Serial Communication Cables
A little background...
Historically, Optec's products and instruments have used a serial communication protocol to communicate with an external computer. Optec's RS-232 protocol implementation is a 3-wire subset of the official RS-232 specification. However, over the years, it has proven to be quite robust. Our latest cable product is a unique 3-wire RJ-12 to USB direct connect Serial/USB Cable designed especially for the TCF-S, IFW, and Pyxis rotator.
"Null Modem" Serial Cables
The SSP photometer line and
Perseus 4-port Instrument Selector each
use a standard DB9 connector with standard RX, TX, and GND ports connected.
A "Null Modem" serial cable is required to make the connection to a PC's
9-pin DB9 serial port. Available in lengths from 6-ft (2m) to
25-ft (8m) these serial cables feature a female DB9 connector on both
end with locking thumbscrews.
How to Order:
Contact any Optec dealer, call Toll-Free 1-888-488-0381, email, or visit our ecommerce site: optecinc.us.
USB-to-Serial Converters:
For computers without native serial ports available, Optec recommends the FTDI chipset converters - see our 4-port and single port USB-to-Serial converters sold separately.
Other Cables and Converters:
Serial and USB/Serial Cables
RJ-12 to USB communications cables for Optec devices.
Control Cables for the TCF-S and IFW
RJ-45 to DB-9 stepper control cables for select Optec devices.
FTDI Website