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- Page 1 PC-HELPER RS-422A/485 2ch Serial I/O Board with Isolation for PCI Express Low Profile COM-2PD-LPE User’s Guide CONTEC CO., LTD.
- Page 2 Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Product Configuration List - Board [COM-2PD-LPE] …1...
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Page 3: Copyright
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Plugging the Board ........................16 Step 2 Installing the Hardware ......................17 Turning on the PC ........................17 Windows 8, 7 ..........................18 The check method of the completion of hardware installation ..........20 Step 3 Initializing the Software ......................21 COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 5 Surge Protection ......................... 33 ABOUT SOFTWARE About Sample programs ........................35 Uninstalling the driver software ......................37 How to uninstall ......................... 37 CD-ROM Directory Structure ......................38 ABOUT HARDWARE For detailed technical information ....................39 Hardware specification ........................40 COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 6: Before Using The Product
PC. - Max. 16 boards can be installed as configured in the range COM1 - COM256. Up to 16 boards can be mounted on a single PC. COM1 - COM256 can be set using the device manager. COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 7 Distribution cable for 2channels and 44-pin D-SUB connectors (male type) for your own cables are available as optional. - The control line for RS-422A/485 can be controlled and monitored by software. The control lines for RTS+, RTS-, CTS+ and CTS- can be controlled and monitored using software. COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 8: Support Software
You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment. Standard COM Driver Software COM Setup Disk (Bundled) The purpose of this software is to allow the CONTEC serial communication boards to be used under Windows in the same way as the standard COM ports on the PC. -
Page 9: Customer Support
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited Three-Year Warranty CONTEC Interface boards are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 11: Handling Precautions
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents. Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying this product. Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever (including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein. - Page 12 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EN55032 Class A Notice Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference. COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 13: Environment
(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock, vibration, magnetism, and static electricity Disposal When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and municipal ordinances. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 14: Setup
Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows For using the board under an OS other than Windows, see the following parts of this user’s guide. This chapter Step 1 Setting the Hardware Chapter 4 External Connection Chapter 6 About Hardware COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 15: Step 1 Setting The Hardware
This board is shipped with a Low Profile size bracket mounted. To plug the board into a standard size slot, replace the bracket with the bundled standard size bracket. The replacing method is as follows : Low Profile size bracket (Attached upon shipping) Standard size bracket Figure 2.1. Replacing the Bracket COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 16: Parts Of The Board And Factory Defaults
- Board ID setting SW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (SW1) BOARD ID COM-2PD-LPE BOARD ID Figure 2.2. Component Locations Setting the Board ID If you install two or more boards on one personal computer, assign a different ID value to each of the boards to distinguish them. -
Page 17: Setting Transmission Mode
Communication is available the modem control without wiring of RTS and register. CTS. CAUTION Do not use with bits 1 and 2 both set ON as this may result in damage to the board. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 18: Setting Of Terminator
TERM MODE TERM 9 10 9 10 SW2, SW3 SW2, SW3 RxD TxD RxD TxD CTS RTS CTS RTS [B or C] Not inserted MODE TERM 9 10 SW2, SW3 RxD TxD CTS RTS Figure 2.4. Multi Drop Connection COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 19 TERM 9 10 9 10 SW2, SW3 SW2, SW3 RxD TxD RxD TxD CTS RTS CTS RTS Terminator (Bit7) Terminator (Bit9) Terminator (Bit0) Terminator (Bit8) Terminator (Bit8) Terminator (Bit0) Figure 2.6. Connecting the RTS, CTS to the remote device COM-2PD-LPE...
- Page 20 The figure below shows the circuit associated with the data transfer mode setting switch and terminator setting switch. Terminator Terminator 1/2W 100Ω 162850 Data transfer mode or equivalent to it TxD+ SOUT TxD- RxD+ RxD- CTS+ CTS- RTS+ RTS- Figure 2.7. Setting Switch Circuits COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 21: Plugging The Board
Doing so could cause trouble. Be sure that the personal computer or the I/O expansion unit power is turned off. Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed. Insufficiently energized boards could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 22: Step 2 Installing The Hardware
If you remove two or more boards that have already been installed and then remount one of them on the computer, it is unknown that which one of the sets of resources previously assigned to the two boards is assigned to the remounted board. In this case, you must check the resource settings. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 23: Windows 8, 7
[Properties] button. *1 Please search for “Devices and Printers” case of Windows 8. * The category of the board you have just added is displayed. - PCI Serial Port (or “PCI Simple Communication Controller”) COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 24 (3) The Driver Installation Wizard is open. Click “Browse my computer for driver software”. (4) Specify that folder on bundled disk which contains the setup information (INF) file to register the board. - Source folder \PCI \ComDrv You have now finished installing the hardware. COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 25: The Check Method Of The Completion Of Hardware Installation
(1) Select "System" from "Control Panel" and open [Device Manager]. (2) Check that the names of the boards you are using are registered correctly in the [Multifunction adapters] folder. (3) Similarly, confirm that the COM ports have been added in the [Ports] folder. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 26: Step 3 Initializing The Software
Start Device Manager (1) Select "System" from "Control Panel" and start [Device Manager]. * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - COM-2PD-LPE Check that the new COM ports are displayed in the [Ports] folder. COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 27 For Windows 2000 and later operating systems, COM ports that are determined by the operating system to not be in use are assigned. The COM ports are not assigned by the CONTEC device driver. Therefore, they may not be assigned starting from CH1 depending on your environment. In this situation, follow the procedure shown below to determine the CH number, and then use the procedure under [Updating the Settings] above to reassign the COM port numbers.
- Page 28 2. Setup Double-click each COM port of the CONTEC product assigned under [Ports], click the [Resources] tab, and then check the [I/O Range]. Table 2.3. shows an example in which the four channels of the serial board have been assigned in order.
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Page 29: Step 4 Checking Operations With The Diagnosis Program
See the figure below for the switch settings. Switch setting SW setting SW setting for using a cross cable for using loopback communications (without a cross cable) MODE TERM MODE TERM 9 10 9 10 SW2, SW3 SW2, SW3 COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 30: Using The Diagnosis Program
[Device1] and [Device2]. When performing loopback communications on a single COM port, set the same port number in both [Device 1] and [Device 2]. Communication Settings: Specify the [Bits / Second], [Data bits] and other settings you wish to use. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 31: Setup Troubleshooting
Click the [Start] button to start the test using the specified conditions. View test result The test result is displayed in the [Message] window. A successful completion message appears if the test completed OK. Setup Troubleshooting If your problem cannot be resolved Contact your retailer. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 32: External Connection
Connecting directly to the port connector. Using a distribution cable When using a COM-2PD-LPE, an alternative to connecting an external device directly to the connector on the board is to use a connection conversion cable. Using the 9-pin D-SUB Connector Conversion Cables Use a PCE44/9P2S connection conversion cable (purchased separately) to connect to external devices after dividing into two 9-pin D-SUB male connector channels. -
Page 33: Connecting It Directly From The On-Board Connector
Screw nut: UNC#4-40(inch screw) - Connector used 44-pin D-SUB, female connector 103A-44FGTBBB3(mfd. by COXOC)equivalent - Applicable connector 101A-44MGTAAA3(mfd. by COXOC, Male) CN5-D44M (mfd. by CONTEC, Male) (Five connector set) Figure 3.2. Interface Connector Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. -
Page 34: Types Of Cable And Example Connections
Figure 3.5. Example Connection Oneself loop to RTS and CTS in Full Duplex TxD+ TxD+ TxD- TxD- External device Figure 3.6. Example Connection in Half Duplex CAUTION If connecting between external devices and this board with faulty wiring, it will become the cause of failure. COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 35 3. External Connection COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 36: Functions
Alternatively, setting a small FIFO trigger size or disabling FIFO operation increases the speed of data sending and receiving but increases the load on the CPU and risks received data being missed. As the FIFO buffer size is variable, you can adjust this setting to achieve optimum performance for your system. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 37: Setting The Baud Rate
MSComm functionalities limits the rate to 115,200bps maximum. For setting the baud rate higher than 115,200bps using Visual Basic, refer to the VB sample program included in the accompanying CD-ROM “Standard COM Driver Software COM Setup Disk”. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 38: Automatic Rts Control Functions
PC. Surge Protection As surge protection is provided on all RS-422A/485 control lines, you can safely use the boards in environments where you are concerned about surges causing incorrect operation or damage to the PC. COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 39 4. Functions COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 40: About Software
Sends data entered from the keyboard and displays received data on the screen. Source folder: \Samples\VB.NET folder Visual C# 2005 sample programs (1) Transmit/Receive sample Sends data entered from the keyboard and displays received data on the screen. Source folder: \Samples \VCS folder COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 41 5. About Software Visual C++ sample programs (1) Transmit sample Sends data entered from the keyboard. Execute from the command prompt. Source folder: \Samples\Vc\Comsend.c file (2) Receive sample Displays received data on the screen. Source folder: \Samples \Vc\Comread.c file COM-2PD-LPE...
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Page 42: Uninstalling The Driver Software
How to uninstall (1) Open the Control Panel and launch Device Manager from the [System] applet. (2) Expand [Multifunction adapters] and delete [CONTEC Co., Ltd-XXXXXXXXXX] (installed hardware name). To also delete all the driver files, check [Remove this device software]. -
Page 43: Cd-Rom Directory Structure
Sample program for VisualBasic.NET (for SerialPortClass) |– VCS Sample program for VisualC.NET (for SerialPortClass) |– USB USB related files |– UsersGuide Manual of hardware (PDF) |– UTILITY Various utilities |– CommChk Self diagnostic program (Loopback communication test) |– CTstCom Self diagnostic program (Terminal utility) COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 44: About Hardware
This chapter provides hardware specifications and hardware-related supplementary information. For detailed technical information For further detailed technical information (“Technical Reference” including the information such as an I/O map, configuration register, etc.), visit the Contec's web site to call for it. COM-2PD-LPE... -
Page 45: Hardware Specification
300m 115,200bps 600m 57,600bps 900m 19,200bps 1200m 9,600bps Communication cable: 28AWG, double shielded cable, twisted pairs used for each +/- signal line. A single interrupt signal "INTA" is output as a collection of interrupt input signals from two channels COM-2PD-LPE... - Page 46 6. About Hardware Board Dimensions 121.69(L) [mm] The standard outside dimension (L) is the distance from the end of the board to the outer surface of the slot cover. COM-2PD-LPE...
- Page 47 CONTEC CO., LTD. June 2018 Edition 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan https://www.contec.com/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [06112018] [08242017] Management No. NA05875 [06052018_rev2] Parts No.
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