Toshiba B-SA4TP User Manual

APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048

APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE

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APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE

Parallel interface (Centronics)

Mode:

Conforming to IEEE1284
Compatible mode (SPP mode), Nibble mode

Data input method: 8 bit parallel
Control signal:

Data input code:

ASCII code
European 8 bit code
Graphic 8 bit code
JIS8 code
Shift JIS Kanji code
JIS Kanji code

Receive buffer:

1M byte

SPP Mode

Nibble Mode

nStrobe HostClk
nAck PtrClk
Busy PtrBusy
Perror AckDataReq
Select Xflag
nAutoFd HostBusy
nInit nInit
nFault nDataAvail
nSelectIn IEEE1284Active

NOTE:
To prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise, the interface cables must meet the following requirements:

• In case of a parallel interface cable or serial interface cable, fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallised

connector housings.

• Keep as short as possible.
• Should not be bundled tightly with power cords.

• Should not be tied to power line conduits.
• A parallel interface cable to be used should conform to IEEE1284.