Twinax Interface
Twinax interface parts and function
The following table describes the twinax controls and indicators illustrated in
the figure on the facing page.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
4
Name
Twinax interface card
40-pin accessory cable
Online light
Rear panel switches
Fault light
Twinax in connector
Terminate switch
Twinax out connector
Mounting screws
Description
Provides the twinax interface that allows
other IBM compatible devices to be serially
connected to the printer.
Connects the twinax interface to the
printer CPU PCB assembly.
Flashes or stays on to indicate the twinax
interface is communicating with the host
computer or system controller.
Enable or disable the twinax interface self-
test.
Flashes or stays on to indicate there is a
problem with the twinax interface or the
commands received by the twinax
interface. Pulses (comes on for one
second and then goes out) to indicate that
a message is being recorded in the error
log.
Connects the printer to the twinax system.
Switch selectable load provides proper
termination when the twinax interface is
at the end of the twinax cable.
Connects the twinax interface to the
printer CPU PCB assembly.
Secure the twinax interface to the printer.