CHAPTER 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Compliance —

FCC Part 15 Subpart J Class A, IC Class/classe A

Data Rate —

Up to 256 kbps typical; higher speeds possible with

 

careful consideration of cabling and equipment

 

requirements

User Controls —

All models: Remote switching either through TTL,

 

RS-232, RS-422/485, or other active drivers or

 

through dry-contact closure;

 

SW980 and SW982 models: (1) Rear-mounted

 

2-position DIP switch for grounding;

 

SW981 models: (2) Rear-mounted 2-position DIP

 

switches for grounding

Indicators —

Front-mounted LEDs:

 

All models: (1) for Power;

 

SW980 models: (2) for Active Port;

 

SW981 models: (1) for Straight, (1) for Crossed;

 

SW982 models: (4) for Active Port

Connectors —

All models: (1) Rear-mounted RJ-45 female,

 

(1) Internal 4-position terminal block;

 

SW980 models: (3) Rear-mounted DB25 female;

 

SW981 models: (4) Rear-mounted DB25 female;

 

SW982 models: (5) Rear-mounted DB25 female

Leads Supported —

DB25: All

Signal Levels —

Between ±15 VDC maximum for all leads

“On” Resistance

 

Through Switch —

SW980 and SW981 models: 35 ohms maximum,

 

22 ohms typical;

 

SW982 models: 100 ohms maximum, 40 ohms typical

Port-to-Port

 

Switching Speed

 

Using Remote

 

Inputs —

Less than 1 µs

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Black Box SW980AE, SW981AE, SW982AE manual Specifications, Data Rate

SW981AE, SW980AE, SW980A, SW981A, SW982A specifications

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