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SPECIFICATION - SERIAL PORT
The serial port is for sending data to a PC.
See Settings Screen >> Serial Ports.
Pin Connections
The port is configured as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and conforms to RS-232-C specifications. The
transmitted data voltage levels are b5 to +9 volts and –5 to -9 volts.
Pin No Function
1
Not Connected
2
Received data (to T-Box™ 2)
3
Transmitted data (from T-Box™ 2)
4
Not Connected
5
Signal ground 0 V
6
Not Connected
7
Not Connected
8
CTS (clear to send)
9
Not Connected
Data Output Example
Code: DP=Decimal Point. CR=Carriage Return. LF=Line Feed. SP=Space.
T-Box™ 2 with the serial port set to the factory defaults. Reading 1068.4 lbf·ft (clockwise).
1
0
6
8
DP
4
SP
l
b
f
DP
f
t
CR LF
NOTE: The maximum number of characters per line = 24.
Connector Type
9 way male ‘D’ type connector.
Connecting Lead
A 9 way female to 9 way female null modem
connecting lead is required for connection to a PC with a 9 way
male connector.
SPECIFICATION - USB
The T-Box™ 2 has two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors
These connectors can fully support the use of a Keyboard and mouse (not supplied)
NOTE:
It is not advised to connect USB devices that may draw high current to the T-Box™ 2
