I.Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components Bitronics DualBus Switch Kit! Now, you and your colleague can share and select between two different parallel devices from your desktop. Plus, if you are using Windows 95 or 98, you will take advantage of Virtual Port Software, which allows you to print automatically!
The Bitronics DualBus Switch gives you and another computer the ability to communicate to two parallel devices at the same time. Also, it allows you to switch so that either user can use either device through the switching software.
II.Package Contents
• | Bitronics DualBus Switch, | F1U127 |
• | Power Adapter, 9VDC, 600mA | |
• | 2 x IEEE 1284 compliant cables |
• | User manual | P72655 |
• | Registration card | P72009 |
III. Product Detail
Connectors to Devices
Device LEDs
Computer LEDs
Connectors to Computers | Manual select buttons |
Optional | DIP Switches |
Power Jack |
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9VDC, 500mA, |
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Center positive |
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DIP Switch Settings (ON is Down)
SW1 – RESET switch | ON: | Normal Operation |
| OFF: | RESET the switch |
SW2 and SW3 – Time Out setting.
Time Out is the amount of time the switch remains locked on a computer after data transfer. Use a longer Time Out when connecting to Scanners, Mass Storage Devices, or when printing large print jobs.
| SW2 | SW3 | Time Out Setting |
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| ON | ON | 5 seconds |
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| ON | OFF | 10 seconds | ! Recommended |
| OFF | ON | 20 seconds |
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SW4 – | OFF | OFF | 40 seconds |
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Not used |
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