Centronix – Agilent Technologies 01664-97005 User Manual
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Centronix
The logic analyzer interfaces with Centronix (parallel printer) communication lines
through a standard 25 pin D connector. The logic analyzer is compatible with
Centronix protocol. BUSY is used to indicate when data can be transfered from the
logic analyzer to the printer. DATASTROBE is used to synchronize data
transmissions. Pin outs of the Centronix connector are listed in the following table.
Centronix Signal Definitions
Pin
Number
Function
Centronix
Standard
1
Synchronous signal that is used for data transfer
STROBE
2
Logic analyzer data (LSB)
DATA0
3
Logic analyzer data
DATA1
4
Logic analyzer data
DATA2
5
Logic analyzer data
DATA3
6
Logic analyzer data
DATA4
7
Logic analyzer data
DATA5
8
Logic analyzer data
DATA6
9
Logic analyzer data (MSB)
DATA7
10
Signal used to indicate that data has been received
ACKNLG
11
Signal used to indicate that the printer is busy
BUSY
12
Signal used to indicate that the printer is out of paper
PERROR
13
Signal that indicates that the printer is on-line
SELECT
14
Signal used to select the autofeed function
AUTOFD
15
Signal that indicates command or data error
FAULT
16
Signal used to initialize the printer
INIT
17
Signal used to select the direction of the bi-directional bus
SELECTIN
18 - 25
Ground
GND
8–17