Tripp Lite B160-004-R user manual Features, Installation, Specifications, Operation

Features:

•Reversible – use for multiple computers to one printer, or one computer to multiple printers.

•Share Peripherals between computers.

•Port can be selected manually (or via software when sharing a printer)

•FormFeed available when sharing a printer

•Operates on a First-come First-served basis.

•No AC power required

•Supports broadcast mode.

Insert 1-to-4 and 4-to-1 Diagrams

Installation:

1.Turn off all devices being connected to the switch.

2.Connect a PC to the Switch using a straight through cable DB25 Male/Male (Tripp Lite # P702-006, P702-010 or P702-015).

3.Connect a parallel device to the Switch using a Printer Cable DB25 to Cen36 Male/Male (Tripp Lite # P604-006, P604-010 or P604-015).

4.Set the DIP Switches:

For multiple PCs to 1 Printer, (4-to-1 mode), select the desired functions by setting the DIP switches according to the following charts.

FUNCTION SETTINGS	SW1	SW2
Autolink & FormFeed Disabled	OFF	OFF
Autolink & FormFeed Enabled	OFF	ON
Manual Mode	ON	OFF

TIMEOUT SETTINGS	SW3	SW4
5 seconds	ON	ON
10 seconds	ON	OFF
25 seconds	OFF	ON
60 seconds	OFF	OFF

FormFeed and Timeout are only available in “AUTO” mode (SW1 = OFF).

The slide selector switch functions only in Manual mode (SW1 = ON, SW2 = OFF).

For 1 PC to multiple Printers, (1-to-4 mode), the DIP switches should be set as follows.

SWITCH SETTINGS

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4

ON ON either either

FormFeed and Timeout are not available in this mode

To function properly, all printers must be powered on or the switch must be powered by an adapter.

5.Turn on all devices.

LED Lights

When used to share a printer, the LED’s should flash alternately as the Auto Switch scans for print jobs. When used to connect a PC to multiple devices, LED A should light as you select port A

Specifications:

Function	1-to-4 Mode	4-to-1 Mode
Power Consumption	9V DC 100mA (max.)
Maximum Cable Length	20ft per cable
Input Port Selection	-	Automatic or Manual Selection
Output Port Selection	Software or Manual Selection	-
Timeout	-	5/10/25/60 seconds
Broadcast	Available	-

Operation: