
Table 2-1. Null Cable Pinout Connections
| Signal | Name |
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1 | DCD | Data Carrier Detect |
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2 | RXD | Receive data |
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3 | TXD | Transmit data |
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4 | DTR | Data Terminal Ready |
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5 | GND | Ground |
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6 | DSR | Data Set Ready |
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7 | RTS | Request To Send |
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8 | CTS | Clear To Send |
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9 | RI | Ring Indicator |
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On both DB9 connectors, DCD (pin 1), DTR (pin 4) and DSR (6) are connected together.
RTS (pin 7) is shorted together with CTS (pin 8). Refer to Figure
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Figure 2-1. Null Cable (CBL-DB-9/DB-9/NULL) Pin Shorts
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