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MODEL 2036 and
2037
Parallel to Serial/
Serial to Parallel
Interface Converters
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Part #07M2036-C
Doc #102061UC
Revised 08/17/99
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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
3.0 CONFIGURATION
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 (301) 975-1007.
The Model 2036 and 2037 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 (301) 975-1007.
3.1 CONFIGURATION SWITCHES
2.1 FEATURES
The Model 2036 and 2037 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.
• 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 115,200 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
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2
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4
5
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OFF
OFF
2.2 DESCRIPTION
Configuration
Switches
The Patton Model 2036 and 2037 Parallel to Serial Converter
automatically convert RS-232 serial data to parallel data format or vice
versa. Incorporating advanced microprocessor technology, the Model
2036 and 2037 automatically sense and select parallel and serial
modes, as well as DCE/DTE modes. Requiring no AC power, the
Model 2036 and 2037 support serial data rates to 115,200 kbps.
For easy configuration, the Model 2036 and 2037 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.
Figure 1. The location of the configuration switches:
the Model 2036 (left) and the Model 2037 (right)
The Model 2036 and 2037 each 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.
Housed in an ultra-miniature ABS plastic case, the Model 2036
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 2037 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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OFF
Figure 2. The miniature configuration switch package
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DIP SWITCH SUMMARY TABLE
Function
Switch 3 through 5: Data, Parity and Stop Bit
Position
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7
SW8
Factory Default
Switches 3 through 5 are used to specify the data, parity and stop
bits. The following table shows the settings that may be used:
Hardware
Enabled
Flow Control
LED Indicator
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Stop
Data, Parity, Stop Bits
Data, Parity, Stop Bits
Data, Parity, Stop Bits
Data Rate
Data
Parity
Bit
SW3
SW4 SW5
8B, NP, 1S
38400 bps
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7B
7B
7B
7B
7B
8B
8B
8B
EP
OP
NP
EP
OP
EP
OP
NP
1S
1S
2S
2S
2S
1S
1S
1S
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Data Rate
Data Rate
3.2 DETAILED SWITCH SETTINGS
This section provides detailed information about the function of
each DIP switch and lists all possible settings.
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:
Switch 1: Hardware/Software Control
The setting for Switch 1 determines whether these interface
converters will control either hardware or software flow control.
Model 2036 and 2037
Data Rate
SW6 SW7 SW8
OFF OFF ON
Flow Control SW1
1200
2400
4800
Hardware
Software
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF ON
ON ON
OFF ON
ON
OFF
ON
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
ON
Switch 2: Enable/Disable LED Indicator
OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF
The setting for Switch 2 determines whether the LED indicator is
enabled or disabled.
LED
Enabled
Disabled
SW2
ON
OFF
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4.0 INSTALLATION
5.0 OPERATION
The Patton Model 2036 and 2037 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 2036 and 2037. If you have special-ordered
a non-standard connector, your connections may be different.
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 2036 and 2037 feature an easy-to-read LED that shows
the operating status of the Model 2036. Figure 1 (page 4) shows the
location of these LEDs. The following chart describes the LED’s status
codes.
Model 2036 or 2037
Your cable
LED Codes
Printer
● ●
—
●
——— ● ●
—
●
———
Computer is sending data
PC
●
———
●
——— ———
●
Serial device is connected; computer is
not sending data
● ● ——— ● ● ———
Both serial and parallel devices are
Figure 3. Installing the Model 2036
connected; computer not sending
data
●
—
●
———
●
—
●
———
Printer not ready, data held in buffer
● ● ● ● ———● ● ● ●
Computer ignoring flow control, data lost
Please refer to the following key to interpret the above status
codes:
Key:
●
Blink
—
Short pause
Long pause
———
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APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
PATTON MODEL 2036 AND 2037 INTERFACE CONNECTIONS
PATTON MODEL 2036 AND 2037 SPECIFICATIONS
36 PIN CENTRONICS PARALLEL PORT CONNECTIONS
Interface:
Asynchronous., RS-232C compatible
Pin
Description
Direction
Serial to Parallel Parallel to Serial
Connectors:
(Model 2036)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Strobe
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
Output
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Output
Output
Output
Output
Serial: DB-25 male or female;
Parallel: Centronics 36 pin male
(Model 2037)
Serial: DB-25 female;
Parallel: DB-25 male or female
Data Rates:
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, and 115200 bps
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Acknowledge
Busy
Paper End (to ground through resistor)
Select
Input
Input
Input
LED:
LED displays status and operating condition
To +5V through resistor
Error
To +5V through resistor
To +5V through resistor
Power Supply:
Uses power from RS-232 interface; 9Vdc
maximum typical current = 20mA; Typical
maximum power consumption = 100mW @
5V (20mA)
Input
Output
Data Format:
7 or 8 data bits; 1 or 2 stop bits; even, odd
or no parity
Ground
Temperature Range: 0-60°C (32-140°F)
Altitude:
0-10,000 feet
Note: All other pins are unconnected
Humidity:
Dimensions:
5 to 95% noncondensing
DB-25 PORT CONNECTIONS
3.37” x 2.43” x 0.76” (Model 2036);
3.13” x 2.12” x 0.73” (Model 2037)
Signal
Name
FG
TD
RD
Pin #
1
2
Description
Frame Ground
Transmit Data
Connected to DTE
Connected to DCE
Input & Power Source
Output
Output
Weight:
2 oz. (56.8 grams)
3
Receive Data
Input & Power Source
Output
Input & Power Source
Input & Power Source
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
CD
V+
4
5
6
7
8
9
20
Request to Send
Clear to Send
Data Set Ready
Signal Ground
Carrier Detect
Input & Power Source
Output
Output
Output
Input for Power
Input & Power Source
Input for Power
Data Terminal Ready Input & Power Source Output
External Power Source
DTR
Note: All other pins are unconnected
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APPENDIX B
APPENDIX D
(continued)
PATTON MODEL 2036 BLOCK DIAGRAM
SIGNAL DIRECTIONS
Serial Software Flow Serial Hardware
Converter
Function
Serial to Parallel
Serial to Parallel
Parallel to Serial
Parallel to Serial
Serial Port
Connected
DTE
Serial Data
Flow
TD
Ctrl. Signal
(XON/XOFF)
Flow Ctrl Signal
(DTR, CTS, DSR)
CTS, DSR
DTR
RD
TD
TD
RD
DCE
DTE
DCE
RD
RD
TD
DTR
CTS, DSR
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APPENDIX D
PATTON MODEL 2037 BLOCK DIAGRAM
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