MSD-62 series Command Guide
2 Communication configuration and Specifications
2.1 RS-232C communication
2.1.1 RS-232C connector specification
Connect an RS-232C cable to the provided 3-pin terminal block and then insert the 3-pin terminal block into to
the appropriate port on the MSD's rear panel.
AWG28 to AWG16 conductor gauge is recommended. The recommended wire strip length is 0.28 in. (7 mm).
If it is connected to a D-sub9 pin, cut RTS, CTS, DTR, and DSR (unused) as needed.
[Fig. 2.1] Connecting RS-232C cable to 3-pin terminal block connector
2.1.2 RS-232C communication specification
Standard
Baud rate [bps]
Data bit length [bit]
Parity check
Stop bit [bit]
X parameter
Flow control
Delimiter
Communication method
6
RS-232C Tx
RS-232C Rx
GND
[Table 2.1] RS-232C specification
RS-232C
4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 [bps]
7 / 8
NONE, EVEN, ODD
1 / 2
Invalid
None
CR LF (Carriage return and line feed, 0D and 0A in hex)
Full duplex
"
Up to 0.28
(7 mm)
Tx
Rx
GND