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Comtrol RocketPort PCI Series Hardware Installation Manual

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Product Overview
The RocketPort® PCI series multiport serial card fits into the PCI slot of a
personal computer, and uses a 36 MHz processor that is specifically designed to
process asynchronous serial communications.
The RocketPort PCI series uses Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
technology to replace most hardware components, including:
•
The processor
•
A serial controller
•
Bus interface logic and other miscellaneous logic
You can install up to four RocketPort PCI cards in one PC, with up to 128
additional serial ports, and you can install any combination of PCI-bus and ISA-
bus RocketPort cards.
PCI Hardware Installation
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  • Page 1 The RocketPort® PCI series multiport serial card fits into the PCI slot of a personal computer, and uses a 36 MHz processor that is specifically designed to process asynchronous serial communications. The RocketPort PCI series uses Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) technology to replace most hardware components, including: •...
  • Page 2 Interface Module 16 Port DB25 Connector Interface Octacable DB25 Interface Cables RocketPort PCI 4 RJ45 ports (Cables not included) Locating Drivers You can download the latest drivers and software installation documents from the and Software web site at http://support.comtrol.com/Download.asp. Documentation...
  • Page 3 RocketPort Terminology RocketPort For the purposes of the following discussions, “RocketPort ISA” cards means any Terminology interface type including 4-port RJ45, 8-port RJ11, Quadcable, and Octacable, or 8/ 16/32-port model. These products are referred to as “RocketPort PCI” cards: • RocketPort PCI-bus boards (any interface type including 4-port RJ45, 8-port RJ11, Quadcable, Octacable, and 8/16/32-port models) •...
  • Page 4 1. Attach the male end of the RocketPort cable to the card and the female end to the connector labeled Host on the interface module. Note: The male DB25 port labeled Host is reserved for Comtrol use and no user accessible signals are present at this port.
  • Page 5 4. Use the software installation and configuration document for your operating system, with the driver to complete your installation. For the latest software and documentation, go to http://support.comtrol.com/ download.asp. Note: After installing the hardware, you must install the device driver for your operating system.
  • Page 6 RocketPort Interfaces RocketPort Interfaces A cable or interface module may be shipped with RocketPort PCI series. The type of cable or interface module shipped with RocketPort PCI series depends on the product part number. The cables and interface modules are described below: •...

  • Page 7: Cabling Requirements

    Cabling Requirements • RocketPort PCI 4-port RJ45 and RocketPort PCI 8-port RJ11. 4-port RJ45 8-port RJ11 Port Port Cabling Requirements Use the appropriate pinout specification provided below for your hardware. DB9 Interface There are Quadcable and Octacable models available with DB9 connectors on a Connectors fanout cable.
  • Page 8 DB25 Interfaces DB25 Interfaces This section describes the DB25 DB25 Female DB25 Male Pin 1 Pin 13 interface connectors. Standard Pin 13 Pin 1 interface modules use female DB25 connectors, while the Surge interface Pin 14 Pin 25 Pin 25 Pin 14 module, Quadcable, and Octacable fanouts use male connectors.
  • Page 9 Building DB25 Male Loopback Plugs Building DB25 Male Loopback connectors are plugs, with pins wired Loopback Plugs together as shown, that are used in conjunction with Pin 13 Pin 1 the RocketPort diagnostic software to test serial ports. Pin 25 Pin 14 This loopback plug is used with the standard 8- and RS-232 Only (Back View)
  • Page 10 Pinouts for the RJ45 Interface Module Pinouts for the RJ45 The following figures provide pinout information for the RJ45 plug and receptacle Interface Module for the RJ45 interface module. Building RJ45 Loopback connectors are plugs, with pins wired together as Loopback Plugs shown, that are used in conjunction with the RocketPort diagnostic software to test serial ports.
  • Page 11 RJ11 Interface RJ11 Interface The RocketPort PCI/8-port RJ11 features eight standard RJ11 modular connectors, located on the controller board mounting bracket. The ports are numbered 0 through 7, with Port 7 being the connector closest to the bus. RJ11 Pinouts The following figures provide pinout information for the RJ11 jack plug and receptacle.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications The following tables illustrate RocketPort PCI conditions and specifications. Environmental Condition Value Air temperature: °c System on 0 to 40 °c System off -20 to 85 Humidity (non-condensing): System on 8% to 80% System off 20% to 80% 0 to 10,000 feet Altitude: (0 to 3048 meters)
  • Page 13 Specifications RocketPort PCI Card Specification Power consumption: 4-port RJ45 1.72 W 8-port RJ11 5.32 W Quadcable 5.17 W Octacable 5.32 W RocketPort 8 6.24 W RocketPort 16 11.18 W RocketPort 32 18.78 W Dimensions: 4-port RJ45 5.1” by 4.2” 8-port RJ11 6”...
  • Page 14 Specifications Surge Interface Operating Specifications Limit Maximum surge current (8x20uS) 100 amps (total) Capacitance <350pf Clamping voltage 30 volts Clamping response time <5 nanoseconds Transient energy (10/1000 MS) 300 mJ Inductance <1.5 nh ESD withstand (surge-protection) 25KV Mounting Interface Module Type Overall Dimensions Dimensions RS-232 only, 8-port...

  • Page 15: Fcc Notices

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications (FCC Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Comtrol 15.21) Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Serial Cables (FCC This equipment is certified for Class A operation when used with shielded cables.
  • Page 16 The Rawrite utility that creates a bootable diagnostics diskette. • The diskette image file (*.i). You can find both files on the Comtrol Software and Documentation CD or at ftp:// ftp.comtrol.com/RPort. This discussion outlines how to create a bootable diagnostics diskette. You can use our Web site http://support.comtrol.com/bootdiag.asp...

  • Page 17: Technical Support

    Technical Support Technical Support Comtrol has a staff of support technicians available to help you. You should review Troubleshooting and Running Diagnostics on Page 16 before calling Technical Support. In addition, the Web site has Online Technical Support available. If you...