ATEN AS-8144B manual

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    AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html 1 of 6 11/19/04 12:15 pm 4-In-1-Out / 1-In-4-Out (Reversible) Bitronics Auto Switch AS-8144B/AS-8441B User's Manual Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and/or the devices it connects to[...]

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    AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html 2 of 6 11/19/04 12:15 pm commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of thi[...]

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    AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html 3 of 6 11/19/04 12:15 pm cables. Connect the Bitronics Auto Switch to the printer with a DB-25 to C-36 male-to-male cable. 3. Set DIP switch segment 3 - located on the side panel - to 4 > 1 mode. 4. Set DIP switch segment 4 for a time out of either 15 or 45 seco[...]

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    AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html 4 of 6 11/19/04 12:15 pm Once the job is done, the switch returns to Auto mode and begins scanning again. To exit Auto Mode, press the port selection pushbutton. 1-to-4 Mode (AS-8144B only) In 1-to-4 Mode you can either output to a a single port or broadcast to all[...]

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    AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html 5 of 6 11/19/04 12:15 pm Troubleshooting LED locks on a port when a cable is connected: The Bitronics Auto Switch receives signal glitches and starts time-out counting. If the connecting printer is ready, just wait till the time-out expires. Reset the switch by tur[...]

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    AS-8144B/AS-8441B Manual file:///F:/aten/manuals/OEM/APC/Group1/as8144b/as8144b.html 6 of 6 11/19/04 12:15 pm Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FORM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. T[...]