IBM CF Series User Manual

A. Pin connections for the 9 pin D-subminature female connector on the rear connection panel of 

the CF scanner. 

1. The scanner Transmits data from pin #2. 

2. The scanner Receives data on pin #3. 

3. The signal ground is pin #5 

B. Cable requirements for using PC type serial ports with the CF scanner. 

1. If the PC has a 9 pin D-subminature male connector use the following connections. 

a. Scanner pin #2 to PC pin #2. 

b. Scanner pin #3 to PC pin #3. 

c. Scanner pin #5 to PC pin #5.  

2. If the PC has a 25 pin D-subminature male connector use the following connections  

a. Scanner pin #2 to PC pin #3. 

b. Scanner pin #3 to PC pin #2. 

c. Scanner pin #5 to PC pin #7.