Expansion Mode, Esc Stx C B | B&B Electronics 232XS5 instruction

Expansion Mode

Expansion	Expansion	Expansion
Port	Port	Port

Master Port

Slave Slave

Port Port


E		D
	Address D C
	Address D C
A		B

Slave		Slave
Port		Port

Slave Slave

Port Port

E D

Address C C

A B

Slave Slave

Port Port

Slave Slave

Port Port


E		D
	Address B C

A		B

Slave		Slave
Port		Port

Slave Slave

Port Port

E		D	Slave
	Address A C

A		B	Port


Slave		Slave
Port		Port

17-Port Cascaded Expansion Mode

The number of serial ports on the 232XS5 can easily be expanded to a maximum of seventeen ports. Up to four 232XS5 units may be cascaded in expander mode. Each unit address adds four additional serial ports to the five on unit address “A”. Port C is used as the expansion port that connects to the follow-on master- port for switch units addressed “B” thru “D”. Expansion Switch unit address “A” is the last Switch in the chain.

Expander mode is selected when jumper “JP6-B” is OFF (removed.) In Expander mode, the 232XS5 is constantly looking for a four character preamble code by monitoring the data that is being received on the master port from the host device. The 232XS5 requires a four character preamble code to turn on and off a port. The first character must be the ASCII escape character (decimal 27). The second character is user programmable by setting dipswitch “SW2”. “SW2” comes from the factory programmed to the ASCII character STX (decimal 2). The third character is the Expansion Switch Unit Address character “A” through “D”. The fourth character should be the ASCII upper case letters "A", "B", "C", "D" or “E” (decimal 65, 66, 67, 68 or 69 respectively) to select those ports. To turn off the selected port the third character should be the ASCII EOT character (decimal 4). For instance, to turn on port B of Expansion Switch unit address C, you would send:

ESC STX C B

If you were writing a program in BASIC to control the Smart Switch you would form a string like this:

SWB$ = CHR$(27) + CHR$(2) + "C" + ”B”

232XS2497 Manual

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Five Port Expandable Smart Switch, 232XS5 specifications

B&B Electronics 232XS5 is a state-of-the-art Five Port Expandable Smart Switch, designed to provide businesses with enhanced connectivity options and efficient network management. This robust switch addresses the growing needs for high-performance networking in various applications, including industrial, commercial, and residential settings.

One of the main features of the 232XS5 is its ability to expand with additional ports. Users can easily increase their connectivity by adding more devices as their network requirements change, which ensures a future-proof solution without the need for a complete system overhaul. This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for organizations anticipating growth or changes in their networking needs.

The switch supports a range of advanced technologies designed to optimize performance. With its Layer 2 switching capabilities, the 232XS5 can efficiently manage data traffic, ensuring smoother communication between connected devices. Its support for auto-negotiation and auto-MDIX simplifies installations, automatically configuring each port to the appropriate speed and cable type, thereby reducing setup time and potential errors.

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Overall, the B&B Electronics 232XS5 Five Port Expandable Smart Switch combines flexibility, advanced features, and robust security, making it a compelling solution for any organization looking to enhance its networking capabilities. With its easy expandability and commitment to energy efficiency, it is a smart investment for the future of networking.