41CL Calculator Manual
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Serial Connector
The serial connector jack signals are assigned as follows:
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Tip: Transmit Data from the point of view of the 41CL calculator. This should
connect to pin 2 of a female DB9 connector for use with a PC.
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Mid: Ground. This should connect to pin 5 of a female DB9 connector for use with a
PC.
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Ring: Receive Data from the point of view of the 41CL calculator. This should
connect to pin 3 of a female DB9 connector for use with a PC.
The type of cable required to connect the 41CL calculator to a PC is also used for older
digital cameras and cell phones, so it can still be found. However, be aware that two
different signal arrangements were used for these types of cables, depending on the
manufacturer. See the table below for one source.
The RS-232 driver on the 41CL board normally only powers up when a valid signal level
is detected on the Receive Data input. This can make 41CL-to-41CL serial transfers
complicated. Starting with Version 4, the 41CL board supports a way for software to
force the RS-232 driver on unconditionally. So if one of the 41CL calculators involved in
a 41CL- to-41CL transfer supports this feature the transfer is simple. All that is required
is a null-modem adapter connecting the two serial cables. See the table below for one
source.
If you want to try to construct an internal serial connector yourself the part numbers are
listed below. Note that the cable comes with 10 conductors, so you will have to trim it
down to three conductors. Refer to the 41CL schematic for the signal connections on the
circuit board connector.