Serial Port MX-E Series Hardware GuideDatalogic S.r.l. 108Serial PortA standard serial cable is used to connect the Processor to the serial port on an external device (e.g. terminal, PLC, motioncontroller, data recorder). This may require using a null modem cable or adapter. The serial port does not support hard-ware (CTS/RTS) or software (Xon/Xoff) data flow control. Impact software supports RS-232 communication protocolonly. RS-485 is not supported.Monitor/PanelThe monitor/panel port provides RGB, DVI, and SDL video signals. The processor requires a monitor and keyboard whenit first starts, and to configure the system. A VGA cable (5 meters maximum) with the appropriate adapter can be used onthis connector.Display PortThe display port provides DVI and HDMI video signals.USB PortsUSB Ports can be used to connect a mouse and keyboard. The processor requires a monitor and keyboard when it firststarts, and to configure the system. Other USB devices connected to these ports may interfere with normal vision systemoperations and are not supported. USB cameras cannot be used with the MX-E processors.Pin Number Signal Name1 No Connection2 Received Data (RxD)3 Transmitted Data (TxD)4 No Connection5 Signal Ground (GND)6 No Connection7 Request To Send (RTS)8 Clear To Send (CTS)9 No Connection9 Pin Male(Pin Side)Pin 1