SECTION 8 RS-232 COMMUNICATION
8. 1 Hardware connect
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Note: Tare from outside of the scale is available by connecting the INPUT line and SIGNAL
GROUND by a transistor switch or a relay contact. Max 15V while "OFF" SINK 20mA while "ON".
Tare (Zero adjusting) when it is connected.
connection with IBM-PC/AT
IBM-PC/AT
D‐SUB9P
TXD
3
RXD
2
GND
5
DCO
1
RTS
7
CTS
8
DSR
6
DTR
4
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VC series bench scales Technical Manual
Signal
In/Output
EXT.TARE
Input
RXD
Input
TXD
Output
DTR
Output
―
GND
―
―
―
―
―
―
―
GND
1
2
6
D-SUB 9-pin male connector:rear panel
External tare
Receiving data
Transmission data
HIGH level with power "on"
Signal ground
Signal ground
3
4
5
7
8
9
Functions
※
2
➁
―
―
―
Scale
D‐SUB9P
2
3
5
RXD
TXD
GND