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he converter has a variety of configuration switches and diagnostic
LEDs conveniently located on its front panel.
The configuration switches set the output protocol and perform the
test and diagnostic functions.
• The A/C-7P has one bank of switches.
• The A/C-7S has two banks of switches.
The converter’s LEDs include the following:
• Host Line Sync—Communication lines between the host and the
interface are established when this LED is on.
• Printer Online—The printer is ready to receive data when this LED
is on.
• Data from Host—The A/C-7 RO is currently processing data
received from the coax host when this LED is on.
• Data from Parallel/Serial—The A/C-7 RO is currently receiving data
from an attached PC or LAN. PC download commands or setup
instructions sent from the setup software are processed, other data
is transmitted to the printer.
• Power—The A/C-7 RO is powered on.
The converter also has an On/Off switch that’s used to power on or
off the unit. Use this switch when asked to cycle power.
Share the Printer with a PC or LAN
The A/C-7P RO comes with a standard parallel sharing port, so you
can share the attached printer between the host and a PC or LAN. The
A/C-7S RO comes with a standard serial sharing port.
Technically Speaking
Ordering Information
ITEM
CODE
A/C-7P (RO) (parallel) (115 VAC)..............................PCD50A
A/C-7P (RO) (parallel) (230 VAC) ...........................PCD50AE
A/C-7S (RO) (serial) (115 VAC) .................................PCD51A
Remember to order cables…
Coaxial cable, 10-ft. (3-m)........................ETN62-0010-BNC
Emulation:
IBM
®
3262, 3268, 3287,
3812-1, 4214, 4224 (all non
IPDS™)
Systems Supported:
ASCII printer,
IBM 30XX, 43XX, 937X host, or
3174, 3274, or 3276 controller
Connectors:
PCD50A, PCD50AE:
(1) BNC, (1) DB25 female,
(1) 36-pin Centronics
®
;
PCD51A: (1) BNC, (1) DB25
female, (1) DB25 male
Indicators:
PCD50A, PCD50AE:
(5) LEDs: Host Ready, Printer
Ready, Data from Host, Data
from PC/LAN, Power;
PCD51A: (5) LEDs: Host Ready,
Printer Ready, PC/LAN Ready,
Data Out, Power
Power:
PCD50A, PCD51A:
115-VAC, 60-Hz, 9-VAC
wallmount transformer;
PCD50AE: 230-VAC, 50-Hz, 9-VAC
wallmount transformer
Size:
2.1"H x 5.1"W x 6.5"D
(5.3 x 13 x 16.5 cm)
Weight:
3 lb. (1.4 kg)
Specifications