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ATEN AS-8144B User Manual

ATEN AS-8144B User Manual

4-in-1-out / 1-in-4-out (reversible) bitronics auto switch
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AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual
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Packing Checklist
1 x AS-8144B/AS-8441B
1 x User's Manual
1 x 3.5" Diskette (AS-8144B only)
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
1 of 6
4-In-1-Out / 1-In-4-Out
(Reversible)
Bitronics Auto Switch
AS-8144B/AS-8441B
User's Manual
prevent any damage to the unit and/or the devices it connects to.
©Copyright 1997-2004 Aten® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1109-100
Printed in Taiwan 05/1997
file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html
11/19/04 12:15 pm

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Summary of Contents for ATEN AS-8144B

  • Page 1 Packing Checklist 1 x AS-8144B/AS-8441B 1 x User's Manual 1 x 3.5" Diskette (AS-8144B only) If anything is damaged or missing, contact your dealer. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 2: Installation

    Overview The AS-8144B and AS-8441B are automatic, Bitronics, first-come-first-served, data switches. They scan for print job requests from up to four computers and send data to the printer. When any of the computers has access to the printer, the other computers cannot send their own print jobs until the current job is finished.

  • Page 3: Operation

    Note: If the Bitronics Auto Switch does not get enough power from the connected devices, its operation becomes erratic - in which case you must use a Power Adapter. Operation 4-to-1 Mode (AS-8144B & AS-8441B) Manual Mode: Under Manual Mode one computer is selected to have access to the printer.
  • Page 4 Once the job is done, the switch returns to Auto mode and begins scanning again. To exit Auto Mode, press the port selection pushbutton. 1-to-4 Mode (AS-8144B only) In 1-to-4 Mode you can either output to a a single port or broadcast to all four ports. Selection is accomplished either manually, or via software.
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting LED locks on a port when a cable is connected: The Bitronics Auto Switch receives signal glitches and starts time-out counting. If the connecting printer is ready, just wait till the time-out expires. Reset the switch by turning DIP switch segment 1 ON (down) and then off again. The printer status Windows show "printer not responding"...
  • Page 6 AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FORM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.

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