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Parallel to Serial and
Serial to Parallel Converter
CE
Model 232SPS2
Documentation Number 232SPS2-3903m
This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA
of domestic and imported parts by
International Headquarters
B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.
707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105
Home Page: www.bb-elec.com
Sales e-mail:
orders@bb-elec.com
-- Fax (815) 433-5109
Technical Support e-mail:
support@bb-elec.com
-- Fax (815) 433-5104
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics Ltd.
Westlink Commercial Park, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
Phone +353 91-792444 -- Fax +353 91-792445
Home Page: www.bb-europe.com
Sales e-mail:
orders@bb-europe.com
Technical Support e-mail:
support@bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics -- Revised October 2003
232SPS2-3903 Manual
Cover Page
B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350
PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5104

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  • Page 1 Parallel to Serial and Serial to Parallel Converter Model 232SPS2 Documentation Number 232SPS2-3903m This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA of domestic and imported parts by International Headquarters B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. 707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105 Home Page: www.bb-elec.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR PARALLEL PORT...3 CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR SERIAL PRINTER...3 CHAPTER 3: SERIAL TO PARALLEL INSTALLATION ...5 CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR PARALLEL PRINTER .5 CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR SERIAL PORT ...5 CHAPTER 4: POWER CONNECTIONS ...7 CHAPTER 5: SELECTING DIPSWITCH SETTINGS ...9...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The 232SPS2 is a bi-directional parallel to serial converter. The 232SPS2 allows you to convert data from your parallel port to a serial communication format or to convert data from your serial port to a parallel communication format. Standard baud rates from 1200 to 115.2k with a variety of data formats can be used to match the...

  • Page 4: Chapter 2: Parallel To Serial Installation

    Parallel Port CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR PARALLEL PORT The 232SPS2 uses most of the available pins on the parallel port. To insure proper operation, you should use a cable that connects all 25 pins from connector to connector. B&B's Model 232AMM5 is recommended.

  • Page 5: Chapter 3: Serial To Parallel Installation

    CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR PARALLEL PRINTER The 232SPS2 has a DB-25 female connector on its parallel port. Most parallel printers use a Centronics 36-pin connector. To insure proper operation, you should use a cable that connects all 25 pins from the DB-25 connector to the appropriate pins on a Centronics 36-pin connector.

  • Page 6: Chapter 4: Power Connections

    CHAPTER 4: POWER CONNECTIONS The unit may be port-powered using DTR and RTS on the serial port. If the 232SPS2 cannot be powered using the handshake lines, it may be powered externally using +7 to +18 volts DC at 2 milliamps.

  • Page 7: Chapter 5: Selecting Dipswitch Settings

    CHAPTER 5: SELECTING DIPSWITCH SETTINGS The 232SPS2 is set up using an eight-position dipswitch. In order for the 232SPS2 to function properly, it must be set up to match your system's requirements. The following parameters on the 232SPS2 are set on the dipswitch: converter direction, baud rate, flow control, number of data bits, and the type of parity.
  • Page 8 "no error" states. If the printer is off-line, out of paper, etc., the 232SPS2 will force the busy line (Pin #11) on the parallel port high (logic "1") when in parallel to serial mode. If a error occurs in serial to parallel mode, the XOFF character will be sent or DTR will be lowered depending on type of flow control used.

  • Page 9: Appendix B: Serial Port Connections

    PC’s serial port to a printer. A null modem cable or serial printer cable should not be used to connect to the 232SPS2 (unless your device is a DCE -- such as a modem).

  • Page 10: Parallel To Serial Mode, Hardware Handshaking4

    PC’s serial port to a printer. A null modem cable or serial printer cable should not be used to connect to the 232SPS2 (unless your device is a DCE -- such as a modem).
  • Page 11 PC’s serial port to a printer. A null modem cable or serial printer cable should not be used to connect to the 232SPS2 (unless your device is a DCE -- such as a modem).

  • Page 12: Appendix C: Software Hints

    SERIAL TO PARALLEL MODE In serial to parallel mode, data is output through the serial port. The 232SPS2 will send the data to the printer. Before data can be sent out the serial port, you must set up the communications to match the serial port settings of the 232SPS2.

  • Page 13: Appendix D: Troubleshooting

    Serial port settings do Set serial ports to not match match (Table 5.1, Appendix C) No or not enough Check power on power to 232SPS2 232SPS2 (Ch. 4) Improper connections Check connections (Ch. 2, 3, Appendix A, B) Connected to wrong...

  • Page 14: Appendix E: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61000-6-1 EN 61000 (-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6, -4-8, -4-11) William H. Franklin III, Director of Engineering 232SPS2-3903 Manual Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 PH (815) 433-5100 -- FAX (815) 433-5104 Appendix E: Declaration of Conformity B&B Electronics -- PO Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350...

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