Preparing a Serial Connection
Required hardware:
In order to connect to the serial port of the controller, one of the following cables is required. Please select the cable being used.
USB-Serial Converter
The most common way of communicating with the serial port on a Galil motion controller or PLC is via a USB-Serial converter. The cable must terminate in a straight-through (as opposed to a null-modem) female DB9 connector to be compatible with the Galil controller.
See the "Serial Cable Connections" section in the Appendix of the controller's User Manual for more information on the required serial connector pinouts.

USB-Serial Converter
Dedicated Serial Port
For connection to a dedicated serial port, a
straight-through (as opposed to a null-modem)
female DB9 connector is necessary. Serial ports of this type are less
common on new PCs. USB-Serial Converters are the more common way of
communicating with Galil controllers via Serial on current generation
computers.
A compatible cable can be purchased from Galil
here.
See the "Serial Cable Connections" section in the Appendix of the controller's User Manual for more information on the required serial connector pinouts.

Dedicated Serial Port
USB Port
The controller requires a USB Type B connector for communication to the
USB port. Galil recommends a USB-A to USB-B connector for easy connection
to a PC.
A compatible cable can be purchased from Galil
here.

USB Port
Micro USB Port
The controller requires a Micro USB connector for communication to the
USB port. Galil recommends a USB-A to Micro USB connector for easy connection
to a PC.

Micro USB Port
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