Making A Console Cable

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A console cable is a handy thing to have with an EN5861, especially if you need to flash the firmware.

Let start with a basic diagram of the pin connections:-

If you have the equipment then it's easy to knock one up for yourself, but what if you haven't a RJ-45 crimp tool...or even a soldering iron?

It is possible to buy a snap fit connector to do the job which only needs a pair of fingers to put together (you have some of them).

There are two places I know where you can get them in the UK, www.homestead.co.uk (Pt No MA9S45), www.maplin.co.uk (Pt No CD61R) both about £5 including P&P. I ordered one from Homestead and it came the next day, what more can you say!!

The adapter comes in 2 parts the RJ-45 shroud and the DB9 plug

First off cut the wires off that are not needed, then insert the other wires into the holes on the DB9 plug (the plug should be marked). Note that the colour codes vary between suppliers, it is probably best if you can meter the leads out to confirm the connections.

Your adapter should look as the photo below:-

Now snap it together and you are ready to go!!