Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PI125A-R2 Black Box
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JUNE 2001 PI125A-R2 PI126A Serial ↔ Parallel Converter IV Serial ↔ Parallel Converter for HP ® DeskJet ® Printers CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.
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T rademarks Used In This Manual Black Box and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Centronics is a registered trademark of GENICOM Corporation. DeskJet and HP are registered trademarks of Hewlett- Packard. IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
2 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy an.
3 NOM STATEMENT NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
4 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor .
5 Contents 1. Specifications ..............................................................6 2. Introduction ................................................................8 2.1 Description ..........................................................8 2.
6 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS 1. Specifications Data Rates — 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200, 38,400 bps Indicators — LED displays status and operating condition Interface — EIA RS-2.
7 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Size — 3.4"H x 1.3"W x 0.8"D (8.7 x 3.3 x 2 cm) Weight — 2 oz. (57 g).
8 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS 2. Introduction 2.1 Description The Serial ↔ Parallel Converters automatically convert RS-232 serial data to parallel data format and vice versa, in one direction at a time.
9 CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.2 Features • Converts parallel data to serial data and vice versa. • Automatically selects parallel-to-serial and serial-to-parallel operation. • Automatically selects DCE/DTE modes. • Serial data rates to 38,400 bps.
10 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS 3. Configuration and Installation The Converter is simple to install and extremely reliable. The following instructions will help you set up and install your converter properly. If you have any questions, please call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
11 CHAPTER 3: Configuration and Installation Figure 3-1. The location of the configuration switches. Figure 3-2. The miniature configuration switch package.
12 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS The Converters use a miniature configuration switch package. To configure your unit, use a small screwdriver and gently push each switch to its proper setting.
13 CHAPTER 3: Configuration and Installation Position 12 3 4 5 6 78 Flow Control Hardware OFF* Software ON LED Enabled ON* Disabled OFF Parity/D. Bits/ S. Bit None/8/1 OFF OFF OFF* Odd/8/1 ON OFF OFF Even/8/1 OFF ON OFF None/7/2 ON OFF ON Odd/7/2 ON ON OFF Even/7/2 OFF OFF ON Odd/7/1 OFF ON ON Even/7/1 ON ON ON D.
14 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS 3.2 Installation The Converter is very simple to install. Once you have configured the DIP switches, just plug your Converter into a standard cable and you’re ready to go. Figure 3-3 shows the proper connections. Figure 3-3.
15 CHAPTER 4: Reading the LED 4. Reading the LED Once your Converter is properly configured and installed, it should operate transparently — as if it were a standard cable connection. Operating power is derived from the RS-232 data and control signals; there is no “ON/OFF” switch.
16 SERIAL ↔ PARALLEL CONVERTERS 5. T roubleshooting If your Serial ↔ Parallel Converter seems to be malfunc- tioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do so, make a record of the history of the problem.
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