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Almost nothing in computer interfacing is more confusing than selecting the right RS232 serial cable. These pages are intended to provide information about the most common serial RS232 cables in normal computer use, or in more common language "How do I connect devices and computers using RS232?"
DB9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DB25 8 3 2 20 7 6 4 5 22
Function Data carrier detect Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator
Testing occurs in a few steps. Data is sent on the Tx line and the received information on the Rx input is then compared with the original data. The signal level on the DTR and RTS lines is also controlled by the test software and the attached inputs are read back in the software to see if these signal levels are properly returned. The second RS232 test plug has the advantage that the ring-indicator RI input line can also be tested. This input is used by modems to signal an incoming call to the attached computer.
Connector 1 2 3 5
Connector 2 3 2 5
Function Rx Tx Tx Rx
Signal ground
explanation)
Function Rx Tx Tx Rx
Signal ground DTR DTR RTS RTS CD + DSR CD + DSR CTS CTS
Connector 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7+8
Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Connector 2 3 2 6 5 4 8 7 Rx Tx
Function Tx Rx DSR
DTR
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