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Rs-232 pinouts, Parallel port, Inputs – Telos ZephyrExpress User Manual

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RS-232 Pinouts

PIN

FUNCTION

2

Rx (Computer to ZephyrExpress)

3

Tx (ZephyrExpress to Computer)

4

DTR (ZephyrExpress ready output)

5

Ground

h

HOT TIP!

This port is configured as DTE, not DCE. This means pins 2 and 3 are wired like a
computer instead of as a modem. You can plug in a standard modem, set for
auto-answer, to remotely control ZephyrExpress for automated remote
broadcasting. If you want to connect directly to a computer, you’ll need a null
modem (a molded plug/jack with crossed wires, available from computer stores)
or will want to cross pins 3 and 4 in the cable.

Parallel Port

The parallel port functions are not available as of ZephyrExpress software version 1.2.1. If
you’re using a subsequent update that supports the parallel port, here’s how it’s wired:

Parallel Port

PI
N

FUNCTION

PIN

FUNCTION

1

Ground

9

N/C

2

Output 2

10

Output 0

3

Status Out

11

Output 1

4

Output 3

12

N/C

5

N/C

13

Input 2

6

Input 3

14

Input 1

7

Input 0/Panic Dial

15

N/C

8

+5 volts 400 ma max.

Inputs

All parallel port inputs are wired to accept either a voltage (up to +24 DC) or a closure to
ground. Ground closures can be through switches or either pulled-up or open-collector
logic outputs.