Metrohm VESUV - Manual (Page 12)

Vesuv 3.0 2. Connecting devices
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Softswitch 2000
Metrohm ordering numbers:
Softswitch 2000 (for 4 devices) with power adapter 220 V 2.145.0014
Softswitch 2000 (for 4 devices) with power adapter 110 V 2.145.0015
Extension box (for 4 further devices) 2.145.0020
Cable Softswitch-PC, 25 pin 6.2125.020
Cable Softswitch-PC, 9 pin 6.2125.020+6.2125.010
The Softswitch 2000 has 4 x 25pin ports. In addition, the
Softswitch can be equipped with up to 3 extension boxes
(each for 4 devices) so that you can connect up to 16 devices
to one serial port of your computer.
The connected devices are operated automatically via the
Softswitch. Each configured and enabled device is serviced.
A red LED at the Softswitch indicates the active connection.
Important
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All devices which are connected to the Softswitch must
have the same RS parameters as the Softswitch and op-
erate with a software handshake (SWchar).
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Balances and the 756 and 737 KF Coulometers can't be
connected to the Softswitch. They must be connected di-
rectly to a COM port.
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The Softswitch can't be connected to a COM of an ex-
tension board. Connect it directly to PC COM.