Model AC505A-2A
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M E N U
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1 = PC 1 Input
2 = PC 2 Input
A = Auto mode
M = Manual mode
P = Priority Select
N = No priority
B = Blank
U = Un-blank
S = Status report
L = List menu
3.4 RS-232 Control
The AC505A-2A can also be controlled via a serial device. The unit
operates at a baud rate of 4800 bps. From the serial port, you have full
control over the operation of the switched output, mode, and priority
buttons.
Note on RS-232 port availability on your PC
Most PCs and notebooks do not have a serial port. So to program
the Switch you may need a USB to RS-232 Serial converter. Please
contact your Black Box sales representative if you need to buy one.
The AC505A-2A will output a menu to a serial port on power-up. This
menu will also be displayed when a “List” command is sent to it via a
serial port. To view the menu, An ASCII serial terminal or terminal
emulator software is needed. An example is Microsoft Windows
HyperTerminal (generally found in Accessories\Communication
folder)
. To configure HyperTerminal
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Connect direct to COM1 or COM2
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4800 Baud, 8 bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bit, No flow control
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After power-up the unit will output the following menu in ASCII
through its serial port:
