Connecting Sartorius Balances:
The 25 pin female port (DB-25) on Sartorius
Balances and Scales does not use "Standard" RS-232 pin designations. It can
easily be connected to any standard RS-232 compatible port with a properly configured
cable.
Cabling Diagram:
Pin Assignments Chart
for 12-pin Circular Connector

|
Pin |
Signal |
A |
> External Com |
B |
(TXD) Transmit |
C |
(RXD) Receive |
| D |
(DTR) Data Terminal Ready |
E |
(GNU) Signal Ground |
F |
+5 Volts |
G |
< External Com |
H |
(CTS) Clear To Send |
J |
= |
K |
Universal Switch |
L |
SET |
M |
+12 Volts |
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This pinout chart was provided courtesy of:
Sartorius Corp. Technical Services Division, 800-645-3108
ext. 215
Sartorius
Connector |
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Standard
RS-232 DB25 Connector |
Description: |
Pin# |
Pin# |
Description: |
TxD Output |
2 |
3 |
RxD Input |
RxD Input |
3 |
2 |
TxD Output |
External Signal
Signal Ground |
4
14 |
7 |
Ground |
CTS Input |
5 |
20 |
DTR Output |
DTR Output |
20 |
5
6
8 |
CD
DSR
CTS Input |
Chassis Ground |
1 (Optional) |
|
No Connection |

Sample Software
Wedge configuration Files for Sartorius Balance (WinWedge Standard)
Serial Cable Pinouts
Pinouts for other common types of cable
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