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CTP-4S - CareTaker Plus, 4 to 1 Automatic Data Switch, Serial RS232, DB25 Connectors

 
CareTaker™ Plus
PRINTER SHARING

Four or eight ports
Serial or parallel
Compatible with all serial and parallel devices
Up to 2MB buffer

 

    FEATURES AND BENEFITS     ADVANTAGES...
     
 
  • Simultaneous inputs accepted from all computers
  • Units can be linked for more than 8 computers
  • Available in Serial (RS232) or parallel (Centronics)
  • Can automatically send a form-feed on each port
  • Up to two megabyte buffer
  • Serial units have programmable baud rate and flow control
  • Noise protection feature prevents computers just being powered on or off from generating spurious data
  • Mode, data, busy, and error LEDs show data activity and status
  • Power-up self-test and error display show any hardware problems
  • Unlimited technical support
  • Made in USA
 

The Caretaker Plus™ makes it possible for you to connect up to eight computers, or terminals to a common printer, plotter, or other serial or parallel device.

Designed with your needs in mind, the Caretaker Plus uses commonly available cables, is compatible with all computers, printers and plotters, and has buffer memory. The Caretaker Plus’s buffer memory allows computers to simultaneously send data to the unit for fast, efficient printer sharing.

 

Typical Application


 
Product Part Number Description
CTP-4S CareTaker Plus, 4 to 1 Automatic Data Switch, Serial RS232, DB25 Connectors
CTP-4P CareTaker Plus, 4 to 1 Automatic Data Switch, Parallel, C36 Centronics Connectors
CTP-5P/25 CareTaker Plus, 5 to 1 Automatic Data Switch, Parallel, DB25 Connectors
CTP-8S CareTaker Plus, 8 to 1 Automatic Data Switch, Serial RS232, DB25 Connectors
CTP-8P CareTaker Plus, 8 to 1 Automatic Data Switch, Parallel, C36 Centronics Connectors
RM- MP/xx Rack Mount kit, 3U Chassis, (xx = 19", 23", or 24")
   
Cable Part Number Description
CAB-ATRSnnn Cable, PC to Switch, DB9F to DB25M
CAB-PCRSnnn Cable, PC to Switch, DB25F to DB25M
CAB-PRRSnnn Cable, Serial Printer to Switch, DB25M to DB25M
CAB-04RJnnn Cable, 4 Conductor, RJ11 (M-M)
CAB-06RJnnn Cable, 6 Conductor, RJ12 (M-M)
CAB-08RJnnn Cable, 8 Conductor, RJ45 (M-M)
ACC-ATRX Accessories, PC to Switch Modular Adapter, DB9F-RJ11
ACC-PCRX Accessories, PC to Switch Modular Adapter, DB25F-RJ11
ACC-PRRX Accessories, Switch to Serial Printer Modular Adapter, DB25M-RJ11
ACC-MORX Accessories, Switch to Modem Modular Adapter, DB25M-RJ11
/45 RJ45 Option for Modular Adapters
CAB-IBMPnnn/SC SuperCable, PC to Switch Extended Distance Parallel Cable, DB25M-Centronics C36M
CAB-SMMPnnn/SC SuperCable, PC to Switch Extended Distance Parallel Cable, DB25 (M-M)
CAB-IBMPnnn Cable, PC to Switch Parallel Cable, DB25M-Centronics C36M
CAB-PMMnnn Cable, Switch to Printer Parallel Cable, Centronics C36 (M-M)
CAB-SMMnnn Cable, All lines straight thru, DB25M to DB25M
CAB-SMFnnn Cable, All lines straight thru, DB25M to DB25F