IBM CF Series manual III. Host Serial Connection

III.Host Serial Connection

A.Pin connections for the 9 pin D-subminature female connector on the rear connection panel of the CF scanner.

1.The scanner Transmits data from pin #2.

2.The scanner Receives data on pin #3.

3.The signal ground is pin #5

B.Cable requirements for using PC type serial ports with the CF scanner.

1.If the PC has a 9 pin D-subminature male connector use the following connections.

a.Scanner pin #2 to PC pin #2.

b.Scanner pin #3 to PC pin #3.

c.Scanner pin #5 to PC pin #5.

2.If the PC has a 25 pin D-subminature male connector use the following connections

a.Scanner pin #2 to PC pin #3.

b.Scanner pin #3 to PC pin #2.

c.Scanner pin #5 to PC pin #7.