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RS-232 Serial Line Booster  

Put your printer where you need it.

ME001A-R2

Extended Double Diamond™ Warranty Available
(Three years for two)

Product Highlights

  • Get the freedom to put your printer where it's convenient for you!
  • Boosts serial transmission up to 100 feet (30.4 m) of cable, provided conditions are similar over the entire run and the booster is in the center.
  • Regenerates weak RS-232 signals.
  • Cuts the signal-to-noise ratio in half.
  • Data and data-format transparent.

  • Description

    RS-232 Serial Line Boosters


    Quick Facts

  • Get the freedom to put your printer where it's convenient for you!
  • Boosts serial transmission up to 100 feet (30.4 m) of cable, provided conditions are similar over the entire run and the booster is in the center.
  • Regenerates weak RS-232 signals.
  • Cuts the signal-to-noise ratio in half.
  • Data and data-format transparent.

  • Further Details

    If your printer is too far away, you may find the transmission from your PC is getting too weak to be recognized by the device on the other side of the line. That’s when you should install the BLACK BOX® RS-232 Serial Line Booster. The booster regenerates the signal at the correct RS-232 level. You get strong transmissions and the convenience of putting the printer where you want it.

    The RS-232 Serial Line Booster effectively doubles the range of RS-232 communications by actively receiving and retransmitting the 12 most common signals of the serial RS-232 interface.

    Normally, RS-232 communications are limited to 50 feet (15.2 m). But with the RS-232 Line Booster, your data can travel on up to 100 or even 150 feet (30.4 or 45.7 m) of cable if environmental conditions are similar over the entire cable and the booster is in the center of the run. The booster also halves the signal-to-noise ratio, and it’s data and data-format transparent. It can be powered from the interface (Pins 9 and 10) or from its wallmount transformer.

    NOTE: The booster should be installed in the middle of the line, not at the beginning or end.

    This product works with:
    • Standard RS-232 Low-Noise Cable, 25-Conductor (ECM25C)
    • AT® Serial Printer Cable (EVMBPC)
    • DB25 Female/Female Gender Changer (FA412-R2)
    Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.


    Technical Specifications for RS-232 Serial Line Booster:

    Compliance — CSA LR68807; UL® 81J1 E81356
    Leads Supported — Pins 2–10, 15, 17, 20–22, 24
    Operating Environment — Temperature: 32 to 114° F (0 to 45° C);
    Humidity: 0 to 95%, noncondensing
    Operation — Full-duplex, point-to-point
    Protocol — Serial async or sync
    Speed (Maximum) — 19.2 kbps
    Interface — RS-232
    Connectors — (1) DB25 F, (1) DB25 M
    Power — From Pins 9 and 10 or 115-VAC, 60-Hz, 12-W wallmount transformer (recommended)
    Size — 1.1"H x 3.5"W x 4.5"D (2.8 x 8.9 x 11.4 cm)
    Weight — 4 lb. (1.8 kg)
    NOTE: The booster should be installed in the middle of the line, not at the beginning or end.

    This product works with:
    • Standard RS-232 Low-Noise Cable, 25-Conductor (ECM25C)
    • AT® Serial Printer Cable (EVMBPC)
    • DB25 Female/Female Gender Changer (FA412-R2)
    Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.


    NOTE: Technical specification weight is the unit weight. It is not the packaged shipping weight. For shipping weight, please contact Black Box customer service at 877-877-2269.


    Resources for RS-232 Serial Line Booster:

    Application Diagrams


    Connect your RS-232 Serial Line Booster with:

    Accessory: ECM25T-0010-MM

    Standard RS-232 Low-Noise Cable, 25 Conductors—Pins 1–25, Male/Male, 10-ft. (3.0-m)

    Standard RS-232 Low-Noise Cable, 25 Conductors—Pins 1–25, M/M, 10-ft. (3.0-m)

    Accessory: TS400

    DB25 Gender Changer, Unshielded, Male/Male

    DB25 Gender Changer, Unshielded, Male/Male

    Accessory: BC09000-0006-MF

    PC/XT Serial Printer Cable, DB25 Male/DB25 Female, 6-ft. (1.8-m)

    PC/XT Serial Printer Cable, DB25 Male/DB25 Female, 6-ft. (1.8-m)

    Double Diamond Warranty

    Standard Manufacturer's Warranty


    A One year warranty is included.

    Extended Two years for one Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Two years for oneDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $16.00

    Extended Three years for two Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Three years for twoDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $31.99

    Diamond

    Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard)

    Coverage:

    The most complete product warranty exclusively from Black Box

    The Double Diamond™ Warranty is our no-questions-asked warranty that protects your Black Box® brand products* from accidental damage, including drops, water, and power surges.

    Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty. Some products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life! Standard Warranty features are as follows:

    Worry-Free Purchases

    If your new Black Box® brand products are accidentally damaged, you're covered with this no-questions asked warranty. FREE

    Coverage

    Double Diamond™ is the standard warranty that comes with your new Black Box® brand product. Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty.

    Lifetime Guarantees

    Many products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life.

    Fast Service

    During the warranty period, Black Box® Network Services will repair or replace your damaged equipment within one week of receipt at NO CHARGE!

    Extra Coverage

    Extend your warranty or protect a previously purchased Black Box® brand product* for an additional year for only 10% of the current retail price! And when you do, we give you the second year of extended coverage free! FREE Tech Support Hotline. No cost. No contracts. No kidding!

    No-Risk 45-Day Return Policy

    If it's not right, send it back.
    (Excludes custom built products)

    * Certain products may not be eligible.

    Warranty Compared

    Black Box® Double Diamond™ Warranty The Competition
    Warranty Length One Year to Lifetime, Depending on the Product. Read the fine print.
    Guaranteed for Life! Black Box® Brand Copper Cables, Manual Switches and More! No.
    Accidental Damage 100% Covered! No.
    Water Damage 100% Covered! No.
    Power Surges 100% Covered! No.
    Warranty Replacements No Questions Asked! Forget It.
    Tech Support Hotline 100% FREE! $$$
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    Price: $159.95

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