Quantum Data 881 - Manual (Page 26)

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Computer interfaces
This section describes the generator’s computer interfaces. The computer interfaces are
shown below (882C shown).
RS-232 interface
Each generator has a standard RS-232 serial connector, labeled “SERIAL.” This is a 9-pin
D-Sub male connector which enables you to connect the generator with a computer. A null
modem cable is provided to support this interface. You can communicate with the
generator through the command line interface using a terminal emulator such as
HyperTerminal. For more information, see “
Working with the serial interface ” on page 31.
The pinouts for the RS-232 connector are shown in the following table.
Connector Description
1 SERIAL connector provides RS-232C serial data communication interface for the
generator.
2 DEBUG connector is for Quantum Data use only.
3 ETHERNET connector is used to connect the generator with a TCP/IP network,
for remote administration and control, and for sharing resources from a file server.
4 GPIB connector provides IEEE-488 GPIB interface to the generator (882 only; not
provided on 881 generators).
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Data Carrier Detect 4 Data Terminal Ready 7 Request to Send
2 Received Data 5 Signal Ground 8 Clear to Send
3 Transmitted Data 6 Data Set Ready 9 Ring Indicator
HDMI OUT 1 HDMI OUT 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 VGA
1 2 3 4