GE VersaMax PLC User Manual page 62

Pin Signal
1 n/c
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 n/c
5 GND
6 n/c
7
CTS
8 RTS
9 n/c
Shell SHLD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
The shield must connect to
shell of connectors on both
ends of the cable.
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4.7.3 Port 1: RS-232
4.7.3.1 Pin Assignments for Port 1
Port 1 is an RS-232 port with a 9-pin female D-sub connector. It is used as the boot loader
port for upgrading the CPU firmware. The pinout of Port 1 allows a simple
straight-through cable to connect with a standard AT-style RS-232 port. Cable shielding
attaches to the shell.
Direction Function
Output Transmit Data output
Input Receive Data input
–
0V/GND signal reference
Input Clear to Send input
Output Request to Send output
–
Cable Shield wire connection / 100% (Continuous) shielding
cable shield connection
4.7.3.2 RS-232 Point-to-Point Connection
In point-to-point configuration, two devices are connected to the same communication
line. For RS-232, the maximum length is 15 meters (50ft).
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
PC 9-Pin CPU
Serial Port Port 1
9-pin female 9-pin male
(2) RXD (2) TXD
(3) TXD (3) RXD
(5) GND (5) GND
(7) RTS (7) CTS
(8) CTS (8) RTS
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