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Summary of Contents for Solartron Metrology Orbit PCI Mk 2
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Page 1: User Manual
Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card User Manual Part No. 502566 Issue 4... - Page 2 Solartron Metrology. © 2004 Solartron Metrology Ltd. All rights reserved. Orbit is a registered trademark of Solartron Metrology Ltd ® ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index 5 Setting up the Orbit Measurement System ..11 1 Introduction ......2 Orbit Introduction . -
Page 4: 1.0: Introduction
Symbols in this manual: This manual describes the installation and preparation of This symbol indicates where applicable the Orbit PCI Mk 2 Network Card, and the installation of cautionary or other information is to be found. the software drivers. 1.0: Introduction... -
Page 5: Pc System Requirements
1.0: Introduction WARNINGS: PC System Requirements Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere PC Hardware Requirements To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an Personal or Multimedia computer with a Pentium explosive atmosphere. processor running at 700MHz or above with 128 MB or more RAM, NOTES: One available PCI slot,... -
Page 6: Software Installation
2.0: Software Installation Overview Sections 2 and 3 will guide you through the steps required to prepare and install the Orbit PCI Network Card in a personal or multimedia computer or a compatible system. Installing the Software ® The Orbit Support Pack for Windows software must be installed BEFORE FITTING any Orbit PCI Network Card(s) in to the computer. - Page 7 2.0: Software Installation Follow the on-screen instructions, until the ‘InstallShield Wizard Completed’ window is displayed. Select, Finish. Shut down the computer and fit the Orbit PCI Network Card, refer to section 3.0 Installation of the Hardware. ® Windows will detect the Orbit PCI Network Card and automatically install the driver software. ®...
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
3.0: Hardware Installation Precautions Before handling the Orbit PCI Network Card, read the following information. Static Electricity The Orbit Network Card contains components which can be damaged by static electricity. To reduce the risk of damage to the card, keep it in its conductive plastic packaging until it is required. When fitting the card, handle it by its free edges and do not touch the card edge connector. -
Page 9: Card Installation
3.0: Hardware Installation Card Installation The Orbit PCI Network Card is designed to be installed into a PCI slot on the computer motherboard. Follow the steps below: ® 1. Before fitting the Orbit PCI Network Card, install the Orbit Support Pack for Windows Refer to section 2.0 Software Installation. - Page 10 3.0: Hardware Installation 5. Replace the computer's cover and turn the power on. ® 6. Windows will detect the Orbit PCI Network Card(s) and automatically install the driver software. 3.0: Hardware Installation Part No. 502566 Issue 4...
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Page 11: Orbit Software
4.0: Orbit Software ® After installing the Orbit Support Pack for Windows the following components will have been loaded on the computer. A dynamic link library (Orbit_IF.dll) that provides the interface between a 32 bit application and the Orbit Network via a Solartron Orbit PCI Network Card, Orbit ISA Network Card and the RS232 Interface Module. - Page 12 4.0: Orbit Software Orbit Network Explorer Multiple Orbit PCI Network Card(s) will be listed in Orbit Network Explorer as shown below OrbitPCICard1.Channel1 OrbitPCICard1.Channel2 OrbitPCICard2.Channel1 OrbitPCICard2.Channel2. etc..Physically this means that PCICard1 will be the Orbit PCI Network Card nearest the PC PSU (Power Supply Unit). PCICard2 will be the next Orbit PCI Network Card fitted, and so on.
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Page 13: Setting Up The Orbit Measurement System
5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Orbit Introduction This section gives some basic information on the connection of the various components of an Orbit Measurement Network. It is assumed that an Orbit PCI Network Card has been installed in a PC and that this PC will be used to provide power to the Orbit Network. - Page 14 5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 120 mA for the Orbit Network Card). For power requirements of individual Orbit components, refer to sections relating to those modules. 5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Part No. 502566 Issue 4...
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Page 15: Orbit Network Voltage Drop
5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Orbit Network Voltage Drop All Orbit Modules are designed to work from a supply voltage of 4.75 V dc to 5.25 V dc and care must be taken to ensure that all modules, especially those furthest from the power supply, have the correct working voltage applied. When being used with a PC power supply, it is unlikely that the upper voltage limit will be exceeded, but the possibility of Orbit Module voltages dropping below the lower voltage limit can exist. - Page 16 5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System 5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Part No. 502566 Issue 4...
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Page 17: Cabling
5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Cabling For higher speed applications, it is recommended that enhanced Orbit cables are used to avoid any reduction in performance. Contact your local supplier for additional information. 5.0: Setting up the Orbit Measurement System Part No. -
Page 18: Orbit Network Card Specification
6.0: Orbit Network Card Specification Orbit Network Card Specification Electrical Power Consumption 120 mA max.(no Orbit Modules connected) RS485 serial two wire differential Dual channel 9 way sub D (sockets fitted to PC card) Network terminator 120R (between 2 and 3) of 9 way D-type Parallel connected 9 way D-type connectors male and female are pin to pin connected on the network. -
Page 19: Orbit Network
6.0: Orbit Network Card Specification Orbit Network The Orbit Measurement System communicates with multiple Orbit Modules, via an RS485 multi-drop network. Communications Method Asynchronous, half duplex, poll / response Baud Rate 187.5 k Baud & 1.5 M Baud Data Byte Structure 1 start, 8 data, 1 odd parity, 1 stop bit Network Reading rate of up to 3906 readings per second...
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