Appendix B: Communication Cable Drawings 35
Appendix B: Communication Cable
Drawings
5.
RS-232
25-pin Computer Connector, Hardware Handshake
4
5
3
1
2
Rx
DSR
DSR
DTR
DTR
Tx
GND
Rx
3
GND
7
Tx
2
6
20
DB
male
connector
DB25
emale
connector
To I BM
PC/Compatible
Note: For software handshake, short between pins 6 and 20; do not
connect to pins 4, 5.
9-pin Computer Connector, Software Handshake
4
5
3
1
2
Rx
DSR
DSR
DTR
DTR
Tx
GND
Rx
3
GND
5
Tx
2
6
To PM290
To I B M
PC/Compatible
DB 9 male
con nector
DB9 female
connector
Note: For hardware handshake, connect to pins 4, 5; do not short
between pins 6 and 4.
Printer Connector - Example
4
3
1
2
Rx
DTR
Tx Rx
CTS
3
GND
GND
5
To printer
RTS
6
Tx
2
7
DB 9 m ale
connector
DB25 female
connector
To P M2 90