and left screw-type fastener.  
         [0040]    [0040]FIG. 23 is a top view of the enclosure of FIG. 21 depicting both screw-type fasteners.  
         [0041]    [0041]FIG. 24 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 21 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 26 pin interface.  
         [0042]    [0042]FIG. 25 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 24.  
         [0043]    [0043]FIG. 26 is a front view of a eighth embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DBSSRS232MT-GM connector for DTE showing an interface equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 pin male connector and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0044]    [0044]FIG. 27 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 26 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 26 pin interface.  
         [0045]    [0045]FIG. 28 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 27.  
         [0046]    [0046]FIG. 29 is a front view of a ninth embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DBSSV35MC-GM connector for DCE showing an interface equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 pin male connector and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0047]    [0047]FIG. 30 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 29 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 26 pin interface.  
         [0048]    [0048]FIG. 31 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 30.  
         [0049]    [0049]FIG. 32 is a front view of a tenth embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DBSSV35MT-GM connector for DTE showing an interface equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 pin male connector and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0050]    [0050]FIG. 33 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 32 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 26 pin interface.  
         [0051]    [0051]FIG. 34 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 33.  
         [0052]    [0052]FIG. 35 is a front view of an eleventh embodiment of the invention designated as an ADA-DB50V35MC-GM connector for DCE showing an interface equivalent to a 50 pin male connector and surrounding enclosure.  
         [0053]    [0053]FIG. 36 is an internal wiring diagram of the connector adaptor of FIG. 35 showing the eight pin RJ45 internal leads connected to the 50 pin interface.  
         [0054]    [0054]FIG. 37 is a Pinout diagram showing the designated signals as carried by the connections and loops of the wiring diagram of FIG. 36.  
         [0055]    [0055]FIG. 38 illustrates a representative DTE adaptor connector and a representative DCE adaptor connector joined by a 4-pair CAT-5 UTP cable.  
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0056]    With reference to the drawings, the invention will be described in detail with regard for the best mode and the preferred embodiments. In general, the invention comprises connector adaptors and a method of utilizing such adaptors to transport Serial Data Communications, either Synchronous or Asynchronous, across 4-Pair of Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable in accordance with EIA/TIA-232 or V.35 Serial Communications standards. The invention allows transmission of Serial Data Communications over a total of eight leads between Data Transmission Equipment (DTE) and Data Communications Equipment (DCE) where normally more than eight leads are utilized, wherein specific non-data leads are linked such that the proper non-data signals are still received in proper sequence.  
         [0057]    In RS232 signaling, the pins or leads of the DTE are assigned to carry specific signals. Pin  2  of the DTE is the Transmit Data (TD) pin carrying data to the DCE. Pin  3  is the Receive Data (RD) pin and accepts data from the DCE. Pin  4  is the Request To Send (RTS) pin. When voltage is present this signals that the receive buffer on the DTE is empty and is asking the DCE to send more data. Pin  5  is the Clear To Send (CTS) pin and when voltage is present indicates that the buffers in the DCE are empty and ready to receive more data. Pins  4  and  5  handle flow control. Pin  6  is the Data Set Ready (DSR) pin and when a voltage is present indicates that the DCE is ready. Pin  7  is ground, and is a reference point for the other signals. Pin  8  is the Carrier Detect (CD) pin, which indicates DCE ready. Pin  20  is the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) pin, which indicates DTE ready.  
         [0058]    In order to utilize the proper connector adaptor configuration, the equipment is examined to determine the necessary equipment interfaces for the DTE and DCE communication cable. For example, the standard interfaces are typically either a Cisco Systems 60 pin Molex type, an EIA/TIA-232 standard 25 pin type, a Smart Serial 26 pin, or a 50 pin type. Location and arrangement of pins, and whether male or female interfaces are required, are determined by the DTE and DCE equipment. The equipment interface of the connector adaptor is chosen to mate.  
         [0059]    The operative or active pins of the equipment interface on the adaptor are connected either directly to the pins of an RJ45 interface or are linked together in a manner such that a signal voltage directed to the linked pins is received by both, and this may be accomplished by standard known means such as hard-wiring or by use of a circuit board. Non-data signals are linked such that data transmission normally requiring more than 8 active pins, i.e. Synchronous data transmission, is accomplished through only 8 active pins. In this manner the number of necessary leads or lines within the communication cable is reduced to eight. To determine the proper pins to be linked, the core signals are isolated and the purpose of all signals is determined. The signal leads or pins carrying non-data streams are then linked in a manner which allows the non-data signals to be delivered and received in proper form and sequence by the DTE and DCE. Thus, in a data communications situation which normally requires greater than 8 pins, the adaptor provides the same communication with only 8 pins, the data being transmitted over a 4-pair (8 wire) unshielded twisted pair cable.  
         [0060]    The following embodiments show particular configurations as required by particular equipment interfaces and signaling protocols.  
         [0061]    [0061]FIGS. 1 through 5 show an embodiment designated herein as ADA-DB60MC-GM, which has an equipment interface  101  with 60 contacts or pins  102  equivalent to a 60 pin Male Molex adapter utilized by Cisco Systems, which interface is electrically connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DCE. FIG. 1 shows the 60 pin equipment interface  101  used to mate with the interface on the DCE. FIGS. 2 and 3 show a standard housing  103  for the adaptor with standard screw type fasteners  104 . FIG. 4 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  105  comprises metallic contacts  106  pointing downward, metallic insulated conductors or leads  107 , which could alternatively comprise a circuit board, joined in electrical communication to the internal soldering contact points of the pins  102  of the equipment interface  101 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0062]    Pins  1 - 32 ,  36 , 37 ,  46 - 49  and  52 - 60  of this equipment interface  101  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. Pins  50  and  51  are shorted to signify DCE, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  108 . Pins  35  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  42  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0063]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  105  is connected to pin  34  of equipment interface  101  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  40  of equipment interface  101  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  41  of equipment interface  101  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  44  of equipment interface  101  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  45  of equipment interface  101  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  36  of equipment interface  101  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  39  of equipment interface  101  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  43  of equipment interface  101  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0064]    [0064]FIGS. 6 through 8 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DB60MT-GM, which has an equipment interface  201  with 60 contacts or pins  202  equivalent to a 60 pin Male Molex adapter utilized by Cisco Systems, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DTE. FIG. 6 shows the 60 pin equipment interface  201  used to mate with the interface on the DTE. FIG. 7 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  205  comprises metallic contacts  206 , metallic insulated conductors  207  joined in electrical communication to the internal soldering contact points of pins  202  of the equipment interface  201 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0065]    Pins  1 - 32 ,  40 ,  44 ,  46 - 49  and  53 - 60  of this equipment interface  201  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 7 and FIG. 8. Pins  50 ,  51  and  52  are shorted to signify DTE, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  208 . Pins  35  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  42  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0066]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  105  is connected to pin  43  of equipment interface  201  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  38  of equipment interface  201  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  36  of equipment interface  201  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  33  of equipment interface  201  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  45  of equipment interface  201  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  41  of equipment interface  201  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  37  of equipment interface  201  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  34  of equipment interface  201  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0067]    [0067]FIGS. 9 through 11 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-232M-GM, which has an equipment interface  301  with 25 contacts or pins  302  equivalent to an EIA/TIA-232 Standard 25 Pin Male Connector, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DCE. FIG. 9 shows the 25 pin equipment interface  301  used to mate with the interface on the DCE. FIG. 10 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  305  comprises metallic contacts  306 , metallic insulated conductors  307  joined in electrical communication to the internal soldering contact points of pins  302  of the equipment interface  301 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0068]    Pins  1 ,  9 - 14 ,  16 ,  18 ,  19  and  21 - 25  of this equipment interface  301  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 10 and FIG. 11. Pins  8  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) and  20  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal are shorted, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  308 . Pins  7  for Signal Ground (SG) and  16  for Secondary Receive Data (SRD) signal are linked together. Pins  4  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  5  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0069]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  305  is connected to pin  20  of equipment interface  301  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  17  of equipment interface  301  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  3  of equipment interface  301  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  4  of equipment interface  301  for Request To Send (RTS) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  7  of equipment interface  301  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  2  of equipment interface  301  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact s even is connected to pin  15  of equipment interface  30   1  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  6  of equipment interface  301  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0070]    [0070]FIGS. 12 through 14 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-232F-GM, which has an equipment interface  401  with 25 contacts or pins  402  equivalent to an EIA/TIA-232 Standard 25 Pin Female Connector, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DTE. FIG. 12 shows the 25 pin equipment interface  401  used to mate with the interface on the DTE. FIG. 13 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  405  comprises metallic contacts  406 , metallic insulated conductors  407  joined in electrical communication to the internal soldering contact points of pins  402  of the equipment interface  401 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0071]    Pins  1 ,  9 - 14 ,  16 ,  18 ,  19  and  21 - 25  of this equipment interface  401  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 10 and FIG. 11. Pins  8  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) and  20  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal are shorted, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  408 . Pins  7  for Signal Ground (SG) and  16  for Secondary Receive Data (SRD) signal are linked together. Pins  4  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  5  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0072]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  305  is connected to pin  20  of equipment interface  401  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  17  of equipment interface  401  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  3  of equipment interface  401  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  4  of equipment interface  401  for Request To Send (RTS) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  7  of equipment interface  401  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  2  of equipment interface  401  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  15  of equipment interface  401  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  6  of equipment interface  401  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0073]    [0073]FIGS. 15 through 17 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DB60V35MC-GM, which has an equipment interface  501  with 60 contacts or pins  502  equivalent to a 60 pin Male Molex adapter utilized by Cisco Systems, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DCE. FIG. 15 shows the 60 pin equipment interface  501  used to mate with the interface on the DCE. FIG. 16 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  505  comprises metallic contacts  506 , metallic insulated conductors  507  joined in electrical communication to the internal soldering contact points of pins  502  of the equipment interface  501 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0074]    Pins  1 - 17 ,  19 ,  21 ,  23 - 27 ,  29 - 33 ,  36 - 41 ,  46 ,  47 ,  52  and  57 - 60  of this equipment interface  501  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 16 and FIG. 17. Pins  50  and  51  are shorted to signify DCE, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  508 . Pins  48  and  49  are linked to indicate V.35 signals. Pins  53 ,  54 ,  55  and  56  are linked for zero voltage over secondary data and clocking leads. Pins  35  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  42  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0075]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  505  is connected to pin  34  of equipment interface  501  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  22  of equipment interface  501  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  18  of equipment interface  501  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  44  of equipment interface  501  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  45  of equipment interface  501  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  28  of equipment interface  501  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  20  of equipment interface  501  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  43  of equipment interface  501  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0076]    [0076]FIGS. 18 through 20 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DB60V35MT-GM, which has an equipment interface  601  with 60 contacts or pins  602  equivalent to a 60 pin Male Molex adapter utilized by Cisco Systems, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DTE. FIG. 18 shows the 60 pin equipment interface  601  used to mate with the interface on the DTE. FIG. 19 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  605  comprises metallic contacts  606 , metallic insulated conductors  607  joined in electrical communication to the internal soldering contact points of pins  602  of the equipment interface  601 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0077]    Pins  1 - 17 ,  19 - 23 ,  25 ,  27 ,  29 - 32 ,  36 - 41 ,  44 ,  46 ,  47 , and  57 - 60  of this equipment interface  601  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 19 and FIG. 20. Pins  50 ,  51  and  52  are shorted to indicate DTE, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  508 . Pins  48  and  49  are linked to indicate V.35 signaling. Pins  53 ,  54 ,  55  and  56  are linked to place zero voltage on unnecessary secondary V.35 signals. Pins  35  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  42  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0078]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  605  is connected to pin  43  of equipment interface  601  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  26  of equipment interface  601  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  28  of equipment interface  601  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  33  of equipment interface  601  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  45  of equipment interface  601  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  18  of equipment interface  601  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  24  of equipment interface  601  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  34  of equipment interface  601  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0079]    [0079]FIGS. 21 through 25 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DBSSRS232MC-GM, which has an equipment interface  701  with 26 contacts or pins  702  equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 Pin Male Connector, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DCE. FIG. 21 shows the 26 pin equipment interface  701  used to mate with the interface on the DCE. FIGS. 22 and 23 show a housing  703  with standard screw type fasteners  104 , which is linked by cable  709  to a RJ45 connector  705 . FIG. 24 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  705  comprises metallic contacts  706  pointing downward, metallic insulated conductors or leads  707 , which could alternatively comprise a circuit board, joined in electrical communication through cable  709  to the internal soldering contact points of the pins  702  of the equipment interface  701 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0080]    Pins  9 ,  10 ,  13 ,  20 ,  21 ,  24  and  25  of this equipment interface  701  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 24 and FIG. 25. Pins  4 ,  14 ,  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18 ,  19 ,  22  and are shorted to 26 for Zero voltage reference, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  708 . Pins  8  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  11  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0081]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  705  is connected to pin  12  of equipment interface  701  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  2  of equipment interface  701  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  1  of equipment interface  701  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  6  of equipment interface  701  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  26  of equipment interface  701  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  5  of equipment interface  701  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  3  of equipment interface  701  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  7  of equipment interface  701  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0082]    [0082]FIGS. 26 through 28 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DBSSRS232MT-GM, which has an equipment interface  801  with 26 contacts or pins  802  equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 Pin Male Connector, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DTE. FIG. 26 shows the 26 pin equipment interface  801  used to mate with the interface on the DTE. FIG. 27 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  805  comprises metallic contacts  806  pointing downward, metallic insulated conductors or leads  807 , which could alternatively comprise a circuit board, joined in electrical communication through cable  809  to the internal soldering contact points of the pins  802  of the equipment interface  801 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0083]    Pins  9 ,  10 ,  13 ,  20 - 22 , and  25  of this equipment interface  801  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 27 and FIG. 28. Pins  2 ,  14 ,  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18 ,  19 ,  23  and  24  are shorted to  26  for Zero voltage reference, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  808 . Pins  8  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  11  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0084]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  805  is connected to pin  7  of equipment interface  801  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  4  of equipment interface  801  for Receive Clock (RC) signal. Contact three is connected to pin  5  of equipment interface  801  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  6  of equipment interface  801  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  26  of equipment interface  801  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  1  of equipment interface  801  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  3  of equipment interface  801  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  12  of equipment interface  801  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0085]    [0085]FIGS. 29 through 31 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DBSSV35MC-GM, which has an equipment interface  901  with 26 contacts or pins  902  equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 Pin Male Connector, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DCE. FIG. 29 shows the 26 pin equipment interface  901  used to mate with the interface on the DCE. FIG. 30 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  905  comprises metallic contacts  906  pointing downward, metallic insulated conductors or leads  907 , which could alternatively comprise a circuit board, joined in electrical communication through cable  909  to the internal soldering contact points of the pins  902  of the equipment interface  901 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0086]    Pins  4 ,  9 ,  10 ,  13 - 18 ,  20 ,  21 ,  24  and  25  of this equipment interface  901  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 30 and FIG. 31. Pins  19 ,  22  and  23  are shorted to 26 for Zero voltage reference, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  908 . Pins  8  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  11  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0087]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  905  is connected to pin  12  of equipment interface  901  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  2  of equipment interface  901  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  1  of equipment interface  901  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  6  of equipment interface  901  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  26  of equipment interface  901  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  5  of equipment interface  901  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  3  of equipment interface  901  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  7  of equipment interface  901  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0088]    [0088]FIGS. 32 through 34 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DBSSV35MT-GM, which has an equipment interface  11  with 26 contacts or pins  12  equivalent to a Smart Serial 26 Pin Male Connector, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DTE. FIG. 32 shows the 26 pin equipment interface  11  used to mate with the interface on the DTE. FIG. 33 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  15  comprises metallic contacts  16  pointing downward, metallic insulated conductors or leads  17 , which could alternatively comprise a circuit board, joined in electrical communication through cable  19  to the internal soldering contact points of the pins  12  of the equipment interface  11 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0089]    Pins  2 ,  6 ,  9 ,  10 ,  13 - 18 ,  20 ,  21  and  25  of this equipment interface  11  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIGS.  30  and FIG. 31. Pins  19 ,  22 ,  23  and  24  are shorted to 26 for Zero Voltage reference, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring. Pins  8  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  11  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted together as well.  
         [0090]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  15  is connected to pin  7  of equipment interface  11  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  4  of equipment interface  11  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  5  of equipment interface  11  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  6  of equipment interface  11  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  26  of equipment interface  11  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  1  of equipment interface  11  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  3  of equipment interface  11  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  7  of equipment interface  11  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0091]    [0091]FIGS. 35 through 37 show an alternative embodiment designated herein as ADA-DB50V35MC-GM, which has an equipment interface  21  with 50 contacts or pins  22  equivalent to a 50 Pin Male Connector, which interface is connected to a RJ45 Female Connector, and is for use with DCE. FIG. 35 shows the 50 pin equipment interface  21  used to mate with the interface on the DCE. FIG. 36 illustrates a wiring diagram for this embodiment, where the RJ45 connector interface  25  comprises metallic contacts  26  pointing downward, metallic insulated conductors or leads  27 , which could alternatively comprise a circuit board, joined in electrical communication to the internal soldering contact points of the pins  22  of the equipment interface  21 . As viewed the contacts are numbered from left to right, one through eight, with one being the far left contact, and eight being the far right contact, all in accordance with 4-pair Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling standards.  
         [0092]    Pins  1 ,  2 ,  4 ,  6 - 11 ,  13 ,  15 ,  16 ,  18 ,  20 ,  22 - 29 ,  31 ,  33 ,  34 ,  41 ,  43 ,  46 ,  47  and  49  of this equipment interface  21  are not used. The Pinouts for this embodiment are shown in both FIG. 36 and FIG. 37. Pins  39  for Request to Send (RTS) signal and  40  for Clear to Send (CTS) signal are shorted, i.e., linked directly to each other, via conductive material or wiring  18 . Pins  3 ,  35  and  36  are linked. Pins  5 ,  17 ,  19  and  38  are linked. Pins  37  and  44  are linked. Pins  21  and  48  are linked as well.  
         [0093]    Contact one of RJ45 female connector  25  is connected to pin  42  of equipment interface  21  for Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal exchange. Contact two is connected to pin  32  of equipment interface  21  for Receive Clock (RC) signal exchange. Contact three is connected to pin  12  of equipment interface  21  for Receive Data (RD) signal exchange. Contact four is connected to pin  14  of equipment interface  21  for Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal exchange. Contact five is connected to pin  44  of equipment interface  21  for Signal Ground (SG) signal exchange. Contact six is connected to pin  35  of equipment interface  21  for Transmit Data (TD) signal exchange. Contact seven is connected to pin  45  of equipment interface  21  for Transmit Clock (TC) signal exchange. Contact eight is connected to pin  30  of equipment interface  21  for Data Source Ready (DSR) signal exchange.  
         [0094]    [0094]FIG. 38 illustrates a pair of connector adaptor devices  101  and  201  as described herein linked in electrical communication by a 4-pair CAT-5 UTP cable  99 , where one connector adaptor is to be joined to DCE and the other to DTE. Other adaptor pairings would be accomplished in the same manner dependent on the particular DCE and DTE. Although the connector adaptors and the combination with cable have been defined using detachable RJ45 type connections, it is to be understood that the cable containing eight lead wires could be hardwired directly to the connector adaptors without departing from the spirit of the invention.  
         [0095]    It is understood that equivalents and substitutions to certain elements set forth above may be obvious to those skilled in the art, and therefore the true scope and definition of the invention is to be as set forth in the following claims.

Technology Category: 4