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MODULAR SMART SWITCH

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1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2.2 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3. Installing Port Modules and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 3.1 Fitting Expansion-Buffer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 3.2 Fitting Port Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4. Configuring the Modular Smart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 4.1 Setting the Global Timeout Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 4.2 Setting Parallel Ports as Inputs or Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 4.3 Setting Serial Port Protocols and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

5. Installing the Modular Smart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 5.1 Selecting Ports for Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 5.2 Positioning the Modular Smart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 5.3 Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 5.4 Connecting Devices to the Modular Smart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 5.5 Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 5.6 Enabling Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 5.7 Using the Modular Smart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 5.8 Port Indicators (1 to 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 5.9 Buffer Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

6. Using the Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 6.1 Installing the Resident Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 6.2 Running the Software from the DOS Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 6.3 Command-Line Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 6.4 Running the Software from within Microsoft® Windows . . . . . . . . . .28 6.5 Using the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 6.6 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 6.7 Selecting a Destination Printer, Plotter, or Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 6.8 Direct Output of Typed Keyboard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 6.9 Using the Functions Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

6.9.1 Sending a Form Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 6.9.2 Clearing Unwanted Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 6.9.3 Ending Long or Infinite Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

6.10 Setting the Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 6.10.1 Multiple Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 6.10.2 Changing the Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 6.10.3 Selecting a PC Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Contents Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Modular Smart Switch Contents Chapter Modular Smart Switch Specifications FeaturesIntroduction 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 OFFSetting Serial-Port Protocols and Options ProtocolsHardware Handshake Software HandshakeInstalling the Modular Smart Switch Positioning the Modular Smart SwitchConnecting Devices to the Modular Smart Switch Selecting Ports for Your EquipmentSwitching On Mode LPT1=COM1Enabling Computers Computers Connected to Parallel PortsPort Indicators 1 to Using the Modular Smart SwitchBuffer Status Indicators Using the Control Software Installing the Resident SoftwareCommand-Line Options Running the Control Software from the DOS PromptRunning the Control Software from within Microsoft Windows Using the Control SoftwareRight 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 OptionsSerial Port Control Utility Admode COMn baud, parity, databits, stopbitsExample High-Baud-Rate LimitationsUsing the Control Software with Windows Version EitherUsing the Modular Smart Switch to Transfer Files Transferring Files Between IBM Compatible PCsUsing the Control Software with File-Transfer Software Transferring Data Between PCs Not Compatible with IBMGeneral Hints and Tips HotkeySoftware Commands Connect CommandIntroduction PM ConnectClear Command End-of-File CommandPM Connect 1 Timeoutoff PM ClearSending Default Start-of-Day Destination Ports Troubleshooting Appendix a Serial Ports Merged PrintoutsPrint Data Transmitted but File Transfer Fails 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