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PA516 Series User's Manual
8. Connectors and Connector Layout
Serial Port
Purpose:
The rear panel serial connector allows a local terminal to configure and report all aspects of the
operation of the Power Amplifier.
Serial Format:
The serial communications format is 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Handshaking should be disabled.
If the option is available, the terminal software should be configured to send a "Backspace, Space,
Backspace" sequence when the Backspace key is pressed.
Data Rate:
The data rate is preset in the factory to 9600 bits per second, it can be changed by software command
to another rate (See the SET BAUD command)
Connections:
The terminal connection is a DCE type via a female 9 pin 'D' screw-lock socket located on the rear
panel of the Power Amplifier. A standard straight through serial cable can be used to connect the serial
port to a PC serial port. The connections are:
Figure 2 – PA516 Connectors
Pin
Name
Function
1
Not Used
2
RxD
Serial data output from the Power Amplifier
3
TxD
Serial data input to the Power Amplifier
4
DTR
Input
5
Gnd
Ground
6
DSR
Output
7
Not Used
8
Not Used
9
Not Used
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