Programming the WORKmate with the RS232 port
This cable can be used to connect the WORKmate II to a PC serial port.
With the following steps you can upgrade the operating software of the WORKmateII:
1.Open the WORKmate and disconnect if from the power supply (the network connector)
2.Close the jumper beside the DIN connector that says “CLOSE=PROGAM”
3.Connect a serial cable from the right DIN connector to the serial port of a PC
4.Reconnect the power supply, the LCD display will show 1 row of black squares.
5.Use the download program on the PC to reprogram the Flash memory of the WORKmate.
6.Disconnect from power and remove the jumper and the serial cable.
2
6
1
4
2
5
3
7
8
4) TxD
2) RxD
5) RxD
3) TxD
2) Ground
5) Ground
Male DIN connector
Female 9 pins SUB-D connector
Male solder side
Female solder side
5
1
9
6
Using the RS232 port with a printer
This cable can be used to connect a small ticket printer to the WORKmate II
Only the right Din connector has a serial port.
The CTS to DTR wire is only necessary if the printer is to slow and loses data.
2
6
1
4
2
5
3
7
8
4) TxD
3) RxD
5) RxD
2) TxD
2) Ground
7) Ground
Male DIN connector
Male 25 pins SUB-D connector
8) CTS
20) DTR
Male solder side
Male solder side
1
13
14
25
2
6
1
4
2
5
3
7
8
Output
+5V
Using the outputs on the DIN connectors
DIN connector
Pin 6 is on each DIN connector is an open collector
output that can drive a 5 volt relay.
On the right DIN connector pin 6 is output 3 on the
left DIN connector pin 6 is output 4.
