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Sounds as if BMI is the better choice - as long as there sat is working <g>.
Does anybody know their web site and if the are able to feed europe?
Thanks - Ulrich
Jack Harper schrieb:
> This has been discussed before here and all the nuances covered, but for the newer
> subscribers, here is what I remember.
>
> Signal can not be split because it requires the software to provide data back to the
> box. It can not take input from two programs. It is a two way communication
> between the box and the server.
>
> DTN protects from signal splitting by requiring a certain signal output level to be
> maintained. Physically splitting the output drops the level and switches off the
> box.
>
> BMI, on the other hand, is easily split with a simple Y cable connector at the box.
> You can get these at any cable fabricator and can make your own from simple parts.
> BMI is not two-way and does not care about the output strength.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jack
>
> Sentinel Trading wrote:
>
> > Usually two programs can't share the same comport, I've been trying to do the
> > same with DTN. And if you split the signal off the box so it feeds two comports,
> > the box will shut down. If anyone has a networking solution please let us know.
> >
> > ____________________Reply Separator____________________
> > Subject: Splitting a Signal Box Data Stream
> > Author: owner-realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Date: 8/6/98 12:41 PM
> >
> > Hey Realtrading Gents:
> >
> > I've been having fun trying to split a DBC Signal Box's output to
> > two Workstations.
> >
> > I'd like some input from anyone who's tried and succeeded same.
> >
> > I want to send one data-stream to TS 4.0, and then to a venerable
> > DOS version of Signal that works better than Windows versions of
> > 3.0 or 4.0.
> >
> > Question: can this be done on one work station, can one get the
> > two apps to "share" the com port, or do I need to "split" the
> > signal and send to two PCs.
> >
> > Feedback please!
> >
> > TIA
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