Laser LS8000-3 manual RS-232 Transmit and Receive Pins

LaserSpeed 8000-3 Instruction Handbook

Interfacing with the LS8000-3

RS-232 Transmit and Receive (Pins 1-2)

The LS8000-3 has an RS-232 serial port which can be used to receive measurement data, or to configure settings. The LS8000-3 will connect to any DB9 RS-232 port with a straight-through cable. A null modem is not required. Connections between the gauge and Industry standard pin outs for RS232 serial are given in the following tables:

RS-232 Serial Pinouts – LS8000-3 to Computer DB9 Connector

Gauge DB25 Pin	Gauge Signal		Computer DB9	Computer Signal
Number	Description		Pin Number	Description
1	RS-232	Transmit	2	RS-232	Receive
2	RS-232	Receive	3	RS-232	Transmit
11, 19, or 21	Signal Ground		5	Signal Ground

RS-232 Serial Pinouts – LS8000-3 to Computer DB25 Connector

Gauge DB25	Gauge Signal		Computer DB25	Computer Signal
Pin Number	Description		Pin Number	Description
1	RS-232	Transmit	3	RS-232	Receive
2	RS-232	Receive	2	RS-232	Transmit
11, 19, or 21	Signal Ground		7	Signal Ground

LaserTrak can be used to communicate with the LS8000-3 over the RS-232, RS-422, and Ethernet ports. Please see the RS232/RS422 Communication section for details on the Communication Protocol.

Part No. 93463 / Drawing No. 0921-01561 Page 36 of 221 Revision A (Sep 2007)