Serial Card Setup
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Chapter 2
Manual Documentation Number 3PCIoUx-1008
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The following Serial Card Setup section applies to the following PCI cards:
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3PCIOU1 one port optically isolated PCI serial card
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3PCIOU2 two port optically isolated PCI serial card
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3PCIOU4 four port optically isolated PCI serial card
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3PCIU2 two port non-isolated PCI serial card
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3PCIU4 four port non-isolated PCI serial card
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3PCIU8 eight port non-isolated PCI serial card
Any deviations from the procedure for specific models are noted.
Pre-Setup Steps
Your serial card has been tested for proper operation before packaging and
shipping. It should be in perfect mechanical and electrical condition upon receipt.
ESD Precautions
To ensure a successful installation and setup it is important that you follow the
standard ESD precautions outlined below:
CAUTION:
This is an Electrostatic Sensitive Device. Use ESD precautions for safe
handling.
Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging:
- Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by touching a large
grounded metal surface or the metal chassis on equipment connected to earth
ground by a 3-wire power cord. Use of a grounding wrist strap is recommended.
- Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card except when
necessary to set the configuration DIP switches.
- Remove AC power from the computer before inserting the card
Initial Configuration
The ports in your MIport card are normally pre-configured for RS-232
operation. To ensure the card is configured correctly for your desired operating
mode, you will have to check and/or set the three operating mode DIP switches
on the card. If you are configuring for RS-485 Mode you also may have to set
up the RTS Control parameter in the device driver.
Note: Refer to Chapter 4 for information on Setting Driver Options.
