Black Box SW928C, SW929C, SW927C, SW925AE, SW926C manual Connecting to Printers, Connecting to Modems

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MODULAR SMART SWITCH

IBM AT end

Modular Smart Switch end

9-Pin socket connector

25-Pin socket connector

2

TXD

2

3

RXD

3

5

GND

7

6

DTR

8

20

 

CTS

 

5

 

4

Figure A-2. IBM AT Serial Cable Pinning.

A.3 Connecting to Printers

Most serial printers provide a standard DB25 connector for serial data. The required cable wiring is shown in Figure A-3. This wiring configuration is suitable for many popular printers such as HP® LaserJet®, QMS, Brother®, and Epson® (with serial-port card).

Modular Smart Switch end

Printer end

25-Pin socket connector

25-pin plug connector

TXD

3

2

RXD

2

3

CTS

20

5

6

5

DTR

6

20

GND

7

7

Figure A-3. Cable Pinout for Serial Printers.

MODULAR SMART SWITCH

A.4 Connecting to Modems

The cable shown in Figure A-4can be used to connect to most standard modems. Do not connect additional lines.

Modular Smart Switch end

Modem

Printer end

25-Pin socket connector

25--pin plug connector

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

7

7

20

20

Figure A-4. Cable Pinout for Modems.

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Contents Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Contents Chapter Modular Smart Switch Introduction SpecificationsFeatures Product InformationInstalling Memory and Port Modules Fitting Expansion-Buffer MemoryFitting Port Modules Fitting Port ModulesConfiguring the Modular Smart Switch Setting the Global Timeout PeriodTimeout Period OFFHardware Handshake Setting Serial-Port Protocols and OptionsProtocols Software HandshakeConnecting Devices to the Modular Smart Switch Installing the Modular Smart SwitchPositioning the Modular Smart Switch Selecting Ports for Your EquipmentEnabling Computers Switching OnMode LPT1=COM1 Computers Connected to Parallel PortsUsing the Modular Smart Switch Port Indicators 1 toBuffer Status Indicators Command-Line Options Using the Control SoftwareInstalling the Resident Software Running the Control Software from the DOS PromptUsing the Control Software Running the Control Software from within Microsoft WindowsRight Shift Main Menu Selecting a Destination Printer, Plotter, or ModemDirect Output of Typed Keyboard Characters File Transfer Direct Output Functions Options DestinationUsing the Functions Menu Setting the OptionsExample Serial Port Control UtilityAdmode COMn baud, parity, databits, stopbits High-Baud-Rate LimitationsUsing the Control Software with Windows Version EitherUsing the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer Files Transferring Files Between IBM Compatible PCsGeneral Hints and Tips Using the Control Software with File-Transfer SoftwareTransferring Data Between PCs Not Compatible with IBM HotkeyIntroduction Software CommandsConnect Command PM ConnectPM Connect 1 Timeoutoff Clear CommandEnd-of-File Command PM ClearSending Default Start-of-Day Destination Ports Troubleshooting Print Data Transmitted but File Transfer Fails Appendix a Serial PortsMerged Printouts RS-232 and RS-422 Pin AssignmentsConnecting to Computers-RS-232 Connections CTSConnecting to Printers Connecting to ModemsConnecting to Plotters Connecting to NEC SpinwriterConnecting to DEC LN03 Laser Printer RS-422 CablesAppendix B Parallel Ports Parallel Pin AssignmentsCable to 36-Pin Amphenol Connector Cable for IBM PC, PC/XT, AT, or Compatible