Connecting the Serial Interface to a Computer
The RS-232 interface port is used to access the command line interface (CLI) for serial communication. The DB-9 to micro USB cable adapter is provided for this purpose:
Serial Interface Cable Adapter and Connector Pinouts
➢ | To connect the serial interface port to a computer: |
1. | Connect the Micro-USB connector (labeled "P3" in the previous figure) at one end of the cable, to the serial port (labeled IOIO) located on the SBC module. |
Connecting the Serial Interface
2. | Connect the DB-9 connector labeled "P1" (red), at the other end of the cable, to the RS-232 communication port on your computer. |
● | The RS-232 port is not intended for permanent connection. |
● | The DB-9 connector labeled "P2" is used only for debugging. |