Inter-Tel Inside Track User Guide Issue 2

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Control and Status Pins (requirements vary among
manufacturers)
There are NO standard rules for connecting control and status pins because manufacturers
of RS-232 devices have altered the use of these pins with time. There is a lack of consis-
tency among manufacturers as to which pins are used under different conditions, and how
the pins are implemented. For that reason, Inter-Tel can only provide some general guide-
lines on how to connect...

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Some manufacturers implement Flow Control in only one direction.
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Some manufacturers ignore some of the signals but implement others.
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Some manufacturers allow the user to select between software and hardware flow con-
trol through the programming the device.
To determine how to make the proper connections, read the manuals and documentation
that come with each device and find out what each device does with these signals. Once
you know that,...

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Telephone System RS-232 Connector Pin Out
AXXESS RS-232 Modular Jack Pin Out
Inter-Tel AXXESS RS-232 Serial Ports (except for PCDPM) use a custom pin out as
shown in the diagram below. Refer to this diagram for all RS-232 connections to the serial
port.
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2
3
4
5
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7
8
SIGNAL TYPE SIGNAL DIRECTION
No Connect
No Connect
Ground
Data Input To AXXESS
Flow Control Input To AXXESS*
Data Output From AXXESS
Device Status Output From AXXESS (always...

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Axxent DB9F Connector Pin Out
Inter-Tel Axxent systems use the de facto IBM-PC/AT industry standard DB9F (female)
pinout configured as a DCE connector. Refer to the following diagram for all Axxent KSU
serial port connections.
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6 7 8 9
DB9 FemaleConnector
SERIAL #1 AND SERIAL #2 DB9F CONNECTORS ON AXXENT KSU
DESCRIPTIONRS-232
EQUIVALENT
PIN NAMEDIRECTION
(DCE)DB9F
PIN NO.
Always TrueDCDOutput from Axxent1
Output DataRDOutput from...

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PCDPM DB9F Connector Pin Out
DB9F Pin Out
Inter-Tel PCDPMs use the de facto IBM-PC/AT industry standard DB9F (female) pinout
configured as a DCE connector. Refer to the following diagram for all PCDPM connec-
tions.
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6 7 8 9
DB9 FemaleConnector
PCDPM DB9F CONNECTOR
DESCRIPTIONRS-232
EQUIVALENT
PIN NAMEDIRECTION
(DCE)DB9F
PIN NO.
Always TrueDCDOutput from PCDPM1
Output DataRDOutput from PCDPM2
Input DataTDInput To PCDPM3
Input Flow...

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PC DB9M/DB25M Connector Pin Out
DB9M Pin Out
PCs use the de facto IBM-PC/AT industry standard DB9M (male) pinout configured as a
DTE connector. Refer to the following diagram for all PC connections, which includes
Inter-Tel AXXESSORYTalk, Axxent Talk, and PCs in general.
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
DB9 MaleConnector
DB25M Pin Out
PCs use the RS-232 standard DB25M pinout configured as a DTE connector. Refer to the
following diagram for all PC...

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Buffer Box DB25 Connector Pin Out
The Buffer Box (PollCat, CRB, or ILB) has two RS-232 connectors. The connector la-
beled PBX is connected to your telephone system. The connector labeled COMPUTER is
connected to your PC or to an external modem. Ensure that the RS-232 cables have the
correct pinouts as outlined in the diagram below. Refer to page 9, 12, or 15 for PollCat,
CRB, or ILB unit specifications.
DB25 Pin Out to PC
The pinout for the...

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DB25 Pin Out to PBX
The pinout for the PBX RS-232 connector on the buffer box that attaches toyour tele-
phone systemis configured as a DTE connector as follows:
SERIAL PORT DB25 CONNECTOR LABELED“PBX”
DESCRIPTIONRS-232
EQUIVALENT
PIN NAMEDIRECTION
(DTE)DB25
PIN NO.
Output DataTDOutput Data to PBX2
Input DataRDInput Data from PBX3
Signal GroundGND7
Always TrueDTROutput to PBX20
DB25 Gender
PollCatMale
CRBMale
ILB*Female
* The RS-232 standard...

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MODEM DB25F Connector Pin Out
DB25F Pin Out
Modems use the RS-232 standard DB25F (female) pinout configured as a DCE connector.
Refer to the following diagram for all Modem connections.
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DB25 FemaleConnector
MODEM RS-232 SERIAL DB25F CONNECTOR
DESCRIPTIONRS-232
EQUIVALENT
PIN NAMEDIRECTION
(DCE)DB25F
PIN NO.
Data Carrier DetectDCDOutput From Modem8
Output DataRDOutput From Modem3...

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