APPENDIX I: RS232C Interface Specifications

Clear To Send - Pin 5, CTS (CB)

Direction: from modem

The CTS line indicates to the terminal that the Series II Modem will transmit any data present on the Transmit Data line (pin 2).

Data Set Ready - Pin 6, DSR (CC)

Direction: from modem

DSR On indicates that the Series II Modem is in the data mode and is connected to the communications channel. This signal will be on during analog-loop-test mode.

Signal Ground - Pin 7, SG (AB)

The SG lead is connected to signal ground of the modem. It establishes the common ground reference for all other interface signals.

Data Carrier Detect - Pin 8, CD (CF)

Direction: from modem

DCD On (positive voltage) indicates that data carrier has been received from the other modem. This circuit will not normally turn on in the presence of message circuit noise or out-of-band signals. There is a one second delay between when the carrier tone has been detected and when the CD circuit is turned on.

This signal goes off if received data carrier falls below the receiver threshold for more than 37 mSec. When CD is off, the Received Data circuit (pin 3) is held to the marking state.

Test Voltage - Pin 9, XV

Direction: from modem

The XV lead has 330 ohms of resistance to +12 volts DC. This lead may be used to strap other signals high. For example, if the terminal does not supply a DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal, Pin 9 may be jumpered to Pin 20 (DTR) on the RS232 connector or in the cable to force DTR on.

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Black Box MD1640A, MD1641A manual Clear To Send Pin 5, CTS CB, Data Set Ready Pin 6, DSR CC, Signal Ground Pin 7, SG AB