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or terminals at once.
Or send parallel data
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KeyFeatures
ports, and then completely regen-
erate and broadcast each of
those new port signals to their
respective devices.
There’s a model for DB25
cabling and one for RJ-11 cabling
to fit your needs. The DB25 model
is available in 115- or 230-VAC
versions.
various speeds. You can config-
ure each port for word structure,
baud rate, flow control, and DTE
or DCE operation.
Versions are available for 115-
or 230-VAC power.
f you want to transmit data to
Imore than one printer or terminal
at the same time, choose among
our Data Broadcast Units,
Buffered Data Broadcast Units,
and Parallel Data Broadcast/
Fallback Unit. These solutions
get the job done—without losing
signal strength!
Data Broadcast Units:
Fully regenerate an
async host signal and
broadcast it out to
eight slave ports.
Parallel Data Broadcast/
Fallback Unit
This unit lets you send parallel
data to two printers simultaneous-
ly, or designate a backup printer
in case your primary printer fails.
Choose from DB25
or RJ-11 versions.
Buffered Data Broadcast Units
The Buffered Data Broadcast
Units function in the same way as
the Data Broadcast Units, but they
also feature individually buffered
ports. These let you send async
data to devices operating at
Data Broadcast Units
Buffered Data
The Data Broadcast Units
Broadcast Units:
Port buffering lets your
connected devices
receive data continu-
ously, regardless of
their speeds.
enable you to transmit data from
any serial async device to up to
eight printers, modems, or
terminals simultaneously.
The Data Broadcast Units take
the RS-232 signal from your async
host, divide it among eight slave
Parallel Data Broad-
cast/Fallback Unit:
Sends parallel data to
two printers at once,
or “falls back” for
continuous data output.
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SpecificationsfortheDataBroadcastUnits
Flow Control: Software only,
CE Approval: TL158AE-R3
Interface: RS-232 (DTE/DCE)
Power: TL158A-R4: Wallmount
power supply, 115 VAC, 60 Hz
@ 50 mA, 60 W;
TL158AE-R3: External power
supply (IEC connector),
230 VAC, 50 Hz;
Size: TL158A-R4, TL158AE-R3:
2.3"H x 12.2"W x 11.1"D
(5.8 x 31 x 28.2 cm);
TL159A: 1.5"H x 5.5"W x 8.5"D
(3.8 x 14 x 21.6 cm)
transparent to speed and data
Pins Supported:
Connectors:
TL158A-R4, TL158AE-R3: 4, 5, 6, 8,
and 20;
TL158A-R4, TL158AE-R3:
(9) DB25 F;
TL159A: 2, 3, and 7
Weight: TL158A-R4, TL158AE-R3:
8.3 lb. (3.8 kg);
TL159A: 2.4 lb. (1.1 kg)
TL159A: (9) RJ-11 F
TL159A: Wallmount power supply,
120 VAC, 60 Hz, 6 W
Protocol: Async
Indicators: (10) LEDs: PWR,
Channels 1 through 8 active,
COMP active
Speed: Transparent
User Channels: 8
SpecificationsfortheBufferedDataBroadcastUnits
Buffer Size: 32 KB (expandable to
64 KB with optional TL484)
Speed: 110 bps to 19.2 kbps (port
selectable)
Indicators: (10) LEDs: (1) Power,
(9) Port Activity
Power:
TL160A-R2: Wallmount power
supply, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 175 mA,
20 W;
TL160AE-R2: External power
supply (IEC connector),
230 VAC, 50 Hz, 90 mA, 20 W
Data Format: Each port can be
configured for 7 or 8 bits; odd,
even, or no parity
User Channels: 4 (expands to 8)
Operating Environment:
Temperature: 32 to 113°F
(0 to 45°C);
Humidity: Up to 95%
noncondensing
CE Approval:
TL160A-R2, TL160AE-R2, TL160-C
Flow Control: Hardware or software,
transparent to speed and data
Interface:
RS-232, DTE/DCE selectable
Size: TL160A-R2, TL160AE-R2:
2.3"H x 12.2"W x 11.1"D
(5.8 x 31 x 28.2 cm)
Mean Time Between Failures
(MTBF): TL160A-R2, TL160AE-R2:
20,000 hours;
Pins Supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
20, and 22
Connectors:
TL160A-R2, TL160AE-R2:
(5) DB25 F;
Protocol: Async, ASCII
with TL160-C: 16,000 hours
Weight: TL160A-R2, TL160AE-R2:
7.5 lb. (3.4 kg);
TL160-C: 8.1 lb. (3.7 kg)
with TL160-C: (9) DB25 F
SpecificationsfortheParallelDataBroadcast/FallbackUnit
What’sIncluded
NOTE: In fallback mode,
use identical parallel printers.
The initialization string sent to
the primary printer does not
carry over to the secondary
printer.
Data Format: Parallel, 8 bits
Indicators: (6) LEDs: Power, Busy,
Port A, Port B, Broadcast Mode,
Fallback Mode
All models include a power supply
and a users’ manual.
Flow Control: Busy, acknowledge
busy
Power: Wallmount power supply,
Speed: 40,000 characters per
second
115 VAC, 60 Hz
Size: 2.1"H x 6"W x 8.1"D
(5.3 x 15.2 x 20.6 cm)
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Switches: (1) Mode toggle switch,
toggles between broadcast (BC)
and fallback (FB)
Interface: Centronics and IBM PC
parallel compatible
Weight: 2.1 lb. (1 kg)
Connectors: (3) DB25 F
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Ordering Information
ITEM
CODE
Data Broadcast Units
DB25
115-VAC .................................................................................................................................................................................TL158A-R4
230-VAC...............................................................................................................................................................................TL158AE-R3
RJ-11.................................................................................................................................................................................................TL159A
To rackmount the DB25 models, order…
Rackmount Bracket .............................................................................................................................................................................TL486
The RJ-11 model requires…
RJ Modular Adapter
Male.....................................................................................................................................................................................................FA252
Female.................................................................................................................................................................................................FA253
For optimum performance and a 20% savings, order…
RJ-11 (4-Wire) Modular Cable, Straight-Pinned, 7-ft. (2.1-m) .........................................................................................EL04MS-07
RS-232 Cable, 25-Conductor, 10-ft. (3-m) .........................................................................................................................ECM25C-0010
Buffered Data Broadcast Units
115-VAC .....................................................................................................................................................................................TL160A-R2
230-VAC...................................................................................................................................................................................TL160AE-R2
To enhance your Buffered Data Broadcast Units, order…
4-Port Expansion Card ....................................................................................................................................................................TL160-C
32-KB Memory Expansion Card........................................................................................................................................................TL484
For optimum performance and a 20% savings, order…
RS-232 Cable, 25-Conductor, 10-ft. (3-m) .........................................................................................................................ECM25C-0010
Parallel Data Broadcast/Fallback Unit .........................................................................................................................................PI070A
For long-distance connections, order a pair of…
Short-Haul Modem-B Parallel-T (Transmitter)
Standalone....................................................................................................................................................................................ME806A
Card................................................................................................................................................................................................ME806-C
Short-Haul Modem-B Parallel-R (Receiver)
Standalone....................................................................................................................................................................................ME807A
Card................................................................................................................................................................................................ME807-C
For printer connections…
Parallel Printer Cable, 10-ft. (3-m), Male/Male.......................................................................................................EYN600-0010-MM
For CPU connections…
Extended-Distance/Quiet Cable, 25 Conductors, 10-ft. (3-m), Male/Male....................................................EMN25C-0010-MM
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