B&B Electronics Buffered Smart Switch, 232BSS4 manual Specifications, Default Parameters

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Specifications

Specifications

Model:

232BSS4

Interface:

RS-232 asynchronous

Data Format:

7 or 8 data bits, even, odd, or no parity

 

(Master does not support 7 data bits with no

 

parity)

Data Rate:

1 stop bit (fixed)

1200 to 115.2 kbps

Flow Control:

Hardware(RTS/CTS) or None

Power Requirements:

+10 to +15 VDC @ 60 mA max.

Power Connector:

2.5 mm phone jack (+ tip)

Recommended Supply:

B&B Model 232PS (Sold separately)

Operating Temperature:0º to 70º C

Data Connectors:

Master DB25 female (DCE)

Dimensions:

Slaves DB9 male x 4 (DTE)

7.5 x 4.6 x 1.2 in. (19.0 x 11.7 x 3.0 cm)

Setup Software:

PC compatible,

Supplied Accessories:

Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista

CDROM with Setup Program

 

Instruction Manual

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 = 1,000mS (not used)

Inactivity Time = 500mS (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

Refer to the following sections of the manual for what each of these parameters means and how they can be changed.

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Documentation Number 232BSS4-2907m

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Contents This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA Buffered Smart SwitchModel 232BSS4 of domestic and imported parts byPage APPENDIX B CABLE CHARTS Table of ContentsCHAPTER 4 SETUP SOFTWARE APPENDIX C BLOCK DIAGRAMDocumentation Number 232BSS4-2907m Chapter 1 - Introduction Documentation Number 232BSS4-2907mSpecifications Default ParametersThe following equipment should be in the shipping carton Checklist1. RS-232 Buffered Smart Switch model 232BSS4 2. Instruction Manual 3. 2 3.5 floppy disksDocumentation Number 232BSS4-2907m Symbols and Conventions LED IndicatorsChapter 2 OPERATION Port Configurations Smart Switch Only Mode DescriptionOptions Four Character Command Format Command SummaryThree 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 Using the 232BSS4 as a Buffered Splitter/Combiner Figure 2.1. Multiple Terminals to a Host ControllerBack to Back Operation mux/demux Figure 2.2. Back to Back OperationCascading Multiple Switches Figure 2.3. Expanding the Number of Slave PortsSlave Devices that Automatically Send their Data Slave Devices that Require Polling 25 Pin DTE Chapter 3 PORT CONNECTIONSDTE/DCE Explanation 25 Pin DCEMaster Port Connections Slave Port ConnectionsChapter 4 SETUP SOFTWARE IntroductionConnection Select SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL from the Windows START menu Software InstallationSoftware Uninstall Double Click ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMSSetup Tutorial Single Unit Main Screen26Documentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual Back to Back Main Screen 28Documentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual Copying Parameters Between Switches Default ParametersDocumentation Number 232BSS42907 Manual Appendix A ASCII Character Codes DECIMAL to HEX to ASCII CONVERSION TABLEASCII Appendix A Chart B.1. DTE PC DB25 Connector to Master Port Appendix B Cable ChartsPins 6, 8, & 20 looped back internally on the 232BSS4 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.6. Ports A - D DTE to DTE PC DB9 Connector Pins 1, 4, & 6 looped back internally on the 232BSS4Chart B.5. Ports A - D DTE to DTE PC DB25 Connector Chart B.7. Ports A - D DTE to DCE Modem DB25 ConnectorPins 1, 4, & 6 looped back internally on the 232BSS4 Chart B.8. Ports A - D DTE to DCE Modem DB9 ConnectorAppendix B Cable Charts UART Appendix C Block DiagramMASTER UART UARTAppendix C Appendix D Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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