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Bitronics DualBus
Switch Kit
User Manual
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components Bitronics DataSwitch Kit! Finally, you can share parallel-port devices and printers like never before. Because it’s electronic, its completely safe for all printers and does not void your printer’s warranty. And, since it operates like a manual switch, no software is required or power adapter needed. Its advanced yet simple design offers full IEEE 1284 communication in all modes for
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 2 Hardware Installation The F1U123 Bitronics DataSwitch has three DB25 ports for connecting to the devices and/or computers. Depending on your application, the Bitronics DataSwitch Kit can be used in two different ways: a) One PC to two parallel port devices b) Two PCs to one parallel port device Please refer to the figure below for your application. Note that the included F2A047-06 cable can be used in any instance shown below. F2A047-XX Cabl
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 3 Notice for Plug-and-Play Device Users Plug-and-Play is a new technology that allows the operating system to automatically recognize a device when the system boots up. However, if the Plug-and-Play device is connected to the F1U123, it must be “connected” to the PC when booting up for the operating system to recognize it. This means that in Diagram “a”, the port the Plug-and-Play device is connected to must be selected, or in Diagram “b”, the
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 4 Troubleshooting A Cables • Make sure you are NOT using file-transfer cables. ™ ® Special cables used in DOS Interlink , LapLink , or Win95 Direct Cable Connection file-transfer cables are not wired “straight-through”. In these cables, not all the pins are used, therefore they will not function at all. Belkin’s F2A047-xx cables, such as the one included in this package, are recommended for 100% reliable operation. • Make sure you are using hi
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 5 Troubleshooting (continued) B. Application Errors • Check that the proper port is selected. To achieve a link between the PC and the device, the LED of the correct port must be illuminated. • Connect the devices directly to the PC. If the device does not properly respond when connected directly to the PC, the device may be damaged, not the F1U123 switch. Consult with the manufacturer’s tech support for assistance. • Try rebooting the compute
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 6 Other Belkin Products • Sleek ergonomic design • Unique thumb cradle for added support ® • Includes CursorWare software for custom settings • Three functional MicroSwitch buttons • Connects to PS/2 port ™ ErgoMOUSE or standard RS-232 serial port ™ O m n iV i e w KVM Switch Family • Dedicated processors for flawless boot-up • 1600 x 1200 maximum video resolution • Serial Mouse Conversion ™ (OmniView SE and PRO models) • DB25 Expansion ports
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 7 Other Belkin Products (continued) • Comfort zone provides flexible ergonomic support • Curved design allows natural wrist movement ™ • Cable management ErgoPAD system tucks away Pump mouse cable • Also available ™ ErgoPAD Gel with a ™ GelFlex comfort zone ™ ErgoPAD Premiere ™ Pump with AirFlex and comfort zone Play Technology • Available in black, blue and gray • Provides full IEEE F a m i l y 1284 Bi-directional communication • Connect up t
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P73075/F1U123-KIT/US/man.qxd 3/23/00 4:31 PM Page 8 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F1U123-KIT to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accep
