Serial Port
Rev. 2 June 2021
9-pin RS232 serial port connects directly to most computers or other
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devices with a standard serial straight-through cable
Note: If you have a DCE device, you need to use a null modem (cross-over)
cable.
Used for connecting serial devices and configuration
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Complies with the EIA RS232D specification for DCE equipment
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Output driver levels swing from -7 VDC to +7 VDC with normal loading
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5
4
3
2
9
8
7
6
Figure 3-1: DB-9 Female Serial Connector
Table 3-1: Serial Connector Pin-out
Name
Pin
Description
DCD
1
Data Carrier Detect
RXD
2
Receive Data
TXD
3
Transmit Data
DTR
4
Data Terminal Ready
GND
5
Main GND. Connected internally
to BOARD GND
DSR
6
Data Set Ready
RTS
7
Ready To Send
CTS
8
Clear To Send
RI
9
Not connected
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1
Specifications
Type
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
GND
OUT
IN
OUT
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