User`s manual

Section 1: Introduction
AXIS AX-7 Cobra+ User’s Manual 5
AX-7 Cobra+
Section 1 Introduction
The AX-7 Cobra+
The AX-7 Cobra+ is a protocol converter, which makes it possible to
connect a PC type printer to an IBM mainframe environment.
The AX-7 Cobra+ has a coax connector for incoming system data and
a printer cable connector for outgoing ASCII data. Power is supplied
via the printer’s parallel connector or from an optional external power
supply.
The picture below shows the front and back panels.
AX-7 Cobra+ front and back panels
POWER
SYSTEM
PC SHARE
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Rotary switch
POWER indicator
SYSTEM indicator
PC SHARE indicator
External power supply connector
Printer cable connector
Coax Connector