6000 Vortex Series Appendix II: RS-232 Connector Wiring • 59
Appendix II:
RS-232 Connector Wiring
RS-232 9-Pin D-Connector
The RS-232 connector on the back of the Vortex controller is a
standard female 9-pin D-connector. The laser controller transmits data
on pin 2 and receives data on pin 3 (see below). If you have trouble
communicating with the laser over the RS-232 port, you may need to
use a null-modem adapter or cable.
Figure 10:
RS-232 Female
9-Pin D-Connector
6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 5
GndRxTx
Pin Name Description
1 Not Connected
2 Tx Serial Transmit Line
3 Rx Serial Receive Line
4 Not Connected
5 Ground Digital Ground Line
6–9 Not Connected
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