Operation
When operating the SXP-500, please take note of the following:
1. Since the SXP-500 is a DCE device, the serial device it connects to
must be configured as a DTE device.
2. In DCE mode, the unit uses RTS/DTR (pins 6 and 8) handshaking.
When RTS/DTR is set High, the computer is allowed to transmit
data. When the unit is busy, it sets the RTS/DTR line to Low, and
the computer stops transmitting data. Consequently, if the computer
can not identify the RTS/DTR signal, it may result in data loss.
3. The unit’s baud rate, data length, stop bits and parity settings must
be configured to match those of the computer.
4. You must reset the parallel printer before printing.
5. Make sure you have set the desired Conversion Direction (with DIP
switch 8).
Appendix
Specifications
Function
Specification
Power Consumption
AC 9V 50m A (max.)
Data Transmission Distance
Up to 5 m (30’)
Connectors
RS-232C
DB-9 female DCE
Centronics C-36 male
Interface Exchange
In
Serial or Parallel
Out
Parallel or Serial
Serial Communications Mode
DCE Only
LEDs
Green & Red
Microcontroller
ASIC
Temperature
Operating
50
0
- 40
0
C
Storage
-20
0
-60
0
C
Humidity
0 -80%
Housing
Plastic
Weight
120 g
Dimensions
(L x W x H) 101 x 62 x 25.5 mm
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