ATEN AS-8441B - Manual (Page 4)

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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 four ports. Selection is
accomplished either manually, or via software.
Manual Mode:
Under Manual Mode selection is accomplished with a pushbutton located on the side of the switch.
Each time the button is pressed, the switch moves from the current port to the next one in the cycle.
The port LEDs light to indicate which port has access. All LEDs light if Broadcast is selected:
Port A (LED A on) -> Port B (LED B on) -> Port D (LED D on) Port E (LED E on) -> Broadcast (all
LEDs light) - then back to Port A.
Note: Broadcast is only operational if all ports are connected to online printers. The printers must be
of the same model and have the bidirectional function disabled.
Software Selection:
Software to select the ports under 1-to-4 Mode is provided on the distribution diskette that came with
this package. You may use Hot keys under DOS, or click on the
AS icon under Windows. See the
READ.ME file on the diskette for detailed information regarding installation and operation.
Appendix
Specifications
Function
AS-8144B AS-8441B
1-4 4-1 4-1
Power Consumption DC 9V 50mA (max.)
Cable Length 6m [20ft] (max.)
Connector-Input (Female) 1 DB-25 4 DB-25
Connector-Output (Female) 4 DB-25 1 DB-25
LEDs 4 Output Status 4 Input Status
I/P Port Selection X 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 240g
Dimensions (LxWxH) 175 x 96 x 31 mm