3 serial cable wiring diagrams – Measurement Computing Analyzer488 User Manual

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Section 2

Getting Started

2.22

handshake is selected, the RTS line will be permanently driven
active high.

CTS

Clear To Send - Input - Pin 8
The CTS input is used as a hardware handshake line to prevent the
Analyzer488 from transmitting serial data when the RS-232 host is
not ready to accept it. When RTS/CTS handshake is selected on
the internal switches, the Analyzer488 will not transmit data out -
TxD

while this line is un-asserted (low). If the RS-232 host is not

capable of driving this line it can be connected to the Vtest
output (Pin 6) of the Analyzer488. If XON/XOFF handshake is
selected, the CTS line is not tested to determine if it can transmit
data.

2.5.3 Serial Cable Wiring Diagrams

If a cable was not purchased with the interface, the following diagrams

will be helpful in making your own cable. Simple soldering skills and an
attention to detail will ensure successful construction. Refer to the Serial
Controller section of this manual for complete information on using the
Analyzer488 with serial devices.

IBM PC/XT/PS2 to Analyzer488 Wiring Diagram

2

3

4

5

6

2

3

8

7

4

-RxD

-TxD

CTS

RTS

DTR

-RxD

-TxD

DSR

CTS

RTS

DB-25 Female

7

5

Gnd

Gnd

IBM PC/XT/PS2 to Analyzer488

DB-9 Female

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