Appendix C
Front Panel and Connectors
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Parallel Port
Figure C-9 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE-1284 connector on
the VXIpc 870 Series. Table C-5 gives the name and description for the
IEEE-1284 connector signals.Amp manufactures a parallel port compatible
connector, part number 2-175677-5.
Figure C-9.
Parallel Port Connector Location and Pinout
Table C-4.
COM1 and COM2 Connector Signals
Pin
Signal Name
Signal Description
1
DCD*
Data Carrier Detect
2
RXD*
Receive Data
3
TXD*
Transmit Data
4
DTR*
Data Terminal Ready
5
GND
Ground
6
DSR*
Data Set Ready
7
RTS*
Ready to Send
8
CTS*
Clear to Send
9
RI*
Ring Indicator
36
19
1
18
Parallel Port
