User`s manual

6.3 Auxiliary Channel Configuration
An auxiliary channel is provided which allows for handshaking between a
QSP-200/300 RS-422/485 port and a peripheral device. This auxiliary channel may be
configured in one of two ways:
? RTS-CTS handshake enabled.
? handshaking is disabled.
All ports must be configured in the same manner.
6.3.1 Auxiliary Channel: RTS-CTS Handshaking
The RTS-CTS handshake may be enabled so that RTS (Request To Send) is the auxiliary
output signal on AuxOut+ and AuxOut- (pins 1 and 6 of the D9 female connector).
Similarly, CTS (Clear To Send) is the auxiliary input signal on AuxIn+ and AuxIn- (pins
5 and 9 of the D9 female connector). This configuration is shown below.
RS-422/485
+
+
+
+
-
-
-
-
16C550
UART
DATA OUT
DATA IN
AUX OUT
AUX IN
TXD
RXD
-RTS
-CTS
Drivers/Receivers
Driver
Receiver
Driver
Receiver
Figure 5. Auxiliary Channel RTS-CTS Handshaking.
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