Black Box SW179A, SW178A manual Function Descriptions

COMPACT BIDIRECTIONAL DUAL BUS AUTOSWITCHES

2.2 Function Descriptions

2.2.1AUTO-LINK MODE

When powering the Autoswitch, you will see the LEDs of the Computer Input Port circularly scanned from LED A to D. The Printer Output Port LEDs will remain lit. Your Autoswitch constantly scans its computer input ports, looking for a job to send to one of its output ports. You will see the input ports’ LEDs blink in sequence as the switch goes through its scan cycle.

Device Out Ports LED Indicator:

PA & PB LED Remain Lit	Auto-Link Mode
PA & PB LED are Lit OFF	File Transfer Mode

2.2.2MANUAL MODE

The Switch has two input push buttons labeled Device and Computer. When you power on the switch, the switch is in Auto-Link Mode. After you press the Computer button, it is in manual-setting mode. Press the Computer button several times and you will see the LEDs light in order as the active selection moves from AutoScan to LED A, B, C, and D. Stop pressing the button when the LED lights for the computer input port

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