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)