TDS2CM Communications Module
TDS 200-Series Extension Module Instructions
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RS-232 Setup
This section describes how to set up and test the extension module
RS-232 interface. RS-232 is an 8-bit serial communications standard
that lets the oscilloscope communicate with an external RS-232
device such as a computer, terminal, or printer. The standard defines
two device types: Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data
Communications Equipment (DCE). The TDS 200-Series
oscilloscope is a DTE device.
RS-232 Conventions on page 19 describes RS-232 conventions.
RS-232 Connector Pinout Diagram on page 20 shows a diagram of
the 9-pin RS-232 connector with its pin numbers and signal
assignments.