Patton electronic 2025 User Manual

USER
MANUAL

MODEL 2025

Parallel to Serial/
Serial to Parallel
Interface Converter

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An ISO-9001

Certified Company

Part # 07M2025-B
Doc. #102041U,

Rev. C

Revised 1/23/08

SALES OFFICE
[phone]
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
[phone]
http://www.patton.com

1.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION

Patton Electronics warrants all Model 2025 components to be

free from defects, and will—at our option—repair or replace the product
should it fail within one year from the first date of shipment.

This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and
does not cover customer damage, abuse or unauthorized modification.
If this product fails or does not perform as warranted, your sole
recourse shall be repair or replacement as described above. Under no
condition shall Patton Electronics be liable for any damages incurred
by the use of this product. These damages include, but are not limited
to, the following: lost profits, lost savings and incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use this
product. Patton Electronics specifically disclaims all other warranties,
expressed or implied, and the installation or use of this product shall be
deemed an acceptance of these terms by the user.

1.1 RADIO AND TV INTERFERENCE

The Model 2025 generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if
not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions—may cause interference to radio and
television reception. The Model 2025 has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection from such interference in a
commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the Model 2025
does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by disconnecting the RS-232 interface, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: moving the computing equipment away from the
receiver, re-orienting the receiving antenna and/or plugging the
receiving equipment into a different AC outlet (such that the computing
equipment and receiver are on different branches).

1.2 CE NOTICE

The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates
that it is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the Union European
(EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical
Support.

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1.3 SERVICE

All warranty and non-warranty repairs must be returned freight
prepaid and insured to Patton Electronics. All returns must have a
Return Materials Authorization number on the outside of the shipping
container. This number may be obtained from Patton Electronics
Technical Support: [phone]; http://www.patton.com; or,

[e-mail].

NOTE: Packages received without an RMA number will not be

accepted.

Patton Electronics' technical staff is also available to answer any

questions that might arise concerning the installation or use of your
Model 2025. Technical Support hours: 8AM to 5PM EST, Monday

through Friday.

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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product.
This product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is
warranted for One Year parts and labor. If any questions arise during
installation or use of the unit, contact Patton Electronics Technical
Support: [phone]; http://www.patton.com; or,

[e-mail].

2.1 FEATURES

• Converts parallel data to serial data and vice versa

• Automatic parallel and serial sensing and selection

• Automatic DCE/DTE sensing and selection

• Serial data rates up to 38,400 bps

• No AC power required

• Supports both software and hardware flow control

• Ultra-miniature size

• A five-state LED monitors status and diagnostics

• Variety of connectors and cable lengths

• Made in USA

2.2 DESCRIPTION

The Patton Model 2025 Parallel to Serial Converters

automatically convert RS-232 serial data to parallel data format and
vice versa. Incorporating advanced microprocessor technology, the
Model 2025 is able to automatically sense and select parallel and serial
modes, as well as DTE/DCE modes. The Model 2025 requires no AC
power and supports serial data rates from 300 to 38,400 bps.

For easy configuration, the Model 2025 features a convenient set
of configuration switches. The configuration switches allow the user to
control baud rate, parity, word length and flow control. An easy-to-read
LED indicator displays status and operating condition.

Housed in an ultra-miniature ABS plastic case, the Model 2025
measures only 2.62” x 1.26” x .76”. The Patton Model 2025 comes
equipped with a DB-25 female connector on the serial side, and a
Centronics 36 pin male connector on the parallel side. A six foot
integral cable is also included.

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3.0 CONFIGURATION

The Model 2025 is simple to install and designed for excellent
reliability: just set it and forget it. The following instructions will help
you set up and install the converters properly. If you have any
questions, please call Patton Technical Support at [phone].

3.1 CONFIGURATION SWITCHES

The Model 2025 uses a set of eight external DIP switches (see
Figure 1) that allow configuration to a wide range of applications.
Because all eight switches are in one externally accessible DIP switch
package, there is no need to open the case for configuration. The
configuration switches allow you to select data rates, parity, word length
and flow control selection. The following section describes all switch
locations, positions and functions.

Configuration

Switch

Figure 1. The location of the configuration switches

The Model 2025 uses a

miniature

configuration switch package
(see Figure 2). To configure your unit, use a small screwdriver and
gently push each switch to its proper setting. The ON and OFF
positions are shown in Figure 2. Default settings for the DIP switches
are shown in the table on the following page. Detailed settings follow
the table.

12345678

OFF

Figure 2. The miniature configuration switch package

DHS-8

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