User`s manual

Smartio C168H/PCI User's Manual 5-1
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5 Connection Option (Opt8x) & Cable Wiring
In serial data communications, the term DTE stands for Data Terminal Equipment,
such as a terminal or PC COM1/2, and the term DCE stands for Data Communication
Equipment, such as a modem. The precise pinouts and cable wiring schemes are as
follows.
RS-232 Cable Wiring for Opt8A/B/C/D/S
The RS-232 8-port connection boxes and octopus cables designed for Smartio
C168H/PCI 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