Electro Standards Introduces Model 7296 MDR/MXR Dual Channel A/B Switch with USB Serial Remote

Online, February 15, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The PathWay® Model 7296 Dual MDR/MXR A/B Switch from Electro Standards Laboratories allows the user the capability of sharing 2 single port MDR interface devices and 2 single port MXR interface devices among two other devices for each channel. All four channels are switched simultaneously via front panel pushbutton or via RS232 serial remote control operation.

The Model 7296 Network Switch features a USB Type-A female connector on rear panel that accepts ASCII RS232 Serial Data commands to allow the user to control switch position, lockout front panel operations and obtain switch status from a remote location. Local control is managed via front-panel pushbutton. Each MDR channel allows access to two MDR devices from one COMMON device. Each MXR channel allows access to two MXR devices from one COMMON device. Eliminates the need to plug and unplug cables.

The switch ports of the Model 7296 Switch are transparent to all data speed and format with all 6 pins of the MXR interface and pins 1 through 20 of the MDR interface switched. The Model 7296 network switch also maintains position on power loss and continues to pass data. The Model 7296 MDR/MXR Switcher also has an optional CE, RoHS, and UL listed table mount power module, 100VAC/240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz in place of standard. This power module is available as Catalog Number 517277.

On the front panel of the Model 7296, LED's display switch position and power status. Attractive anodized black box packaging provides EMI/RFI shielding. Custom length cables available for your switch installation.

For more information about the Model 7296 or any of our other Network Switches or cables from Electro Standards Laboratories, call 401-943-1164. All ESL products are available for export. Government Agencies contact Electro Standards for GSA pricing on COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) network switches.