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Motorized Labjack
4.4 RS232/USB Comms
Communication with the unit can be performed using either USB or RS232 protocols.
When the USB connector is used, USB Comms is dominant, and RS232 Comms
cannot be used. If the USB port is not used, then the RS232 port can be used without
further set up.
The pin functions are detailed in in Fig. 4.2 .
Fig. 4.2 RS232 Connector Pin Identification
Pin
Description
1
Not Connected
2
TX (controller input)
3
RX (controller output)
4
Not Connected
5
Ground
6
Not Connected
7
Clear to Send (CTS) Input
8
Request to Send (RTS) Output
9
Not Connected
Note
When using the RS232 Port, or a virtual comms port via USB, communication is
achieved using the messages described in the Protocol Document.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9