D – serial port pin outs – Keyspan USA-49WG User Manual

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The pin assignments for the Keyspan USB 4 Port serial Adapter’s male DB9 port are illustrated below:

7.1.d – Serial Port Pin Outs

Pin

Name

Signal Designation

1

DCD

Data Carrier Detect (Input)

2

RX

Received Data (Input)

3

TX

Transmitted Data (Output)

4

DTR

Data Terminal Ready (Output)

5

GND

Ground

6

DSR

Data Set Ready (Input)

7

RTS

Request To Send (Output)

8

CTS

Clear To Send (Input)

9

RI

Ring Indicator (Input)

In order to ensure compliance with emission specifications, cables, should be shielded using braided shields and
metal hoods with complete 100% contact between the shields and hoods.

External Loopback Connector Information

The Keyspan Serial Assistant allows you to perform two types of loopback tests – internal and external. The external
test requires the use of a special loopback connector. This connector requires a “DB9 Female Loopback plug” with
the following wiring:

Pin(s) Wired to

Pin(s)

1

<->

4, 8

2

<->

3

6

<->

7, 9

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