Step 5: Attach Csa To Device - Socket RS-232 serial User Manual

STEP 5: Attach CSA to Device

After configuring the CSA, now you are ready to attach it to the serial port
of your target device.
Assemble correct hardware to attach CSA.
Depending on the type of target device you are using and what type of
serial port it has, you may or may not need to use additional hardware to
correctly attach and communicate via the CSA.
Note: For more information about Data Communications Equipment
(DCE) and Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) devices, please refer to the
glossary in Appendix C.
Target Device
Type
DCE with female
serial port
(with pinholes)
DTE with male
serial port
(with pins)
DTE with female
serial port
(with pinholes)
*Male gender changers are available from most computer stores.
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Device Type
Examples
Most modems None. Attach the CSA directly to the serial port of your
and printers device
and some
industrial
equipment
Most desktop Null modem with 2 female serial ports (included)
and notebook
computers
Miscellaneou Male gender changer (not included)*
s industrial Null modem with 2 female serial ports (included)
equipment
Additional Hardware Required