Wiesemann & Theis GmbH

Networking, sensors and interface technology for industry, office and IT

Data sheet:

20mA > Centronics interface, 4+4 Kbytes

  • Interface 20mA > Centronics

Connect Centronics printer to 20mA interface

Properties

General information

  • Connect standard printers to industrial ports
  • Use standard printers instead of expensive industrial printers
  • Interface for all purposes
    • Safety FIFO for slow UNIX handshake procedures
    • Integrated print data buffer
  • User-friendly interface
    • Automatic detection of the serial parameters
  • Elegant interface solution
    • High-end electronics discretely secured in attractive plug housing

Technical data

  • Baud rate:
    • 300 .. 19,200 baud
  • Data format:
    • 7,8 data bits, no,even,odd parity
  • Handshake:
    • XON/XOFF
  • Buffer:
    • 8 kBytes (4 kBytes + 4 kBytes overflow buffer)
  • Operating modes:
    • active or passive mode of
    • transmission and reception loop
  • Input:
    • 25-pin SUB-D adapter
    • incl. 2m cable attached to the device
  • Output:
    • 36-pin Centronics plug, interface
    • Can be plugged directly to the printer
  • Power supply:
    • supplied power adapter
  • Current consumption:
    • typ. 75mA
  • Housing:
    • Plastic housing, 75x61x20 mm
  • Weight:
    • 425 g incl. power adapter
  • Scope of delivery:
    • 1 x 20mA > Centronics interface
    • 1x power adapter for application in office
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