ATEN Bi-Tronics AF-142 User manual

Data
Communication
Creating a connection between two interfaces is no longer a problem with the ATEN range of
reliable cost-efficient, bi-directional converters. These are extremely useful in situations where
the only port available uses an interface that is different from the device you need to connect
to. In addition, there are some not-so-common standards that a converter can easily access
which might otherwise be impossible or too expensive to consider. ATEN’s range of converters
has been designed to provide simple solutions to the problems of data loss and conversion
difficulties.
We offer a wide range of auto switches and interface converters which include serial PCI
cards and parallel line extenders. The Bitronics-capable models allow you to take advantage of
enhanced parallel port features, such as bi-directional communication, higher data throughput,
and printer control from the keyboard.
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Share peripherals between computers.
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Simultaneous printing capability.
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Data transmission controlled by the RTS signal.
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RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 converters and extenders are heavily represented in many enterprise
fields.
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s!IRPORTCHECKINANDmIGHTSCHEDULEDISPLAYSYSTEMS
s!UTOMATICPOSTALMACHINES
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Win Win
Setup (AF142)
Setup (AF241)
Setup (AS8144B)
Setup (AS248)
Accessories
1. RJ116 Cable x 1 (AS248)
AF142
Auto Switch
s3HARESPERIPHERALSBETWEEN
computers
s2EVERSIBLEOPERATIONFORINOUTOR
2-in-1-out
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s0RINTJOBMANAGEMENTISlRSTCOME
first served
s3UPPORTSBROADCASTMODE
s3ELECTSPORTSBYBUTTONANDSOFTWARE
code operation
s.ONPOWERED
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Compatible
AF241
Auto Switch
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computers
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first served
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code operation
s.ONPOWERED
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Compatible
Win
AS8144B
Bitronics Auto Switch
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4-in-1-out
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first served
s3UPPORTSBROADCASTMODE
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code operation
s.ONPOWERED
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Compatible
AS248
Printer Network
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Centronics printers with the AS248
network by means of 4-wire phone
lines
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second
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366 m (1200 ft)
s%ASYLNSTALLATION
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operation
s.ONPOWERED
Win
1.
Data Communication

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IC485S
RS-232/RS-485 Interface Converter
Monitor Configuration Support
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link selection
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IC485SI
RS-232/RS-485 Interface Converter
Signal and Power Isolation Support
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s0OINTTOPOINTMULTIDROPANDSIMPLEXDUPLEXLINK
selection
s&OURWIREFULLDUPLEXTWOWIREHALFDUPLEX
s#OMPACTSIZE
s#ABLEDISTANCEUPTOM
s3IGNALANDPOWERISOLATION
s3UPPORTSBAUDRATESUPTOKBPS
IC485SN
RS-232/RS-485 Interface Converter
Non-Powered Operation
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s$#%$4%SELECTABLE
s0OINTTOPOINTMULTIDROPANDSIMPLEXDUPLEXLINK
selection
s&OURWIREFULLDUPLEXTWOWIREHALFDUPLEX
s#OMPACTSIZE
s#ABLEDISTANCEUPTOM
s.ONPOWEREDOPERATION
s3UPPORTSBAUDRATESUPTOKBPS
IC485AI
RS-232 to RS-482/RS-485
Bidirectional Converter
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s.OEXTERNALmOWCONTROLSIGNALSFOR23REQUIRED
s4RANSIENTSUPPRESSIONON23DATALINES
s$#%$4%SELECTABLE
s0OINTTOPOINTMULTIDROPANDSIMPLEXOPERATING
modes
s&OURWIREFULLDUPLEXTWOWIREHALFDUPLEX
s,%$SFOREASYSTATUSMONITORING
s-INIMUM6ISOLATIONPROTECTION
s#OMPACTSIZE
s#ABLEDISTANCEUPTOM
s3UPPORTSBAUDRATESUPTOKBPS

Setup (IC485SN)
Accessories
1. Power Adapters: DC9V x 1 (IC485S, IC485SI, IC485AI)
2. RJ1116 Cable x 1 (IC164)
IC164
Non-Powered / High Speed
Parallel Data Extender
s.ONPOWERED
s%ASYTOINSTALLANDOPERATE
s#OMPACTSIZE
s#ABLEDISTANCEUPTOM
(Transmitter)
(Receiver)
1. 2.
Data
Communication
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RS-232 2-Port PCI card
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connector keys
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921.6Kbps
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adapters, PDA, UPS, barcode scanners, and other high-
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DOS, and Linux
IC-104S
RS-232 4-Port PCI card
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connector keys
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921.6Kbps
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adapters, PDA, UPS, barcode scanners, and other
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2003, DOS, and Linux
IC-108S
RS-232 8-Port PCI card
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connector keys
s(IGHSPEEDSERIALPORTSUPPORTSBAUDRATESUPTO
921.6Kbps
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IC-104SA
RS-232 4-Port PCI card
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5V connector keys
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921.6Kbps
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46. XXXBUFODPN
Specifications
Auto Switch
Model No. AF142 AF241 AS8144B AS248T AS248R
Connectors Input 3 x DB-25 (F) 5 x DB-25 (F) 1 x DB-25 (M) 2 x 6P4C Jack
Output 2 x 6P4C Jack 1 Centronics C-36 (M)
LEDs Printer Activity 2 (Red) 4 N/A
Port Selection Input (2 >1) Auto / Manual PC Selection Auto / Manual PC Selection (4 >1) Auto / Manual PC Selection Auto / Manual
Output (1 >2) Software /Manual Printer Selection N/A (1 > 4) Software / Manual Printer Selection
Input Arbitration First Come First Served (2>1) First Come First Served First Come First Served (4>1) First Come First Served
File Transfer Yes (2>1) Yes N/A N/A N/A
Broadcast Yes (1>2) No Yes (1>4) N/A
Timeout Selection 15, 45 Seconds (2>1) 15, 45 Seconds (2>1) 15, 45 Seconds (4>1) 5, 10, 25, 60 Second
Power Consumption DC9V, 0.9W (Max.) DC9V, 0.45W (Max.) DC9V, 0.02W
Signal Range 6 m (Max) 6 m (Max.) 366 m (Max.)
Data Transfer Rate N/A 22 Kbytes/ Sec. (Max.)
Auto Form feed Selection N/A Enable / Disable
Environment
Operating Temp. 0–50°C
Storage Temp. -20–60°C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Plastic
Weight 0.15 kg 0.24 kg 47 g 50 g
Dimensions
(L x W x H) 10.20 x 8.50 x 2.60 cm 17.50 x 9.60 x 3.10 cm 8.20 x 5.40 x 2.60 cm 7.60 x 5.30 x 2.10 cm
Model No. IC485S IC485SI IC485SN IC485AI
Connectors
1 x DB-25 (F)
RS-485/RS-422 Four Terminal Block
1 x RJ-11 (F) Grounding Tab 1 x RJ-11 (F) Grounding Tab
Power 1 x DC Jack
Switches
SW1 DCE, DTE DCE, DTE DCE, DTE DCE, DTE
SW2
TxON, Rx ON TxON, Rx ON TxON, Rx ON
Segment 1-3: Baud Rate;
Segment 4: Reserved;
Segment 5&6: Data Format (bits);
Segment 7&8: RS-422 / RS-485 Operating Mode
TxRTS, RxRTS TxRTS, RxRTS TxRTS, RxON
TxRTS, RxON TxRTS, RxON TxDTR/RTS,
RxDSR/ON
LEDs N/A
Power Consumption DC9V 1.35W (Max.) DC9V 1.8W (Max.) DC9V 0.9W (Max.) DC9V 0.9W (Max.)
Signal Range 1200 m (4000') (Max.)
Baud Rates Up to 100 Kbps Under 1200 m (4000')
Environment
Operating Temp. 0–50°C
Storage Temp. -20–60°C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
Housing Plastic
Weight 60 g
Dimensions (L x W x H ) 5.40 x 7.45 x 1.85 cm
Model No. IC164
Connectors
1 x DB-25 (F) /
1 x C-36 (M)
1 x RJ-11 (F)
Power 1 x DC Jack
Signal Range 400 m (1300') (Max.)
Switch SW1 N/A
SW2 N/A
Data Transfer Rate 21 Kbytes/Sec
Baud Rates N/A
Power Consumption DC 9V, 0.4W (Min)
Environment
Operating Temp. 0–50°C
Storage Temp. -20–60°C
Humidity 0–80% RH, Non-condensing
Physical
Properties
Housing Plastic
Weight 45 g / 50 g
Dimensions
(L x W x H )
8.20 x 5.40 x 2.60 cm /
7.60 x 5.30 x 2.10 cm