Specifications
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If
you're
using a
computer that has a DB-9 connector for its serial
poft, you
can
purchase
an adapter from
Radio
Shack that will work with the
supplied computer cable.
Once
you've
tested the cable to make sure it's
pinned
correctly,
plug
one end into
your
computer's serial
pofi
and the other end to the RS-232 VO
porr
on the back
of
the PK-96. Then,
proceed
to the System
Start-
up and Lctop-back Terl
section
in
this chapter.
Apple
Computers
FortheolderMacintosh 128 and5l2 machines,aDB-9toDB-25adaptercableisneeded. If
youowna
late-model Macintosh, simply use
a standard
mini-DIN8
to
DB-25M modem cable.
Dumb Terminals
If
you
have
an
RS-232
dumb terminal,
you
may need to change the
gender
of the cable
provided
with
your
PK-96. This can be done with
an
inexpensive
double-rnale
RS-232
gender
changing adapter available fiom
Radio
Shack and other comDuter dealers. The Radio Shack oart number is 26-243.
The
Computer
11'the
type of computer
you plan
to use with the PK-96 wasn't mentioned earlier in this chapter,
you
may
lind
specilic connection information
below.
You'll
also
need
a communications
program
to use with
your
compllter. See The Software
section
fbllowing
this one fbr
infbrmation regarding
communication
programs
fbr many
o1'the above machines.
Computers that don't have a serial
port
or
permit
use of
a
suitable adapter or level converter can't
be used
with the PK-96.
Other
Gomputers
with RS-232 Ports
If
your
computer has
an
RS-232 port,
consult
your
computer manuals to see which
pins
are used
fbr TxD.
RxD,
and signal
ground.
Read
the
manufacturer's recommendations for
connecting the serial
port
to a tele-
phone
modem.
Connect
your
PK-96 the same
way.
The PK-96 is configured
as
Data
Communications Equipment
(DCE)-it
receives
data on
pin-2.
Most
computers and
terminals are configured as Data Terminal Equipment
(DTE)
transmitting
data on
pin-2.
If
your
computer is conligr.rred as DTE, use the supplied RS-232 cable with a
gender
changing
adapter, iI'
necessary. These
are available fiom Radio Shack
(catalog#
26-2a, and other computer stores.
If
your
computer is configured
as
DCE, wire it like
this:
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RS-232