Ludl Serial Cable Configuration


FAQ: Ludl Serial Cable Configuration

Question

How is the cable connecting the Apple Mac to the Ludl control unit configured?

Answer

The cable has a Male DB9 connector at one end and a Mac Mini Din8 at the other end. The cable is configured as follows:

Ludl to Mac Serial Cable Configuration
DB9 Male Ludl Signal Mac Signal Mac Mini Din 8

1 Carrier Detect
Not Used - -

2 Receive Transmit 3

3 Transmit Receive 5

4 Data Terminal Ready
Not Used - -

5 Ground Ground 4 & 8

6 Data Set Ready
Not Used - -

7 Request To Send - -

8 Clear To Send - -

9 Ring Indicator
Not Used - -

Note that pins 4 and 8 on the Mac Mini Din 8 side are joined.

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