SuperSwitch

Any Port to any Port Switch - Low Cost

  • Interconnects up to 9 CPUs and peripherals
  • Expandable 64K byte buffer
  • 7 serial and 2 parallel port
  • Optional 9 serial port model

Typical Application

SuperSwitch application

Overview

SuperSwitch is a powerful and flexible but affordable microprocessor controlled switch. The unit interconnects up to nine computers and peripherals using common serial and parallel interfaces. SuperSwitch allows several computers or terminals to have shared access to peripheral devices, such as a printer, a plotter, a modem, or host computer. Peripheral device selection is done either automatically by sending data to the default destination or by sending a code to select a new destination. Any port may communicate to any other port. Pairs of ports may communicate simultaneously.

Several features are included to make setup and use simple and easy. Configuration is done with a menu, and there is a status command, which shows all jobs by origin, destination, status, priority, timeout, and buffer used. Each serial port can be programmed for individual baud rate, word size, parity, stop bits, and flow control. Each of the parallel ports can be configured to act as either an input or output.

Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H) 10.5" x 5" x 3.9" (267 x 127 x 99 mm)
Weight 8 lbs (3.6 kgs)
Power 90-240 VAC 50-60Hz
External adapter, 17 VAC CT, 700 ma
10W
Distance RS232: 100 feet (30m)
Parallel: 25 feet (7.6m)
Connectors Serial: DB25F
Parallel: Centronics 36F
Power: DIN5
Controls Unit power: Green LED
Port select: Red LED per port
Status: Red LEDs Buffer, Data, Busy
LED control: Advance/select push-buttons
Environment Operating temperature: 32°F–131°F (0°C–55°C)
Storage temperature: -13°F–140°F (-25°C–60°C)
Relative humidity: 5%–80%, non-condensing

Part numbers

Superswitch
SS-9Serial/Parallel: 7 Serial and 2 Parallel Ports, 7 DB25F and 2 Centronics 36F
SS-9SSerial: 9 Serial Ports, DB25F
Serial cables
CAB-ATRSnnnCable, PC to Switch, DB9F to DB25M
CAB-PCRSnnnCable, PC to Switch, DB25F to DB25M
CAB-PRSnnnCable, Serial Printer to Switch, DB25M to DB25M
Parallel cables
CAB-IBMPnnnCable, PC to Switch Parallel Cable, DB25M-Centronics C36M
CAB-PMMnnnCable, Switch to Printer Parallel Cable, Centronics C36 (M-M)
CAB-IBMPnnn/SCSuperCable, PC to Switch Extended Distance Parallel Cable, DB25M-Centronics C36M
CAB-SMMnnn/SCSuperCable, PC to Switch Extended Distance Parallel Cable, DB25 (M-M)
Accessories
RM-MP/xxRack Mount kit, 3U Chassis, (xx = 19", 23", or 24")
nnn = cable length in feet