The current configuration is
M9970
M7260
M7261
M920/H214
G110
G231
Grant
UNIBUS bridge
M7856
Grant
Grant
We don't have a device for 20ma current loop-ing so we're trying to use the
M7856 for RS232 communications. We're not sure what ports to use with the
M7856 while a M9970 is also installed, does a conflict exist?
The serial port on one of the CPU boards uses the standard console port
addresses, so if youset another DL11 to the same address then there's
a conflcit. You can use a DL11 at a differnet address, of course, but
standard OSes will not use it as the console.
On the later 11/05 CPU boards (which I don;t think yours are, but you'll
have to check the printset) there is a soldered jumper you can fit to
disable the internal console port.. At which point you can use a DL11.
But there is nothinglike that on the original CPU boards.
What I can't rememebr is if the PDP11/05 also ahs the TTL-level serial
lines on the connecotr (I know it doesn't have RS232 ones). if it does,
then it's asimple job to link up a MAX232 or similar.
The other option is to build a current loop conerter. It's not that
difficult...
-tony