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Perle RIO User Manual (327 pages)

Remote I/O System

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User Guide
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About this Manual

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Revision History

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- General Installation Procedure for SCO Openserver 5 and SCO Openserver
  6
- Table of Contents
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Fast Contents

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Contents

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Chapter 1 Introduction

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- About the RIO System
  21
- RIO System Components
  22
  - Host Card
    22
  - Link Cables
    22
  - Remote Terminal Adaptors
    23
  - Long Distance Module (LDM)
    23
  - Fibre Optic (FOLK) Kit
    24
  - Example RIO Systems
    25
    
    Short Distance Link Using RIO Link Cable
    26
    
    Medium Distance Link Using Fibre Optic (FOLK) Kit
    27
    
    Long Distance Link Via Leased Line
    28
    
    Fault Tolerant Link
    29
    
    Dual Host Fail-Safe Link
    30
Chapter 2 Installing Hardware and Software

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Installing RIO under Windows NT

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- General Setup Procedure for Windows NT
  91
- Installing Device Drivers and Utilities
  92
- Configuring ISA Host Cards
  95
- Configuring PCI Host Cards
  98
- Configuring Remote Terminal Adaptors
  99
- Making and Displaying Changes to Your System Configuration
  101
  - Introduction
    102
  - Displaying Multiple Networks
    103
  - Printing a Copy of the System Map
    103
  - Identifying an RTA
    104
  - Displaying a Port Configuration Summary
    105
  - Adding a Fault Tolerant Link
    106
  - Adding an RTA to Your System Configuration
    106
  - Adopting Port Names
    107
  - Moving an RTA
    108
  - Removing an RTA
    108
  - Disconnecting an RTA from Within the Software
    108
  - Re-Booting an RTA
    109
  - Adding a Host Card
    109
  - Removing a Host Card
    109
Installing RIO PCI Host Cards under Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008

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Installing RIO ISA Host Cards under Windows 2000

125
Installing RIO under Linux

143
Installing a Universal 3.3/5V PCI Host Card

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- Identifying Your RIO PCI Card and Slot Type
  156
- Installation Procedure
  157
Installing an ISA Host Card

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Removing Host Cards

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Installing Remote Terminal Adaptors (Rtas)

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- RTA8 8 Port Remote Terminal Adaptors
  162
  - Installation Procedure
    162
  - Wall Mounting an RTA8
    164
- RTA16 16 Port Remote Terminal Adaptors
  165
  - Installation Procedure
    165
- RRC16 Remote Concentrator
  168
  - Installation Procedure
    168
  - Mounting the RRC16
    170
Removing a Remote Terminal Adaptor (RTA)

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Installing a Short Distance Link

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Installing a Fibre Optic Link Kit (FOLK)

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- Introduction
  175
- Fibre Optic Unit Main Components
  175
- Installation Procedure
  176
Installing a Long Distance Module (LDM)

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- Introduction
  177
- Long Distance Unit Main Components
  178
- Installation
  179
  - General Procedure
    179
  - Installing a Long Distance LDM Link Via Modem and Leased Line
    180
  - Long Wire Installation
    182
  - Installation
    183
- LDM Cabling Information
  184
- LDU Flying Lead Connector Pinouts
  184
  - Cable Diagram
    184
  - Mini DIN on RIO Link Flying Lead
    184
  - DB25 Female on Flying Lead
    185
- Adaptor Pinouts for LDU Flying Lead Connectors
  186
Installing a Fault Tolerant Link

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Installing a Dual Host Fail-Safe Link (UNIX Only)

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Chapter 3 Rio Cabling Information

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Mini DIN Pinouts on RIO Host Cards

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RTA Connector Pinouts

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- RTA Connector Guide
  201
- RJ45 Female RTA Connector Pinout
  202
- DB25 Female RTA Connector Pinout
  203
- RS422 DB25 Female RTA Connector Pinout
  204
- DB25 Male RTA Connector Pinout
  205
- DB25 Parallel Female RTA Connector Pinout
  206
Connecting RIO Host Cards to Rtas

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Connecting Rtas to Terminals

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Connecting Rtas to Modems

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Connecting Rtas to Parallel Printers

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Connecting Rtas to Serial Printers

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Cable Connector Pinouts

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- RJ45 Male to DB25 Male DTE for Connection to DCE Devices
  212
  - Cable Diagram
    212
  - Connector Pinout Table
    212
- DB25 Male to DB25 Male DTE for Connection to DCE Devices
  213
  - Cable Diagram
    213
  - Connector Pinout Table
    213
- DB25 Female to DB25 Male DTE for Connection to DCE Devices
  214
  - Cable Diagram
    214
  - Connector Pinout Table
    214
- RJ45 Male to DB25 Female DCE for Connection to DTE Devices
  215
  - Cable Diagram
    215
  - Connector Pinout Table
    215
- DB25 Male to DB25 Female DCE for Connection to DTE Devices
  216
  - Cable Diagram
    216
  - Connector Pinout Table
    216
- DB25 Female to DB25 Female DCE for Connection to DTE Devices
  217
  - Cable Diagram
    217
  - Connector Pinout Table
    217
- DB25 Parallel Male to Centronics Parallel
  218
RIO Cables Available from Perle

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- Link Cable
  219
  - Cable Diagram
    219
  - Connector Pinout Table
    219
- Link Cable Specification
  220
Fibre Optic Link (FOLK) Cable Specifications

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Loopback Connector Pinouts

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Chapter 4 Quick Reference

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- SCO Openserver 5 Utilities
  227
  - Config.rio
    227
    
    Main Menu
    228
    
    RTA Management Menu
    229
    
    Host Configuration Menu
    232
  - SCO Unixware Utilities
    233
    
    Device Configuration Utility
    233
    
    Config.rio
    234
    
    Main Menu
    235
    
    RTA Management Menu
    237
    
    Host Configuration Menu
    239
    
    Spxadmport Utility for Configuring Ports
    240
  - Window NT Utilities
    242
    
    Main Window
    242
    
    RIO Configuration Utility
    242
    
    Menu Map and Toolbar Buttons
    243
Chapter 5 Rio Command Line Utilities

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Command Line Utilities

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- Rioisacfg Utility
  246
- Rioconfig Utility
  247
RIO System Commands under Solaris/Linux/Lynxos

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- Rioreboot
  249
- Rioversion
  250
- Rioboot
  251
- Rioadopt
  252
- Riodelete
  253
- Rioidentify
  254
- Riolock
  255
- Rioresume
  255
- Riomkdev
  256
- Rioshow
  258
- Riostats
  259
Rio.cf File

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- About the Rio.cf File
  260
- Rio.cf Keywords
  262
  - Host
    263
  - Rta
    263
  - Defport
    264
  - Port
    266
Appendixa Serial Port Device Names

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- Solaris Device Node Details
  268
- Linux Device Node Details
  268
Appendix A Serial Port Device Names

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Appendixb Transparent Printing (Solaris Only )

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Appendix B Transparent Printing (Solaris Only)

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Appendixc Troubleshooting

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- Solaris Troubleshooting
  275
  - Example of Normal Boot up Messages for Host Cards
    275
  - Troubleshooting Guide
    276
    
    Host Cards
    276
    
    Remote Terminal Adaptors (Rtas)
    277
    
    Ports
    278
  - SCO Openserver 5 Troubleshooting
    279
    
    Using the Port Diagnostics Facility
    279
    
    General Procedure for Using Port Diagnostics
    280
    
    Selecting the RTA and Port to Test
    281
    
    Performing the Send Data to Port Test
    285
    
    Performing the Loopback Test on a Port
    287
    
    SCO Openserver 5 Error Messages
    289
  - SCO Unixware Troubleshooting
    290
    
    Using the Port Diagnostics Facility
    290
    
    General Procedure for Using Port Diagnostics
    291
    
    Selecting the RTA and Port to Test
    292
    
    Performing the Send Data to Port Test
    295
    
    Performing the Loopback Test on a Port
    297
    
    SCO Unixware Error Messages
    299
  - Windows NT Troubleshooting
    300
    
    General Fault Finding under Windows NT
    301
    
    Machine Fails to Boot
    301
    
    NT Operating System Fails While Loading
    302
    
    RIO Driver or Another Driver Fails to Boot
    302
    
    COM Ports Are Not Accessible
    303
    
    RIO NT Driver Is Operating Satisfactorily but then Fails
    303
    
    Error Messages
    305
    
    Messages Which Are Common
    306
    
    Messages Which Are Infrequent
    307
    
    Messages Which You Should Rarely See
    308
    
    Clashing Memory Address
    309
    
    Clashing Interrupts
    310
    
    System Information
    311
    
    Testing RIO Host Cards with the Hardware Diagnostics Program
    312
    
    How to Run a Test Using RIO Hardware Diagnostics
    313
    
    Test Options Guide
    315
    
    Additional Options
    317
Appendix D Contacting

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Appendix C Troubleshooting

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Appendixd Contacting Perle

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- Making a Technical Support Query
  319
  - Who to Contact
    319
  - Information Needed When Making a Query
    320
  - Making a Support Query Via the Perle Web Page
    321
  - Repair Procedure
    322
  - Feedback about this Manual
    322
  - Contacting Perle Technical Support
    323
Index

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Perle RIO User Manual (327 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Revision History

Fast Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installing Hardware and Software

Installing RIO under Windows NT

Installing RIO PCI Host Cards under Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008

Installing RIO ISA Host Cards under Windows 2000

Installing RIO under Linux

Installing a Universal 3.3/5V PCI Host Card

Installing an ISA Host Card

Removing Host Cards

Installing Remote Terminal Adaptors (Rtas)

Removing a Remote Terminal Adaptor (RTA)

Installing a Short Distance Link

Installing a Fibre Optic Link Kit (FOLK)

Installing a Long Distance Module (LDM)

Installing a Fault Tolerant Link

Installing a Dual Host Fail-Safe Link (UNIX Only)

Chapter 3 Rio Cabling Information

Mini DIN Pinouts on RIO Host Cards

RTA Connector Pinouts

Connecting RIO Host Cards to Rtas

Connecting Rtas to Terminals

Connecting Rtas to Modems

Connecting Rtas to Parallel Printers

Connecting Rtas to Serial Printers

Cable Connector Pinouts

RIO Cables Available from Perle

Fibre Optic Link (FOLK) Cable Specifications

Loopback Connector Pinouts

Chapter 4 Quick Reference

Chapter 5 Rio Command Line Utilities

Command Line Utilities

RIO System Commands under Solaris/Linux/Lynxos

Rio.cf File

Appendixa Serial Port Device Names

Appendix A Serial Port Device Names

Appendixb Transparent Printing (Solaris Only )

Appendix B Transparent Printing (Solaris Only)

Appendixc Troubleshooting

Appendix D Contacting

Appendix C Troubleshooting

Appendixd Contacting Perle

Index

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