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- Page 1 BlueStorm/Express User Manual Connect Tech Inc 42 Arrow Road Guelph, Ontario N1K 1S6 Tel: 519-836-1291 Toll: 800-426-8979 (North America only) Fax: 519-836-4878 Email: sales@connecttech.com support@connecttech.com Web: www.connecttech.com CTIM-00033 Revision 0.18 2020-11-13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Figure 1: BlueStorm/Express RS-232/422/485 two and four port model hardware components (BEG001, BEG002, BEG003, BEG004, BEG012, BEG013) ................... 7 Figure 2: BlueStorm/Express RS-232/422/485 8 and 16 port model hardware components (BEG005, BEG006) ... 8 Figure 3: BlueStorm/Express Opto RS-232/422/485 four port model hardware components (BBG001) ....9 Figure 4: BlueStorm/Express Opto (1 kV) RS-232/422/485 eight port model hardware components (BBG003) .. - Page 3 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Operating Environment ............................35 PCI Express Interface.............................. 35 Communications ..............................35 Baud Rates ...............................35 Baud rate maximums differ based on product number. The specification sheet contains the maximum baud rates for each product............................35 UARTs ................................36 Surge Suppression ..............................
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Page 4: Customer Support Overview
Customer Support Overview If you experience difficulties after reading the manual and/or using the product, contact the Connect Tech reseller from which you purchased the product. In most cases the reseller can help you with product installation and difficulties. In the event that the reseller is unable to resolve your problem, our highly qualified support staff can assist you. -
Page 5: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Connect Tech Inc.'s opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, disaster or non-Connect Tech Inc. -
Page 6: Introduction
Instead of relying on shared parallel bus architecture, PCI Express is built around bidirectional, dedicated point-to-point “lanes.” This technology allows extensive future scalability. With the future in mind, Connect Tech designed the BlueStorm/Express to ensure compatibility with future versions of the PCI Express bus. -
Page 7: Bluestorm/Express Diagrams
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual BlueStorm/Express Diagrams Figure 1: BlueStorm/Express RS-232/422/485 two and four port model hardware components (BEG001, BEG002, BEG003, BEG004, BEG012, BEG013) Note: The above example is a four port BlueStorm/Express model. JC and JD headers will not be installed on two port models. - Page 8 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Figure 2: BlueStorm/Express RS-232/422/485 8 and 16 port model hardware components (BEG005, BEG006) Note: The above example is a 16 port BlueStorm/Express model. Headers JI through JP will not be installed on eight port models...
- Page 9 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Figure 3: BlueStorm/Express Opto RS-232/422/485 four port model hardware components (BBG001) Note: The above example is a four port BlueStorm/Express Opto model installed with headers JA through JD. Revision 0.18...
- Page 10 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Figure 4: BlueStorm/Express Opto (1 kV) RS-232/422/485 eight port model hardware components (BBG003) Note: The above example is an eight port model where ports 5 through 8 feature 1 kV optical isolation and ports 1 through 4 are non-isolated.
- Page 11 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Figure 6: BlueStorm/Express LP 8-Port RS232/422/485 hardware components (BFG001/BFG002) Figure 7: BlueStorm/Express Isolated 8-Port RS232 hardware components (BDG001) This board requires no jumpers. Revision 0.18...
- Page 12 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Figure 8: BlueStorm/Express Isolated 4-Port RS232/422/485 Low Profile (BCG004) Refer to the “BCG004 and BBG008: BlueStorm/Express, Isolated” section below, for details about the settings of the mode switch. Refer to “Table 10: HDB-44 (BCG004)” for IO connector signal pin out.
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Page 13: Bluestorm/Express Installation Overview
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual BlueStorm/Express Installation Overview Before you begin, take a moment to ensure your package includes the components that ship with your product. These components should include: One BlueStorm/Express adapter • One CD containing software and documentation •... -
Page 14: Half Duplex Mode
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Half Duplex Mode In this mode the TxD+/- line driver is enabled only when data is transmitted and RxD+/- is disabled when data is being transmitted. This mode is typically used in either point-to-point 2-wire connections OR in multi-drop 2-wire bus connections. -
Page 15: Tri-State Operation
1 and 2. Jumpering position 2 enables tri-state on boot for ports 3 and 4. Jumper block J1 is used in diagnostic modes and should be left unpopulated unless directed otherwise by Connect Tech’s technical support in the diagnosing of a system problem. Power-On Tri-state (BlueStorm/Express Opto 1 kV model only) BlueStorm/Express Opto 1 kV models offer a power-on tri-state similar to the Auto-485 mode selection listed above. -
Page 16: Bcg004 And Bbg008: Bluestorm/Express, Isolated
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual BCG004 and BBG008: BlueStorm/Express, Isolated Each Port has a 4-Position switch which sets the mode for the Port. Positions #1&2 set the basic mode for the port. Positions #3&4 perform other setup functions. Mode Loopback RS232 RS485 –... -
Page 17: Connector Pinouts
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Connector Pinouts Table 1: DB-9 Male Pinouts - TYPE A This “TYPE A” DB-9 pinout applies only to the following Part Numbers: BEG001, BEG002, BEG003, BEG004, BEG005, BEG006, BEG012, BEG013, BBG003, BFG001, BFG002, BDG001 RS-232 RS-422/485 Pin No. - Page 18 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 3: DB-9 Male Pinouts - TYPE B This “TYPE B” DB-9 pinout applies only to the following Part Numbers: BBG001, BCG001 RS-232 RS-422/485 Pin No. Signal Direction Signal Direction no connect RxD (+) input...
- Page 19 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 5: DB-37 This DB-37 Connector pinout applies only to the following Part Numbers: BEG002, BEG004 Port RS-232 RS-422/485 Signal Direction Signal Direction signal gnd signal ref output RxD A(-) input output TxD A(-) output...
- Page 20 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 6: VHDCI-68 This VHDCI-68 Connector pinout applies only to the following Part Numbers: BEG005, BEG006, BFG001, BFG002 Port RS-232 Signal RS-422/485 Signal Signal Direction Signal Direction output TXD- output input CTS+ input input RXD+...
- Page 21 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 6: VHDCI-68 Female Pinouts (continued) Port RS-232 Signal RS-422/485 Signal Signal Direction Signal Direction output TXD- output input CTS+ input input RXD+ input output RXD- input output RTS- output input CTS- input input TXD+...
- Page 22 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 7: HDB-78 (BBG003) This HDB-78 Connector pinout applies only to the following Part Numbers: BBG003 Port RS-232 Signal RS-422/485 Signal Signal Direction Signal Direction output RTS A(-) output input RTS B(+) output no connect...
- Page 23 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 7: HDB-78 (BBG003) Pinout (continued) Port RS-232 Signal RS-422/485 Signal Signal Direction Signal Direction input CTS A(-) input input CTS B(+) input output RTS A(-) output input RTS B(+) output input CTS A(-) input...
- Page 24 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 8: HDB-78 (BBG008) This HDB-78 Connector pinout applies only to the following Part Numbers: BBG008 Port HDB-78 DB-9 Pin RS-232 Signal RS-422/485 Signal RS-485 Signal Pin No. Signal Direction Signal Direction Signal Direction input...
- Page 25 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 8: HDB-78 (BBG008) Pinout (continued) Port HDB-78 DB-9 Pin RS-232 Signal RS-422/485 Signal RS-485 Signal Pin No. Signal Direction Signal Direction Signal Direction input no connect no connect input TxD (+) output TxD+/RxD+ input/output...
- Page 26 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 9: HDB-62 Connector Pinout This HDB-62 Connector pinout applies only to the following Part Numbers: BDG001 Port DB-62 DB-9 Signal Pin No. Pin No. Direction RS-232 Signal Input Input Output Output Output Input Input...
- Page 27 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 9: HDB-62 Connector Pinout (continued) Port DB-62 DB-9 Signal Pin No. Pin No. Direction RS-232 Signal Input Input Output Output Output Input Input Input Output Output Output Input Input Input Output Output Output Input...
- Page 28 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Table 10: HDB-44 (BCG004) DB-9 Pin-outs are achieved using cable CTIC-00359 Port HDB-44 DB-9 RS-232 RS422 RS485 Pin No. Pin No. Signal Signal Signal TXRX+ TXRX- TXRX+ TXRX- TXRX+ TXRX- TXRX+ TXRX- Note: Cable CTIC-00359 is especially purposed for use with the BCG004 board, maintaining the isolation rating and giving the DB-9 pins-outs above.
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Page 29: Rs-422/485 Recommended Wiring
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual RS-422/485 Recommended Wiring Type “A” RS-422/485 Wiring This wiring scheme can be applied to the following Part Numbers: BEG001, BEG002, BEG003, BEG004, BEG005, BEG006, BEG012, BEG013, BBG003, BFG001, BFG002 RS-422/485 RS-422/485 2 Wire Diagram 4 Wire Diagram... -
Page 30: Hardware Installation
If you are interested in a device driver for an operating system not listed please contact the Connect Tech Sales Department. Also, visit the Connect Tech website for the latest product manuals, installation guides and device driver software downloads. -
Page 31: Software First Installation (Windows)
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Software First Installation (Windows) Downlaod and extract the latest driver from the website. Run DPInst86.exe (for 32-bit) or DPInst64.exe (for 64-bit). The installer will guide you through the process. The board will then be detected and installed when the board is physically added to the system. Software First installs are a great way to update existing drivers. -
Page 32: Port Settings
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Downlaod and extract the latest driver from the website. Choose what you want the wizard to do by selecting Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Select Next. Choose Include this location in the search and browse to the folder with the .inf file extensions in the extracted driver directory. -
Page 33: Advanced Port Settings
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Advanced Port Settings Use FIFO Buffers For performance reasons, it is preferred that the FIFO buffers on the UART be used. When the Use FIFO Buffers option is enabled, the UART will be more efficient at moving data. Other functions such as flow control will be managed by the UART when this option is enabled. -
Page 34: Baud Rate Mapping
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Baud Rate Mapping In some applications, high or unusual baud rates such as 230400 bps cannot be specified directly. In such a case, we provide two baud rates (110 bps and 300 bps) which can be mapped to different values if necessary. -
Page 35: Specifications
Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual Specifications Operating Environment Storage temperature: -40° C to 105° C ● Operating temperature: 0° C to 70° C (-40 to +85 Industrial Temp Versions) ● Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing ● Air movement: no requirement ●... - Page 36 Connect Tech BlueStorm/Express User Manual UARTs BlueStorm/Express (2 and 4 port models) 17D152 dual UARTs with 64 byte TxD/RxD FIFO buffers ● BlueStorm/Express (8 and 16 port models) 17V258 octal UARTs with 64 byte TxD/RxD FIFO buffers ● BlueStorm/Express Opto 17D152 dual UARTs with 64 byte TxD/RxD FIFO buffers ●...
- Page 37 ● Certification Connect Tech Inc. declares that the product(s) covered by the contents of this manual have been tested and found compliant with the below listed standards as required by the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive for General Immunity Compliance, EN 50 0082.1:1997...
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