Porter
Code Activated Switch
- Four or eight ports
- Serial or parallel
- Configuration menu functions
- Broadcast mode
- 64K buffer expandable to 256K
OVERVIEW
Porter is a versatile, code activated switch that allows one computer to send a code to select one of several devices. Porter can be configured to match the type of equipment already installed. A PC is not required to use the switch or configure it.
Porter is simple to install and uses common cables that work with any device with serial or parallel ports. Porter's serial ports are DB25 and its parallel ports are Centronics.
Receiver buffers accept data on all ports simultaneously. This data can be individually read from the master port. Porter transmits from buffers on all ports concurrently. Porter's buffer is expandable to 256k bytes. The 'clear buffer' command purges all data in a port's buffer. The broadcast feature allows data to be sent on all ports.
These are only a few of the features that make Porter one of the best code activated switches on the market. Call us today about your code-activated switch application.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 10.5" x 5" x 3.9" (267 x 127 x 99 mm) |
| Weight | 8 lb (3.6 kg) |
| 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: DB25FParallel: Centronics 36FPower: DIN5 |
| Controls | Unit power: Green LEDPort select: Red LED per portStatus: Red LEDs Mode, Data, Busy, ErrorLED 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
| Porter | |
|---|---|
| PO-4S | Serial: 1 In to 4 Out, DB25F, RS422 Optional |
| PO-4P | Parallel: 1 In to 4 Out, Centronics 36F |
| PO-8S | Serial: 1 In to 8 Out, DB25F, RS422 Optional |
| PO-8P | Parallel: 1 In to 8 Out, Centronics 36F |
| Serial cables | |
| CAB-ATRSnnn | Cable, PC to Switch, DB9F to DB25M |
| CAB-PCRSnnn | Cable, PC to Switch, DB25F to DB25M |
| CAB-PRSnnn | Cable, Serial Printer to Switch, DB25M to DB25M |
| Parallel cables | |
| CAB-IBMPnnn | Cable, PC to Switch Parallel Cable, DB25M-Centronics C36M |
| CAB-PMMnnn | Cable, Switch to Printer Parallel Cable, Centronics C36 (M-M) |
| 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) |
| Accessories | |
| RM-MP/xx | Rack Mount kit, 3U Chassis, (xx = 19", 23", or 24") |
| nnn = cable length in feet | |