SATO 200i RS232C Serial Interface, READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9, Host Direction PIN Printer

Unit 3: Interface Secifications

RS232C SERIAL INTERFACE

This interface is an industry standard for serially transmitting data using a wired cable. Separate transmit and receive lines enable data to flow in both directions simultaneously. Data transmitted using this protocol is defined in its parameters; baud/bps (speed), data bits, stop bit, parity, and hand-shaking method. To change the parameter settings, refer to the Programming Reference document for this product. The Programming Reference and a ready-made cable with DIN and DB9 connectors may be acquired from SATO.

Default Parameters: DSW1-4 OFF, 19200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

Figure 3-1, RS232 Male Connector Pin Assignments

Figure 3-2, RS232 Female Connector Pin Assignments

READY/BUSY CABLE REQUIREMENTS

DB9	DB25	HOST	DIRECTION	8-PIN	PRINTER
2	3	RD (Receive Data)	To Host	1	TD (Transmit Data)
3	2	TD (Transmit Data)	To Printer	6	RD (Receive Data)
8	5	CTS (Clear To Send)	To Printer DB9-6	2	RTS (Request To Send)
5	7	SG (Signal Ground)	Bi-Directional	7	SG (Signal Ground)
7	4	RTS (Request To Send)	To Host	5	CTS (Clear To Send)

	RS232C SPECIFICATIONS
Asynchronous ASCII		Half-duplex communication, Bi-Directional Communication
Data Transmission Rate		9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps
Data Length		8 bit (selectable)
Stop Bit		1 bit (fixed)
Parity Bit		ODD, EVEN, NONE (selectable)
Codes Used		ASC II Character Codes
Control Codes		STX (02h), ETX (03h), ACK (06h), NAK (15h)
Connector		8-pin mini - DIN
Cable (8-pin DIN to 9-pin host)		Call 704.644.1650
Signal Levels		High: +12V, -12V

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