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- Page 1 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide May 2006...
- Page 2 © 2006 Kontron, an International Corporation. All rights reserved. The information in this user’s guide is provided for reference only. Kontron does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the information or products described herein. This user’s guide may contain or reference information and products protected by copyrights or patents and does not convey any license under the patent rights of Kontron, nor the rights of others.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Data Cable Wiring ..........................22 Baud Rate Ranges ..........................22 Interrupts ............................22 Address Selection ........................25 Installing the Hardware ......................26 Chapter 3: Programming .................... 27 Sample Programs ........................27 Windows Programming ......................27 Address Map ...........................27 Baud Rate Divisor Values .......................28 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 3... - Page 4 Appendix B: Troubleshooting ..................35 General Guidelines .........................35 Troubleshooting Procedures ....................36 Common Problems .........................37 List of Figures Figure 1: Simplified Termination Schematic ................21 Figure 2: Option Selection Map ....................23 Figure 3: Typical RS485 Two-Wire Multidrop Network ...............31 page 4 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Before You Begin Before handling your PCI-COM-8ULP, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the following pages to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section in the Preface for advisory conventions used in this user’s guide, including the distinction between Warnings, Cautions, Important Notes,... -
Page 6: When Working Inside A Computer
Also, before connecting a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION Do not attempt to service the system yourself. Follow installation and troubleshooting instructions closely. page 6 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 7: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Kontron strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment. - Page 8 This page intentionally left blank. page 8 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide...
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Page 9: Preface
“Contact Us” on our web site (www.kontron.com) under “Technical Support.” Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user’s guide in our online Support Library. -
Page 10: Advisory Conventions
Disclaimer: We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a warning or caution condition in this user’s guide. However, Kontron does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution or Warning. -
Page 11: Unpacking
2) Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order are missing, notify Kontron customer service immediately. 3) Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Kontron customer service immediately. Refer to “Guarantee and Warranty Policy” for the return procedure. -
Page 12: Guarantee And Warranty Policy
The limited warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect, misuse, or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than Kontron or its authorized agent; or if the failure is caused by accident, acts of God, or other causes beyond the control of Kontron or the manufacturer. -
Page 13: Return Procedure
Report for each unit, by serial number(s), as well as a copy of the original invoice showing the date of purchase. To reduce risk of damage, returns of product must be in a Kontron shipping container. If the original container has been lost or damaged, new shipping containers may be obtained from Kontron Customer Service at a nominal cost. - Page 14 This page intentionally left blank. page 14 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide...
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Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction
"ringing". The card supports biasing by default and supports termination by jumpers on the card. If your application requires the transmitter to be un-biased, please contact the factory. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 15... -
Page 16: Com Port Compatibility
With this card, the driver remains enabled for an adjustable period. It may be disabled at the completion of the transmission of the character (default), or can be set to wait up to one additional character's transmission time after data transfer is complete and then disabled. page 16 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Block Diagram
The card automatically adjusts it's timing to the baud rate of the data. (NOTE: Thanks to the automatic control feature, the card is ideal for use in Windows applications) Block Diagram WITH AUTO-RTS CIRCUITRY (Only one serial channel shown) PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 17... -
Page 18: Specifications
+5VDC at 125 mA typical total power consumption. Size: 6.6 inches long (167.6 mm) by 2.2 inches high (55.8 mm). Note: The 16750 compatible UART uses 64-byte first-in-first-out buffers which are programmed through commands sent to the FIFO control register. page 18 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 19: Chapter 2: Installation
For more information, see “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge. Important: Before attempting to remove a computer chassis cover, follow the instructions “When Working Inside a Computer” contained in the Safety Instruction portion of this manual. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 19... -
Page 20: Software Installation
Option Selection section to assist in configuring jumpers on the card, as well as provide additional descriptions for usage of the various card options (such as termination, bias, baud rate range, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, etc.). page 20 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 21: Option Selection
G - LD and Ch H - LD respectively. Also, for RS485 operation, there must be a bias on the TRX+ and TRX- lines. If the LPCI-COM-8SM card is not to provide that bias, contact the factory technical support. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 21... -
Page 22: Data Cable Wiring
Registry help file on the WindowsNT Workstation Resource Kit CD.) For example, if you have an eight-port card configured to use address 0xFC00 with an interrupt of 05, the values in the Registry are: page 22 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 23: Figure 2: Option Selection Map
PortIndex = REG_DWORD 4 PortIndex = REG_DWORD 8 Indexed = REG_DWORD 0 Indexed = REG_DWORD 0 6.60" P ORT C ON FIG B A U D x8 P ORT C ON FIG Figure 2: Option Selection Map PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 23... - Page 24 Auto RTS function into the appropriate channel(s) of the UART. If the state of this jumper is changed, the UART will not be properly programmed until the jumper has been reread. To do this, the card must be reset. page 24 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide...
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Page 25: Address Selection
IRQ. If you want to determine the base address and IRQ yourself, use the following information. The Vendor ID for the card is 494F. (ASCII for "IO") The Device ID for the card is 10E8h. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 25... -
Page 26: Installing The Hardware
BIOS calls used to determine the address and IRQ assigned to installed PCI devices. In Windows, the Windows sample programs demonstrate querying the registry entries (created by PCIFind and NTIOPCI.SYS during boot-up) to determine this same information. page 26 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 27: Chapter 3: Programming
In order to utilize standard software that communicates only with the first 8 registers of each channel, addresses are remapped on the card. The 8 UARTS occupy the first 64 addresses. The interrupt status register is located at base + 40h. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 27... -
Page 28: Baud Rate Divisor Values
4000 ft 4800 4000 ft 2400 4000 ft 1200 4000 ft *These are theoretical maximums based on typical conditions and good quality cables, based on the EIA 485 and EIA 422 standard for balanced differential drivers. page 28 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 29: Application Considerations
If the differential input voltage is greater than +200 mV, the receiver will provide a specific logic state on its output. If the differential voltage input is less than -200 mV, the receiver will provide the opposite logic state on its output. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 29... -
Page 30: Rs485 Data Transmission
As many as 32 driver/receiver pairs can share a two-wire party line network. Many characteristics of the drivers and receivers are the same as in the RS422 Standard. One difference is that the common mode voltage limit is extended and is page 30 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 31: Rs485 Four-Wire Multidrop Network
This has advantages in equipment that uses mixed protocol communications. Since the slave nodes never listen to another slave's response to the master, a slave node cannot reply incorrectly. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 31... - Page 32 This page intentionally left blank. page 32 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide...
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Page 33: Appendix A: Connector Pin Assignments
RS485 (2 wire) requires the installation of jumpers on the card to properly connect these pins. When using the spider cable, the appropriate DB 9 connectors will have pin 1 connected to pin 3 and pin 2 is connected to pin 9. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 33... -
Page 34: Hvdci D-Connector Pinout Reference
COM Channels A, B, C, and D. Pin 67 on the 68-Pin connector is Ground, common to Pin 5 on each of the DB-9 connectors associated with COM Channels A, B, C, and D. page 34 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide... -
Page 35: Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Avoid shorting the circuits as this can damage the computer. CAUTION The following procedures involve working with a device that is sensitive to static electricity. Use proper precautions to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Only qualified personnel should attempt these procedures. PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide page 35... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Procedures
Occasionally, Flash BIOS can be corrupted by hardware or software. Check the Kontron Web site for the latest version of BIOS and follow the steps for reflashing. When upgrading or adding hardware to an existing system, note board positions and cables. -
Page 37: Common Problems
When the short is removed, the power supply should automatically sense the removal of the short and restore operation. If cables become damaged, contact Kontron for repair or replacement System is not Memory is not seated... - Page 38 This page intentionally left blank. page 38 PCI-COM-8ULP User’s Guide...
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