Page 4 - Contents; MODULAR SMART SWITCH
5 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2.1 Features . . . . ...
Page 5 - Chapter
7 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Chapter Page Appendix A: Serial Ports ..................................................................................53 A.1 RS-232 and RS-422 Pin Assignments ....................................................53A.2 Connecting to Computers—RS-232 Connections ..................
Page 7 - Installing Memory and Port Modules; Memory slot B
11 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 3. Installing Memory and Port Modules To fit memory and port modules, you will need to remove the lid of yourModular Smart Switch. To do this, remove the four retaining screws holdingthe lid in place (see Figure 3-2 ) and lift the lid away. 3.1 Fitting Expansion-Buffer Memory...
Page 8 - CAUTION; Fitting Port Modules
13 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Figure 3-2. Fitting Port Modules. To fit port modules: 1. Make sure that the Modular Smart Switch is powered off. 2. Remove the rear- panel blanking plates as appropriate. 3. Insert the modules as shown in Figure 3-2 . 4. Push the modules onto the mating connectors on the bas...
Page 9 - Configuring the Modular Smart Switch; NOTE
15 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 4.1 Setting the Global Timeout Period Figure 4-1. Setting the Global Timeout Period. 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 OFF (0) ON (1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Timeout = 16 seconds Timeout = 30 seconds Timeout = 1 minute Timeout = 4 minutes Reserved - set to 0 TEST switch - set to 0 (OFF)for normal operatio...
Page 10 - Setting Parallel Ports as Inputs or Outputs; OFF; ON; Chapter 6; Chapter 9
17 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 4.2 Setting Parallel Ports as Inputs or Outputs Figure 4-2. Selecting the Direction of Parallel Ports (Input or Output). HIGH port Dual parallelport module LOW port HIGH portswitches LOW portswitches OFF (0) ON (1) 1 ON 2 3 4 1 0 0 1 1 1 Set port as INPUT Set port as OUTPUT A...
Page 11 - Appendix A; Setting Serial-Port Protocols and Options
19 MODULAR SMART SWITCH NOTE T h e X O N / X O F F s e t t i n g f o r p r i n t e r a n d p l o t t e r c o n - n e c t i o n s i s abidirectional protocol that recognizes the XON and XOFF characters inboth directions. The XON/XOFF setting for com-puter connectionsrecog-nizes the XON and XOFF chara...
Page 12 - Installing the Modular Smart Switch; Selecting Ports for Your Equipment; Positioning the Modular Smart Switch; Connecting Devices to the Modular Smart Switch
21 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 5. Installing the Modular Smart Switch 5.1 Selecting Ports for Your Equipment Printer and Plotter Sharing Applications Unless otherwise specified, all print and plot data will automatically be routedto port 1. If you are automatically sharing a single printer or plotter, conn...
Page 13 - Chapter 7; Appendixes A; Enabling Computers
23 MODULAR SMART SWITCH MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P <enter> This sets the baud to 9600, no parity, 8 bits per character, and 1 stop bit on COM1. You may wish to put this in your computer’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file.You may wish to use the supplied software to enhance the speed andfunctionality of your seri...
Page 15 - Using the Control Software; Installing the Resident Software; Running the Control Software from the DOS Prompt
27 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.3 Command-Line Options The control software supports a number of command line options that allowthe utility to be installed and run in several different formats. They also allowa number of default settings to be changed and different hotkeycombinations to be selected. Optio...
Page 16 - Using the Control Software; Running the Control Software from within Microsoft
29 MODULAR SMART SWITCH To use HOTKEY within Windows, you must first install the control software in your computer’s memory. Do this before you run Windows, because onceyou are within Windows, resident programs cannot be loaded. You can thenactivate HOTKEY by clicking on HOTKEY.COM, HOTKEY.PIF, or a...
Page 17 - Chapter 8; DESTINATION
31 MODULAR SMART SWITCH F. Destination Port—Indicates the port on the Modular Smart Switch that your PC is currently connected to. All data output from the currentlyselected PC port (G) will be routed to this destination port on theModular Smart Switch. G. PC Port—Indicates the port on your PC that ...
Page 18 - DIRECT OUTPUT
33 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 6.8 Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters Normal keyboard characters and control characters can be sent to the printerusing the “Direct Output” option. In the keyboard characters box, allcharacters typed will be sent directly to the printer except <up>, <down>...
Page 20 - Serial Port Control Utility; PC P; Figure
37 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 7. Serial Port Control Utility The control software allows serial ports on IBM compatible PCs to be run atthe high baud rates supported by the Modular Smart Switch. The utility canbe used to control COM1 or COM2 and supports a wide range of protocols.The time-saving advantage...
Page 21 - Parameter Options; Using the Control Software with Windows Version 3.1
39 MODULAR SMART SWITCH OR : b) The Fast Printing Direct to Port option is switched off within Windows 3.1.This can be found within the CONTROL PANELPRINTERS CONNECT window. 38 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Increasing the baud rate of serial connections reduces the maximum cable lengths. As a rule of thumb, ...
Page 22 - PORT 1; Using the Modular Smart Switch; Transferring Files Between IBM
41 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Figure 8-1. Main Menu. A=The port on the Modular Smart Switch that is connected to the computer that you wish to exchange files with. B=The port on your computer that is connected to the Modular Smart Switch. C=A flashing arrow to indicate that the Modular Smart Switch is in ...
Page 23 - Transferring Data Between PCs Not Compatible with IBM
43 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 8.4 General Hints and Tips 1. Always use the control software when using file-transfer software: Many packages such as Laplink Pro will not operate without thecontrol software installed. 2. File transfer requires a protocol of 8 bits per character, 1 stop bit, no parity, and ...
Page 24 - Software Commands
45 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 9.2 Connect Command 9.2.1 S ELECTING A D ESTINATION P ORT By default, the Modular Smart Switch automatically sends all data to port 1.To send data to a different port or route back to port 1, use the followingcommand: <PM CONNECT port> where “port” represents a port num...
Page 25 - Creating Batch Files to Send Commands (IBM Compatible PCs)
47 MODULAR SMART SWITCH <PM CONNECT port SOFTWARE:DISABLE> 9.2.6 R EMOVING L INE F EEDS AT E ND OF S OFTWARE C OMMANDS When programming applications such as DBASE to automatically send data toa specific printer, you might want to remove linefeed and carriage-returncharacters that are automatic...
Page 27 - Serial Interfaces—No Data Transmitted through the Switch
51 MODULAR SMART SWITCH 10.4 Problems Interfacing Serial Devices Most problems experienced with connecting serial devices are caused byincorrect cabling or incorrect handshake/protocol settings. Do not assumethat, because a cable has the correct connectors and works between two otherdevices, it will...
Page 28 - Appendix A: Serial Ports; Pin; Section; Print Data Transmitted but File Transfer Fails
53 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Appendix A: Serial Ports A.1 RS-232 and RS-422 Pin Assignments The serial ports on the Modular Smart Switch use DB25 connectors. Thefollowing table lists RS-232 and RS-422 pin assignments and signaldescriptions. Those pins not appearing in the table are not used. Table A-1. D...
Page 29 - IBM AT; A.2 Connecting to Computers—RS-232 Connections; IBM PC
55 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Figure A-1. IBM PC/XT Serial Cable Pinning. If you already have a cable that works directly between your IBM PC and serial printer, it may be suitable for use as the input cable to your ModularSmart Switch. A.2.2 RS-232 C ONNECTIONS TO IBM AT AND C OMPATIBLES The IBM AT and c...
Page 31 - NEC Spinwriter end
59 MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.6 Connecting to NEC Spinwriter The NEC Spinwriter ® series of printers also provide a DB25 socket connector for serial data. However, their “printer ready” flow-control signal is output onpin 19 (unlike most printers, which output this signal on pin 20). Suitablewiring is a...
Page 32 - Modular Smart Switch end
61 MODULAR SMART SWITCH A.8 RS-422 Cables The pins and connector types used for RS-422 communication vary widelybetween devices. Standard cables therefore do not exist. Connect the cableas shown in Figure A-8 . For systems using XON/XOFF handshaking, only RXD +, RXD -, TXD +, and TXD - need to be co...
Page 33 - Appendix B: Parallel Ports; B.1 Parallel Pin Assignments
63 MODULAR SMART SWITCH Table B-1. DB25 Parallel Connector Pinouts. Pin Name Input from Computer Output to Printer 1 STROBE INPUT OUTPUT 2-9 DATA 0 to 7 INPUT OUTPUT 10 ACKNOWLEDGE OUTPUT no connection 11 BUSY OUTPUT INPUT 12 PAPER END OUTPUT low no connection 13 SELECT OUTPUT high no connection 14 ...
