MODEL232BSS4 B&B Electronics, MODEL232BSS4 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: MODEL232BSS4
• Description: Buffered Smart Switch
• Manufacturer: B&B Electronics

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
......................................1
Specifications....................................................................................2
Default Parameters...........................................................................2
Checklist ...........................................................................................3
Chapter 2: OPERATION
................................................4
Symbols and Conventions ................................................................4
LED Indicators ..................................................................................4
Port Configurations ...........................................................................5
Smart Switch Only Mode ..................................................................6
Auto Select/Smart Switch Mode .....................................................13
Using the 232BSS4 as a Buffered Splitter/Combiner .....................15
Back to Back Operation (mux/demux) ............................................16
Cascading Multiple Switches ..........................................................17
Chapter 3: PORT CONNECTIONS
.......................20
DTE/DCE Explanation ....................................................................20
Chapter 4: SETUP SOFTWARE
.............................22
Introduction .....................................................................................22
Connection......................................................................................22
Software Installation .......................................................................23
Software Uninstall...........................................................................23
Setup Tutorial .................................................................................24
Appendix A: ASCII Character Codes ...................................... A-1
Appendix B: Cable Charts ........................................................ B-1
Chart B.1. DTE (PC) DB25 Connector to Master Port.................. B-1
Chart B.2. DTE (PC) DB9 Connector to Master Port.................... B-1
Chart B.3. DCE (Modem) DB25 Connector to Master Port .......... B-2
Chart B.4. DCE (Modem) DB9 Connector to Master Port ............ B-2
Chart B.5. Ports A-D (DTE) to DTE (PC) DB25 Connector .......... B-2
Chart B.6. Ports A-D (DTE) to DTE (PC) DB9 Connector ............ B-3
Chart B.7. Ports A-D (DTE) to DCE (Modem) DB25 Connector... B-3
Chart B.8. Ports A-D (DTE) to DCE (Modem) DB9 Connector..... B-3
Appendix C: Block Diagram ..................................................... C-1
Appendix D: Declaration of Conformity .................................. D-1
Documentation Number 232BSS41202 Manual
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