Using The (Db-9) Rs-232 Connector For Mouse Control Or Data Communication - AMX AXD-CP4/PB Instruction Manual

Using the (DB-9) RS-232 connector for mouse control or data communication

The dual-function (DB-9) RS-232 connector supports most standard serial mouse control devices
and RS-232 communication protocols for PC data transmission. Refer to the TPDesign or
TPDesign3 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for data transmission information.
The following table lists the (DB-9) RS-232 connector pinouts and FIG. 14 shows the (DB-9)
RS-232 connector and power supply wiring diagram.
(DB-9) RS-232 Connector Pinouts
Pin Signal Function
1 N/A
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 N/A
5 (GND)
3 (TXD)
2 (RXD)
Touch panel
DB-9 connector
FIG. 14 DB-9 RS-232 connector and power supply wiring diagram
Use connector pins 2, 3, and 5 for data and ground. For some applications, you may need to strap
pins 7 (request to send) and 8 (clear to send) together, depending on the PC.
4" Color Touch Panels
Not used
Receive data
Transmit data
Data terminal ready (not used)
Signal ground
Data set ready (not used)
Request to send (not used)
Clear to send (not used)
Not used
Power connector
+ (PWR)
- (GND)
Male Female
9
5
8
4
3
2
7
1
6
Female
12 VDC power supply
Optional 7 to 8-pin
connector
5 (GND)
3 (TXD)
2 (RXD)
Mouse or PC, DB-9 connector
Installation
9
8
7
6
Male
11