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What is RS232 and What is it Used for?
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▶ Want to learn about industrial automation? Go here: https://www.realpars.com/individual-p... ▶ Want to train your team in industrial automation? Go here: https://www.realpars.com/pricing-team ▶ Check out the full blog post over at https://realpars.com/rs232/ ========================== Today you will learn about RS232. It is a phrase you may hear fairly regularly in industry, especially by the older guys. Hopefully this video will clear some things up for you. What exactly is RS232? First and foremost, it is a form of serial data transmission. Or simply put, it is a form of communication. Most people simply called it a serial connection. What exactly is RS-232? First and foremost, it is a form of serial data transmission. Or simply put, it is a form of communication. Most people simply called it a serial connection. At one time, it was the most used form of data transmission. You will probably recognize the standard 9 pin DB9 cable. Simply put, RS-232 transmits signals using a positive voltage for a binary 0 and a negative voltage for a binary 1. But what do the PLCs use RS232 for? PLCs use RS232 to talk to other modules or even other PLCs. These modules can be anything that also uses RS232 such as, an operator interface or HMI, computers, motor controllers or drives, a robot, or some kind of vision system. ========================== Missed our most recent videos? Watch them here: https://realpars.com/stepper-motors-a... https://realpars.com/rtu/ https://realpars.com/servo-motor/ ============================= To stay up to date with our last videos and more lessons, make sure to subscribe to this YouTube channel: http://goo.gl/Y6DRiN ============================= TWEET THIS VIDEO https://ctt.ac/39PeH ============================= Like us on Facebook:   / therealpars   Follow us on Twitter:   / realpars   Follow us on LinkedIn   / realpars   #RealPars #RS232
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