Pinout - RS232 Connector

Note: Tethered scanners must be connected to powered cradles.

The connector is industry-standard RS232 and is a PC/AT standard 9-pin D male connector.

Pin

Signal

Description

 

 

 

1

DCD

Data Carrier Detect

 

 

 

2

RXD

Received Data – Input

 

 

 

3

TXD

Transmitted Data – Output

 

 

 

4

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

 

 

 

5

GND

Signal/Power Ground

 

 

 

6

DSR

Data Set Ready

 

 

 

7

RTS

Request to Send

 

 

 

8

CTS

Clear To Send

 

 

 

9

RI or Power

+5 VDC sourced by the Cradle

 

 

 

Note: Pin 9 of this port is connected to +5 VDC. Only approved cables are to be used for communication between the cradle and external devices.

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