Tripp Lite B170-002-R user manual Features, Installation, Specifications, Operation

Features:

•Reversible – use for multiple computers to one printer, or one computer to multiple printers.

•Supports IEEE-1284 nibble mode.

•Transfer Files between computers.

•Share Peripherals between computers.

•Emulates printer response

•Compatible with HP, NEC, Epson and other bi-directional printers

•Port can be selected manually (or via software when sharing a printer)

•Selectable timeout; 15 or 45 seconds.

•Operates on a First-come First-served basis.

•No AC power required

•Supports broadcast mode.

Insert 1-to-2 and 2-to-1 Diagrams

Installation:

1.Turn off all devices being connected to the switch.

2.Connect a PC to the Switch using an IEEE straight through cable DB25 Male/Male (Tripp Lite # P710-006, or P710-010).

3.Connect a parallel device to the Switch using an IEEE Printer Cable DB25 to Cen36 Male/Male (Tripp Lite # P606-003, P606- 006 or P606-010).

4.Set the Sliding Switch:

For 2 PCs to 1 Printer, select “2-to-1 mode” and the desired time out period (15 or 45 seconds)

For 1 PC to 2 Printers select “1-to-2 mode”.

5.Turn on all devices.

LED Lights

When used to share a printer, the LED’s should flash alternately as the Auto Switch scans for print jobs. When used to connect a PC to multiple devices, LED A should light as you select port A

Specifications:

Function	1-to-2 Mode	2-to-1 Mode
Power Consumption	9V DC 50mA (max.)
Maximum Cable Length	20ft per cable
Input Port Selection	-	Automatic or Manual Selection
Output Port Selection	Software or Manual Selection	-
Timeout	-	15 or 45 seconds
Broadcast	Available	-

Operation:

2-to-1 Mode

Auto Mode:

The switch automatically scans all input ports for print jobs. Flashing LEDs indicate that the switch is in the Auto mode. When a print job is detected, the switch locks on the active input port and blocks all other print jobs. After printing is completed, the switch releases the port and starts to scan all ports for another print job.

Manual Mode:

Each time the manual button on the top is pressed, the active port moves to the next port in the following order: A Î B Î Auto Î A. The illuminated LED indicates which port is active. When a port is selected manually, it is the ONLY port that can print. The port cannot be changed during a print job or during the timeout period.

File Transfer Mode (Available in the 2-to-1 Mode only):

Allows files and peripherals to be shared. Activate by pressing and holding the port selection button on the top until both LED’s are continually lit. Additional software such as Interlnk/Intersrv of DOS, or FastLynx of Rupp Corp is also needed. In Windows 95 you may use the Direct Cable Connection in the networking options. However, you must also have: (1)

Direct Cable Connection installed, (2) the IPX/SPX network protocol installed, (3) file and print sharing enabled, and (4) at least one folder shared.