Appendix B
Interfacing to a Serial Device
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Custom Cables
If your application requires a custom cable, you can construct one if you
have a thorough knowledge of the handshaking protocols involved. Review
the RS-232 characteristics of your serial device and build the cable to
properly connect the handshake lines of the two devices. If the
documentation for your serial device does not provide a thorough
explanation of its handshaking protocol, the ANSI/EIA-232-C standard is
a good reference, provided your device conforms to the RS-232 protocol.
Caution
Although handshaking might not be required, it is best to use some form of
handshaking to prevent loss of data.