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- Page 1 RP32 - 32 Channel Controller Sep 2014 Version 1.00 / 1.01* Board Document Revision 1.10 *1.00 and 1.01 are electrically identical just silkscreen changes...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Printed in United States Renard-Plus (“Developer”) has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this document. Developer makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Introduction To Renard
Renard Plus 32 Controller. To obtain a specific design, there might be “buy a parts kit and/or blank PCB” offering at a site (such as from www.renard-plus.com), “etch it yourself” files for true DIY, or coop/group buys for kits and PCBs also in forums (like DIYChristmas.org). -
Page 4: Overview Of Renard Plus 32
Control Input – DMX Planned Daisy-chain output YES – Renard RS485 pinout Wireless Option – w/add-on Snap-In board On board programming Yes through ICSP connector Renard Plus Page 4 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 5: Assembly Instructions
Additional information and guides on techniques and tools can be found in the “Tools and Parts ID Guide” at: www.renard-plus.com/files/Tools_and_Parts_ID_Guide.pdf 3.1 Renard Plus 32 BOM The following is the Bill Of Material for building the Renard Plus 32. The link to the Mouser project https://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=7d6712b5a4... -
Page 6: Transformer Options
4. Connect the two output wires from the AC wall wart to X1 (the AC input connector on the top right of the board). Renard Plus Page 6 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 7: Parts Assembly
2. Next inspect and sort out the various parts for the board. Make sure you understand which parts are which, and things like resistor codes and component orientation. A separate document on these concepts is available at: www.renard-plus.com/files/Tools_and_Parts_ID_Guide.pdf and on other resource sites like Wikipedia. 3. Follow the assembly guide as follows in the next section. -
Page 8: Renard Plus 32 Assembly Guide
“wall wart”, please leave these straps off, and refer to the Transformers sections for details on using external AC. Renard Plus Page 8 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 9: Install The Resistors
Install the 120 (brown-red-brown) ohm resistor at location R7. Solder and clip the leads. Install 27K (red-violet-orange) ohm resistors at locations R11, R12. Solder and clip the leads. Renard Plus Page 9 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 10: Install The Diodes
The end with the band (cathode) goes towards the LEFT side of the board. Solder and clip the leads. Renard Plus Page 10 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 11: Install Ic Sockets And Bridge Rectifier
Solder one pin and make sure the part is firmly seated before continuing to solder the remaining pins. Solder all pins. Renard Plus Page 11 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 12: Install The Capacitors
Install the 220uf Electrolytic Capacitor at locations C2 which is polarized. Solder and clip the leads. Note: This part has a specific orientation just like C1. Renard Plus Page 12 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 13: Install The Light Emitting Diodes
RX/TX. The LED is polarized. There is a flat side (cathode) that has a short lead and it faces towards the right side of the board. Solder and clip the leads. Renard Plus Page 13 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 14: Install Misc. Parts
Install a shunt jumper on the two pins of the header to enable Terminate of the RS485 communications on the last board in a daisy- chained set of boards. Leave un-jumpered for RS232. Renard Plus Page 14 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... - Page 15 Install Fuse at F1. Fuses do NOT get soldered. Note: A fuse can be used to align the fuse clips for soldering as long as you do not overheat it. Renard Plus Page 15 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01...
- Page 16 Install the Transformer at location TR1 Note: Line up pins 1/1, 2/2, 3/3, and 4/4 according to the silkscreen layout. Be careful as the transformer can be installed backwards. Renard Plus Page 16 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01...
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Page 17: Initial Testing / Final Assembly
– retouching all solder connections, especially in the power supply area, will often help solve issues like this. When power measures good, turn off your power supply and continue assembling. Renard Plus Page 17 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 18: Install The Ics
IC3. The IC is polarized. Gently install the IC so that the notch faces towards the right matching the socket and the silkscreen. 3.3.10 Picture of completed board Renard Plus Page 18 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 19: Final Steps
Programming the PIC can be done with the PIC chip plugged into a PIC programmer such as the PICStart from MicroChip or onboard using a programmer like a PicketIII or PicKit2. Programming PIC’s using standard assembly is written up in the PIC Programming Manual available on www.renard-plus.com. 4.2 Jumper Settings / Headers 4.2.1 JP1 XBee Header... -
Page 20: Jp3 Rs485 Terminator
Pin 1 = MCLR Pin 2 = +5 volts Pin 3 = GND Pin 4 = PGD Pin 5 = PGC Pin 6 = PGM/RB5 Renard Plus Page 20 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 21: Connecting The Renard To Your Pc
Plus boards as follows: For RS232, RP32 J1 RX pin 4 connects to the serial TX pin (pin 3 of a DE9 female) and J1 pins 5 and 2 and/or 1 connect to serial GND (pin 5 of a DE9 female). For RS485 operation, J1 pins 1 and 2 are GND, pin 4 is Data-, and pin 5 is Data+ on the RS485. -
Page 22: Final Testing
RX LED flashing as well. You can connect the Renard Plus 32 to your PC using a standard CAT5 network cable from the Renard to a RS485 connection on your PC. Connect the RP32 to SSRs using the same type of cable. -
Page 23: Parts Placement Diagram
5. Parts Placement Diagram Renard Plus Page 23 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01... -
Page 24: Notes
6. Notes Use the following page(s) for notes about the board. Renard Plus Page 24 of 24 Renard Plus 32 Controller www.renard-plus.com Board Ver. 1.00 / 1.01...
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