SECTION 4
COM Serial Ports (COM1, COM2)
Each COM serial port has its own address and uses a 9-pin
male connector to attach RS-232 serial devices, such as a
printer, a mouse, an external modem, a scanner, or a serial
network connection.
Port
COM1
COM2
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Table 4-2
Serial Communication Pors (COM1/COM2)
IRQ
4
3
Table 4-3
Serial Communication Port Pinouts
Signal
DCD; data carrier detect
RXD; receive data
TXD; transmit data
DTR; data terminal ready
GND; ground
DSR; data set ready
RTS; ready to send
CTS; clear to send
RI; ring indicator or (selectable for tethered
scanner) 5 vols dc
1
6
5055 Data Collection PC User's Guide
Connector Pinouts
Base I/O
03FS
02F8
5
9
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