Patton electronic 2037, 2036 user manual Features, Description, Configuration Switches

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product. This product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is warranted for One Year parts and labor. If any questions or problems arise during installation or use of this product, please do not hesitate to contact Patton Electronics Technical Support at (301) 975-1007.

2.1 FEATURES

•Converts parallel data to serial data or vice versa

•Automatically selects parallel-to-serial or serial-to-parallel operation

•Automatically selects DCE/DTE modes

•Serial data rates to 115,200 bps

•No AC power required

•Supports both software and hardware flow control

•A five-state LED monitors status and diagnostics

•External configuration switches

•Ultra-miniature size

•Made in the USA

2.2 DESCRIPTION

The Patton Model 2036 and 2037 Parallel to Serial Converter

automatically convert RS-232 serial data to parallel data format or vice versa. Incorporating advanced microprocessor technology, the Model 2036 and 2037 automatically sense and select parallel and serial modes, as well as DCE/DTE modes. Requiring no AC power, the Model 2036 and 2037 support serial data rates to 115,200 kbps.

For easy configuration, the Model 2036 and 2037 feature a

convenient set of external configuration switches. These accessible configuration switches allow the user to control baud rate, parity, word length and flow control. An easy-to-read LED indicator displays status and operating condition.

Housed in an ultra-miniature ABS plastic case, the Model 2036 comes equipped with a DB-25 female or male connector on the serial side and a Centronics™ 36 pin male connector on the parallel side. The Model 2037 is housed in the same convenient case and comes equipped with a DB-25 female connector on the serial side and male or female connector on the parallel side.

3.0 CONFIGURATION

The Model 2036 and 2037 are simple to install and designed for excellent reliability. The following instructions will help you set up and install your converter properly. If you have any questions, please call Patton Technical Support at (301) 975-1007.

3.1 CONFIGURATION SWITCHES

The Model 2036 and 2037 each use a set of eight external DIP switches (see Figure 1) that allow configuration to a wide range of applications. Because all eight switches are in one externally accessible DIP switch package, there is no need to open the case for configuration. The configuration switches allow you to select data rates, parity, word length and flow control selection. The following section describes all switch locations, positions and functions.

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							DHS
OFF															-8
								OFF							DHS

Configuration

Switches

Figure 1. The location of the configuration switches: the Model 2036 (left) and the Model 2037 (right)

The Model 2036 and 2037 each use a miniature configuration switch package. To configure your unit, use a small screwdriver and gently push each switch to its proper setting. The ON and OFF positions are shown in Figure 2. Default settings for the DIP switches are shown in the table on the following page. Detailed settings follow the table.

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	DHS-8
OFF

Figure 2. The miniature configuration switch package

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