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APRIL 2000
SW925A
SW925AE
SW926C
SW927C
SW928C
SW929C
Modular Smart Switch
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC ru
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) del equipo no sea eliminada. ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 14. El equipo eléctrico
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Contents Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the Chapter Page trademark owners. 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Chapter Page Chapter Page 7. Serial Port Control Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Appendix A: Serial Ports ..................................................................................53 A.1 RS-232 and RS-422 Pin Assignments....................................................53 8. Using the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 A.2 Connecting to Computer
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 1. Specifications 2. Introduction Base Chassis (SW925A/SW925AE)—6 dual-port module slots, 2 memory The Modular Smart Switch is suitable for a wide variety of applications, module slots, integral power supply including printer and plotter sharing, file transfer, modem sharing, network switching, electronic point-of-sale systems, access control networks, machine Ports—Parallel: Dual parallel-port module slots with DB25 female connectors. tool control,
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH • Dual Serial RS232/422 Port Module (SW926C) 3. Installing Memory and Port Modules • Dual Parallel Port Module In/Out (SW927C) To fit memory and port modules, you will need to remove the lid of your • 1 Meg Memory Expansion (SW928C) Modular Smart Switch. To do this, remove the four retaining screws holding the lid in place (see Figure 3-2) and lift the lid away. • 2 Meg Memory Expansion (SW929C) 3.1 Fitting Expansion-Buffer Memory The Modular Smart S
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH To install additional buffer memory: • Make sure that the Modular Smart Switch is powered off. • Insert the expansion buffer memory module into slot A or B (slot A should be filled first). A polarizing pin ensures that the board is seated correctly. The installed buffer memory is automatically tested whenever the Modular Smart Switch is powered on. The buffer memory indicators will flash while the test is in progress and go off when the test is comple
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 4.1 Setting the Global Timeout Period 4. Configuring the Modular Smart Switch The ports on the Modular Smart Switch are configured using a number of option switches situated on the modules. In addition to the port configuration, the global timeout values can be set using option switches on the main board. Figures 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3 show the meaning of each of the sets of option switches. Set the option switches as required. NOTE The option switches
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Timeout Period 4.2 Setting Parallel Ports as Inputs or Outputs When a user has sent no data for the timeout period, the Modular Smart Switch is able to switch to another user. The default timeout setting of 16 LOW port seconds is suitable for most applications. If printouts are ever merged, HIGH port increase the timeout period. Switches 1 and 2 on the base board control the global default timeout period used by all the ports. Individual port timeo
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH NOTE NOTE Automatic detection of the direction of parallel ports is achieved by The XON/XOFF setting for printer and plotter con-nections is a detecting the state of the SELECT IN signal on the hardware interface. bidirectional protocol that recognizes the XON and XOFF characters in This will operate with most PCs and printers. Automatic detection is not both directions. The XON/XOFF setting for com-puter connections guaranteed to work with all equipm
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH LOW port 5. Installing the Modular Smart Switch HIGH port HIGH port switches LOW port 5.1 Selecting Ports for Your Equipment switches Printer and Plotter Sharing Applications Dual serial port module Unless otherwise specified, all print and plot data will automatically be routed to port 1. If you are automatically sharing a single printer or plotter, connect it to port 1. All ports have equal priority and data output is handled on a “first-come-firs
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Plug in your cables, making sure that you are using the correct type of cable MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P (see Appendixes A and B) and that you are connecting to the right type of port. This sets the baud to 9600, no parity, 8 bits per character, and 1 stop bit on COM1. You may wish to put this in your computer’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You may wish to use the supplied software to enhance the speed and CAUTION functionality of your serial port (refer to
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 5.7 Using the Modular Smart Switch 5.9 Buffer Status Indicators Printer and Plotter Sharing Applications The buffer status indicators show the state of the internal buffer memory in the form of a bar graph: The Modular Smart Switch is now ready for use as a printer sharer for the 1 printer attached to port 1. Data sent in from any computer will automatically • ⁄4Indicator—Buffer is over 1/4 full be sent to this port. 1 • ⁄2 Indicator—Buffer is over 1
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.3 Command-Line Options 6. Using the Control Software The control software supports a number of command line options that allow the utility to be installed and run in several different formats. They also allow The control software is located on the disk supplied with your Modular Smart a number of default settings to be changed and different hotkey Switch. It provides an easy and user-friendly way of operating the switch. It is combinations to be s
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH This option allows the hotkey combination that invokes the resident control To use HOTKEY within Windows, you must first install the control software software to be changed. There are 5 possible options. The desired option is in your computer’s memory. Do this before you run Windows, because once selected by specifying the corresponding number after the letter H. The you are within Windows, resident programs cannot be loaded. You can then available
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH F. Destination Port—Indicates the port on the Modular Smart Switch that 6.6 Main Menu your PC is currently connected to. All data output from the currently selected PC port (G) will be routed to this destination port on the Modular Smart Switch. ADDER TECHNOLOGY A G. PC Port—Indicates the port on your PC that the control software will use ADMENU to send control commands to your Modular Smart Switch. Make sure that DESTINATION the port that is physi
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.8 Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters Normal keyboard characters and control characters can be sent to the printer ADDER TECHNOLOGY ADMENU using the “Direct Output” option. In the keyboard characters box, all characters typed will be sent directly to the printer except , , and DESTINATION . Control characters such as those to set condensed or bold printing can be specified in hexadecimal ASCII format. In the hexadecimal AS
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH When in the functions menu, use the arrows to select END OF FILE and then 6.9 Using the Functions Menu press . The dialog box will respond with an END OF FILE message To enter the functions menu, use the and cursor keys on the for a few seconds. The END OF FILE function can also be used to end long main menu to highlight FUNCTIONS, and press . The functions timeouts. menu now allows you to send form feeds, clear unwanted da
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MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.10.2 CHANGING THE TIMEOUT 7. Serial Port Control Utility The timeout period can be varied from the default of 16 seconds to any value The control software allows serial ports on IBM compatible PCs to be run at between 1 and 255 seconds, or it can be permanently off. To do so, select the high baud rates supported by the Modular Smart Switch. The utility can the TIMEOUT option and type the required value into the entry box. Press be used to control
