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Black Box ABC User Manual

Black Box ABC User Manual

Dual switches

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© Copyright 1998. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746

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Summary of Contents for Black Box ABC

  • Page 1 © Copyright 1998. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
  • Page 2 Technical support and fax orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week SUPPORT Phone orders 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday; Saturday 8 to 4 (Eastern) INFORMATION Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 Description ......................2 2 Specifications......................3 3 Installation and Operation of an ABC Switch..........4 4 Installation and Operation of an ABCDE Switch..........5 5 Installation and Operation of an X-Switch............6 6 Installation and Operation of a Dual Switch............7 7 Interfaces and Supported Leads ...............8...
  • Page 4: Description

    2 to 1, 4 to 1, X, and Dual Switch Series 1. Description ABC, ABCDE, Dual Switches, and X Switches comprise a unique family of data-communications switches that provide fast and efficient ways to switch connections from compatible devices to other compatible devices. They provide a quick way to connect devices without the need to unconnect and reconnect numerous cables.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    CHAPTER 2: Specifications 2. Specifications Enclosures — High-impact plastic (aluminum on EMI/RFI versions) Connectors — 3, 4, or 5 mounted on the rear panel Switches — Rotary, self wiping, break before make Power — None required Size — Low box: 2.5"...
  • Page 6: Installation And Operation Of An Abc Switch

    2 to 1, 4 to 1, X, and Dual Switch Series 3. Installation and Operation of an ABC Switch Installation of an ABC Switch is quick and easy and will vary only slightly depending on the type of interface being switched. CAUTION...
  • Page 7: Installation And Operation Of An Abcde Switch

    CHAPTER 4: Installation and Operation of an ABCDE Switch 4. Installation and Operation of an ABCDE Switch ABCDE Switches are useful for switching one device to any one of four other compatible devices. To install an ABCDE Switch, follow these steps: CAUTION During installation of an ABCDE Switch, it is recommended that all equipment be turned off with no power applied to any component in the...
  • Page 8: Installation And Operation Of An X-Switch

    2 to 1, 4 to 1, X, and Dual Switch Series 5. Installation and Operation of an X-Switch X-Switches are useful for switching two devices to two other compatible devices in a crossover setup. Two sets of devices are connected at any one time.
  • Page 9: Installation And Operation Of A Dual Switch

    CHAPTER 6: Installation and Operation of a Dual Switch 6. Installation and Operation of a Dual Switch Installation of a Dual Switch is quick and easy and will vary only slightly depending on the type of interface being switched. CAUTION During installation of a Dual Switch, it is recommended that all equipment be turned off with no power applied to any component in the system.
  • Page 10: Interfaces And Supported Leads

    2 to 1, 4 to 1, X, and Dual Switch Series 7. Interfaces and Supported Leads The ABC, ABCDE, and X family of switches is available in a wide variety of interfaces along with custom applications. Shown here are some of the commonly used connectors along with the number of leads supported by each type of switch.
  • Page 11: Ps/2 Keyboard Video Switch

    CHAPTER 7: Interfaces and Supported Leads Connectors & Leads Supported Number of Leads Supported Connector (Interface) ABCDE M/34 (V.35) M/50 (Dataproducts, UNIVAC, DEC™, & Others) Centronics (Centronics ® , Epson ® , Gemini ® , & most other parallel printers) IEEE-488 (GPIB, HP ®...

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