B&B Electronics 232BSS4 manual Copying Parameters Between Switches, Default Parameters

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Copying Parameters Between Switches:

The 232BSS4 setup software can save configuration data to a file for copying of parameters. Any unit’s setup can be copied by first reading the data from one switch, then saving to another.

Step 1:

Run the setup software.

Step 2:

Select serial (COM) port to be used for programming.

Step 3:

Select Single Unit operation. If the configuration to be used

 

is already saved to a file, skip to Step 8.

Step 4:

Connect the switch to be copied to the serial (COM) port of

 

the PC. Install the setup jumper. Apply power to the

 

232BSS4.

Step 5:

Click Next.

Step 6:

Select Save As from the File menu. Save the configuration to

 

disk.

Step 7:

Disconnect the first 232BSS4 from the COM port.

Step 8:

Connect the destination switch to the serial (COM) port of

 

the PC. Install the setup jumper. Apply power to the

 

232BSS4.

Step 9:

Select File/Load File and load the saved configuration.

Step 10:

Click Save Changes

Once the configuration file has been loaded, any number of switches can be set to the same parameters by connecting and configuring each in turn.

Default Parameters:

When shipped, the 232BSS4 comes set up for the following parameters:

Auto Select mode OFF

DTR NOT required to accept commands

THREE-character command

Char1 = ESC (Decimal 27)

Char2 = STX (Decimal 2)

Char3 = “0” (Not Used)

Port Time = 1,000 mS (Not Used)

Inactivity Time = 500 mS (Not Used)

All ports 9600 Baud

All ports 8 Data Bits

All ports No Parity

All ports No Hardware Handshake required

Ports A-D No preamble

Port A selected to Transmit & Receive on Power-up

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Contents Model 232BSS4 Buffered Smart SwitchThis product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA of domestic and imported parts byPage CHAPTER 4 SETUP SOFTWARE Table of ContentsAPPENDIX B CABLE CHARTS APPENDIX C BLOCK DIAGRAMDocumentation Number 232BSS4-2907m Documentation Number 232BSS4-2907m Chapter 1 - IntroductionDefault Parameters Specifications1. RS-232 Buffered Smart Switch model 232BSS4 2. Instruction Manual ChecklistThe following equipment should be in the shipping carton 3. 2 3.5 floppy disksDocumentation Number 232BSS4-2907m Symbols and Conventions LED IndicatorsChapter 2 OPERATION Port Configurations Smart Switch Only Mode DescriptionOptions Three Character Command Format Command SummaryFour Character Command Format Command ExplanationCommands Select Port A to transmit and receive - “A” VB Example Table 2.2 Send Only and Clear Buffer Control Characters Table 2.3 - Timer Values commands and the Master can initiate the next communications sequence Auto Select/Smart Switch Mode Inactivity Time Figure 2.1. Multiple Terminals to a Host Controller Using the 232BSS4 as a Buffered Splitter/CombinerFigure 2.2. Back to Back Operation Back to Back Operation mux/demuxFigure 2.3. Expanding the Number of Slave Ports Cascading Multiple SwitchesSlave Devices that Automatically Send their Data Slave Devices that Require Polling DTE/DCE Explanation Chapter 3 PORT CONNECTIONS25 Pin DTE 25 Pin DCESlave Port Connections Master Port ConnectionsChapter 4 SETUP SOFTWARE IntroductionConnection Software Uninstall Software InstallationSelect SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL from the Windows START menu Double Click ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMSSingle Unit Main Screen Setup Tutorial26Documentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual Back to Back Main Screen 28Documentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual Default Parameters Copying Parameters Between SwitchesDocumentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual Appendix A ASCII Character Codes DECIMAL to HEX to ASCII CONVERSION TABLEASCII Appendix A Pins 6, 8, & 20 looped back internally on the 232BSS4 Appendix B Cable ChartsChart B.1. DTE PC DB25 Connector to Master Port Chart B.2. DTE PC DB9 Connector to Master PortAppendix B Cable Charts Pins 6, 8, & 20 looped back internally on the 232BSS4 Chart B.3. DCE Modem DB25 Connector to Master PortChart B.4. DCE Modem DB9 Connector to Master Port Chart B.5. Ports A - D DTE to DTE PC DB25 Connector Pins 1, 4, & 6 looped back internally on the 232BSS4Chart B.6. Ports A - D DTE to DTE PC DB9 Connector Chart B.7. Ports A - D DTE to DCE Modem DB25 ConnectorChart B.8. Ports A - D DTE to DCE Modem DB9 Connector Pins 1, 4, & 6 looped back internally on the 232BSS4Documentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual MASTER Appendix C Block DiagramUART UART UARTDocumentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Appendix D Declaration of Conformity
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