Black Box PI035A, Instructions Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Installation
• If you’re running EDDC, attach the EDDC to the Converter-end
adapter and run it to your serial device. Attach its free end to the DB25
female serial port on the device or to the DB25 female connector on a
second adapter. Attach any additional cable or adapters needed at the
device end.
4. Now you’re ready to set the switches on your S
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P Converter (128K).
First set its external DTE/DCE slide switch. For the great majority of appli-
cations, this switch should be set to DCE (towards the RJ connector). Only
select DTE (switch towards the parallel connector) if your serial device is
DCE (communications equipment). For example, choose DTE if remote
users will be calling in over a modem to reach a parallel printer.
Set the Converter’s DIP switch (see Table 3-1 on the next page) for the
baud rate, data bits, and flow control settings that match those of your serial
device. (Positions are ON when down and OFF when up.) Set position 6 to
ON for the self-test mode. Set position 8 to OFF if the conversion direction
is serial to parallel or set it to ON if the direction is parallel to serial.
5. Test your setup. Make sure the output device is plugged in and
turned on, then plug in the Converter. If its DIP switch posistion 6 is ON,
the Converter will perform a diagnostic self-test and send the results to the
output device. Data sent includes the name of the Converter, the settings of
its switches, and verification of a proper cable link with its output port.
After this point the unit performs a continuous “barber pole” test, which
you can watch as it scrolls on your output device’s printout or screen. If
something seems to be wrong, see
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
. If you’re
satisfied that the system is working properly, go on to Step 6.
6. Reset the Converter. Either (1) unplug it, set DIP switch position 6 to
OFF, and plug it back in, or (2) set position 6 to OFF while it’s still plugged
in and then hit the reset button.
7. Make sure the input device is plugged in and turned on. Your S
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P
Converter (128K) system is now ready for continuous operation.