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"Industrial Strength Communications"
Intellicon-NT960/PCI
Intelligent Serial Communications
Subsystem

User Manual

Connect Tech Inc
42 Arrow Road
Guelph, Ontario
N1K 1S6
Tel: 519-836-1291
800-426-8979
Fax: 519-836-4878
Email: sales@connecttech.com
URL: http://www.connecttech.com
CTIM-00008, Revision 0.02, January 7 2003
Part Number: MAN062
Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Intellicon-NT960/PCI Intelligent Serial Communications Subsystem User Manual Connect Tech Inc 42 Arrow Road Guelph, Ontario N1K 1S6 Tel: 519-836-1291 800-426-8979 Fax: 519-836-4878 Email: sales@connecttech.com URL: http://www.connecttech.com CTIM-00008, Revision 0.02, January 7 2003 Part Number: MAN062 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...
  • Page 2 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    Tech Inc. products. Should this product, in 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 4: Trademark Acknowledgment

    Copyright/Trademarks Copyright Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Connect Tech shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 5 Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada. General The above agency conformances were met by independent laboratory testing of Connect Tech Inc. product(s) with shielded cables, with metal hoods, attached to either the terminating connectors or cable assemblies supplied with the product(s).
  • Page 6 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Customer Service Overview... 1-12 RMA Overview... 1-15 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Introduction ... 2-1 NT960/PCI Host Adapter... 2-1 Installing the NT960/PCI in your System... 2-2 ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and ACM/Flex16 ... 2-2 ACM/16/16RJ/Flex16 Address Selection... 2-3 SLIM Installation(ACM/Flex16)... 2-6 SLIM Options... 2-8 LED interface indicators (ACM/Flex16) ...

  • Page 8: Chapter 4: Appendices

    Memory ... 4-1 PCI Bus Interface ... 4-1 Operating Environment ... 4-1 Power Requirements... 4-1 Dimensions... 4-1 NT960/PCI ACM/16, ACM/16RJ, ACM/Flex16... 4-1 Asynchronous Communication Module ... 4-1 Operating Environment ... 4-2 Power Requirements... 4-2 Dimensions... 4-2 NT960/PCI Part Numbers ... 4-3 Certification ...
  • Page 9 ACM/Flex16: RS-485 SLIM options ... 4-34 List of Tables Table 1: ACM/16/Flex16/16RJ address settings ... 2-5 Table 2: NT960/PCI SW1 switch settings ... 2-10 Table 3: DB-9 pinouts - ACM/16... 4-5 Table 4: DB-9 pinouts - ACM/Flex16... 4-6 Table 5: ACM/Flex16 SLIM pinouts... 4-7 Table 5(continued): ACM/Flex16 SLIM pinouts ...
  • Page 10 Figure 2: ACM/16 module ... 1-6 Figure 3: ACM/16RJ module ... 1-8 Figure 4: ACM/Flex16 module ... 1-10 Figure 5: Intellicon-NT960/PCI - 32 port configuration... 1-11 Figure 6: Problem summary sheet ... 1-13 Figure 7: ACM/16/Flex16 address switch block ... 2-3 Figure 8: ACM/16RJ address switch block ...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction ... 1-1 Manual Overview ... 1-2 Conventions & Symbols ... 1-3 Product Overview... 1-4 Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter ... 1-4 Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16 ... 1-5 Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16RJ ... 1-7 Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/Flex16 ... 1-9 Intellicon-NT960/PCI Software ... 1-12 Customer Service Overview... 1-12 RMA Overview...

  • Page 12: Intellicon-Nt960/Pci User's Manual, Ver

    Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Product Overview - describes the Intellicon-NT960/PCI, its features and specifications. Customer Services Overview - describes the various customer support services available to users of Connect Tech products. RMA Overview - describes the RMA policy and procedures for all Connect Tech products.

  • Page 14: Manual Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Manual Overview The purpose of the Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual is to help you install the Intellicon-NT960/PCI subsystem as effortlessly as possible. The manual includes four main sections: Introduction - the section you are currently reading, covers the Intellicon-NT960/PCI features; Connect Tech's customer services;...

  • Page 15: Conventions & Symbols

    The "Warning" convention advises you to take certain precautions in order to avoid possible damage to your Connect Tech product. This message warns you that your Connect Tech product is very sensitive to static electricity. Make sure that before you handle the product you practice proper ESD procedures.

  • Page 16: Product Overview

    Intellicon-NT960/PCI Device Drivers Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter The NT960/PCI Host Adapter provides the high-speed interface between a host computer and an external ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 communication module. The NT960/PCI Host Adapter off loads from the host computer the task of managing the serial communication component of an application.

  • Page 17: Intellicon-Nt960/Pci Acm/16

    Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16 The ACM/16 (Asynchronous Communication Module) is an external module that connects to the NT960/PCI Host Adapter via a high speed 37 pin external bus cable. Figure 2 shows a top view of the ACM/16. The ACM/16 offers the following features: 16 asynchronous RS-232-C serial ports.

  • Page 18: Figure 2: Acm/16 Module

    Chapter 1: Introduction Up to eight ACM/16's, ACM/16RJ’s and/or ACM/Flex16’s can connect to an Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter providing up to 128 serial ports. Figure 2: ACM/16 module External power supply ACM/16 address switch DB37 bus connector Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 19: Intellicon-Nt960/Pci Acm/16Rj

    Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16RJ The ACM/16RJ (Asynchronous Communication Module) is an external module that connects to the NT960/PCI Host Adapter via a high speed 37 pin external bus cable. Figure 3 shows a top view of the ACM/16RJ. The ACM/16RJ offers the following...

  • Page 20: Figure 3: Acm/16Rj Module

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 3: ACM/16RJ module ACM/16RJ Address switch Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 External power supply Power-in Power-out connector connector PWR-IN PWR-OUT Power Activity Traffic Address Intellicon NT960 ACM/16RJ Connect Tech Inc Power LED Activity LED Traffic LED...

  • Page 21: Intellicon-Nt960/Pci Acm/Flex16

    Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/Flex16 The ACM/Flex16 (Asynchronous Communication Module) is an external module that connects to the NT960/PCI Host Adapter via a high speed 37 pin external bus cable. Figure 4 shows a top view of the ACM/Flex16. The ACM/Flex16 offers the following...

  • Page 22: Figure 4: Acm/Flex16 Module

    1-10 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 4: ACM/Flex16 module External power supply ACM/16 address switch Activity LED DB37 bus connector Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 Power in connector SLIM Type Power LED Address SLIM Type Traffic LED Intellicon NT960 Connect Tech Inc.

  • Page 23: Figure 5: Intellicon-Nt960/Pci - 32 Port Configuration

    Chapter 1: Introduction The Intellicon-NT960/PCI subsystem can accommodate both small and large multi-channel applications. The NT960/PCI Host Adapter can connect up to eight ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and/or ACM/Flex16 modules for a total of 128 ports. Figure 5 below represents a sample configuration for a system requiring 32 ports.

  • Page 24: Intellicon-Nt960/Pci Software

    1-12 Chapter 1: Introduction Intellicon-NT960/PCI Software The NT960/PCI ships with software device drivers. These device drivers provide support for multi-port serial communications with different operating systems without the need for programming. See Chapter 3: Software Installation for driver installation instructions for the different operating systems.

  • Page 25: Figure 6: Problem Summary Sheet

    Hard disk adapter: Tape adapter: Other serial adapters Other adapters: Devices connected to ports: Revision no.: No. of serial ports: Base address selected: Revision no.: Revision no.: CPU type/speed: Settings: Settings: Settings: Settings: Settings: Settings: Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 1-13...
  • Page 26 Customer Support representatives are ready to answer your call Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Our numbers for calls are: Telephone: Toll free: Facsimile Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 519-836-1291 800-426-8979 519-836-4878 (on-line 24 hours)

  • Page 27: Rma Overview

    Please refer to the Limited Warranty for further restrictions or requirements. The NT960/PCI Host Adapter is very sensitive to static electricity. Make sure that before you remove the card from your computer, you wear an anti-static wristband. When you remove the board from your computer, handle it only by the edges and place it on the anti-static bag or an anti-static mat.
  • Page 28 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Introduction ... 2-1 NT960/PCI Host Adapter... 2-1 Installing the NT960/PCI in your System... 2-2 ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and ACM/Flex16 ... 2-2 ACM/16/16RJ/Flex16 Address Selection... 2-3 SLIM Installation(ACM/Flex16)... 2-6 SLIM Options... 2-8 LED interface indicators (ACM/Flex16) ... 2-8 ACM/16/16RJ/Flex16 to NT960/PCI Host Adapter...
  • Page 30 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 31: Introduction

    Adapter in the computer. In order to insure a successful installation, please follow the steps in the order specified above. The NT960/PCI Host Adapter is very sensitive to static electricity. Make sure that before you remove the card from the anti-static shipping bag, you wear an anti-static wristband.

  • Page 32: Installing The Nt960/Pci In Your System

    4. Remove the screw and the expansion slot cover from the slot you select and save both. 5. Place the NT960/PCI in the expansion slot and push down gently until the card seats fully in the slot. Note: Do not force the card into the expansion slot. If you meet a great deal of resistance, remove the board and try again.

  • Page 33: Figure 7: Acm/16/Flex16 Address Switch Block

    ACM/16RJ and ACM/Flex16. This switch setting enables the Host Adapter to identify each port. You must set each ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 or ACM/16RJ connected to a NT960/PCI Host Adapter for an unique address. Please refer to Figures 7 and 8 for the location and orientation of the ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 and ACM/16RJ address switch block or switch.

  • Page 34: Figure 8: Acm/16Rj Address Switch Block

    Figure 8: ACM/16RJ address switch block The ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 and ACM/16RJ ship with the address switch block or switch set for address 1, which assigns numbers 1 through 16 to the serial ports. If you are connecting only one ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 to the Host Adapter then use this setting.
  • Page 35 ACM/16RJ address switch block or switch set for: Address 1, ports 1 through 16(default): ACM/16/Flex16 Address Address 2, ports 17 through 32: ACM/16/Flex16 Address ACM/16RJ ACM/16/Flex16 Switch settings DIP Switch settings ACM/16RJ Address ACM/16RJ Address Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 36: Slim Installation(Acm/Flex16)

    SLIM sockets on the ACM/Flex16 Figure 9: ACM/Flex16: SLIM socket locations SLIM 4 socket (SM4) SLIM 3 socket (SM3) Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 ACM/Flex16 (view from back with cover removed) SLIM 1 socket (SM1) SLIM 2 socket (SM2)
  • Page 37 SLIMs from the anti-static shipping bag, you wear an anti- static wristband. When you remove the board from the anti-static bag, handle it only by the edges and place it on the anti-static bag or an anti-static mat. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 38: Slim Options

    When the LED is red the RS-485/422 interface is in use; when it is green the RS-232 interface is in use; and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use. Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 39: Acm/16/16Rj/Flex16 To Nt960/Pci Host Adapter

    You can achieve this performance improvement by setting switch 6 on DIP switch block SW1 on the NT960/PCI Host Adapter and by using a new bus cable assembly. Please refer to Figure 1 for the location of DIP switch block SW1.
  • Page 40 ACM/Flex16 to the Host Adapter, verify that each module has a unique address switch setting. 4. The NT960/PCI Host Adapter can connect up to a maximum of eight ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and/or ACM/Flex16 modules giving you a total of 128 ports. You can connect the modules directly to each other.
  • Page 41 96 ports you can once again connect power cables between the POWER OUT and POWER IN connectors on the ACM/16 or ACM/16RJ modules. Please refer to Figures 11, 12 and 13 for connecting multiple ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 modules. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 2-11...
  • Page 42 6. Turn on or connect the power to your host computer. 1. When connecting or disconnecting an ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 to a NT960/PCI Host Adapter or to another ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 module, you must turn off or disconnect the computer's power supply and the power supply to the ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 module(s).

  • Page 43: Figure 11: Connection Of One Acm/16/16Rj/Flex16 Module

    Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2-13 Figures 11, 12 and 13 show different methods of connecting ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 modules to the NT960/PCI Host Adapter. Figure 11: Connection of one ACM/16/16RJ/Flex16 module NT960/PCI Host Adapter DB37 connector Power supply Host Computer...

  • Page 44: Figure 12: Connection Of Three Acm/16/16Rj/Flex16 Modules

    You should install these straps between both the top and the bottom of the ACM/16/16RJ/Flex16 modules. Failure to do so will cause an intermittent connection that will disrupt communications. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 DB37 connector Power supply Power cables...

  • Page 45: Figure 13: Connection Of Six Acm/16/16Rj/Flex16 Modules

    Gender Changer Changer Changer Metal Straps Metal Straps Metal Straps Metal Straps & & & Screws Screws Screws ACM/16, ACM/16RJ or ACM/Flex16 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 2-15 Power cables Gender Gender Changer Changer Metal Straps & & Screws Screws...
  • Page 46 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Software Installation

    Chapter 3: Software Installation Introduction ... 3-1 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...
  • Page 48 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 49: Introduction

    The ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and ACM/Flex16 module(s) address switch settings. Technical Tips: 1. Your NT960/PCI subsystem may ship with diskettes that include README files. Please examine these files for technical tips or release notes concerning installation and configuration of various device drivers and software utilities.
  • Page 50 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...
  • Page 51 Memory ... 4-1 PCI Bus Interface ... 4-1 Operating Environment ... 4-1 Power Requirements... 4-1 Dimensions... 4-1 NT960/PCI ACM/16, ACM/16RJ, ACM/Flex16... 4-1 Asynchronous Communication Module ... 4-1 Operating Environment ... 4-2 Power Requirements... 4-2 Dimensions... 4-2 NT960/PCI Part Numbers ... 4-3 Certification ...
  • Page 52 SLIM insertion... 4-28 SLIM removal... 4-29 Appendix G: Factory Settings ... 4-30 NT960/PCI Host Adapter... 4-30 ACM/16, ACM/Flex16, ACM/16RJ Modules ... 4-31 ACM/16, ACM/Flex16, ACM/16RJ Address Setting ... 4-31 ACM/Flex16: RS-485 SLIM options ... 4-34 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 53: Appendix A: Specifications

    Ports configurable from 50 up to 115 Kbps Programmable Baud Rate Generator 0 - 70 ° C 0 - 90% no condensing no requirement 15,000 feet (5000 metres) 200 mA typical 14.70 cm 10.60 cm 1.50 cm 0.10 kg Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 54: Operating Environment

    Height: ACM/Flex16 Length: Width: Height: ACM/16RJ Length: Width: Height: Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 0 - 70 ° C 0 - 90% no condensing no requirement 15,000 feet (5,000 metres) 32.812 cm 11.562 cm 4.062 cm 32.812 cm 14.100 cm 4.062 cm...

  • Page 55: Nt960/Pci Part Numbers

    Chapter 4: Appendix A - Specifications NT960/PCI Part Numbers NP001 Intellicon-NT960/PCI Host Adapter with 1MB of RAM. NTACM16V2 Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16 external module with DB-9 male connectors. NTACM16V3 Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/16RJ external module with RJ-45 connectors. NTACMF16 Intellicon-NT960/PCI ACM/Flex16 external module with DB-9 male connectors.

  • Page 56: Certification

    Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada. General The above agency conformances were met by independent laboratory testing of Connect Tech Inc. product(s) with shielded cables, with metal hoods, attached to either the terminating connectors or cable assemblies supplied with the product(s).

  • Page 57: Appendix B: Connector Pinouts

    Chapter 4: Appendix B - Connector Pinouts Appendix B: Connector Pinouts A cable with 37 pin connectors connects the Intellicon- NT960/PCI host adapter to an ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 or ACM/16RJ external module. ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 and ACM/16RJ modules also connect to each other via 37 pin connectors.

  • Page 58: Acm/Flex16 Pinouts

    You may order the ACM/Flex16 external module with RS-232, RS-485/422 and/or 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Modules (SLIM). Please refer to Table 5 for the pinouts for the SLIM sockets found on the ACM/Flex16 module. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 RS-485 Direction Signal...
  • Page 59 RxD (-) 3 CTS A(-) 3 TxD B(+) 3 TxD (+) 3 RTS A(-) 3 TxD (-) 3 TxD A(-) 3 RTS B(+) 3 RxD (+) 3 RxD A(-) 3 CTS B(+) 3 Signal ground Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...
  • Page 60 RI 2 RxD 1 TxD 1 CTS 1 RTS 1 DSR 1 DTR 1 DCD 1 RI 1 -12 V Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 RS-232 RS-485/422 Signal Signal DCD 2 RxD B(+) 2 DSR 2 CTS A(-) 2 RxD 2...

  • Page 61: Acm/16Rj Pinouts

    DCD to DTR and/or to connect CTS to RTS. Failure to do so may result in a loss of a performance on your Intellicon- NT960/PCI subsystem. RS-232 Signal Direction input output output input input output Pin 1 Pin 8 Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 62: Appendix C: Rs-232 Option

    Figure 14: RS-232 SLIM partial schematic Connector Note: The RS-232 Serial Line Interface Module controls four ports, and therefore the schematic shows only a portion of the circuit. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 RS-232 SLIM partial schematic UART -12 V...

  • Page 63: Installation

    RS-232 interface is in use; and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use. Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-11...

  • Page 64: Appendix D: Rs-485/422 Option

    LEDs on the ACM/Flex16 indicate the electrical interface in use for a specific group of four ports. SLIMs are field upgradeable, providing you with more flexibility for your application. Please refer to Figure 15 for a partial schematic of the RS- 485/422 SLIM. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 65: Figure 15: Rs-485/422 Slim Partial Schematic

    Note: The RS-485/422 Serial Line Interface Module controls four ports, and therefore the schematic shows only a portion of the circuit. RTS+ RTS- CTS+ CTS- 50nF 150R Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-13 DSR1 DTR1 RTS1 UART CTS1 CTS load...

  • Page 66: Installation

    When the LED is red the RS-485/422 interface is in use; when it is green the RS-232 interface is in use; and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use. Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 67: Figure 16: Rs-485/422 Slim - Dip Switches

    Do not use a pencil to set the DIP switches as the lead graphite may short-circuit the switch. Figure 16: RS-485/422 SLIM - DIP switches WARNING RS-485 SLIM RS485 65825 REV.A 1995, CONNECT TECH INC. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-15...
  • Page 68 CTS load is AC (150 ohms in series with 50 nF) Technical Tip: We recommend that you set the switches 3, 4 and 5 on the RS-485/422 SLIM to the 485 configurations. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 Switch Port SLIM block...

  • Page 69: Line Bias Feature

    17 as an example of a typical circuit for a RS-485 application. Figure 17: Typical RS-485 circuit Station A where: Typical RS-485 Circuit Station B Station C G = generationg station R = receiving station Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-17 Station D...
  • Page 70 This allows you to "multi-drop" the RxD station on a half duplex communication line. You select this option with switch positions 3 and 4 on switch blocks S1, S2, S3, and S4. Please refer to the following examples concerning this option and their switch settings.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: Appendix D - RS-485/422 Option Switch positions 5 and 6 on switch blocks S1, S2, S3, and S4 allow the "receiver stations" (RxD and CTS) to have either a DC load of 150 ohms or an AC load of 150 ohms in series with a 50 nF capacitor.

  • Page 72: Rs-485/422 Cable Wiring

    Figures 18, 19 and 20 describe 8 wire, 4 wire and 2 wire cabling schemes between a port on the ACM/Flex16 to a port on the RS- 485/422 peripheral. Figure 18: RS-485/422 wiring diagram(8 wire) Figure 19: RS-485/422 wiring diagram(4 wire) Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 RS-485 peripheral ACM/Flex16 TxD + RxD +...

  • Page 73: Figure 20: Rs-485/422 Wiring Diagram(2 Wire)

    RS-485 peripheral TxD + RxD + RxD + TxD + TxD - RxD - RxD - TxD - RTS + RTS + CTS + CTS + RTS - RTS - CTS - CTS - Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-21...

  • Page 74: Appendix E: 20Ma Current Loop Option

    20mA Current Loop SLIM: partial schematic HPCL 4100 Note: The 20mA Current Loop Serial Line Interface Module controls four ports, and therefore the schematic shows only a portion of the circuit. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 TxD + HPCL TxD - 4200 RxD +...

  • Page 75: Installation

    RS-232 interface is in use; and when it is amber the 20mA Current Loop interface is in use. Please refer to Figure 10 for the location of these LED interface indicators. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-23...

  • Page 76: 20Ma Current Loop

    = 2.3 V for the HPCL 4100 and HPCL 4200. When you use other manufacturers’ equipment in the loop the value of may differ. 3. V = the open circuit voltage of the current source. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 WARNING - (S x V 0.020 ) is:...

  • Page 77: Current Loop Cable Wiring

    The example above illustrates a 20mA Current Loop cable wiring configuration between one port of the ACM/Flex16 and another port of an external device. External Current Source External Current Source Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-25 RxD - RxD + TxD + TxD - External Device Connector...

  • Page 78: Appendix F: Slim Insertion/Removal

    When you remove them from the anti-static bag, handle them only by the edges and place them on the anti-static bag or an anti-static mat. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02...

  • Page 79: Figure 23: Acm/Flex16 Back Cover Removal

    (view from back) 1. To remove the cover on the back of the ACM/Flex16, unscrew the four screws on the back cover with the appropriate screwdriver. ACM/Flex16 back cover removal cover Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-27 screw rubber feet...

  • Page 80: Slim Insertion

    2. Press downward and sideways on the SLIM until it latches into the socket. Do NOT force the SLIM, the installation process requires a small force and should be very smooth and easy. If you encounter resistance then re-check the orientation and insertion depth. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 Hole...

  • Page 81: Slim Removal

    SLIM naturally springs upwards as soon as the clips are open wide enough. If removal is difficult, then you are probably trying to raise the SLIM before the clips are open. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-29...

  • Page 82: Appendix G: Factory Settings

    NT960/PCI Host Adapter The NT960/PCI Host Adapter ships with factory settings for the following: Table 9: NT960/PCI SW1 factory settings...

  • Page 83: Acm/16, Acm/Flex16, Acm/16Rj Modules

    Chapter 4: Appendix G - Factory Settings ACM/16, ACM/Flex16, ACM/16RJ Modules The NT960/PCI ACM/16, ACM/16RJ and ACM/Flex16 modules ship with factory settings for the following: ACM/16 ACM/16RJ, or ACM/Flex16 address ACM/Flex16: RS-485 SLIM options ACM/16, ACM/Flex16, ACM/16RJ Address Setting The ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 or ACM/16RJ address switch block or switch assigns a number for each port on that particular ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 or ACM/16RJ.

  • Page 84: Figure 26: Acm/16, Acm/Flex16 Factory Settings

    4-32 Chapter 4: Appendix G - Factory Settings Figure 26: ACM/16, ACM/Flex16 factory settings Intellicon NT960 Connect Tech Inc. Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 ACM/Flex16 SLIM SLIM Type Type Powe Activity Address Traffic SLIM SLIM Type Type ACM/Flex16 Address ACM/16...

  • Page 85: Figure 27: Acm/16Rj Factory Setting

    Chapter 4: Appendix G - Factory Settings Figure 27: ACM/16RJ factory setting PWR-IN PWR-OUT Power Activity Traffic Address Intellicon NT960 ACM/16RJ Connect Tech Inc Address Intellicon-NT960/PCI User's Manual, ver. 0.02 4-33...

  • Page 86: Figure 28: Acm/Flex16 Rs-485 Slim Settings

    These options allow you to choose the line loads(DC or AC) and biasing for each port. DIP switch blocks S1, S2, S3, and S4 control these options. Connect Tech ships the RS-485 SLIM with all DIP switches set to the “OFF” position.
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