SPUR02

Spur Express Details

1. One-to-one direct connect

  • Accepts virtually all hosts' outputs
  • Connects popular centralized printers (Bus & Tag)
  • Retains printer features (multiple fonts, forms, duplex, landscape printing, 2-up and more)
  • Drives printers at rated speed (up to 1000 pages per minute throughput with no spooling)
  • Plug and play hassle-free operation
  • No host software modification required
  • Exceptionally reliable (Mean-time-between-failure 87,600 hours (10 years))

    A. Host Connectivity

    • Dataproducts (NCR, Prime, Tandem, etc.)
    • Centronics (PC, RS/6000, Wang VS, etc.)
    • Twin-Ax (AS/400, Stratus)
    • Unisys (A Series, B Series, V Series, 3900 Series, Legacy Burroughs systems)

    B. Printers Supported

    • IBM 3211 and compatibles including Xerox 4050, 4090, 4135, 4635, 4850, 4890, 8790, 9790, DocuPrint 92C, DocuPrint 96, DocuPrint 180; Océ/Siemens 2050; StorageTek 5000,6050
    • IBM 3800 MOD2 and compatibles including Océ/Siemens 2090, 2140, 2200,22430,and 2300; StorageTek 6092, 6100, 6136
    • IBM 3211 Specific Options
      • 2 user-definable Universal Character Set Buffer (UCSB) loads
      • 2 user-definable Forms Control Buffer (FCB) loads
    • IBM 3800 MOD 1 Specific Options
      • 2 user-definable Writeable Character Graphic Module (WCGM ) loads
      • 2 user-definable 256 byte Translate Table loads
      • 2 user-definable FCB loads

    C. Hardware

    • Processor based controller
    • 5-digit diagnostic LED display
    • Off-line test and diagnostic switches
    • Spur data handling firmware

    D. Dimensions

    • Size: 21.2" x 22.3" x 8.5"
    • Weight: 51 lbs. (23kg)
    • Temperature: 50 to 95f (10 to 35C)
    • Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

    E. User Requirements

    • Bus & Tag cables and terminators
    • Appropriate cabling from host (Dataproducts, Centronics, Twin-Ax, etc.)

    F. Regulatory Standards

    • Safety: USA: UL Listed
    • Canada: CAS C22.2 No. 220
    • Europe: UL Classified IEC 435/950
    • EMI/RFI:
      • USA: FCC, CRF 47 part 15 subpart J, class A
      • Europe: VDE, 0871 class A, CD (Centronics Interface only)

    G. Power Specifications

    • Input: USA: 120v AC (60Hz) Europe: 240v AC (50-60 Hz)
    • Current: 2 amps at 120v, 1 amp at 240v

2. Connecting a centralized printer to an Ethernet network

  • DEC LAT TCP/IP and Novell protocols supported
  • Stanard UNIX, LPD, DEC VAX commands and Novell print queues are used
  • Connect up to four printers (one Bus & Tag, one parallel, two serial)
  • Retains printer features (multiple fonts, forms, duplex, landscape printing, 2-up and more)
  • Drive printers at rated speed (up to 250 PPM with no spooling)
  • Auto-senses 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T network speeds
  • Plug and play pre-configuration available
  • Exceptionally reliable (MTBF: 87,600 hours (10-years, no servicing))

    A. Protocol Support:

    • UNIX LP and LPR commands
    • TCP/IP LP Daemon commands
    • DEC VAX "PRINT" commands
    • Novell standard print queues

    B. Printers Supported
    (Standard configuration: One centralized, one parallel [Centronics] and two serial connections.)

    • IBM 3211 and compatibles including Xerox 4050, 4075, 4635, 4850, 4090, 4134, 8790, and 9790, DocuPrint 92C, DocuPrint 96, DocuPrint 180; Océ/Siemens 2050; StorageTek 5000, 6050
    • IBM 3800 MOD 1 and compatible including Océ/Siemens 2090, 2140, 2200, 22240, and 2300; StorageTek 6092, 6100, 6136,
    • Parallel/Serial printers: Most models

    C. Printer Configuration Loads

    • 2 user-definable Universal Character Set Buffer (UCSB) loads
    • 2 user-definable Forms Control Buffer (FCB) loads

    D. Hardware

    • Multi-processor based controller
    • Ethernet input: 10/100Base-T (RJ45)
    • Bus & Tag output
    • One Parallel output: Centronics (DB-25)

    F. Dimensions

    • Size 21" x 18" x 4.5"
    • Weight: 12.5 lbs. (5.7 kg)
    • Temperature: 50 to 104F (10-40C)
    • Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

    G. User Requirements

    • 10Base-T, 100Base-T RJ45 interface cable
    • Bus & Tag cables and terminators
    • Parallel and serial printer cabling as needed
    • Software (one of the following): VAX/VMS version 4.7 or above, DEC LAT 5.1 or above, DECnet, TCP/IP

    H. Regulatory Standards

    • Safety: USA UL 1950 Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 200 Europe: IEC 950
    • EMI/RFI: USA: FCC, class A Europe: CE, VDE 0871 class B

    I. Power Specifications

    • Input: USA: 120v AC (60Hz)
    • Europe: 240 v AC (50/60 Hz)
    • Current: 1 amp at 110v , 0.5 amps at 240v

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