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6.3 Auxiliary Channel Configuration

An auxiliary channel is provided which allows for handshaking between a QSP-200/300
RS-422/485 port and a peripheral device. This auxiliary channel may be configured in one of
two ways:

Ÿ RTS-CTS handshake enabled.

Ÿ handshaking is disabled.

All ports must be configured in the same manner.

6.3.1 Auxiliary Channel: RTS-CTS Handshaking
The RTS-CTS handshake may be enabled so that RTS (Request To Send) is the auxiliary output
signal on AuxOut+ and AuxOut- (pins 1 and 6 of the D9 female connector). Similarly, CTS
(Clear To Send) is the auxiliary input signal on AuxIn+ and AuxIn- (pins 5 and 9 of the D9
female connector). This configuration is shown below.

RS-422/485

+

+

+

+

-

-

-

-

16C550

UART

DATA OUT

DATA IN

AUX OUT

AUX IN

TXD

RXD

-RTS

-CTS

Drivers/Receivers

Driver

Receiver

Driver

Receiver

Figure 5. Auxiliary Channel RTS-CTS Handshaking.

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