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communications port

communications port

(hardware, communications)
A connector for a communications interface, usually, a serial port.
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Options include a [I.sup.2]C/PMBus serial communications port for remote programming of the output voltage and remote on/off.
User-friendly and PC programmable, the electronic controller easily connects to a computer through the electrically isolated RS232 communications port. The computer can be utilized as a connector and the unit can stand alone, once the desired parameter settings are in place.
The 190 Storm also features a built-in RS232 communications port and versatile power options.
Simple to operate, the device connects directly to the communications port on the controller and can be panel-mounted or handheld.
Communication with the HTTP meter is achieved via a PC serial communications port and infrared serial adapter.
The SEL-551C overcurrent/reclosing relay with mixed I/O connections and an optional front-panel communications port is said to enable easier system integration, plus simplified engineering access for monitoring, changing settings and downloading fault data.
This high-speed communications port is ideal for data-intensive applications such as scanners or an Apple iPod player.
On top of that, the worm opens the communications port 36794 in order to allow a hacker to gain remote access to the resources on the affected computer.
The RS422 communications port enables remote control from many compatible devices.
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