Black Box SWI035A User manual

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MAY 1996
SWI035A
SWI035AE
SWI036A
SWI036AE
POW-R-SWITCH 8L
POWER
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1RESET
OUTLETS
SW 2
SW 1
1
OUTPUTS
234
POWER
SW1 SW2
RESET
POW-R-SWITCH 4L
Pow-R-Switches 4L and 8L

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TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
AT is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
All applied-for and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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POW-R-SWITCHES 4L AND 8L
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required
to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM STATEMENT
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas
antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas
para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones
de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como
sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de
calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos
(incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en
el aparato.

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POW-R-SWITCHES 4L AND 8L
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos
de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo
no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos
no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro
del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra
un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications .................................................................................................6
2. Introduction...................................................................................................8
3. Installation......................................................................................................9
3.1 Cabling to the Switch ..........................................................................9
3.2 Cable Length .......................................................................................9
3.3 Power Connection...............................................................................9
3.4 Power Control ...................................................................................10

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POW-R-SWITCHES 4L AND 8L
Compliance — All models: FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A;
SWI035AE, SWI036AE: CE (models having IEC power
connectors)
Interface — All voltages over the range of RS-232
Protocol — Asynchronous
Data Format — RTS and/or DTR
Flow Control — Transparent to signals through I/O ports
Maximum
Distance — From DB9 connectors to attached devices: 50 feet
(15.2 m)
User Controls — DIP switch for Mode selection
Indicators — (5) or (9) front-mounted LEDs:
(1) Power, (4) or (8) Output Status
Connectors — All models: (2) DB9 female connectors
(pass-through);
SWI035A, SWI036A: (4) or (8) NEMA 5-15R
power outlets;
SWI035AE, SWI036AE: (4) or (8) IEC320 power outlets
Leads/Signals
Supported — All of the leads on the DB9 connectors
Temperature
Tolerance — 32 to 104˚F (0 to 40˚C)
1. Specifications

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
Humidity
Tolerance — 10 to 90%, noncondensing
Power — Control circuits input through wallmount 5-VDC
supply (included);
Output: Up to 8 amps per output and up to 8 amps
aggregate total; 15 amps available on special order
Size — SWI035A, SWI035AE: 2.8"H x 8"W x 6.3"D
(7.1 x 20.3 x 16 cm);
SWI036A, SWI036AE: 1.8"H x 19"W x 8"D
(4.6 x 48.3 x 20.3 cm)
Weight — SWI035A, SWI035AE: 3 lb. (1.4 kg);
SWI036A, SWI036AE: 6.5 lb. (3 kg)

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POW-R-SWITCHES 4L AND 8L
The Pow-R-Switches are AC power switches having multiple outputs and
RS-232 control inputs. The Lead-Controlled Pow-R-Switch turns power ON
or OFF from a remote location via RTS and/or DTR signals. These Switches
provide pass-through connectors for easy insertion into a data line.
Pow-R-Switches can be daisychained via the pass-through ports. Tx and Rx
signals are electronically repeated; other signals are passed through directly.
Table 2-1. Available Models
Code Name Type of AC Connector
SWI035A Pow-R-Switch 4L (2) DB9 female,
(4) NEMA 5-15R power outlets
SWI035AE Pow-R-Switch 4L (IEC) (2) DB9 female,
(4) IEC320 power outlets
SWI036A Pow-R-Switch 8L (2) DB9 female,
(8) NEMA 5-15R power outlets
SWI036AE Pow-R-Switch 8L (IEC) (2) DB9 female,
(8) IEC320 power outlets
2. Introduction

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CHAPTER 3: Installation
IMPORTANT!
Before attaching any cables or power plugs, make sure that the power
is OFF on all equipment, including the Pow-R-Switch.
3.1 Cabling to the Switch
Cables with DB9 male connectors are required. The cables must be wired
straight through and pinned for an AT®style 9-pin serial port.
3.2 Cable Length
RS-232 data cables are typically limited to distances of 50 feet (15.2 m) or less
at 19.2 Kbps. Extended distance cables are available to increase this distance.
Actual installed length will depend on the interface, cable type, and data rate.
3.3 Power Connection
Plug the adapter into the Pow-R-Switch. Plug the AC end into a stable source
of 115-volt, 60-Hz power (or 230-volt, 50-Hz power for SWI035AE and
SWI036AE). Add AC connections to the output ports. Connect the power
input cable to the main AC supply.
3. Installation

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POW-R-SWITCHES 4L AND 8L
3.4 Power Control
Select the mode of control by using the DIP switch mounted at the front of
the unit. Then you’ll turn the power ON by raising the signal of the control
lead or leads you selected (RTS and/or DTR). Turn the power OFF by
dropping the selected control signal(s).
Mode 1: When RTS (pin 7) is present, all relays are ON.
When RTS (pin 7) is not present, all relays are OFF.
DTR (pin 4) is not used.
Mode 2: When DTR (pin 4) is present, all relays are ON.
When DTR (pin 4) is not present, all relays are OFF.
RTS (pin 7) is not used.
Mode 3: When RTS (pin 7) and DTR (pin 4) are both present, all
relays are ON.
When RTS (pin 7) and DTR (pin 4) are not both present,
all relays are OFF.
Mode 4: When DTR (pin 4) is present, relays 1 through 4 are ON.
When DTR (pin 4) is not present, relays 1 through 4 are
OFF.
When RTS (pin 7) is present, relays 5 through 8 are ON.
When RTS (pin 7) is not present, relays 5 through 8 are OFF.

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CHAPTER 3: Installation
Table 3-1. Mode of Operation
FUNCTION DIP-SWITCH POSITION
1 2 345678
Mode of Operation
1: RTS OFF OFF
2: DTR ON OFF
3: RTS and DTR OFF ON
4: Split ON ON
Reserved for
Future Use OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Table 3-2. DB9 Pinout
1 = DCD
2=RX
3=TX
4 = DTR
5=SG
6 = DSR
7 = RTS
8 = CTS
9=RI
Note that the DB9 connector is transparent to all control signals (pinned
straight through).