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- Page 3 Code Operated Matrix Switch FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 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 J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Hardware Section 1. Specifications..................5 2. Introduction ..................6 3. Installation..................7 3.1 Setting the Internal DIP Switches ..........7 3.2 Configuring the Shunt Jumpers for DTE or DCE ....9 3.3 Connecting Devices to the Switch’s Parts ........10 4. Operation ..................11 4.1 Front-Panel Indicators ..............11 4.2 Reset Button ................11 4.3 ASCII Control Codes ..............11 4.4 Break Detection ................14... -
Page 5: Hardware Section
Code Operated Matrix Switch Hardware Section P E R A T E C O D E O S W IT C H M A T R IX S T A T U S P W R 6 7 8 3 4 5 0 1 2... -
Page 6: Specifications
CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Leads Supported — 1-8, 20, 22 Connectors — Base Unit: (5) DB25S 25-pin sub-D female; Unit with 4-Port Expansion Board: (9) DB25S 25-pin sub-D female Indicators — 10 LEDs: (1) Power, (9) Port Activity showing Receive activity Interface —... -
Page 7: Introduction
Code Operated Matrix Switch 2. Introduction controlled electronic switch. It allows any of its This manual includes a quick-reference section, ports to communicate with any other connected Appendix C. If you’re familiar with the operation of port, or any pair of ports to communicate the COMS, use the charts in that section to set up simultaneously. -
Page 8: Installation
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Setting the Internal DIP Switches 3.1.1 NDIVIDUAL ONFIGURATIONS A number of options can be configured for each Remove the cover of the Switch’s enclosure to port individually. You can select: expose the PC board. •... - Page 9 Code Operated Matrix Switch On the standard 5-port model, the DIP switches that Table 1 lists the individual options and settings for correspond to each port are: each port switch. • Port 0: SWA 3.1.2 YSTEM ONFIGURATIONS • Port 1: SWB In the lower left corner of the printed circuit board •...
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Page 10: Configuring The Shunt Jumpers For Dte Or Dce
Reserved for future use. NOTE: If you use a cross-pinned cable, set the DIP shunt setting to the opposite of the one NOTE recommended above. To use the saving function of the SW540A-R3, DIP switch F position 1 must be OFF. -
Page 11: Connecting Devices To The Switch's Parts
Code Operated Matrix Switch 3.3Connecting Devices to the Ports The Switch is now ready. Go on to Chapter 4 to learn about the Switch’s controls and indicators. After you configure the internal switches and You’ll control your switch mostly through ASCII jumpers, connect the Code Operated Matrix Switch codes you send from the devices connected to it. -
Page 12: Operation
CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1Front-Panel Indicators 4.3 ASCII Control Codes There are a total of ten LEDs, located on the The Code Operated Matrix Switch accepts com- Switch’s right front panel: nine port status LEDs mands from any port. (No one port is designated and one power LED. - Page 13 Code Operated Matrix Switch HELP SCREEN COMMAND NAME DESCRIPTION Attention Character must precede all commands L<x><y> LINK Make regular link from port <x> to port <y> U<x><y> UNLINK Remove regular or transparent link port <x> to port <y> DISCONNECT ALL Disconnects all regular and transparent links T<x><y>...
- Page 14 CHAPTER 4: Operation NOTE: Any port can issue the Unlink command, NOTE: Any port can issue the Send Break even if that port is not one of the two ports command. For example, Port 3 could issue a that will be unlinked. For example, Port 5 command to send a break out Port 4.
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Page 15: Break Detection
Code Operated Matrix Switch RL — Reload 4.4 Break Detection When the Code Operated Matrix Switch receives an When the Code Operated Matrix Switch detects an ATTENTION string followed by RL, it returns to its incoming break condition, it will either act on it or factory-default settings. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Self-Tests To run a self-test, follow these steps: 1. Using the shunt, configure Port 0 as DCE. The Code Operated Matrix Switch has a number of self-tests to ensure that its circuitry is fully 2. -
Page 17: Sample Test Program
Code Operated Matrix Switch SERIAL PORT TEST (EXPANSION BOARD IS INSTALLED) RAM TEST 64K RAM IS GOOD PORT# DATA DTR/CTS/RI RTS/DCD LED TEST IN PROGRESS, ALL LEDS SHOULD TURN ON AND OFF. PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT PORT 0 FAILED FAILED PORT 1 FAILED... -
Page 18: Appendix A Ascii Codes
APPENDIX A: ASCII Codes Appendix A: ASCII Codes CONTROL CHARACTERS NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS UPPER CASE LOWER CASE OCTAL HEX DECIMAL OCTAL HEX DECIMAL OCTAL HEX DECIMAL OCTAL HEX DECIMAL " & 54 2C 114 4C 154 6C 55 2D 115 4D 155 6D 174 7C 74 3C... -
Page 19: Appendix B Installing The 4-Port Expansion Card
Code Operated Matrix Switch Appendix B: Installing the 4-Port Expansion Card Before you begin, follow standard procedures for 5. Screw the 8 screwlocks into the holes along the grounding any accumulated static electricity, to row of expansion ports. Also set screws into the standoffs. -
Page 20: Appendix C Quick Setup Guide
APPENDIX C: Quick Setup Guide Appendix C: Quick Setup Guide Option Switch Position Settings Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19,200 Parity No Parity Even Parity Odd Parity No Parity Data Bits/Word Flow Control Hardware (DTR/CTS) Software (X-ON/X-OFF) Break Detection Break to Disconnect Ignore Breaks Individual Port Switch Banks... -
Page 21: Linkup Software
LINKUP Software for the Code Operated Matrix Switch LINKUP PC SUPPORT PROGRAM Version 2.0 ©Copyright 1992. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. -
Page 22: Introduction
Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1What Is LINKUP? With LINKUP, you can check to see whether a shared device is in use by someone else. If it’s free, LINKUP will help you create a link from your LINKUP is a support program included with the computer to the device. - Page 23 Code Operated Matrix Switch MAIN MENU LINK MENU Links (view/make/break) View Current Links Terminal Emulation Mode Make Regular Link Display User’s Manual Make Transparent Link Other Options Menu Unlink Linked Ports Break Your Trans./Reg. Link DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU OTHER OPTIONS MENU Test PC’s 232 Outputs Diagnostic Tests Loop Back Test...
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Page 24: Setup And Configuration
• You include the following copyright notice on all copies. (copies all files from the LINKUP disk to the “Copyright © 1992. Black Box Corporation. All blank disk in Drive B) rights reserved.” DOS gives you two ways to make a backup copy. If you have only one disk drive, use the DISKCOPY command. -
Page 25: Installing The Linkup Files On Your Hard Drive
Code Operated Matrix Switch 2.3 Installing the LINKUP Files 2.4 Modifying Your AUTOEXEC.BAT File on Your Hard Drive You might need to use a number of DOS commands The batch program INSTALL.BAT will to set up your system for LINKUP. If you add them automatically install the LINKUP files on your hard to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, they’ll run drive. -
Page 26: Default Settings
Setup and Configuration 2.4.2 DOS MODE C 2.5 Default Settings OMMAND The MODE command can be used to configure The COMS hardware and LINKUP support communications (COM) port parameters and to program should be shipped from the factory with redirect parallel printer output to a COM port. the following default configuration: DOS MODE COM Command. - Page 27 Code Operated Matrix Switch • parity (for example, none) • stop bits (for example, 1) Configure the COMS with internal DIP switches and shunt jumpers (see the hardware section in the front of this manual for more detail). To configure LINKUP, install the program. Then use the built-in menu commands to configure the support software (see Fig.
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Page 28: Running Linkup
Running LINKUP 3. Running LINKUP To run the program, just type “LINKUP” at the DOS 3.2 Sending Data with DOS command prompt. You can use the DOS PRINT command to send data through the COMS unit. The PRINT command will NOTE: If you haven’t told DOS where the LINKUP let you send a file out your PC’s COM port using the files are (via the path and append... - Page 29 Code Operated Matrix Switch 2. You can redirect parallel printer output out the Most other application programs are designed to COM port of your choice with the DOS MODE send data to an attached parallel printer. With these LPT command (see Section 2.4.2, “DOS Mode programs, you need to redirect the parallel printer Command”).
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
COMS units with product codes earlier than Check out the attention strings: SW540A-R3 don’t have these features, so they simply ignore these commands. • Make sure the COMS port’s attention string matches the attention string used by the PROBLEM: The SET NAME and SET ATTENTION LINKUP support program. - Page 31 Code Operated Matrix Switch Important Configuration Notes: PROBLEM: I’m still having problems. • Your COMS port, LINKUP, and DOS must be If you still need help, check these sources: configured exactly the same way (see the instructions above for more details). •...