ATEN Technology AF-241 User's Manual
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1. of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference 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 The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and specially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or update For further inquires please contact your direct vendor2. works intermittently 3 of 5 Operation 2 to 1 Mode for AF 142 amp AF 241 Auto Mode The ParaHub scans for print jobs with two LEDs flashing alternately When a print job is sensed it locks onto the computer on a first come first served basis until it finishes the job Then it returns to Auto mode again Manual Mode It allows only one computer to print When the button is pressed it cycles through the ports indicated by the LEDs as Port A LED A on gt Port B LED B on gt File Transfer both LEDs on gt Auto LEDs flash alternately then to Port A again Button is not effective while printing or before timeout expires in order to prevent data loss Most Parallel devices ZIP Drives etc can be shared If it does not seem to work set the timeout to 45 seconds File Transfer Mode When activated files and peripherals of one computer can be accessed by the other and vice versa With ParaHub you can transfer files between computers by software as Interlnk Intersvr of DOS LapLink of Traveling software and FastLynx of Rupp corp This mode can be activated or deactivated by button pressing and can not be activated when timeout is 45 sec 1 to 2 Mode for AF 142 only You may select either port or broadcast to both ports valid if both port A and B are connected to printers of the same model with bi directional function disabled Selected port is indicated by lighting its LED and Broadcast mode is indicate
3. 1of5 2 In 1 Out 1 In 2 Out Reversible ParaHub AF 142 AF 241 User s Manual SUR 184 AUTO MMT a rMIRATON PNE n EZETSI oaro Co Packing Checklist m 1 AF 142 AF 241 User s Manual m 3 5 Floppy for AF 142 only Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the AF 142 AF 241 and or the devices it connects to Copyright 1997 Aten International Co Ltd Manual Part No PAPE 1106 200 Printed in Taiwan 06 97 All brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners Introduction AF 142 and AF 241 ParaHubs are automatic and first come first served data switches They scan for print job requests from both computers and send data to the printer When one computer is printing the other computer can not send print job until the current one is finished The File Transfer feature enables you to access the other computer directly through the ParaHub and requires no special cables Besides the AF 142 can operate as a 1 to 2 selector enabling you to connect the LPT port to two parallel devices Features Supports IEEE 1284 nibble mode Transfers files between computers Shares peripherals between computers Selects ports by button and software code operation Selectable timeout 15 or 45 seconds First come first served Non power operation AF 142 extras 2of5 m Rev
4. d by turning both LEDs on By Button The port selection cycles every time the button is pressed from Port A gt Port B gt Broadcast then to Port A again Button is not effective while printing or before timeout expires in order to prevent data loss By Software You may use Hot keys under DOS or click on the AF icon under Windows to select ports Appendix Specifications AF 142 AF 241 Function 1 2 2 1 2 1 Power Consumption DC 9V 100mA max Cable Length 6m 20ft max Connector Input Female 1 DB 25 2 DB 25 Connector Output Female 2 DB 25 1 DB 25 4of5 LEDs 2 Output Status 2 Input Status I P Port Selection xX Auto Manual O P Port Selection Software Manual X Timeout X 15 45 sec File Transfer X Yes O P Port Selection Yes X Enclosure Plastic Weight 150g Dimensions LxWxH 102 x 85 x 26 mm About the Software The software allows you to select Port A Port B or both ports as broadcast in 1 to 2 mode Please read the READ ME file in the floppy disk Series Products AF 152 AF 251 AS 8144B AS 8441B AS 8154B AS 8451B Troubleshooting 1 LED locks on a port when a cable is connected m The ParaHub receives signal glitches and starts time out counting If the connecting printer is ready just wait till the time out expires m The ParaHub is low on pow
5. er turn on one more device or apply power adapter 2 The printer status Windows shows printer not responding or cable not connected intermittently m AF 142 and AF 241 do not emulate printer responses Therefore when status Windows poll for printer status at the same time these messages show up 3 Error messages show up while or after installing new printer drivers m Un install other bi directional printer status Windows before installing a new one m Press the button to lock your computer to the printer before installing a new printer driver Compatibility The ParaHub is tested and is compatible with the following devices IOMEGA ZIP DRIVE DITTO800 DITTO2000 DITTO3200 SEAGATE TSTORE3200E SYQUEST EZFLYER SONY STORSTATION VIDEO CAPTURE GOCHA GRABIT SNAPPY INTERNET PHONE SYSTEM SPECOM SUITE VISIONS QUICKCAM DIGITAL CAMERA SCANNER PAGEWIZ MICROSOLUTION BACKPACK CDROM 5of 5 LOGITEC AUDIOMAN PARALLEL SOUND BLASTER ADDONICS ADDONICS EXTERNAL CDROM Preventing Radio amp TV Interference WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15
6. ersible operation for 1 in 2 out or 2 in 1 out Supports broadcast mode EIN ey Ee fig 1 2 to 1 mode fig 2 1 ta 2 mode Installation 2 to 1 Mode for AF 142 amp AF 241 RON Turn off all devices Connect the ParaHub to computers by two DB 25 straight through male to male cables Connect the ParaHub to the printer by a DB 25 to C 36 male to male cable as shown in fig 1 Set the slide switch located on the side of the ParaHub to 2 gt 1 mode with a time out of either 15 or 45 seconds The AF 241 does not have a 1 gt 2 mark Turn on your computers and the printer The two LEDs should flash alternately as it is scanning for print jobs Power adapter is required when the ParaHub can not get enough power from devices and works intermittently 1 to 2 Mode for AF 142 only a Never change the slide switch from 1 gt 2 to 2 gt 1 or vice versa when connected devices are powered On Turn off all devices Connect the ParaHub to your computer by a DB 25 straight through male to male cable Connect the ParaHub to parallel devices by cables with one DB 25 male connector and one appropriate connector for the parallel device as shown in fig 2 Set the slide switch to 1 gt 2 mode Turn on your computer and the parallel devices The LED A turns on as port A is selected Power adapter is required when the ParaHub can not get enough power from connecting devices and
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