Patton electronic 2026, 2027 User Manual

USER
MANUAL

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MODEL 2026 and
2027

Parallel to Serial/
Serial to Parallel
Interface Converters

An ISO-9001

Certified Company

Part #07M2026-D
Doc. #102031U
Rev. E
Revised 1/22/08

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1.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION

Patton Electronics warrants all Model 2026 and Model 2027

components to be free from defects, and will—at our option—repair or
replace the products should they 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 these products fail or do 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 these products. 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 2026 and Model 2027 generate and use 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. They have been tested
and found to comply with the limits for Class A computing devices 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
they do 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 2026 or Model 2027. Technical Support hours: 8AM to 5PM

EST, Monday through Friday.

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Converter

Function

Serial to Parallel DTE TD
Serial to Parallel DCE RD
Parallel to Serial DTE RD
Parallel to Serial DCE TD

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 or problems
arise during installation or use of this product, please do not hesitate to
contact Patton Electronics Technical Support at [phone].

2.1 FEATURES

• Converts parallel data to serial data or vice versa

• Automatically selects parallel-to-serial or serial-to-parallel operation

• Automatically selects DCE/DTE modes

• Serial data rates to 38,400 bps

• No AC power required

• Supports both software and hardware flow control

• A five-state LED monitors status and diagnostics

• External configuration switches

• Ultra-miniature size

• Made in the USA

2.2 DESCRIPTION

The Patton Model 2026 and Model 2027 Parallel to Serial
Converters automatically convert RS-232 serial data to parallel data

format or vice versa. Incorporating advanced microprocessor
technology, they are able to automatically sense and select parallel and
serial modes, as well as DCE/DTE modes. Requiring no AC power, the
Model 2026 and 2027 support serial data rates to 38.4 Kbps.

For easy configuration, the Model 2026 and Model 2027 feature a
convenient set of external configuration switches. These accessible
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 2026
comes equipped with a DB-25 female or male connector on the serial
side and a Centronics 36 pin male connector on the parallel side. The
Model 2027 is housed in the same convenient case and comes
equipped with a DB-25 female connector on the serial side and male or
female connector on the parallel side.

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3.0 CONFIGURATION

The Model 2026 and 2027 are simple to install and designed for
excellent reliability. The following instructions will help you set up and
install your converter properly. If you have any questions, please call
Patton Technical Support at [phone].

3.1 CONFIGURATION SWITCHES

The Model 2026 and 2027 each use 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.

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Figure 1. The location of the configuration switches:

the Model 2026 (left) and the Model 2027 (right)

Figure 2. The miniature configuration switch package

Configuration

Switches

The Model 2026 and Model 2027 use a miniature configuration
switch package. 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.

3.2 DETAILED SWITCH SETTINGS

This section provides detailed information about the function of
each DIP switch and lists all possible settings.

Switch 1:

Hardware/Software
Control

The setting for Switch 1 determines whether these interface
converters will control either hardware or software flow control.

Switch 2:

Enable/Disable LED Indicator

The setting for Switch 2 determines whether the LED indicator is
enabled or disabled.

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Flow Control SW1

Hardware OFF
Software ON

LED SW2

Enabled ON
Disabled OFF

DIP SWITCH SUMMARY TABLE

Position Function Factory Default

SW1 Flow Control Off

SW2 LED Indicator On

SW3 Data, Parity, Stop Bits Off

SW4 Data, Parity, Stop Bits Off

SW5 Data, Parity, Stop Bits Off

SW6 Data Rate Off

SW7 Data Rate Off

SW8 Data Rate Off

Hardware

Enabled

8B, NP, 1S

9600 bps

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300 OFF OFF ON

600 ON OFF ON
1200 ON ON OFF
2400 OFF ON ON
4800 ON ON ON
9600 OFF OFF OFF

19200 ON OFF OFF
38400 OFF ON OFF

Model 2027

Data Rate SW6 SW7 SW8

7B EP 1S ON ON ON
7B OP 1S OFF ON ON
7B NP 2S ON OFF ON
7B EP 2S OFF OFF ON
7B OP 2S ON ON OFF
8B EP 1S OFF ON OFF
8B OP 1S ON OFF OFF
8B NP 1S OFF OFF OFF

Stop

Data Parity Bit SW3 SW4 SW5

Switch 3 through 5: Data, Parity and Stop Bit

Switches 3 through 5 are used to specify the data, parity and stop

bits. The following table shows the settings that may be used:

Switches 6 through 8: Frequency and Data Rate

Switches 6 through 8 determine the frequency and data rate. The

following chart shows the settings that may be used:

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Figure 3. Installing the Model 2026 and 2027

Model 2026 or 2027

PC

Printer

Your cable

4.0 INSTALLATION

The Patton Model 2026 and 2027 are very simple to install. Once
you have configured the DIP switches, just plug your converter in to a
standard cable and you’re ready to go. Figure 3 illustrates the proper
connections for the Model 2026 and 2027. If you have special-ordered
a non-standard connector, your connections may be different.

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LED Codes

● ● — ● ——— ● ● — ● ——— Computer is sending data

● ——— ● ——— ● ——— Serial device is connected; computer is

not sending data

● ● ——— ● ● ——— Both serial and parallel devices are

connected; computer not sending

data

● — ● ——— ● — ● ——— Printer not ready, data held in buffer

● ● ● ● ———● ● ● ● Computer ignoring flow control, data lost

Key:

● Blink

— Short pause
——— Long pause

5.0 OPERATION

Once your interface converter is properly configured and installed,
it should operate transparently—as if it were a standard cable
connection. Operating power is derived from the RS-232 data and
control signals; there is no “ON/OFF” switch.

5.1 LED STATUS MONITORS

The Model 2026 and the Model 2027 feature easy-to-read status
LEDs that glow red to indicate the condition of the transmission line.
Figure 1 shows the location of these LEDs. The following chart
describes the LED’s various functions.

The red LED indicators blink to show data activity. However, since
there is only one indicator on each Model, it uses different LED codes
to demonstrate various messages. The following chart describes these
codes:

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APPENDIX B

PATTON MODEL 2026/2027 INTERFACE CONNECTIONS

36 PIN CENTRONICS PARALLEL PORT CONNECTIONS

Note: All other pins are unconnected

DB-25 PORT CONNECTIONS

Note: All other pins are unconnected

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Pin Description Direction

Serial to Parallel Parallel to Serial

1 Strobe Output Input
2 Data Bit 0 Output Input
3 Data Bit 1 Output Input
4 Data Bit 2 Output Input
5 Data Bit 3 Output Input
6 Data Bit 4 Output Input
7 Data Bit 5 Output Input
8 Data Bit 6 Output Input

9 Data Bit 7 Output Input
10 Acknowledge Input Output
11 Busy Input Output
12 Paper End (to ground through resistor) Input Output
13 Select Input Output
14 To +5V through resistor
15 Error Input Output
16 To +5V through resistor
17 To +5V through resistor
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19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Ground

Pin #

Signal
Name

Description

Connected to DTE Connected to DCE

1

FG

Frame Ground

2

TD

Transmit Data Input & Power Source Output

3

RD

Receive Data Output Input & Power Source

4

RTS

Request to Send Input & Power Source Output

5

CTS

Clear to Send Output Input & Power Source

6

DSR

Data Set Ready Output Input & Power Source

7

SG

Signal Ground

8

CD

Carrier Detect Output Input & Power Source

9

V+

External Power Source Input for Power Input for Power

20

DTR

Data Terminal Ready Input & Power Source Output

APPENDIX B

(continued)

SIGNAL DIRECTIONS

Converter

Function

Serial Port

Connected

Serial Data

Flow

Serial Software Flow

Ctrl. Signal

(XON/XOFF)

Serial Hardware
Flow Ctrl Signal

(DTR, CTS, DSR)

Serial to Parallel DTE TD

RD CTS, DSR

Serial to Parallel DCE RD

TD DTR

Parallel to Serial DTE RD

TD DTR

Parallel to Serial DCE TD

RD CTS, DSR

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APPENDIX C

PATTON MODEL 2026 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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APPENDIX D

PATTON MODEL 2027 BLOCK DIAGRAM

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