2 interface specifications – Bio-Rad Model 680 Microplate Reader Accessories User Manual

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7.2 Interface

Specifications

The following specification describes the syntax and language required for computer control of the reader.

1. SIGNALS
TXD:

transmit data

RXD:

receive data

DTR:

data terminal ready

DSR:

data set ready

CTS:

clear to send

RTS:

request to send

2. TRANSMISSON

Baud rate:

9600

Data width: 8
Stop width: 1
Parity :

None


3. DATA

All data must be transmitted in ASCII.
The READER command interpreter must be “case blind” (no distinction between upper or lower case
ASCII characters).
The first two characters of the command can distinguish all READER commands from each other.

4. SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT





















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Model 680
DSUB 9pin

TXD

RXD

DSR

Signal ground

DTR

CTS

RTS

Host computer
DSUB 9pin

RXD

TXD

DTR

Signal ground

DSR

RTS

CTS

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