This device is an interface for connecting Ricoh products and peripherals of 3rd party vendors. The image below shows an example of a 3rd party vendor's peripheral connected to the main machine.
- Configuration
The RPIP interface box type S3 consists of just the hardware and core software. It functions as an interface after a parameter settings file compatible with the 3rd party peripheral has been prepared and written to the RPIP interface box type S3. - Writing Data
The parameter setting tool is used to write the specific parameters of the 3rd party peripheral to the RPIP interface box type S3.
Only data for one model can be written. Parameter settings files for multiple peripherals cannot be written to the RPIP interface box type S3. If you wish to use a peripheral from a different maker, it is necessary to reconnect the peripheral and then overwrite the parameter settings file.
LED
Name | Color | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Power LED | Blue | Power is supplied from the main machine and the LED lights up in tandem with the power of the main machine |
2 | 3rd party peripheral status LED | Blue | Lights when ready for paper feeding and blinks when feeding. |
3 | Spare LED1 | Blue | Lights when in write mode. |
4 | Spare LED2 | Blue | - |
5 | Spare LED3 | Blue | - |
6 | Error LED | Red | Lights up red when an error occurs. Lit: 3rd party peripheral jam Blinking: Communication error, error with main machine or emergency stop switch pressed |
Rear Panel I/F
Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
[A] | RPIP interface box type S3 I/F cable | Connects to the main machine or the most downstream Ricoh peripheral. |
[B] | Emergency stop switch | Used in emergencies to stop a job. Also used to cancel the blinking during an emergency stop. |
[C] | Serial ports | Upper: Connects to a PC. Normally the upper port is used. Lower: Normally not used. Configured for potential custom applications. |
[D] | Parallel port | Connects to the 3rd party peripheral. |