Appendix G: Computer And Printer Interface; General Information; Cable And Pin Specifications - Computer; Pin Assignments For Interface Cable - Serial Port - Siemens CLINITEK Advantus Operator's Manual

Appendix G: Computer and Printer

General Information

You can connect the Clinitek Advantus analyzer to a host computer or
Laboratory Information System (LIS). You can also connect an 80-column or
form printer. This appendix contains the specifications needed for the
interface cables required. Contact your local technical support provider for
additional information on programs to interface the analyzer to a computer or
LIS.
Cable and Pin Specifications – Computer
You can use a null modem serial cable, or ethernet cable, to interface with the
Clinitek Advantus analyzer.
The null modem cable crosses pins 2 and 3, 4 and 6, and 7 and 8. Pin 5 is
straight through.
Serial cable pin assignments and hardware handshaking are described
below.
To connect from the ethernet port to a network, use a standard straight-
through CAT 5 cable. To connect directly to a PC, use a crossover CAT 5
cable.
Pin Assignments for Interface Cable – Serial Port
Pin Signal
Number Name
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
All other pins are unused.
Clinitek Advantus Operator's Guide
Interface
Function
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear to Send
Type Signal Source
Data Computer
Data Clinitek Advantus
Control Clinitek Advantus
Ground N/A
Control Computer
Control Clinitek Advantus
Control Computer
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