On 2011-02-18 18:51, Funny NYPD wrote: > Just measured the output pins on desktop RS232 ports: > Pin 3 TXD: -11V > Pin 4 DTR: -11V > Pin 7 RTS: -11V > > So DTR output negative (-11V) voltage by default. > I am curious is there a way prevent Tera Term change DTR pin to Posigve (= +11V) > voltage? The operating system raises DTR when the port is opened. A program such=20 as Realterm ( http://realterm.sourceforge.net/ ) will let you toggle=20 the individual modem control lines. ( http://realterm.sourceforge.net/#Pins__Status ) Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .