PCIe-COM-4SMDB and RJ Family Manual
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RS-232
Signals
RS-232 Signal
Descriptions
RS-422
Signals
(4-w 485)
RS-422 Signal
Descriptions
RS-485
Signals
(2-wire)
RS-485 Signal
Descriptions
DCD
Data Carrier Detected
TX+
Transmit Data +
TX/RX +
Transmit / R
RX
Receive Data
TX-
Transmit Data -
TX/RX -
Transmit / Receive -
TX
Transmit Data
RX+
Receive Data +
GND
Signal Ground
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
RX-
Receive Data -
GND
Signal Ground
GND
Signal Ground
DSR
Data Set Ready
RTS
Request To Send
CTS
Clear to Send
RI Ring
Indicator
Table 6-3: COM signal names to corresponding signal descriptions
To ensure that there is minimum susceptibility to EMI and minimum radiation, it is important
that the card mounting bracket be properly screwed into place and that there be a positive
chassis ground. Also, proper EMI cabling techniques (cable connect to chassis ground at the
aperture, shielded twisted-pair wiring, etc.) should be used for the input/output wiring.