Hi i,m from argentina and i want to know which software and cable are correct to connect an Alge tdc 8000 and 8000 + to pc thanks:
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TDC 8000/8001 uses a serial connection to PC. You will need the correct DIN plug for TDC and DB9 for PC. Pin out for the TDC can be found in the TDC manual and for the DB9 is
Pin 2 PC RX (connects to TDC TX)
Pin 3 PC TX (Not needed unless you need Bi Directional comm)
Pin 5 Ground
If you are using laptop with only USB ports you need a USB to serial adapter or other type of serial adapter to receive data from the TDC.
Depending on the software you are using on the PC you can usually get by with only two wires, signal and ground.
Pin 2 PC RX (connects to TDC TX)
Pin 3 PC TX (Not needed unless you need Bi Directional comm)
Pin 5 Ground
If you are using laptop with only USB ports you need a USB to serial adapter or other type of serial adapter to receive data from the TDC.
Depending on the software you are using on the PC you can usually get by with only two wires, signal and ground.
Most software does not need bidirectional communication.
What software were you looking at trying?
So the tdc 8000/8001 pin out is based on looking down at the connector as you are soldering the leads on the pins
Notch up or away from you
There are 5 pins arranged in a smile configuration
Pin 4 in the 7 pm position is jumped to pin 5 in the 5 pm position . RTS to CTS
Pin 3 in the 6 pm position is ground to Pin 5 on DB9
Pin 1 in the 1 pm position is signal to Pin 2 on DB9
Use a light guage wire for making the jumper. Much easier to solder on the pins.
What software were you looking at trying?
So the tdc 8000/8001 pin out is based on looking down at the connector as you are soldering the leads on the pins
Notch up or away from you
There are 5 pins arranged in a smile configuration
Pin 4 in the 7 pm position is jumped to pin 5 in the 5 pm position . RTS to CTS
Pin 3 in the 6 pm position is ground to Pin 5 on DB9
Pin 1 in the 1 pm position is signal to Pin 2 on DB9
Use a light guage wire for making the jumper. Much easier to solder on the pins.
I m using exel writer and want to use net time 2 also.