Network & Communication

The Controller Card is the key to the Pro Switching System Plus. One is required for each 18-slot chassis, and it takes up two card slots. The Controller Card enables you to individually switch any port from the front panel, or gang switch the entire system. With the intelligent card, you can also switch using SNMP or an RS-232 connection.

The DB9 A/B switch latching card allows you to switch between two DB9 connections. If power is lost the connection will retain its connected state. Controller Cards take up only one slot, and external power connects to the controller card, One slot is reserved for future use, leaving you with 16 slots for A/B Switch Cards.

All switch cards take up one slot except for the power A/B cards which take up two slots. Manage access to networks, implement backup systems for network and computer connections, or share peripherals and other equipment. Local features include LED status and manual switching.

Remote control (dry contact closure, RS232, and Ethernet) provides unmatched management flexibility. Gang Switch systems are used around the world to add secure access control and reliable backup for critical systems from space launch centers to stock exchange networks.

Ordering instructions:

First, order the chassis

• Gang Switch, 4U, 18-Card (SM960A)

Next order at least one power supply (order two for redundancy)

• External Power Supply 100- 240 VAC (SM961-PS)
• Internal Power Supply -48 VDC (SM760-PS1)
• Internal Power Supply Dual -48VDC (SM760-PS2)

Then select a Controller Card

• Ethernet (SNMP) (SM962A)
• Logic Only (SM964A)

Next, choose your A/B Switch Cards

• Serial DBxx: DB25 A/B Latching (SM965A)
• DB9 A/B Latching (SM966A)
• DB15 A/B Latching (SM967A)
• Power: 240 VAC 1 in 2 out (SM971)
• 120 VAC 2 in 1 out (SM973)
• Video: 75-ohm F-Connector (SM976A)
• Multimode: SC Latching (SM977A-SC)
• ST Latching (SM977A-ST)
• RJ45 Copper: CAT5e Latching (SM978A)
• CAT6 Latching (SM979A)

This product works with Power Supply (SM961-PS) A/B Switch Cards (SM965A, etc.)

The DB15 A/B switch latching card allows you to switch between two DB15 connections. If power is lost the connection will retain its connected state. Controller Cards take up only one slot, and external power connects to the controller card, One slot is reserved for future use, leaving you with 16 slots for A/B Switch Cards.

All switch cards take up one slot except for the power A/B cards which take up two slots. Manage access to networks, implement backup systems for network and computer connections, or share peripherals and other equipment. Local features include LED status and manual switching.

Remote control (dry contact closure, RS232, and Ethernet) provides unmatched management flexibility. Gang Switch systems are used around the world to add secure access control and reliable backup for critical systems from space launch centers to stock exchange networks.

Ordering instructions:

First, order the chassis

• Gang Switch, 4U, 18-Card (SM960A)

Next order at least one power supply (order two for redundancy)

• External Power Supply 100- 240 VAC (SM961-PS)
• Internal Power Supply -48 VDC (SM760-PS1)
• Internal Power Supply Dual -48VDC (SM760-PS2)

Then select a Controller Card

• Ethernet (SNMP) (SM962A)
• Logic Only (SM964A)

Next, choose your A/B Switch Cards

• Serial DBxx: DB25 A/B Latching (SM965A)
• DB9 A/B Latching (SM966A)
• DB15 A/B Latching (SM967A)
• Power: 240 VAC 1 in 2 out (SM971)
• 120 VAC 2 in 1 out (SM973)
• Video: 75-ohm F-Connector (SM976A)
• Multimode: SC Latching (SM977A-SC)
• ST Latching (SM977A-ST)
• RJ45 Copper: CAT5e Latching (SM978A)
• CAT6 Latching (SM979A)

This product works with Power Supply (SM961-PS) A/B Switch Cards (SM965A, etc.)

The RJ45 CAT5e A/B switch latching card allows for the switching between two Ethernet connections with speeds up to 1 GbE, if power is lost the connection will default to the A location.

Controller Cards take up only one slot, and external power connects to the controller card, One slot is reserved for future use, leaving you with 16 slots for A/B Switch Cards. All switch cards take up one slot except for the power A/B cards which take up two slots. Manage access to networks, implement backup systems for network and computer connections, or share peripherals and other equipment.

Local features include LED status and manual switching. Remote control (dry contact closure, RS232, and Ethernet) provides unmatched management flexibility.

Gang Switch systems are used around the world to add secure access control and reliable backup for critical systems from space launch centers to stock exchange networks.

First, order the chassis

• Gang Switch, 4U, 18-Card (SM960A)

Next order at least one power supply (order two for redundancy)

• External Power Supply 100- 240 VAC (SM961-PS)
• Internal Power Supply -48 VDC (SM760-PS1)
• Internal Power Supply Dual -48VDC (SM760-PS2)

Then select a Controller Card

• Ethernet (SNMP) (SM962A)
• Logic Only (SM964A)

Next, choose your A/B Switch Cards

• Serial DBxx: DB25 A/B Non-Latching (SM965A)
• DB9 A/B Non-Latching (SM966A)
• DB15 A/B Non-Latching (SM967A)
• Power: 240 VAC 1 in 2 out (SM971)
• 120 VAC 2 in 1 out (SM973)
• Video: 75-ohm F-Connector (SM976A)
• Multimode: SC Latching (SM977A-SC)
• ST Latching (SM977A-ST)
• RJ45 Copper: CAT5e Latching (SM978A)
• CAT6 Latching (SM979A)

This product works with Power Supply (SM961-PS) A/B Switch Cards (SM965A, etc.)

• Great for linking older serial devices to computers or laptops with USB ports.
• Offers 2-wire RS-485 or 4-wire RS-422/RS-485 operation.
• Holds connections tight with its high-retention USB connector.
• USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 compatible (12 Mbps).
• Interface powered. No external power required.
• Serial terminal block can be removed for easy wiring.
• LEDs indicate transmitting and receiving of data.

This compact device quickly converts USB port connections to RS-422/485 so you can connect legacy serial devices to a newer PC or laptop. Continue to use legacy commercial and industrial RS-422/485 devices without making any changes to the applications written for them.

Plus, because it features 2000-volt optical isolation, you can protect your PC and other equipment from dangerous spikes and surges on the RS-485/RS-422 network.

Simply plug it into your PC's USB port using the included USB cable (3-ft.), then configure its DIP switches for 2- or 4-wire operation. The converter will show up as an additional COM port in your PC's Windows Device Manager.