16
Connections
SERIAL Terminals connection
The SERIAL terminal is used when the Display is controlled by a computer.
Note:
+ To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” in the “Network Setup” menu to “RS-232C
(Serial)”. (see page 47)
(Male)
COMPUTER
D-sub 9p
(Female)
RS-232C Straight cable
In addition, a particular LCD Display can be controlled with a PC while several LCD Displays are daisy chained.
First LCD Display
(Male)
Third LCD Display
(Male)
Second LCD Display
(Male)
COMPUTER
D-sub 9p
(Female)
(Female)
RS-232C Straight cable
(Female)
(Female)
(Female)
Notes:
+ Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the
computer to the Display.
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+ Additional equipment and cables shown are not
supplied with this set.
+ When using daisy chain, set “Serial Daisy Chain” in the
Options menu. (see page 51)
+ For daisy chain connection, use a straight cable
connected to pins numbered
2
through
8
.
The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface
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computer which is connected to this terminal.
The computer will require software which allows the
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the conditions given below. Use a computer application
such as programming language software. Refer to the
documentation for the computer application for details.
Signal names for SERIAL IN terminal:
6
7
8
9
1 3
4
5
2
Pin layout for SERIAL
Terminal
Pin No. Signal Name
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
DTR
5
GND
6
DSR
7
8
(Shorted in this set)
1 9
NC
> K
Communication parameters:
Signal level
RS-232C compliant
Synchronization method
Asynchronous
Baud rate
9600 bps
Parity
None
Character length
8 bits
Stop bit
1 bit
Flow control
-