Instructions Manual

Pub. #OM17-MSP3
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Figure 14.2 Inspecting pins on communication cable
2. Testing continuity on communication cable.
a) Unplug the communication cable from the DataLogger or PC.
b) Bring both ends of the communication cable close enough together to reach with a
voltmeter.
c) Set your voltmeter to resistance (or continuity). Check continuity between the
following pins: (Figure 3.)
(you will need to insert a solid-conductor wire or paper clip attached
to a wire into the sockets of the serial connector unless your
voltmeter leads are very small)
Figure 14.3 9 pin serial connector (left) and 4 pin round connector (right)
4 pin connector Serial connector
1 2
2 3
3 5
5 3 2