C a b l e S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
A-8
❖
4 5 0 5 / 4 5 0 5 p s o r 4 5 1 0 / 4 5 1 0 p s U s e r ’ s G u i d e
The FAULT signal goes false (high) when all the above
conditions are corrected.
The Centronics bidirectional parallel interface is designed to
provide plug-to-plug compatibility with a 36 pin Amphenol
57-40360 (or equivalent) connector that connects to an
Amphenol 57-30360 (or equivalent) connector. The cable
length has been certified at 6 feet, and will be the twisted pair
type 22AWG -15 pairs. Pin assignment and functions for the
Centronics interface are designated in Figure A.3.
Figure A.3
Centronics connector pin assignment
Signal
Pin #
Signal Name
Source
Function
1
/STROBE
HOST
Host Check
2
DATA 0
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 0
3
DATA 1
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 1
4
DATA 2
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 2
5
DATA 3
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 3
6
DATA 4
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 4
7
DATA 5
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 5
8
DATA 6
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 6
9
DATA 7
BIDIRECTIONAL
Data Bit 7
10
/ACK
PRINTER
Printer Acknowledge
11
BUSY
PRINTER
Printer Busy
12
PE
PRINTER
Out of Paper
13
SELECT
PRINTER
Printer Select
14
/AUTOFEED
HOST
Host Busy
15
N/C
- - - - - -
Not Defined
16
GND
Logic GND
17
GND
Chassis GND
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