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APRIL 1999
PCA35A-R3
PCA35AE-R2
PS035A
PS034E
PQ-6 PLUS (RO)
Receive-only printer interface for IBM
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System 3X and AS/400
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 2 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 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.
- Page 3 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 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. 3.
- Page 4 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) TRADEMARKS The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their owners.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Specifications
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 1. Specifications Controls—PCA35A-R3, PCA35AE-R2: Reset, Start, Stop, LF, FF, Test Speed—Serial port, 50 bps to 19.2 kbps Interface—IBM twinaxial; RS-232/V.24 DCE asynchronous or Centronics type parallel Connectors—(1) DB15 male with twinax V, (1) DB25 female Indicators—(5) LEDs: DTR, Line Sync, Power, Test, Data Out Temperature—Operating: 40 to 100 °F (5 to 42 °C);... -
Page 7: Introduction
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 2. Introduction 2.1 Application The PQ-6 PLUS (RO) is a “receive-only” microprocessor-based printer interface for the IBM System/34, System/36, and System/38 computers. It allows a printer with an RS-232 or Centronics compatible port to interface with IBM twinaxial cable via a male DB15 and twinax “pigtail” cable. Device address and serial or parallel output are switch selectable, and the baud rate is selectable in 16 settings from 50 to 19,200 bps. - Page 8 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) The Centronics parallel interface is a 25-pin, parallel byte interface. It has eight lines that carry their respective binary bits in parallel. The transmission of these data bits is controlled by the computer-supplied STROBE pulse. Handshaking (flow control) is achieved by asserting or deasserting either the ACKNLG or BUSY signal from the printer.
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Page 9: Installation
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 3. Installation The installation procedure is divided into three sections: • Section 3.1, Initial Setup, explains how to position the PQ-6 (RO) after unpacking it, plug in the power supply, and run off-line tests. • Section 3.2, System Configuration and Connection, covers the considerations for setting up the PQ-6 PLUS (RO). - Page 10 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) DB25 Female DB15 Male Reset Power Serial Parallel Ground EPROM Power Line Sync Test Data Out Figure 3-1. Board Layout.
- Page 11 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) Installing an RS-232 Printer Connect the 6-pin connector from the power supply to the 6-pin connector on the back of the PQ-6 PLUS (RO). Remove the top cover of the PQ-6 PLUS (RO). Do not plug it into the AC outlet at this time. Locate switch SW1 to set the baud rate and port configuration.
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Page 12: Power Supply And Grounding Of The Pq-6 Plus (Ro)
Place the large jumper strip at P3, in the “A-B” position for parallel output. The Centronics DB25 pinout is a standard DB25 to Centronics cable (Black Box part number EYN600) that connects the PC to the printer. This cable’s pinning is shown in Table 3-3. -
Page 13: Off-Line Test Of Pq-6 (Ro) And Printer
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 3.1.3 O PQ-6 PLUS (RO) EST OF RINTER Initial Power On Test Once both the printer and the PQ-6 PLUS (RO) are plugged into the AC line, turn the printer power switch “ON” and put it into an “on-line” condition. Make sure the connection between the printer and the PQ-6 PLUS (RO) is complete. - Page 14 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) Self-Test After running the power test successfully, you can run the self-test to check the PQ-6 PLUS (RO) program memory (ROM) and buffer memory (RAM). You can perform the self-test via two different methods: internal DIP switches or the front-panel test button. Either way, the printer will print the software revision level, address selected, and printer emulated.
- Page 15 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) PQ6.PLUS REV1.41 SOFTWARE RAM OK ROM OK DEVICE ADDRESS 0 Printer = 5256 .<(+|& !$*);^-/,%>? -:#@'="abcdefghi jklmnopqr -stuvwxyz {ABCDEFGHI }JKLMNOPQ <(+|& !$*);^-/,%>? -:#@'="abcdefghi jklmnopqr -stuvwxyz {ABCDEFGHI }JKLMNOPQ .<(+|& !$*);^-/ ,%>? -:#@'="abcdefghi jklmnopqr -stuvwxyz {ABCDEFGHI }JKLMNOPQ <(+|& !$*);^-/ ,%>? -:#@'="abcdefghi jklmnopqr -stuvwxyz {ABCDEFGHI }JKLMNOPQR...
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Page 16: System Configuration And Connection
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 3.2 System Configuration and Connection At this point, the PQ-6 PLUS (RO)’s serial or parallel port has been tested off-line and verified to be in working condition. However, before attaching to the host system, you must consider the overall system layout to establish the relative device positioning, port selection, cabling, device addressing, and unit identification. -
Page 17: Printer Codes For Pitch And Density
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) You must configure the system at a console to inform the operating system of the new device port, address, and unit ID assignments. NOTE You don’t have to configure the system if a previously existing 5256, 5224, or 5225 printer was replaced by the PQ-6 PLUS (RO) or if you have auto-config enabled on the AS/400. - Page 18 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) No indicator lights Power supply not plugged Plug power supply cord into a suitable receptacle. into AC or into PQ-6. Line Sync light “OFF” Printer improperly addressed. Set correct address on SW2-6, 7, and 8; press RESET. Check twinax connections. DTR Flashing Attached printer OFF, in error Turn on attached printer or check for proper configuration.
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Page 19: Operation
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 4. Operation 4.1 Operator Controls and Indicators Use Figure 4-1 to locate the controls, indicators, and connectors described in this section. START STOP TEST TEST DATA LINE SYNC Figure 4-1. Front-Panel Controls and Indicators. 4.1.1 F UNCTION WITCHES •... -
Page 20: Indicator Lights
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 4.1.2 I NDICATOR IGHTS • Power: Indicates that AC power has been applied to the unit. • Line Sync: Indicates that the PQ-6 is responding to host polls. • DTR (Data Terminal Ready): This signal from the printer to the PQ-6 PLUS (RO) indicates that the printer is ready. - Page 21 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) DEVICE ADDRESS 0 DEVICE ADDRESS 7 DEVICE ADDRESS 6 DEVICE ADDRESS 5 DEVICE ADDRESS 4 DEVICE ADDRESS 3 DEVICE ADDRESS 2 DEVICE ADDRESS 1 DEVICE ADDRESS 0 Printer=5224 Printer=5225 Page Eject is Form Feeds Page Eject is Line Feeds Command Pass Thru is Disabled Command Pass Thru is Enabled Current printer attached is Generic 3400h...
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Page 22: Command Pass Through
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) When selecting printer type, the following data is used by the PQ-6 PLUS: 6 LPI 8 LPI 10 CPI 15 CPI If you select a generic printer, the data used is located at 3400H and must be entered in the EPROM (see Section 3.3.3). -
Page 23: Buffer Print Mode
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 4.4 Buffer Print Mode A buffer print listing interprets the actions of a printer or similar device on the twinax cable. All the data that is received is listed as a hexadecimal printout. None of the formatting commands are executed; rather, they are printed to aid in the interpretation. -
Page 24: Notes
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) 4.4.3 N OTES The first block contains a single byte (a hex 0C). In EBCDIC, that’s a formfeed. Note that it is not a printing character and the space under the 0C is blank. The next block of data contains 28 bytes. It starts with a 2B, which is a format command (similar to an ASCII escape sequence). - Page 25 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) WITCH EFINITION ABLES Table 4-1. Option Switch SW1 Baud Rate Selection (0=OFF, 1=ON). Switch Bank 1 Baud Rate 134.5 1200 1800 2000 2400 3600 4800 7200 9600 19200 Option Select 1 (OPT4) ON=Buffer print mode. 2 (OPT3) ON=Serial OFF=Parallel 3 (OPT2)
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Page 26: Appendix A: Pq-6 Plus (Ro) Ebcdic To Ascii Translation Table
PQ-6 PLUS (RO) Appendix A: PQ-6 PLUS (RO) EBCDIC to ASCII Translation Table HEX EBCDIC HEX ASCII DESCRIPTION Horizontal Tab Backspace Form Feed Carriage Return Line Feed Backspace Line Feed Space Carriage Return Line Feed Form Feed Line Feed < &... - Page 27 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) HEX EBCDIC HEX ASCII DESCRIPTION "...
- Page 28 PQ-6 PLUS (RO) HEX EBCDIC HEX ASCII DESCRIPTION NOTE Any characters not shown are not used.
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Page 29: Appendix B: Quick Reference Guide For Pq-6 Plus (Ro)
DB25 Female DB15 Male Baud Rate. Option Switch SW1. Switch Baud Rate Switch Bank 1 Baud Rate Serial Reset Power 0=OFF Parallel 1=ON 134.5 Ground 134.5 1200 1800 2000 1200 2400 EPROM 1800 3600 4800 2000 7200 2400 9600 19200 3600 4800 Option Select... - Page 30 © Copyright 1999. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...