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Hardware Reference Manual PMC423* Port Serial, Front/Rear I/O THE PMC423 IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) RESTRICTIONS OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (ROHS) DIRECTIVE (2002/95/EC) CURRENT REVISION. Publication No. RX-URMH 006 Rev. E.0 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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WEEE is processed in accordance with the requirements of the WEEE Directive. Abaco Systems will evaluate requests to take back products purchased by our customers before August 13, 2005 on a case by case basis. A WEEE management fee may apply.
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About This Manual Conventions Notices This manual may use the following types of notice: WARNING Warnings alert you to the risk of severe personal injury. CAUTION Cautions alert you to system danger or loss of data. NOTE Notes call attention to important features or instructions. Tips give guidance on procedures that may be tackled in a number of ways.
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Embedded Support page. LINK https://www.abaco.com/embedded-support Do not return products without first contacting the Abaco Repairs facility. 4 PMC423* Port Serial, Front/Rear I/O Publication No. RX-URMH 006 Rev. E.0 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Product Features The PMC423 is a powerful and flexible method to integrate serial data channels to a PCI system. Features include: • Sixteen independent serial channels Programmable baud rate from 100-bits/second to 921.6Kbits/s (*with default...
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Return the product to Abaco for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. 6 PMC423* Port Serial, Front/Rear I/O Publication No. RX-URMH 006 Rev. E.0 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Abaco Technical Support. Remove the PMC423 from the shipping box and anti-static packaging. Verify that it is not damaged and that all items are present by referring to the packing list.
1.3 Installation The PMC module is now ready for installation. Installation is done generically as with the commercial versions of the card. Follow any specific procedures recommended by the manufacturer of the chassis used. Perform the following steps: 1. Turn all system power OFF. 2.
The front panel connector is a high-density, small computer system interface (SCSI) female connector, AMP part number AMP-796055-1. Figure 1-2 Front Panel Connectors and Indicator 12 PMC423* Port Serial, Front/Rear I/O Publication No. RX-URMH 006 Rev. E.0 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
When using a single ended standard (e.g., RS232), use the negative version. All I/O signals are available both at the front panel connector and on the J4 “backplane” connector. The following table details all connections. Table 1-1 I/O Signal Pinouts PMC423 Front Panel Pin J4 Pin Port...
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Front Panel Pin J4 Pin Port Signal Positive Negative Positive Negative NOTE Ground is available on the front panel connector on pins 9, 27, 43 and 61. Publication No. RX-URMH 006 Rev. E.0 Handling and Installation 15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The above applies to the Rev. D and later revisions of the board. For earlier revisions, please e-mail: support@abaco.com 16 PMC423* Port Serial, Front/Rear I/O Publication No. RX-URMH 006 Rev. E.0 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Port Port The PMC423 can operate with the 32-bit 33/66-MHz PCI bus, +3.3 V or +5 V PCI signaling. This allows for the maximum flexibility for the different PCI bus speeds and signaling. The signaling level for the serial communication (RS232, RS422, etc.) is configured via the software.
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The PMC423 is a flexible solution for integrating multiple serial I/O channels onto a Single Board Computer (SBC). Efficiently packaging sixteen channels onto a single PMC makes effective use of the few PMC locations available. Routing I/O to the rear (via the ‘J4’...