Belkin Bitronics AutoSwitch Kit Manuale utente

P73121 F1U126-KIT

Bitronics AutoSwitch Kit

User Manual

Guide de l’utilisateur du kit de

l’autocommutateur Bitronics

Bitronics AutoSwitch Set

Benutzerhandbuch

Handleiding Bitronics

AutoSwitch Kit

Manuale utente Kit

AutoSwitch Bitronics

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Table of Contents

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Deutsche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Nederlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Italiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Introduction

Features

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Components Bitronics AutoSwitch Kit!

Now, you can select between four different parallel devices from your

desktop, or share one device between four computers. Plus, if you are using

Windows®95/98 or Windows NT®, you will be able to take advantage of

Bitronics Software, which allows you to print automatically even if you have

more than one printer!

• Allows four computers to share one parallel device or have one computer

select between any four parallel devices

• Virtual Port printer driver software allows fully automatic printer selection

through Windows®95/98 and Windows NT®

• File transfer feature between two PCs compatible with Windows®Direct

Cable Connection, LapLink®and DOS Interlink™

• Includes 1.8m IEEE 1284-compliant cable

• Adjustable timeout

Package Contents:

Bitronics AutoSwitch 4-port F1U126

IEEE 1284-compliant cables F2A047-06

Windows®95/98/NT/DOS software P72735

Windows®3.x software P72736

User manual P73121

Other Parts Needed (if necessary)

• IEEE 1284 printer cable, Belkin Part# F2A046-XX. You will need this

cable to connect a printer to the AutoSwitch. Your current printer

cables may work, but IEEE-compliant cables are recommended.

• IEEE 1284 device cable, Belkin Part# F2A046-XX. You will need this

cable to connect a computer to the AutoSwitch.

Note: "XX" is the length in feet.

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Technical Specifications

Compatible Standards:

IEEE 1284 Parallel Port Communication Standard

Electrical:

Input Voltage: 9VDC

Max Input Current: 600mA

Max Power Consumption: 5.4W

Max Heat Dissipation: 0.31 BTU/min

Environmental:

Storage Temperature: -10ºC to 50ºC

Working Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC

Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, Non-condensing

Unit Dimensions:

Width: 18.42cm

Height: 10.8cm

Depth: 2.54cm

Weight: 222g

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DIP switch settings (located on the side of

the switch):

SW1: Mode Switch

OFF 4 PCs share 1 device

ON 1 PC selects between 4 devices

Product Detail

ON DIP

1234

COMMON

Connector

Manual Switching

LED

Port B Connector

RESET

button

SELECT

button

Port A Connector

Port activity LEDs

DC power

jack (side)

SW2 and SW3: TimeOut Setting

TimeOut is the amount of time the switch remains locked on a PC port after

data transfer. Use a longer TimeOut when connecting to scanners, mass

storage devices and for large print jobs.

Recommended

SW2

ON ON 5 seconds

ON OFF 10 seconds

OFF ON 20 seconds

OFF OFF 40 seconds

SW3 TimeOut

ON is DOWN. SW4 is not used.

Port D Connector

Port C Connector

External Power LED

DIP switches

(side)

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Hardware Installation

Make sure all computers, devices, printers and other components are

powered off.

First, you must determine your setup mode:

Four PCs sharing one device One PC using four devices

This is "4 to 1" mode. This is "1 to 4" mode.

You must then set DIP switch #1 according to your mode. Refer to the

previous page for more info.

• For “4 to 1” mode, DIP switch #1 is set to OFF

• For “1 to 4” mode, DIP switch #1 is set to ON

Set DIP switches 2 and 3 to your preference. See previous page.

Next, connect the computer(s), the device(s) and the Bitronics AutoSwitch

together using the proper cables. From a computer to the AutoSwitch, use an

IEEE DB25 M/M cable, such as the one included in the package. For

connecting a printer to the AutoSwitch, use an IEEE printer cable, such as

Belkin Part# F2A046-XX, where XX is the length in feet.

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Setting up your Parallel Port – ECP/EPP Mode

Make sure that the printer port on your computer is set to ECP mode. To do

this, you must go into your computer’s BIOS or CMOS setup. Instructions on

how to do this differ from one computer to the next. Please consult your

computer manufacturer’s manual, tech support, or website for

information regarding how to do this. Please do not call Belkin Tech

Support regarding this because each computer’s BIOS setup routine is

different. Refer to the Appendices at the end of this manual for

information on several models of computers.

The BIOS setup routine prompt is displayed a few seconds after you turn on

your computer and hear its first beeps. Again, this varies from PC to PC.

Please consult the Appendices and/or your computer manufacturer’s

manual or their tech support for information on how to do this properly.

Usually you will see a message that reads Press DEL to enter setup or Press F2

to enter setup. When in the setup program, there maybe a selection for

Integrated Peripherals, or Peripheral Setup. Then, look for Parallel Port Type or

LPT port type. Change that setting to say ECP or ECP/EPP. Save your settings

then exit. When Windows®restarts, it may find new hardware, and it may ask

you for the Windows®CD. Be prepared to provide this to the computer.

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Software Installation

There are two driver disks included with the package. Make sure you put in

the correct disk in your computer depending on your operating system.

When the setup program asks you what model switch you have, make sure

you select F1U126.

• For Windows®95/98 and Windows NT®(disk P72735), click on START,

then click RUN. In the space, enter “a:\BITRONIX.exe”. The setup

program will commence. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• For MS-DOS (disk P72735), enter the following at the command prompt:

copy a:\DOS\swport.com c:\

• For Windows®3.x (disk P72736), click on FILE, then click RUN. In the

space, enter “a:\Setup.exe”. The setup program will commence. Follow

the on-screen instructions.

For proper operation, make sure that:

• The Bitronics software is loaded on both computers. Note that it is not

necessary that both computers be of the same operating system. Just

make sure that the correct Bitronics software is installed based on the

operating system.

• The software and drivers of the device to be shared (i.e. printer,

scanner, etc…) is also loaded on both computers. This is necessary for

each computer to access and use the shared device properly.

Usage – 4 PCs to 1 device mode

When you have four PCs sharing one device (such as a printer, scanner or Zip®

Drive), you do not need to use the software. The AutoSwitch automatically

scans all four computers waiting for a print job or requests access to the

shared device. When a computer needs access, the AutoSwitch automatically

connects the device to that computer. After the computer is done accessing

the device, then the AutoSwitch returns to its normal polling mode.

Sharing one scanner, one Zip®Drive, or one printer is easy and seamless with

the Bitronics AutoSwitch. And since it is automatic, operating systems such

as Windows®95 and higher will automatically detect devices through the

AutoSwitch such as a Zip®Drive, as if it was connected directly to

the computer.

You will see the LEDs flashing back and forth on all the ports on the Bitronics

AutoSwitch. When it locks onto a port, the LED on that port remains lit.

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