Black Box SW925A User Manual

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17MODULAR SMART SWITCH 4.2 Setting Parallel Ports as Inputs or OutputsFigure 4-2. Selecting the Direction of Parallel Ports (Input or Output).HIGH p

19MODULAR SMART SWITCH NOTEThe XON/XOFF setting for printer and plotter con-nections is abidirectional protocol that recognizes the XON and XOFF chara

21MODULAR SMART SWITCH 5. Installing the Modular Smart Switch5.1 Selecting Ports for Your EquipmentPrinter and Plotter Sharing ApplicationsUnless ot

23MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P <enter>This sets the baud to 9600, no parity, 8 bits per character, and 1 stop bit onCOM1. You ma

25MODULAR SMART SWITCH 5.9 Buffer Status IndicatorsThe buffer status indicators show the state of the internal buffer memory inthe form of a bar grap

27MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.3 Command-Line OptionsThe control software supports a number of command line options that allowthe utility to be installed a

29MODULAR SMART SWITCH To use HOTKEY within Windows, you must first install the control softwarein your computer’s memory. Do this before you run Win

31MODULAR SMART SWITCH F. Destination Port—Indicates the port on the Modular Smart Switch thatyour PC is currently connected to. All data output fro

33MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.8 Direct Output of Typed Keyboard CharactersNormal keyboard characters and control characters can be sent to the printerusin

35MODULAR SMART SWITCH When in the functions menu, use the arrows to select END OF FILE and thenpress <enter>. The dialog box will respond with

1MODULAR SMART SWITCH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONANDINDUSTRY CANADARADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTSThis equipment generates, uses, and ca

37MODULAR SMART SWITCH 7. Serial Port Control UtilityThe control software allows serial ports on IBM compatible PCs to be run atthe high baud rates s

39MODULAR SMART SWITCH OR:b) The Fast Printing Direct to Port option is switched off within Windows 3.1.This can be found within the CONTROL PANELPRIN

41MODULAR SMART SWITCH Figure 8-1. Main Menu.A=The port on the Modular Smart Switch that is connected to the computerthat you wish to exchange files

43MODULAR SMART SWITCH 8.4 General Hints and Tips1. Always use the control software when using file-transfer software:Many packages such as Laplink P

45MODULAR SMART SWITCH 9.2 Connect Command9.2.1 SELECTING ADESTINATIONPORTBy default, the Modular Smart Switch automatically sends all data to port

47MODULAR SMART SWITCH <PM CONNECT port SOFTWARE:DISABLE>9.2.6 REMOVINGLINEFEEDS ATEND OFSOFTWARECOMMANDSWhen programming applications such as

49MODULAR SMART SWITCH 9.6 Sending Default Start-of-Day Destination PortsAt the start of each day, each port will be routed through to port 1. Howev

51MODULAR SMART SWITCH 10.4 Problems Interfacing Serial DevicesMost problems experienced with connecting serial devices are caused byincorrect cablin

53MODULAR SMART SWITCH Appendix A: Serial PortsA.1 RS-232 and RS-422 Pin AssignmentsThe serial ports on the Modular Smart Switch use DB25 connectors.

55MODULAR SMART SWITCH Figure A-1. IBM PC/XT Serial Cable Pinning.If you already have a cable that works directly between your IBM PC andserial print

3MODULAR SMART SWITCH 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizacióndel equipo no sea eliminada.13. Los cables de

57MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.4 Connecting to ModemsThe cable shown in Figure A-4 can be used to connect to most standardmodems. Do not connect additiona

59MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.6 Connecting to NEC SpinwriterThe NEC Spinwriter®series of printers also provide a DB25 socket connectorfor serial data. Ho

61MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.8 RS-422 CablesThe pins and connector types used for RS-422 communication vary widelybetween devices. Standard cables there

63MODULAR SMART SWITCH Table B-1. DB25 Parallel Connector Pinouts.Pin Name Input from Computer Output to Printer1 STROBE INPUT OUTPUT2-9 DATA 0 to 7

64MODULAR SMART SWITCHB.2 Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or CompatibleParallel cables to connect from IBM compatibles to the Modular Smart Switchrequir

5MODULAR SMART SWITCH ContentsChapter Page1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7MODULAR SMART SWITCH Chapter PageAppendix A: Serial Ports ...53A.1 RS

9MODULAR SMART SWITCH 2. IntroductionThe Modular Smart Switch is suitable for a wide variety of applications,including printer and plotter sharing, f

11MODULAR SMART SWITCH 3. Installing Memory and Port ModulesTo fit memory and port modules, you will need to remove the lid of yourModular Smart Swit

13MODULAR SMART SWITCH Figure 3-2. Fitting Port Modules.To fit port modules:1. Make sure that the Modular Smart Switch is powered off.2. Remove the r

15MODULAR SMART SWITCH 4.1 Setting the Global Timeout PeriodFigure 4-1. Setting the Global Timeout Period.00110101OFF(0)ON(1)123456Timeout = 16 seco