Radio Shack TRS-80 PC-2 - Page 4

Introduction
Congratulations on selecting the PC-2 RS-232C Interface.
This
unit allows your PC-2 (26-3601) to communicate
with other computers and computer equipment via an
RS-232C
channel.
With this Interface, you can connect the PC-2 to and
establish data communications with:
• Computers that have RS-232C capabilities
• Modems
and Acoustic Couplers
• Printers
or plotters equipped with Serial Interfaces
This manual will:
• Describe
the RS-232C Interface.
•
Show how to connect the RS·232C Interface to your
PC-2.
• Provide
you with BASIC and Terminal commands that
let you do your own programming.
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1/ Description of the PC-2
RS-232C Interface
Before doing anything, be sure the following accessories
are
included in the package:
RS-232 Interface
Two Metal Support Brackets
Two Long Screws to attach the Metal Support Bracket
to the Printer/Plotter/Dual Cassette Interface
AC Power
Supply Adapter
Printer/Plotter/Dual Cassette Interface Choke Cord
(For U.S.A. only)
r----';- Power
ON/OFF
Switch
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Figure 1. PC-2 RS-232C Interface and Accessories.
(1) Power
ON/OFF Switch To turn the Interface's
power on, set this switch to the ON position. Set to
OFF to turn the power off.
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