2-6. External Personal Computer Connections
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2-6. External Personal Computer Connections
A Personal Computer is connected to the Link Controller module (as shown in
Figure 2-14) in order to perform the following:
• Initialize the LC module.
• Provide keyboard input.
• Provide CRT display.
• File transfer functions.
2-6.1. Computer Requirements
The Personal Computer used to interface to the LC module must meet the following
requirements:
• Must be an IBM-compatible computer.
• Must have a DOS 5.0 Operating System, or have a DOS 5.0 bootable floppy
available.
• Must be equipped with a 3-1/2 inch floppy drive.
• Must have a COM1 serial port.
2-6.2. Cable Requirements
The cable used to connect the LC module to a Personal Computer must meet the
following requirements:
• The end that plugs into the LC module must have a female DB9 connector with
4-40 jack screws.
• The end that plugs into the PC must have an appropriate connector (DB9 or
DB25) that is compatible with the computer’s serial port connector.
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