User`s manual

Serial Connections C-1
December 2003
Appendix C
Serial Connections
The TransPort can transmit stored data and displayed readings
using the RS232 communication port. In order to enable the
TransPort to communicate properly, you must use the proper
cable. Panametrics provides the following cables which are
compatible with most computer or serial devices (see Table C-1).
Table C-1: Serial Port Cables
Cable
Part #
Connector
Description
Cable
Length
Typical
Device
26DLC/9F-6 “D” Type, 9
pin female
contacts
1.8 m (6
ft) 3.6 m
(12 ft)
optional
IBM or
compatible AT
or PS2-30
computer
26DLC/25F-6 “D” Type, 25
pin female
contacts
1.8 m (6
ft) 3.6 m
(12 ft)
optional
PC, PC-XT,and
PS-2 type
computers,
some serial
printers
26DLC/25M-6 “D” Type, 25
male
1.8 m (6
ft) 3.6 m
(12 ft)
optional
Other computer
(socket)
contacts and
serial printer
26DLC/X-12 Cable has no
connector
3.6 m
(12 ft)
For custom do-
it-yourself
cables