PO-4S - Porter, 1 to 4 Code Activated Data Switch, Serial RS232, DB25 Connectors
Porter™
PRINTER SHARING, MODEM SHARING, DATA COLLECTION, MACHINE CONTROL, AND SERIAL NETWORKING
4 or 8-port
Serial or parallel
Configuration menu functions
Broadcast mode
64K buffer expandable to 256K
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
ADVANTAGES...
Versatile, code activated switch
Available in serial (RS232) or parallel (Centronics), RS422 optional
Front panel controls provide easy switching to a selected port
Route serial or parallel data from a single computer to several devices
Send data simultaneously to all ports using the broadcast mode
Can be used as a serial console switch
Null command disconnects from all ports
Copy command sends multiple copies of the buffer data to a selected port
Wait/Go command pauses/resumes data flow
Show buffer data
Expandable buffer to 256k
Made in USA
The Porter is a versatile, code activated switch that allows one computer to send a code to select one of several devices. The Porter can be configured to match the type of equipment that you have. You do not have to have a PC to use the switch or to configure it.
Easy to install, the Porter uses commonly available cables and works with any device with serial or parallel ports. The Porter's serial ports are DB25 and its parallel ports are Centronics.
Receive buffers accept data on all ports simultaneously. This data can then be read from the master port one at a time. The Porter transmits from buffers on all ports simultaneously. The Porter’s buffer is expandable to 256K bytes. The “clear buffer” command purges all data in a port’s buffer. The broadcast feature allows you to send data simultaneously on all ports.
These are a few of the features that make the Porter one of the best code activated switches on the market. Call us today about your code-activated switch application.
Typical Application
Product Part Number
Description
PO-4S
Porter, 1 to 4 Code Activated Data Switch, Serial RS232, DB25 Connectors
PO-4P
Porter, 1 to 4 Code Activated Data Switch, Parallel, C36 Centronics Connectors
PO-8S
Porter, 1 to 8 Code Activated Data Switch, Serial RS232, DB25 Connectors
PO-8P
Porter, 1 to 8 Code Activated Data Switch, Parallel, C36 Centronics Connectors
RM- MP/xx
Rack Mount kit, 3U Chassis, (xx = 19", 23", or 24")
Cable Part Number
Description
CAB-ATRSnnn
Cable, PC to Switch, DB9F to DB25M
CAB-PCRSnnn
Cable, PC to Switch, DB25F to DB25M
CAB-PRRSnnn
Cable, Serial Printer to Switch, DB25M to DB25M
CAB-04RJnnn
Cable, 4 Conductor, RJ11 (M-M)
CAB-06RJnnn
Cable, 6 Conductor, RJ12 (M-M)
CAB-08RJnnn
Cable, 8 Conductor, RJ45 (M-M)
ACC-ATRX
Accessories, PC to Switch Modular Adapter, DB9F-RJ11
ACC-PCRX
Accessories, PC to Switch Modular Adapter, DB25F-RJ11
ACC-PRRX
Accessories, Switch to Serial Printer Modular Adapter, DB25M-RJ11
ACC-MORX
Accessories, Switch to Modem Modular Adapter, DB25M-RJ11
/45
RJ45 Option for Modular Adapters
CAB-IBMPnnn/SC
SuperCable, PC to Switch Extended Distance Parallel Cable, DB25M-Centronics C36M
CAB-SMMnnn/SC
SuperCable, PC to Switch Extended Distance Parallel Cable, DB25 (M-M)
CAB-IBMPnnn
Cable, PC to Switch Parallel Cable, DB25M-Centronics C36M
CAB-PMMnnn
Cable, Switch to Printer Parallel Cable, Centronics C36 (M-M)