GE OptiSonde User Manual page 80

Wiring to a Personal
Computer
Configuring the Serial Interface
The OptiSonde is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).
The following pins are used in the serial interface:
•
2 - Transmitted data (TXD)
•
3 - Received data (RXD)
•
5 - Signal ground (GND)
To send the output of a benchtop OptiSonde to a personal computer,
use the cable arrangement shown in Figure C-1 below. For a wall-
mount OptiSonde, use the wiring shown in Figure C-2 on the next
page.
(TX)
Figure C-1: Wiring Diagram - Benchtop OptiSonde to PC
OptiSonde
9-Pin Female
3 2 5
(RX) (GND)
3 2 5
9-Pin
PC
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C-1