BB Electronics TV Converter Box 232SPS2 User Manual

Parallel to Serial and  
Serial to Parallel Converter  
Model 232SPS2  
Document No. 232SPS24595  
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION  
The 232SPS2 is a bi-directional parallel to serial converter. The  
232SPS2 allows you to convert data from your parallel port to a  
serial communication format or to convert data from your serial port  
to a parallel communication format. Standard baud rates from 1200  
to 115.2k with a variety of data formats can be used to match the  
user's serial port requirements. Both kinds of flow control,  
XON/XOFF and hardware handshaking, are supported by this unit.  
The unit may be port-powered using DTR and RTS on the serial  
port. If the 232SPS2 cannot be powered using the handshake lines,  
it may be powered using a 2.5mm jack. The 232SPS2 requires  
12VDC @ 2 milliamps.  
NOTE: When using an external supply, the supply should be  
connected only to specifically labeled power inputs (power  
jack, terminal block, etc.). Connecting an external power supply  
to the handshake lines may damage the unit. Contact technical  
support for more information on connecting an external power  
supply to the handshake lines.  
PACKING LIST  
Examine the shipping carton and contents for physical damage.  
If damage is found, file a claim with B&B Electronics immediately.  
The following items should be in the shipping carton:  
1. 232SPS2 unit  
2. This manual  
If any of these items are missing contact B&B Electronics.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Size: 3.8"L x 2.4"W x 0.9"H  
Buffer Size:  
Data Formats:  
Baud Rates:  
Data Bits:  
Parity:  
96 bytes  
1200 to 115.2k baud  
7 or 8  
Even, Odd, and None  
1
Stop Bits:  
NOTE: 7 data bits, no parity is not supported.  
Handshaking:  
Power Requirement:  
XON/XOFF, DTR  
7-18 Volts DC @ 2 ma. (This value does  
not include the power that is provided by  
the serial port and the power that is  
consumed by external devices.)  
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CHAPTER 2: PARALLEL TO SERIAL  
INSTALLATION  
When converting data from your parallel port to a serial  
communication format, position #8 of the dipswitch must be "ON".  
The other seven positions should be set to match the data format of  
your serial printer. Refer to Table 5.1 for dipswitch setting  
specifications.  
Data Flow  
232PS  
232SPS2  
Serial Printer  
Parallel Port  
CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR PARALLEL PORT  
The 232SPS2 uses most of the available pins on the parallel  
port. To insure proper operation, you should use a cable that  
connects all 25 pins from connector to connector. B&B's Model  
232AMM5 is recommended. For detailed information on which pins  
are connected on the parallel port, refer to Appendix A.  
CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR SERIAL PRINTER  
The connections required between your 232SPS2 and your  
serial printer depend on the type of flow control used. There are two  
kinds of flow control, XON/XOFF control and hardware handshaking  
control. Dipswitch position #4 must be "OFF" for XON/XOFF control.  
Dipswitch position #4 must be "ON" for DTR handshaking. For more  
detailed information on serial port connections, refer to Appendix B.  
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CHAPTER 3: SERIAL TO PARALLEL  
INSTALLATION  
When converting data from your serial port to a parallel  
communication format, position #8 of the dipswitch must be "OFF".  
The other seven positions should be set to match the data format of  
your computer's serial port. Refer to Table 5.1 for dipswitch setting  
specifications.  
CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR PARALLEL PRINTER  
The 232SPS2 has a DB-25 female connector on its parallel port.  
Most parallel printers use a Centronics 36-pin connector. To insure  
proper operation, you should use a cable that connects all 25 pins  
from the DB-25 connector to the appropriate pins on a Centronics  
36-pin connector. B&B's Model CPC is recommended. For detailed  
information on which pins are connected on the parallel port, refer to  
Appendix A.  
CONNECTING THE 232SPS2 TO YOUR SERIAL PORT  
The connections required between your 232SPS2 and your  
serial port depend on the type of flow control used. The type of flow  
control used depends on the software you are using. If you are  
unsure which type of flow control your software uses or if you plan to  
run different kinds of software, you should use a cable that connects  
all 9 pins from connector to connector and set the handshaking  
mode to be XON/XOFF control. In this mode both DTR handshaking  
and XON/XOFF control are used for flow control. Dipswitch position  
#4 should be "OFF" for XON/XOFF control. For more detailed  
information on serial port connections, refer to Appendix B.  
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CHAPTER 4: POWER CONNECTIONS  
The unit may be port-powered using DTR and RTS on the serial  
port. If the 232SPS2 cannot be powered using the handshake lines,  
it may be powered externally using +7 to +18 volts DC at 2  
milliamps. If you are using an external supply, simply plug a 2.5 mm  
plug from an appropriate DC source into the power jack on the side  
of the 232SPS2 module. Power supplies are available through B&B.  
(Model 232PS is recommended.)  
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CHAPTER 5: SELECTING DIPSWITCH SETTINGS  
The 232SPS2 is set up using an eight-position dipswitch. In  
order for the 232SPS2 to function properly, it must be set up to  
match your system's requirements. The following parameters on the  
232SPS2 are set on the dipswitch: converter direction, baud rate,  
flow control, number of data bits, and the type of parity. Each of the  
parameters are briefly described below. For specific parameter  
settings, refer to Table 5.1.  
Converter direction - Can operate as a parallel to serial  
converter or as a serial to parallel converter. The direction is  
set by dipswitch position 8.  
Baud rate - Can be set from 1200 to 115.2k baud. The baud  
rate is determined by dipswitch positions 1-3.  
Flow control - Can be set for DTR control or XON/XOFF  
control. The type of flow control used is determined by  
dipswitch position 4.  
Data bits - Can be set for 7 or 8 data bits. The number of  
data bits is determined by dipswitch position 5.  
Parity - Can be enable or disabled by dipswitch position 6. If  
parity is enabled, dipswitch position 7 determines whether  
the parity is even or odd.  
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Table 5.1  
Setting  
DIP SWITCH POSITION  
1
2
3
4
X
X
5
X
X
6
X
X
7
X
X
8
X
X
1200 Baud  
2400 Baud  
4800 Baud  
9600 Baud  
OFF OFF OFF  
ON OFF OFF  
OFF ON OFF  
X
X
X
X
X
ON  
ON OFF  
X
X
X
X
X
19.2K Baud OFF OFF ON  
38.4 Baud ON OFF ON  
57.6K Baud OFF ON ON  
115.2K Baud ON ON ON  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
XON/XOFF  
DTR control  
8 Data bits  
7 Data bits  
No parity  
Parity enable  
Even parity  
Odd parity  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
OFF  
ON  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
OFF  
ON  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
OFF  
ON  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
OFF  
ON  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Serial to Par.  
Par. to Serial  
OFF  
ON  
X
X
X
X
Example #1 - Parallel to Serial Mode, hardware handshaking, 9600  
baud, 8 data bits, no parity  
Dipswitch position settings for Example #1 ("X" = don't care)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
X
ON  
Example #2 - Serial to Parallel Mode, XON/XOFF flow control, 2400  
baud, 7 data bits, odd parity  
Dipswitch position settings for Example #2  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
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APPENDIX A: PARALLEL PORT CONNECTIONS  
The parallel port connections for the parallel to serial and serial  
to parallel mode are shown in Table A-1, and Table A-2,  
respectively. The connections required are the same for both modes  
of handshaking. The error lines on the parallel port are forced to the  
"no error" states. If the printer is off-line, out of paper, etc., the  
232SPS2 will force the busy line (Pin #11) on the parallel port high  
(logic "1") when in parallel to serial mode. If a error occurs in serial  
to parallel mode, the XOFF character will be sent or DTR will be  
lowered depending on type of flow control used. (NU - Indicates a  
signal is not used or is not “passed through”)  
Table A-1  
Parallel to Serial Mode  
DB-25  
Pin #  
1
Signal Name  
232SPS2  
Direction  
Input  
Strobe  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Data bit #0  
Data bit #1  
Data bit #2  
Data bit #3  
Data bit #4  
Data bit #5  
Data bit #6  
Data bit #7  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18-25  
Acknowledge Output  
Busy  
Output  
PE  
"0" Output  
“1” Output  
Input (NU)  
"1" Output  
Input (NU)  
Input (NU)  
SLCT  
Auto Feed  
Error  
INIT  
SLCT IN  
GND  
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Table A-2  
Serial to Parallel Mode  
DB-25  
Pin #  
1
Signal Name  
232SPS2  
Direction  
Output  
Strobe  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Data bit #0  
Data bit #1  
Data bit #2  
Data bit #3  
Data bit #4  
Data bit #5  
Data bit #6  
Data bit #7  
Output  
Output  
Output  
Output  
Output  
Output  
Output  
Output  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18-25  
Acknowledge Input  
Busy  
Input  
PE  
Input (NU)  
Input (NU)  
“1” Output  
Input (NU)  
“1” Output  
“1” Output  
SLCT  
Auto Feed  
Error  
INIT  
SLCT IN  
GND  
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APPENDIX B: SERIAL PORT CONNECTIONS  
The next four sections will cover the required serial port  
connections on the 232SPS2. Each section will list the required  
connections and the optional connections that some systems may  
require. Connections to the serial port of the 232SPS2 are made on  
a female DB-25 connector.  
SERIAL TO PARALLEL MODE, HARDWARE HANDSHAKING  
The serial port of the 232SPS2 module is wired as a DCE  
device. For proper operation the following connections must be  
present:  
1. Transmit Data (TD) from the host (DTE) must be  
connected to Pin #2 on the 232SPS2 module.  
2. Data Set Ready (DSR) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #6 on the 232SPS2 module.  
3. Signal Ground (SG) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #7 on the 232SPS2 module.  
If port powering the 232SPS2, these connections are recommended:  
4. Request to Send (RTS) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #4 on the 232SPS2 module.  
5. Data Terminal Ready (DTR) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #20 on the 232SPS2 module.  
Some software may require one or more of the following  
connections:  
6. Clear To Send (CTS) from the host should be  
connected to Pin #5 on the 232SPS2 module.  
7. Data Carrier Detect (DCD) from the host should be  
connected to Pin #8 on the 232SPS2 module.  
NOTE: IBM PC’s (or compatible) serial ports and serial printers are  
both DTE devices. Therefore, a null modem cable ( like a serial  
printer cable!) must be used when connecting a PC’s serial port to  
a printer. A null modem cable or serial printer cable should not be  
used to connect to the 232SPS2 (unless your device is a DCE --  
such as a modem).  
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SERIAL TO PARALLEL MODE, SOFTWARE HANDSHAKING  
For proper operation the following connections must be present:  
1. Transmit Data (TD) from the host (DTE) must be  
connected to Pin #2 on the 232SPS2 module.  
2. Receive Data (RD) from the host (DTE) must be  
connected to Pin #3 on the 232SPS2 module.  
3. Signal Ground (SG) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #7 on the 232SPS2 module.  
If port powering the 232SPS2, these connections are recommended:  
4. Request to Send (RTS) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #4 on the 232SPS2 module.  
5. Data Terminal Ready (DTR) from t he host must be  
connected to Pin #20 on the 232SPS2 module.  
Some software may require one or more of the following  
connections:  
6. Data Set Ready (DSR) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #6 on the 232SPS2 module.  
7. Clear To Send (CTS) from the host should be  
connected to Pin #5 on the 232SPS2 module.  
8. Data Carrier Detect (DCD) from the host should be  
connected to Pin #8 on the 232SPS2 module.  
NOTE: IBM PC’s (or compatible) serial ports and serial printers are  
both DTE devices. Therefore, a null modem cable ( like a serial  
printer cable!) must be used when connecting a PC’s serial port to  
a printer. A null modem cable or serial printer cable should not be  
used to connect to the 232SPS2 (unless your device is a DCE --  
such as a modem).  
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TABLE B-1  
DB-25 Serial Port Connections (S to P)  
Serial Port  
232SPS2  
(DTE)  
DB-25S Pin #  
Signal Name  
Transmit Data  
Receive Data  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
Data Set Ready  
Signal Ground  
Carrier Detect  
Direction  
(DCE)  
DB-25P Pin#  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20  
22  
----------->  
<-----------  
2
3
4
5**  
6**  
7
8**  
20  
NC  
<-----------  
<-----------  
<-----------  
Data Terminal Ready ----------->  
Ring Indicator  
* When using XON/XOFF control, this connection may not be  
required.  
TABLE B-2  
DB-9 Serial Port Connections (S to P)  
Serial Port  
232SPS2  
(DTE)  
(DCE)  
DB-9S Pin#  
Signal Name  
Direction DB-25P Pin#  
1
2
3
4
Data Carrier Detect <-----------  
8**  
3
2
Receive Data  
Transmit Data  
Data Terminal  
Ready  
<-----------  
----------->  
----------->  
20  
5
6
7
8
Signal Ground  
Data Set Ready  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
7
6**  
4
<-----------  
<-----------  
5**  
** Some systems may require this connection.  
* When using XON/XOFF control, this connection may not be  
required.  
** Some systems may require this connection.  
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PARALLEL TO SERIAL MODE, HARDWARE HANDSHAKING  
The serial port of the 232SPS2 module is wired as a DCE  
device. For proper operation the following connections must be  
present:  
1. Transmit Data (TD) from the printer (DTE) must be  
connected to Pin #2 on the 232SPS2 module.  
2. Data Set Ready (DSR) from the printer must be  
connected to Pin #6 on the 232SPS2 module.  
3. Signal Ground (SG) from the printer must be  
connected to Pin #7 on the 232SPS2 module.  
If port powering the 232SPS2, these connections are recommended:  
4. Request to Send (RTS) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #4 on the 232SPS2 module.  
5. Data Terminal Ready (DTR) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #20 on the 232SPS2 module.  
Some printers may require one or more of the following connections:  
6. Clear To Send (CTS) from the printer should be  
connected to Pin #5 on the 232SPS2 module.  
7. Data Carrier Detect (DCD) from the printer should  
be connected to Pin #8 on the 232SPS2 module.  
NOTE: IBM PC’s (or compatible) serial ports and serial printers are  
both DTE devices. Therefore, a null modem cable ( like a serial  
printer cable!) must be used when connecting a PC’s serial port to  
a printer. A null modem cable or serial printer cable should not be  
used to connect to the 232SPS2 (unless your device is a DCE --  
such as a modem).  
PARALLEL TO SERIAL MODE, SOFTWARE HANDSHAKING  
For proper operation the following connections must be present:  
1. Transmit Data (TD) from the printer (DTE) must be  
connected to Pin #2 on the 232SPS2 module.  
2. Receive (RD) from the printer must be connected to  
Pin #3 on the 232SPS2 module.  
3. Signal Ground (SG) from the printer must be  
connected to Pin #7 on the 232SPS2 module.  
If port powering the 232SPS2, these connections are recommended:  
4. Request to Send (RTS) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #4 on the 232SPS2 module.  
5. Data Terminal Ready (DTR) from the host must be  
connected to Pin #20 on the 232SPS2 module.  
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Some printers may require one or more of the following connections:  
6. Data Set Ready (DSR) from the printer must be  
connected to Pin #6 on the 232SPS2 module.  
7. Clear To Send (CTS) from the printer should be  
connected to Pin #5 on the 232SPS2 module.  
8. Data Carrier Detect (DCD) from the printer should  
be connected to Pin #8 on the 232SPS2 module.  
NOTE: IBM PC’s (or compatible) serial ports and serial printers are  
both DTE devices. Therefore, a null modem cable ( like a serial  
printer cable!) must be used when connecting a PC’s serial port to  
a printer. A null modem cable or serial printer cable should not be  
used to connect to the 232SPS2 (unless your device is a DCE --  
such as a modem).  
TABLE B-3  
DB-25 Serial Port Connections (P to S)  
Serial Port  
232SPS2  
(DCE)  
DB-25P  
(DTE)  
Signal Name  
Direction  
DB-25S  
Pin #  
2
3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20  
Transmit Data  
Receive Data  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
Data Set Ready  
Signal Ground  
Carrier Detect  
Data Terminal  
Ready  
----------->  
<-----------  
4
<-----------  
<-----------  
5**  
6**  
7
8**  
20  
<-----------  
----------->  
22  
Ring Indicator  
22  
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TABLE B-4  
DB-9 Serial Port Connections (P to S)  
Serial Port  
232SPS2  
(DTE)  
DB-9S  
Pin #  
(DCE)  
DB-25P  
Pin #  
8**  
Signal Name  
Direction  
1
2
3
4
Data Carrier Detect <-----------  
Receive Data  
Transmit Data  
Data Terminal  
Ready  
<-----------  
----------->  
----------->  
3
2
20  
5
6
7
8
Signal Ground  
Data Set Ready  
Request to Send  
Clear to Send  
7
6**  
4
<-----------  
<-----------  
5**  
* When using XON/XOFF control, this connection may not be  
required.  
** Some printers may require this connection.  
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APPENDIX C: SOFTWARE HINTS  
PARALLEL TO SERIAL MODE  
In parallel to serial mode, data from the computer is output  
through the parallel port. The 232SPS2 will send the data to the  
serial printer. The following command can be entered at the DOS  
prompt to send a data out the parallel port:  
PRINT filename  
This command will output filename out the parallel port. The  
first time that this command is executed, you will be prompted for  
the PRN device (LPT1, LPT2, etc. ). For this device, you should  
enter the parallel port that the 232SPS2 is connected. The default  
device is LPT1.  
SERIAL TO PARALLEL MODE  
In serial to parallel mode, data is output through the serial port.  
The 232SPS2 will send the data to the printer. Before data can be  
sent out the serial port, you must set up the communications to  
match the serial port settings of the 232SPS2. Your serial port's  
communications can be set using the "MODE" command as follows:  
MODE COMn: b,p,s,r  
The syntax options for the MODE command are:  
COMn  
b
The port to be configured. COM1, COM2 are  
two common examples.  
The baud rate setting. 12=1200, 24=2400,  
48=4800, 96=9600, & 19=19200 baud  
The parity setting. N=none, E=even, O=odd.  
The number of stop bits. Must be set to "1".  
Type of retry of time-out error occurs.  
e = Return busy port error.  
p
s
r
b = Return busy port "Busy"  
p = Continue retry until printer accepts data  
r = Return "Ready" from busy port  
n = Disable retry (Default)  
If the 232SPS2 is set for 9600 baud, parity disabled, 8 data bits  
and is connected to COM1, the MODE command parameters would  
be as follows:  
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Appendix C  
C-1  
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MODE COM1: 96,n,8,1,p  
If any of the parameters are omitted, the most recent setting will  
be used. It is recommended that the "p" option be used for the retry  
option. If the "p" is not used, a device busy error may occur. To  
send data out the serial port, the following command can be entered  
at the DOS prompt:  
TYPE filename > COM1  
This command will send filename out COM1.  
C-2  
Appendix C  
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APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING  
Symptom  
Possible problem Solution  
No data is being Printer is off-line  
Put printer on-line  
Fill printer with paper  
Check settings  
(Table 5.1)  
printed.  
Printer is out of paper  
Improper dipswitch  
settings  
Improper mode  
selected  
Wrong type of flow  
control  
Serial port settings do  
not match  
Set serial ports to  
match (Table 5.1,  
Appendix C)  
No or not enough  
power to 232SPS2  
Improper connections  
Check power on  
232SPS2 (Ch. 4)  
Check connections  
(Ch. 2, 3, Appendix  
A, B)  
Connected to wrong  
port  
Connect to the  
proper port  
Data sent out wrong  
port  
Check software  
(Appendix C)  
Data not sent from  
computer  
Check software  
(Appendix C)  
Check connections  
(Ch. 2, 3, Appendix  
A, B)  
Unexpected data Serial port settings do  
Set serial ports to  
match (Table 5.1,  
Appendix C)  
printed  
not match  
Some of the  
printed data is  
missing  
Wrong type of flow  
control  
Improper connections  
Check settings  
(Table 5.1)  
Check connections  
(Ch. 2, 3, Appendix  
A, B)  
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Appendix D  
D-1  
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT  
Class A Equipment  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a  
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential  
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user  
will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.  
FCC Class A Equipment Statement  
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