Quick Reference Guide
2.8
RS232 Connector Pinout
Use the RS232 interface to connect the VS710 to your programming device
/ PC. The RS232 connector on the VS710 is a shielded 9-pin subminiature
D plug connector.
The RS232 connector has the following pinout:
9-pin subminiature D plug connector
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2
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RS232 Plug Connector
Pin
1
DCD (data carrier detect)
2
3
TXD (transmit data)
4
DTR (data terminal ready)
5
6
DSR (data set ready)
7
RTS (request to send)
8
9
Shield
On connector casing
The serial port is a fully-fledged RS232 interface. The ground pin is
referenced to the internal ground. The interface is configured as a COM1
port and can be addressed as such. The maximum line length is 10 m with a
transmission rate of 115 Kbps.
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Signal
RXD (receive data)
Ground
CTS (clear to send)
RI (ring indicator)
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