Keyspan 1.9 User Manual

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7.1.d - Serial Port Pin Outs
The pin assignments for the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter's male DB9 port are 
illustrated below:
Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter's
male DB9 port
Pin
Name
Signal Designation
1
DCD
Data Carrier Detect (Input)
2
RX 
Received Data (Input)
3
TX 
Transmitted Data (Output)
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready (Output)
5
GND
Ground
6
DSR
Data Set Ready (Input)
7
RTS
Request To Send (Output)
8
CTS
Clear To Send (Input)
9
RI 
Ring Indicator (Input)
In order to ensure compliance with emission specifications, cables should be shielded using braided 
shields and metal hoods with complete 100% contact between the shields and hoods. 
External Loopback Connector Information
external.  The external test requires the use of a special loopback connector.  This connector 
requires a "
DB9 Female Loopback plug
"
  with the following wiring:
Pin(s)
Wired to
Pin(s)
1
<->
4,8
2
<->
3
6
<->
7,9 
 Keyspan:High Speed USB Serial Adapter for Mac OS-v1.9 User Manual
This User Manual applies to the Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter Software  for Mac OS
(rev 02may12JA) 
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