Data Buffer Ii and Hs Data Buffer Ii

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The print buffer that keeps your legacy system working at full speed. Key Features re legacy DOS systems still Each buffer’s input and output cancel a job, a simple press of the Eliminate bottlenecks Adoing important work for you? port can support different baud reset button cancels all the data between your PC and Do they get bogged down printing rates. This, together with proper in the buffer. your printer. page after page of data? Now you memory sizing, can completely The buffers can generate self- can clear your screen and get eliminate the need for flow control test messages from the output Expandable up to 2 MB back to work with the Data Buffer at the host, providing fast, port so you can print out for larger print jobs. II and the HS (High-Speed) Data efficient, and error-free data flow. diagnostics on your printer. Buffer II. Eight-position DIP switches Configure the Data Buffer II Prints up to 99 copies These buffers streamline enable you to set data rates, to accept data at speeds ranging of a file. bidirectional communication hardware or software flow from 300 bps to 19.2 kbps. And between two RS-232 devices control, and parity. Each port can the HS Data Buffer II accepts Reset button clears all by buffering data, eliminating be configured independently. data as fast as your PC can send data in the buffer. bottlenecks between your The buffers have multiple- it at any of 16 selectable data Switch-selectable computer and your printer, plotter, copy capabilities, enabling them rates ranging from 4800 bps to or other serial device. to print up to 99 copies of a file. To 115.2 kbps. data rates, flow control, and parity. Each port can be configured Typical Application independently. HS model transfers data at speeds up to 115.2 kbps. EVMBPC ECM25C

Data Buffer II Serial Printer PC 1 #14254 Specifications Compliance: FCC Class A, Subpart Memory: PI1375A, PI1405A: 128 KB, User Controls: Temperature: Operating: 32 to 114°F B of Part 15; CSA #863-8703; UL® upgradeable up to 2 MB; (2) Rear-mounted 8-position DIP (0 to 46°C); #206Y PI1377A, PI1407A: 512 KB, switches ([1] input, [1] output) Storage: -40 to +176°F (-40 to upgradeable up to 2 MB +80°C) Data Format: 8 data bits, no parity; Interface: RS-232 async 7 data bits, even or odd parity MTBF: 35,000 hours ASCII (input port is DTE, output Relative Humidity: Up to 95%, port is DCE) noncondensing Diagnostics: Self-test message Number of Copies: Prints up to 99 generated to printer copies of a file Connectors: (2) DB25 female Power: 110–220 VAC, 50–60 Hz, Flow Control: Hardware and/or Speed: Indicators: autosensing software Data Buffer: 300 bps to 19.2 kbps; HS Data Buffer II: Front-panel HS Data Buffer II: 4800 bps to LED display for buffer/multiple- Size: 2.4"H x 8.1"W x 6.3"D Leads Supported: Input Port: DTE, 115.2 kbps; copy status (6.1 x 20.6 x 16 cm) Pins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 20; All: Each serial port Output Port: DCE, Pins 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, Weight: 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg) independently selectable 7, 8, and 20

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