Moxa Technologies C168P user manual RS-232 Cable Wiring for Opt8A/B/C/D/S

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Connection Option (Opt8x) and Cable Wiring

In serial data communications, the term DTE is for Data Terminal Equipment like PC COM1/2, serial printer and terminal. The term DCE is for Data Communication Equipment like modem.

RS-232 Cable Wiring for Opt8A/B/C/D/S

RS-232 8-port connection boxes/octopus cable designed for C168P are:

Opt8A: 8-port RS-232 DB25 female connection box

Opt8B: 8-port RS-232 DB25 male connection box

Opt8C: Octopus cable with 8 male RS-232 DB25 ports

Opt8D: Octopus cable with 8 male RS-232 DB9 ports

Opt8S: 8-port RS-232 DB25 surge protected female connection box

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