DS6400 REFERENCE MANUAL3233.3 AUXILIARY RS232 INTERFACEThe auxiliary serial interface is used exclusively for RS232 point-to-point connections. It isprincipally used for scanner configuration from a laptop PC but is also available for LOCALECHO to a monitoring PC or for Pass through layouts. This interface is active when the DataTx parameter is enabled.The parameters relative to the aux interface (baud rate, data bits, etc.) can be defined usingthe Genius™ utility program or Genius™ based Host Mode Programming installed from theCD-ROM.The 9-pin female Auxiliary Interface connector inside the CBX is the preferred connector fordevice configuration or temporary communication monitoring.5 169Figure 31 - 9-pin female connectorIf permanent system wiring is required, the following pins are used to connect the RS232auxiliary interface. The overall maximum cable length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft). In thiscase it is advisable to use shielded cables. If the shield is tied to ground at the Host, thenleave it floating at the CBX. If it is floating at the Host then tie it to Shield at the CBX.CBX100/500 FunctionRX Auxiliary Interface Receive DataTX Auxiliary Interface Transmit DataSGND Auxiliary Interface ReferenceRX TXReferenceUSER INTERFACEFigure 32 - RS232 Auxiliary Interface ConnectionsNOTEDo not connect the Aux Interface to the CBX spring clamp connectors andthe 9-pin connector simultaneously.
