TI Silent 700

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Thu Feb 25 01:30:11 1999

Rick Bensene wrote:
>
> The machine is a "Model 745 Portable" with built-in acoustic coupler
> cups at the rear of the machine. It works at 300 or 110 baud.

> The first question for y'all is this: On the rear panel of the machine is
> a DB-15 male connector...my assumption this is for hooking up a (RS232 or
> current-loop) 'direct connection' to the terminal. I don't have any
> documentation
> for the machine, and am wondering if anyone out there might know the pinout
> for this connector.

According to the tech manual, it sounds like the port is the EIA/Auxiliary
Coupler and the cable has one 15 pin connector attaching to the 745, and two
other cables.

(Keyboard/Printer EIA Interface)
P1-9 ..... P2-1 Protective Ground
P1-13 ..... P2-2 Transmit Data
P1-12 ..... P2-3 Receive Data
P1-10 ..... P2-4 +12v to RTS
P1-1 ..... P2-7 Signal ground
P1-11 ..... P2-8 Data Carrier Detect
P1-15 ..... P2-20 Data Terminal Ready

(Acoustic Coupler EIA Interface)
P1-8 ..... P3-3 Receive Data
P1-3 ..... P3-2 Transmit Data
P1-1 ..... P3-7 Signal Ground
P1-2 ..... P3-8 Carrier Detect
P1-9 ..... P3-1 Protective Ground
P1-6 ..... P3-5 Clear to Send
P1-7 ..... P3-6 Data Set Ready

Hope this helps.
Received on Thu Feb 25 1999 - 01:30:11 GMT