Summary of Contents for Omega OMG-COMM8-PCI
- Page 1 User’ s Guide Shop online at www.omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com OMG-COMM8-PCI Eight Port PCI RS-232 Interface Board...
- Page 2 Toll Free in United Kingdom: 0800-488-488 e-mail: sales@omega.co.uk It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
...1 NTRODUCTION ... 1 VERVIEW ’ ... 1 NCLUDED ...2 ETUP ... 2 LOCK ODES ATES AND IVISORS FOR THE DDRESS AND SELECTION ...4 NSTALLATION PERATING YSTEM NSTALLATION For Windows Users ... 4 Other Operating Systems ... 4 ... 4 YSTEM NSTALLATION ...5... - Page 4 EDERAL OMMUNICATIONS EMC D IRECTIVE TATEMENT Figure 1 - Clocking Mode ‘Divide By 4’...2 Figure 2 - Clocking Mode ‘Divide By 1’...2 Figure 3 - Asynchronous Communications Bit Diagram...12 ... 14 OMMISSION TATEMENT ... 14 Figures...
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Page 5: Introduction
The OMG-COMM8-PCI allows for connection to any device utilizing the RS-232 electrical interface, such as modems, data-entry terminals, and plotters. What’s Included The OMG-COMM8-PCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the supplier. OMG-COMM8-PCI Serial I/O Adapter DB-78 to eight DB-25 ‘Spider Cable’... -
Page 6: Card Setup
Card Setup Clock Modes The OMG-COMM8-PCI employs a unique clocking option that allows the end user to select from divide by 4 and divide by 1 clocking modes. This mode is selected at J1. To select the Baud rates commonly associated with COM: ports (i.e. 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2, …... -
Page 7: Baud Rates And Divisors For The 'Div1' Mode
460.8K bps Address and IRQ selection The OMG-COMM8-PCI is automatically assigned I/O addresses and IRQs by your motherboard BIOS. Only the I/O address may be modified by the user. Adding or removing other hardware may change the assignment of I/O addresses and IRQs. -
Page 8: Installation
Refer to the appropriate section of the Serial Utilities Software. System Installation The OMG-COMM8-PCI can be installed in any of the PCI expansion slots and contains a single jumper strap that must be set for proper operation. Please see the Card Setup section of the manual for information on this jumper. -
Page 9: Technical Description
16-byte input and output FIFO, and is functionally 4 16C550 UARTs. A full array of advanced UARTS is also available for this card. Contact Omega Engineering for more information. Connector Pin Assignments... -
Page 10: Connector Pin Assignments (Db78 Female)
DB-78 Connector Pin Assignments Port # OMG-COMM8-PCI Technical Description (DB78 FEMALE) Page 6... -
Page 11: Specifications
Rating Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Greater than 150,000 hours. (Calculated) Physical Dimensions Board length Board Height including Goldfingers Board Height excluding Goldfingers OMG-COMM8-PCI Specifications Storage -20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F) 10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing -12 VDC... -
Page 12: Appendixa - Troubleshooting
'SSD'. For Windows 95/98 and Windows NT, the diagnostic tool 'WinSSD' is installed in the Omega Engineering folder on the Start Menu during the setup process. First find the ports using the Device Manager, then use 'WinSSD' to verify that the ports are functional. -
Page 13: Pci Com Number Selection In Windows 95
I/O range. Highlight the entire I/O range and type: 02e8–02ef for COM: 4. Again Windows will inform you that you have made modifications that may affect other devices. Click OK. Following these steps will change the COM: number assignments on the first two ports to COM: 3 and 4. OMG-COMM8-PCI Page 9... -
Page 14: Appendixb - How T O Get Assistance
If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics. Omega Engineering maintains a Home page on the Internet. Our home page address is www.omega.com. The latest software updates, and newest manuals are available via our FTP site that can be accessed from our home page. -
Page 15: Appendixc - Electrical Interface
12 volts (-3 to -10 volts) denote a binary 1 (mark). The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA- 574 specification define two types of interface circuits Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE). The OMG-COMM8-PCI adapter is a DTE interface. -
Page 16: Appendixd - Asynchronous Communications
The data rate and communication parameters for asynchronous communications have to be the same at both the transmitting and receiving ends. The communication parameters are baud rate, parity, number data bits character, OMG-COMM8-PCI Odd, Even Remain Idle or Unused next start bit STOP... -
Page 17: Appendixe - Silk -Screen
Appendix E - Silk-Screen Appendix E - Silk-Screen 3.8" 5.650" 3.475" OMG-COMM8-PCI Page 13... -
Page 18: Appendixf - Compliance Notices
Always use cabling provided with this product if possible. If n o cable is provided or if an alternate cable is required, use high quality shielded cabling to maintain compliance with FCC/EMC directives. OMG-COMM8-PCI Appendix F - Compliance Notices technology equipment “Safety... - Page 19 Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, includ- ing but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification.
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