SATO D508, D512 service manual RS-232C Interface, General Specifications

SECTION 5: INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

5.4 RS-232C INTERFACE

The High Speed Serial Interface is an factory installed option that must be installed in the printer at the time of order. The D508 / D512 recognizes the RS-232 interface automatically.

General Specifications
Asynchronous ASCII	Half-duplex communication
	Ready/Busy Hardware Flow Control
	Pin 20, DTR Control
	Pin 4, RTS Error Condition
	X-On/X-Off Software Flow Control
	Bi-Directional Communication
Data Transmission Rate	9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 bps
Character Format	1 Start Bit (fixed)
	7 or 8 data bits (selectable)
	Odd, Even or No Parity (selectable)
	1 or 2 Stop bits (selectable)
Electrical Specifications
Connector	DB-25S (Female)
Cable	DB-25P (Male), 50 ft. maximum length. For cable
	configuration, refer to Cable Requirements appropriate to
	the RS232C protocol chosen.
Signal Levels	High = +5V to +12V
	Low = -5V to -12V
Pin Assignments
Pin 13	Pin 1

Pin 25 Pin 14

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