232SS21600 Manual
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Smart Switch
Model 232SS2
Document No. 232SS21600
This product Designed and Manufactured
of domestic and imported parts by
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B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.
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1992 B&B Electronics -- Revised April 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION...............................................1
Checklist.................................................................................2
Chapter 2: SETUP ...............................................................3
Port Configuration ..................................................................4
Serial Data Configuration .......................................................5
Smart Switch Operation .........................................................6
Programming the Second Character .....................................7
Binary File Transfer................................................................7
Smart Switch/Port Combiner Mode........................................8
Specifications .......................................................................11
Chapter 3: SOFTWARE....................................................12
Introduction ..........................................................................12
Windows SSwitch.................................................................12
DOS SSTSR ........................................................................13
Parameters...........................................................................15
Default Values......................................................................16
Help Screen .........................................................................16
Un-Install ..............................................................................16
Selecting Ports .....................................................................16
Hot Key Method....................................................................17
Command Line Method........................................................17
APPENDIX A: ASCII Character Codes ........................... A-1
APPENDIX B: Cable Charts ............................................B-1
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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
The RS-232 Four Port Smart Switch/Port Combiner, Model
232SS2, allows one RS-232 host device to connect to as many as
four RS-232 devices. The switch can be controlled in two different
ways. The first way is referred to as smart switch mode. In this
mode, the switch is controlled by sending a programmable preamble
code to the "Master" port of the 232SS2. The other way the switch
can be controlled is referred to as port combiner mode. In port
combiner mode, a slave port can gain access to the master port by
asserting a handshake line. If none of the slave ports have their
handshake line asserted, the switch can be controlled using the
preamble code.
The master port can be configured as a DTE or DCE port by an
internal switch setting. If the master port is configured as a DTE port,
the four slave ports will become DCE ports. The 232SS2 supports
the following signals: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, and DTR.
The 232SS2 has an enhanced mode which offers special timer
features. The timer features can be used to prevent slave devices
from receiving preamble commands, inadvertently switching from
binary/graphic file transfers, and inactive slave devices from holding
control of the master port.
The 232SS2 will work with baud rates from 1200 to 115,200
bps; 7 or 8 data bits; even, odd or no parity; and 1 or 2 stop bits
(7,N,1 is not allowed).
NOTE: The data format and rates mentioned are used to switch
the 232SS2. The communication between the devices can use any
format or data rate.
There are four LED's on the 232SS2 to indicate which port is
connected to the master port. The master port has a DB-25S female
connector and the slave ports have DB-25S female connectors. The
232SS2 requires 12Vdc at 100ma. which is provided through a
2.5mm power jack.
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Checklist
Examine the shipping carton and contents for physical damage.
If damage is found, file a claim with the shipper immediately.
The following equipment should be in the shipping carton:
1. RS-232 Smart Switch
2. Instruction Manual
3. (2) 3.5" floppy disks
If any of the items above are not in the shipping carton contact
the shipper immediately.
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