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L-Series Manual – Issue 1
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5.6.1. Lead
Connection from your “ PC “ to the Testing Machine is via a D type 9 way RS-232
socket to socket cable, as indicated below.
Note This cable is not a one to one cable, (some of the signals are reversed). For this
reason it should only be used for RS-232 machine to computer connection.
5.6.2. Machine Port
The RS-232 Port is located on the front, right hand side of the machine. Simply align
the 9 way D type cable socket connectors to its mating plug on the machine, taking care
not to bend any pins, whilst held in this position tighten the two socket jack screws until
the connector is fully engaged.
The diagram below indicates position of machine RS-232 Port.
The other end of the RS-232 serial cable connects to the PC Computer RS-232 Port
(Com 1) located at the rear of the PC Base Unit. The method is the same as used on
the machine by aligning the 9 way D-type connectors then tighten the two jack screws.
5.6.3. PC Port
The diagram below shows a rear view of a typical PC Base Unit. Care must be taken to
locate the RS-232 Port (Com 1) as many of the connectors look very similar.
