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Black Box MODULAR SMART SWITCH SW925AE User Manual

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  • Page 1 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 INFORMATION Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 MODULAR SMART SWITCH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA 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. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
  • Page 3 MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Contents Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the Chapter Page trademark owners. 1. Specifications ..........8 2.

  • Page 5: Chapter Page

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Chapter Page Chapter Page 7. Serial Port Control Utility ........37 Appendix A: Serial Ports ..................53 A.1 RS-232 and RS-422 Pin Assignments............53 8.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 1. Specifications 2. Introduction Base Chassis (SW925A/SW925AE)—6 dual-port module slots, 2 memory The Modular Smart Switch is suitable for a wide variety of applications, module slots, integral power supply including printer and plotter sharing, file transfer, modem sharing, network switching, electronic point-of-sale systems, access control networks, machine Ports—Parallel: Dual parallel-port module slots with DB25 female connectors.

  • Page 7: Installing Port Modules And Memory

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH • Dual Serial RS232/422 Port Module (SW926C) 3. Installing Memory and Port Modules • Dual Parallel Port Module In/Out (SW927C) To fit memory and port modules, you will need to remove the lid of your •...

  • Page 8: Fitting Port Modules

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH To install additional buffer memory: • Make sure that the Modular Smart Switch is powered off. • Insert the expansion buffer memory module into slot A or B (slot A should be filled first). A polarizing pin ensures that the board is seated correctly.

  • Page 9: Configuring The Modular Smart Switch

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 4. Configuring the Modular Smart Switch 4.1 Setting the Global Timeout Period The ports on the Modular Smart Switch are configured using a number of option switches situated on the modules. In addition to the port configuration, the global timeout values can be set using option switches on the main board.

  • Page 10: Setting Parallel Ports As Inputs Or Outputs

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Timeout Period 4.2 Setting Parallel Ports as Inputs or Outputs When a user has sent no data for the timeout period, the Modular Smart LOW port Switch is able to switch to another user. The default timeout setting of 16 seconds is suitable for most applications.

  • Page 11: Setting Serial Port Protocols And Options

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH NOTE NOTE Automatic detection of the direction of parallel ports is achieved by The XON/XOFF setting for printer and plotter con-nections is a detecting the state of the SELECT IN signal on the hardware interface. bidirectional protocol that recognizes the XON and XOFF characters in This will operate with most PCs and printers.

  • Page 12: Installing The Modular Smart Switch

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 5. Installing the Modular Smart Switch LOW port HIGH port HIGH port switches LOW port 5.1 Selecting Ports for Your Equipment switches Printer and Plotter Sharing Applications Dual serial port module Unless otherwise specified, all print and plot data will automatically be routed to port 1.

  • Page 13: Switching On

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Plug in your cables, making sure that you are using the correct type of cable MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P <enter> (see Appendixes A and B) and that you are connecting to the right type of port. This sets the baud to 9600, no parity, 8 bits per character, and 1 stop bit on COM1.

  • Page 14: Using The Modular Smart Switch

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 5.7 Using the Modular Smart Switch 5.9 Buffer Status Indicators Printer and Plotter Sharing Applications The buffer status indicators show the state of the internal buffer memory in the form of a bar graph: The Modular Smart Switch is now ready for use as a printer sharer for the printer attached to port 1.

  • Page 15: Using The Control Software

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6. Using the Control Software 6.3 Command-Line Options The control software supports a number of command line options that allow the utility to be installed and run in several different formats. They also allow The control software is located on the disk supplied with your Modular Smart a number of default settings to be changed and different hotkey Switch.

  • Page 16: Running The Software From Within Microsoft Windows

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH This option allows the hotkey combination that invokes the resident control To use HOTKEY within Windows, you must first install the control software software to be changed. There are 5 possible options. The desired option is in your computer’s memory.

  • Page 17: Main Menu

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.6 Main Menu F. Destination Port—Indicates the port on the Modular Smart Switch that your PC is currently connected to. All data output from the currently selected PC port (G) will be routed to this destination port on the Modular Smart Switch.

  • Page 18: Direct Output Of Typed Keyboard Characters

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.8 Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters Normal keyboard characters and control characters can be sent to the printer ADDER TECHNOLOGY using the “Direct Output” option. In the keyboard characters box, all ADMENU characters typed will be sent directly to the printer except <up>, <down>, and DESTINATION <escape>.

  • Page 19: Using The Functions Menu

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.9 Using the Functions Menu When in the functions menu, use the arrows to select END OF FILE and then press <enter>. The dialog box will respond with an END OF FILE message To enter the functions menu, use the <up> and <down> cursor keys on the for a few seconds.

  • Page 20: Changing The Timeout

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 7. Serial Port Control Utility 6.10.2 C HANGING THE IMEOUT The timeout period can be varied from the default of 16 seconds to any value The control software allows serial ports on IBM compatible PCs to be run at between 1 and 255 seconds, or it can be permanently off.
  • Page 21 MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Increasing the baud rate of serial connections reduces the maximum cable lengths. As a rule of thumb, doubling the baud rate halves the maximum distance. At 57,600 baud, try to limit the cable lengths to about 50 ft. (15 m). b) The Fast Printing Direct to Port option is switched off within Windows 3.1.

  • Page 22: Using The Modular Smart Switch To Transfer Files

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 8. Using the Modular Smart Switch ADDER TECHNOLOGY to Transfer Files ADMENU DESTINATION The Modular Smart Switch can be used to transfer files between PCs FILE TRANSFER connected to the serial ports. This can be done using standard file-transfer DIRECT OUTPUT software such as Fastlynx, Laplink, ProComm ®...

  • Page 23: With Ibm

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH REM The next line activates ADMENU 8.4 General Hints and Tips HOTKEY 1. Always use the control software when using file-transfer software: REM The next line activates the file-transfer software Many packages such as Laplink Pro will not operate without the KERMIT control software installed.

  • Page 24: Software Commands

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 9. Software Commands 9.2 Connect Command 9.2.1 S ELECTING A ESTINATION By default, the Modular Smart Switch automatically sends all data to port 1. 9.1 Introduction To send data to a different port or route back to port 1, use the following command: The Modular Smart Switch can be controlled by sending software commands to it from any computer (serial or parallel).

  • Page 25: Varying The Timeout Period

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 9.2.4 V <PM CONNECT port SOFTWARE:DISABLE> ARYING THE IMEOUT ERIOD The timeout sets the length of time that the output port remains dedicated 9.2.6 R EMOVING EEDS AT ND OF OFTWARE OMMANDS to the input port once the incoming data has ceased. It can be set to any number of seconds between 1 and 255, or it can be switched off.

  • Page 26: Setting Default Start Of Day Destination Ports

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Where {name} is the name of the batch file that you are going to create and 9.6 Sending Default Start-of-Day Destination Ports {channel number} is the number of the port that you are going to connect to. At the start of each day, each port will be routed through to port 1.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 10. Troubleshooting 10.4 Problems Interfacing Serial Devices Most problems experienced with connecting serial devices are caused by incorrect cabling or incorrect handshake/protocol settings. Do not assume The Modular Smart Switch is designed to a high standard and all units are that, because a cable has the correct connectors and works between two other fully tested before leaving the factory.

  • Page 28: Merged Printouts

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH 10.7 Merged Printouts Appendix A: Serial Ports If the output from one computer has been printed in the middle of that from another, you will probably need to increase the timeout period. When no A.1 RS-232 and RS-422 Pin Assignments data has been sent from one computer for the timeout period (by default 16 seconds), the Modular Smart Switch will allow another computer to start...

  • Page 29: Connecting To Computers-Rs-232 Connections

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Table A-1 (continued). DB25 Serial Pinouts. IBM PC end Modular Smart Switch end 25-Pin socket connector 25-Pin socket connector Description RS-232 RS-422 In/Out Flow control out (+ve)—hardware HSOUT + Output handshake Received data (-ve) RXD - Input Received data (+ve)

  • Page 30: Connecting To Printers

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.4 Connecting to Modems IBM AT end Modular Smart Switch end The cable shown in Figure A-4 can be used to connect to most standard 9-Pin socket connector 25-Pin socket connector modems. Do not connect additional lines. Modem end Modular Smart Switch end Printer end...

  • Page 31: Connecting To Plotters

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.5 Connecting to Plotters A.6 Connecting to NEC Spinwriter A wide range of different pin configurations are used on plotter serial ports. The NEC Spinwriter ® series of printers also provide a DB25 socket connector The following cable can be used for most plotters including those for serial data.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Dec Ln03 Laser Printer

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.7 Connecting to DEC™ LN03 Laser Printer A.8 RS-422 Cables The LN03 outputs its “printer ready” signal via pin 11, and so the wiring for The pins and connector types used for RS-422 communication vary widely the serial data cable is slightly different from those shown earlier.

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Parallel Ports

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODULAR SMART SWITCH Appendix B: Parallel Ports Table B-1. DB25 Parallel Connector Pinouts. Name Input from Computer Output to Printer B.1 Parallel Pin Assignments Each parallel port uses a DB25 socket connector, similar to the one on an STROBE INPUT OUTPUT...

  • Page 34: Cable For Ibm Pc/Xt, At, Or Compatible

    MODULAR SMART SWITCH B.2 Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible Parallel cables to connect from IBM compatibles to the Modular Smart Switch require a 25-pin plug on both ends. All lines should be connected “straight- through” (that is, 1 to 1, 2 to 2, etc.). B.3 Cable to 36-Pin Amphenol Connector A standard IBM Centronics ®...

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