Printer/Pc Serial Connector (Com3); Pinout; Figure 2-4 Printer/Pc Serial Connector (Com3) - Honeywell VX6 Reference Manual

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Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3)

The serial connector (labeled "COM2/3") is an industry-standard RS-232 9-pin "D" connector.
The connector and its pin assignments are shown below. By default, Pin 9 provides RI. Pin 9
may also be configured to supply +5 VDC at 0.4A (max) for an external bar code scanner. Refer
to Chapter 4, "Scanner", section titled "Serial Port Pin 9" for more information on configuring Pin
9.
Note:

Pinout

Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shell
VX6 Reference Guide
1
6

Figure 2-4 Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3)

Power the VX6 off before attaching a cable or device to the COM3 serial port.
Signal Description
DCD Data Carrier Detect – Input
RXD Receive Data – Input
TXD Transmit Data – Output
DTR Data Terminal Ready – Output
GND Signal/Power Ground
DSR Data Set Ready – Input
RTS Request to Send – Output
CTS Clear to Send – Input
RI Ring Indicator – Input (default)
or
+5VDC Bar Code Scanner Power – 400mA max
CGND Chassis Ground
or
External Connectors
5
9
E-EQ-VX6RG-F