INDUSTRIAL I/O PACK SERIES APC8620/8621 PCI BUS CARRIER BOARD
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the system auto-configuration process assigns the carrier’s
base address in memory space.
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Plug-And-Play Interrupt Support - The personal computer
system software will allocate one interrupt line to the carrier.
The carrier’s interrupt pending register can be used to
quickly identify IP module pending interrupts.
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Supports Two Interrupt Channels per IP - Up to two
interrupt requests are supported for each IP. Additional
registers are associated with each interrupt request for
control and status monitoring.
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Full IP Register Access - Makes maximum use of logically
organized programmable registers on the carrier boards to
provide for easy configuration and control of IP modules.
Supports accesses to IP input/output, interrupt, and ID ROM
data spaces. No hardware jumper settings are required on
the carrier board.
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IP Module Access Time Out - Allows access to empty IP
slots without system failure. If the IP module accessed does
not respond within 32u seconds the bus access is
terminated without system failure. This allows each IP slot
to be probed to determine if an IP is installed. A control
register bit will be set and/or issue of an interrupt request to
indicate IP module time out access has occurred.
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Optional Screw Termination Panel - Model supports field
connection via screw terminals using the optional DIN rail
mount termination panels.
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Connectors Access I/O - Access to field I/O signals is
provided via industry standard 50-pin headers with ejector
latches. A separate header is provided for each IP module.
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Supervisory Circuit for Reset Generation - A
microprocessor supervisor circuit provides power-on, power-
off, and low power detection reset signals to the IP modules
per the IP specification.
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Individually Filtered Power - Fi5V, +12V, and -12V
DC power is provided to the IP modules via passive filters
present on each supply line serving each IP. This provides
optimum filtering and isolation between the IP modules and
the carrier board and allows analog signals to be accurately
measured or reproduced on IP modules without signal
degradation from the carrier board logic signals.
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Individually Fused Power - Fused +5V, +12V, and -12V
DC power is provided. A fuse is present on each supply line
serving each IP module.
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OLE Control Software is Available - Acromag provides
Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) controls software for
Windows 95/98/NT
TM
. This software (Model IPSW-OLE-
PCI, MSDOS format) provides individual drivers that allow IP
modules and our personal computer carriers to be easily
integrated into Windows application programs, such as
Visual C++, Visual Basic, Borland Delphi
TM
, Microsoft
Office 97
applications, and others.
PCI BUS INTERFACE FEATURES
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Slave Module- All read and write accesses are
implemented as either a 32-bit, 16-bit or 8-bit single data
transfer.
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Immediate Disconnect on Read - The PCI bus will
immediately disconnect after a read. The read data is then
stored in a read FIFO. Data in the read FIFO is then
accessed by the PCI bus when the read cycle is retried.
This allows the PCI bus to be free for other system
operations while the read data is moved to the read FIFO.
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Interrupt Support - PCI bus INTA# interrupt request is
supported. All IP module interrupts are mapped to INTA#.
Carrier board software programmable registers are utilized
as interrupt request control and status monitors.
SIGNAL INTERFACE PRODUCTS
(See Appendix for more information on compatible products)
This IP carrier board will mate directly to all industry standard
IP modules. Acromag provides the following interface products
(all connections to field signals are made through the carrier
board which passes them to the individual IP modules):
Cables:
Model 5025-551-X (Shielded Cable) or Model 5025-550-X
(Non-Shielded Cable): A Flat 50-pin cable with female
connectors at both ends for connecting carrier boards, to
Model 5025-552 termination panels. The unshielded cable is
recommended for digital I/O, while the shielded cable is
recommended for optimum performance with precision
analog I/O applications.
Model 5029-943 IP500 Serial Communication Cable: A 5 foot
long, flat 50-pin cable with a female connector on one end
(for connection to the carrier board) and four DE-9P
connectors (serial ports) on the other end. Also used for
interface with Acromag Model IP501 (RS-422) & IP502 (RS-
485) serial communication modules.
Termination Panel:
Model 5025-552: DIN-rail mountable panel provides 50
screw terminals for universal field I/O termination. Connects
to carrier boards, via flat 50-pin ribbon cable (Model 5025-
550-X or 5025-551-X).
IP MODULE OLE CONTROL SOFTWARE
Acromag provides a software product (sold separately)
consisting of IP module OLE (Object Linking and Embedding)
drivers for Windows 95/98/NT compatible application programs
(Model IPSW-OLE-PCI, MSDOS format). This software provides
individual drivers that allow Acromag IP modules and our
personal computer carriers to be easily integrated into Windows
application programs, such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, Borland
Delphi
TM
, Microsoft
Office 97
applications, and others. The
OLE controls provide a high-level interface to IP modules,
eliminating the need to perform low-level reads/writes of
registers, and the writing of interrupt handlers
all the
complicated details of programming are handled by the OLE
controls. These functions are intended for use in conjunction with
an Acromag personal computer carrier and consist of a carrier
OLE control, and an OLE control for each Acromag IP module as
well as a generic OLE control for non-Acromag IP modules.
2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of this product, inspect the shipping carton for
evidence of mishandling during transit. If the shipping carton is
badly damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent
be present when the carton is opened. If the carrier's agent is
absent when the carton is opened and the contents of the carton
are damaged, keep the carton and packing material for the
agent's inspection.
For repairs to a product damaged in shipment, refer to the
Acromag Service Policy to obtain return instructions. It is
suggested that salvageable shipping cartons and packing
material be saved for future use in the event the product must be
shipped.
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