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Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
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MATRIX SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the...
Eight models are available: • 4 x 4 Matrix Switch, Serial, 115 VAC, part number SW441A-R2 • 4 x 4 Matrix Switch, Serial, 230 VAC, part number SW441AE-R2 • 4 x 4 Matrix Switch, Parallel, 115 VAC, part number SW442A-R2 •...
MATRIX SWITCH 3. Installation Before you begin, make sure that the Matrix Switch is unplugged. The ports on the serial Matrix Switch units are bidirectional, so that computers and peripherals may be placed on either ports labeled A-D or 1- 8.
MATRIX SWITCH 3.2 Serial Installation Use the following diagram as an aid when connecting PCs and peripherals to the Matrix Switch. Printer Printer Modem Modem Matrix Switch Figure 3-1. 8 PCs Sharing 2 Modems and 2 Printers (Serial or Parallel Application). •...
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MATRIX SWITCH Matrix Switch Modems Printers Figure 3-2. 4 PCs Sharing 5 Printers and 3 Modems (Serial Application Only). In applications that involve serial printers and modems, connect straight- through cables between the modems and the Matrix Switch and crossover cables between the printers and the Matrix Switch.
MATRIX SWITCH 4. Operation There is no power switch on the Matrix Switch. The unit is powered on as long as the wallmount transformer is plugged into an active AC source. When the unit is plugged in, a tone will sound for one second to signify a successful reset.