Appendix E
Front Panel and Connectors
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Parallel Port
Figure E-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE-1284 connector on
the PXI-8170. Table E-4 lists and describes the IEEE-1284 connector
signals.
AMP manufactures a parallel port compatible connector, part
number 747052-2.
Figure E-5.
Parallel Port Connector Location and Pinout
Table E-3.
COM1 Connector Signals
Pin
Signal Name
Signal Description
1
DCD*
Data Carrier Detect
2
RXD*
Receive Data
3
TXD*
Transmit Data
4
DTR*
Data Terminal Ready
5
GND
Ground
6
DSR*
Data Set Ready
7
RTS*
Ready to Send
8
CTS*
Clear to Send
9
RI*
Ring Indicator
Parallel Port
1
13
14
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