Clinitek Advantus Operator’s Guide 141
Computer and Printer
Interface
Appendix G: Computer and Printer
Interface
General Information
You can connect the Clinitek Advantus analyzer to a host computer or
Laboratory Information System (LIS). You can also connect an 80-column or
form printer. This appendix contains the specifications needed for the
interface cables required. Contact your local technical support provider for
additional information on programs to interface the analyzer to a computer or
LIS.
Cable and Pin Specifications – Computer
You can use a null modem serial cable, or ethernet cable, to interface with the
Clinitek Advantus analyzer.
The null modem cable crosses pins 2 and 3, 4 and 6, and 7 and 8. Pin 5 is
straight through.
Serial cable pin assignments and hardware handshaking are described
below.
To connect from the ethernet port to a network, use a standard straight-
through CAT 5 cable. To connect directly to a PC, use a crossover CAT 5
cable.
Pin Assignments for Interface Cable – Serial Port
All other pins are unused.
Pin
Number
Signal
Name Function Type Signal Source
2 RXD Receive Data Data Computer
3 TXD Transmit Data Data Clinitek Advantus
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready Control Clinitek Advantus
5 GND Signal Ground Ground N/A
6 DSR Data Set Ready Control Computer
7 RTS Request To Send Control Clinitek Advantus
8 CTS Clear to Send Control Computer
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