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USER’S MANUAL

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SYNC/570

Synchronous Expansion Boards

Summary of Contents for SYNC/570

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL SYNC 570i and SYNC 570 Synchronous Expansion Boards 90500018C...

Page 2: ...he information herein these changes may be incorporated in new editions of the publication A Note Concerning Radio and Telephone Network Interference FCC InfomWion ibr the HA SYNC 570 the MIaxXhanne1...

Page 3: ...on However there is no guarantee that radio interference wiR not occur in a particuhu installation If this equipment does cause harmfuI Interference to radio or television reception which can be deter...

Page 4: ...h 11 Configuring the Micro Channel SYNC 570 and SYNC 57Oi 15 ConnectingPeripherals 17 Using the Diagnostics Disk 19 InCaseofTrouble 3 7 AppendixA SYNC 570 Host Adapter EIA 232 D Interface 41 AppendixB...

Page 5: ...nnector pinout 45 8 V 35 and EIA 232 D DE25 male connector pin assignments 4 5 9 Converter cable V 35 male connector pinout and pin assignments 46 10 V 35 and HA 232 D loopback connector wiring diagra...

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Page 7: ...ize driver overhead The onboard memory of both the SYNC 570 and the SYIW57Oi is directly addressable by both the system and the SCA s DMA Program initiated DMA transfers operate at DMA memory speed in...

Page 8: ...errupt and timer logic Digi SYNC 57Oi is available with several interface options Interface specific information interface setting instructions cables connector information can be found in the interfa...

Page 9: ...set level This prevents the spikes and surges caused by the typical off and on electrical problems that occur during a thunderstorm AC line filters should be used with all electrical devices connected...

Page 10: ...ust use three prong to two prong adapters make sure that the adapter ground tabs are properly grounded A proper chassis ground guarantees that no dangerous voltages exist on terminal frames Proper gro...

Page 11: ...or move individual printed circuit boards in a conductive bag Consult your local electronics or office supply distributor for static control products If you would like an overview of grounding and sta...

Page 12: ...t 6 Chapter Two Protecting Your Equipment and Data...

Page 13: ...ng strap topmmt electrostatic damage sMyc 570 Contents l SYNC 570 board l Two g foot DB 15 to DE25 cables l Loopback connector l Information packet including User s manual Diagnostic diskette Customer...

Page 14: ...8 Chapter Three Checking Your Package Contents...

Page 15: ...r selectable h ce set the jumpets on the board for the correct inte ce Refer to the appendix pertahtng to your Yetsion of SYiW57Oi for insmttons SLNOTE JumperJPl con tnA the Fast select citcuitty on b...

Page 16: ...allation When the board is installed configure it as described in Section 6 Insert the SYNC 570 or SYNC 57Oi board into the mating mother board socket Push the board firmly into place Secure the board...

Page 17: ...y used I O address switch settings begin on the following page zaN O T E The memory address and intewpt line RQI are sojhare con urable Ceitber your operating system or an installable drtverj You will...

Page 18: ...commonly used r o Address switchsewgs 12 Chapkr Five Setting the ISA SYNC 570 and SYNC 570i Switch...

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Page 20: ...t pwRQQ 1 1 a 4 5 34w 1 yaaeRQQ 1 a a 4 I b m m I I I I a H qRQQQQQ I I 3 4 1 4 14 Chapter Five Setting he ISA SYNC 570 and SYNC 570i Switch...

Page 21: ...o JQW computer system documentation for informution on the Programmable Option Select 1 Install the board as described in Section 4 2 Determine which ADF file on the Digi Diagnostics Diskette you need...

Page 22: ...e new adapter files insert the Digi Diagnostics Diskette Press ENTER The computer will read the 6163 ADP file At the prompt remove the diagnostics disk and reinsert the reference diskette Press ENTER...

Page 23: ...comply with EMI RFI emission limits In addition cables that run long distances or through electrically noisy areas are subjjct to voltage surges that can cause data errors or equipment damage t EIA 2...

Page 24: ...f 18 Chapter seven Connecting Periphemls...

Page 25: ...ostics cannot determine your switch settings there is probably a conflict In this case try other address and or interrupt settings For an ISA system the diagnostics program displays IRQ the base memor...

Page 26: ...ntrol and data lines The control line loopback tests RI S to CTS and DTR to DSR to DCD The data loopback test is the default single channel chained block DhL4 transfer mode test When the line 1 tests...

Page 27: ...em must have unique addresses that must not overlap The memory location must be outside the caching memory range If you think you have a conflict problem try alternate settings Inconsistent Baud Rate...

Page 28: ...rough Friday We can give you suggestions for things to try Please have the following information ready when you call Computer make Computer model number Operating system Which Digi board you are using...

Page 29: ...serial number revision level number and date of purchase Have you followed the checklist at the beginning of this section and tried all of the steps We ve found that these procedures eliminate most p...

Page 30: ...24 Chapter Nine in Case of Trouble...

Page 31: ...ven wires plus a shield DB 15Connectors Cabllng The DB 15 connectors are compatiile with HA 232 D devices Figure 1 shows the pinout and pin assignments for the DB 15 connectors on the SYNW570 Figure 1...

Page 32: ...nd Data Cmior Debct DCD ReceimClock RXCl Tmnunit Cbck TXC Tmnsmit Cbck TXC4 Data Tuminal Ready DTltj CGND When prompted by the diagnostics insert the male loopback connector into the female DE15 conne...

Page 33: ...Before installing the SYNW57Oi in your system make sure the jumper block on the board is set for the correct interface EZA 232 D or V 35 zaWARNING When disconnecting the ughte oard in order to set th...

Page 34: ...rt board only The jumper block on the daughterboard has 3 rows of 5 pins v 35 When the jumpers are on the top 2 rows of pins the connectors interface with V 35 devices EIA 232 D When the jumpers are o...

Page 35: ...um 8 V 35 and EIA 232 D DE25 male connector pin assignments Pin Number V 35 Signals EIA 232 D Signals 2 l D 14 TxD Bl lmuved 3 RXD 16 R WJB lucend 15 tJJGN ry lxClN 12 J X tNtRI Nnmd 17 wcu w RXC 9 mQ...

Page 36: ...T RxD BI 0 0 U 0 0 TXCtJCOUT cy 0 0 V RXCwAl 0 0 W TXClKOUT Bj 0 0 X RXCU I 0 0 01 When prompted by the diagnosics insert the female loopback connector into the male DB 25 connector on the SYNW7Oi cab...

Page 37: ...age has a DB 44 male connector on the board end and two DB 15 male connectors on the peripheral end The connectors provide a X21 interface and serial data transmission and reception The pinout is show...

Page 38: ...mtllmi In W Bi nd Eknmt TiinB Gut W Bi nal Ebnont Tiing In B Biinal Eland liin Gut B Sinal Ground CGND When prompted by the diagnosics insert the female loopback connector into the male DB 15 connecto...

Page 39: ...transmission and reception The pinout is shown in Figure 15 and the pin assignments for the DB 25 connector are shown in Figure 16 Fiiurr 16 EIA 530 ElA 422 DE 25 male connechx pin assignments Pin Nu...

Page 40: ...y the diagnosics insert the female loopback connedor into the male DB 25 connector on the SYNW7Oi cable Fiium 17 EIA 530 422 D 25 fmab bopback connector wiring diimm 34 Appendix C X 2 1 EIA 530 EIA 42...

Page 41: ...l Line speeds to lK Kb second l Full modem control 0 Four DMA channels for full duplex operation l 128KB onboard shared memory i stated l 16KB shared memory window l Software configurable l T state IR...

Page 42: ...ri stated 16KB assignable within first 16 of system memory Two EIA 232 D Two DB 15 male to DB25 male 8 ft cables TXD RXD CTS RTS DSR DTR TXC RXC DCD Two DB 15 Female High Density Hitachi HD64570 Seria...

Page 43: ...ine speeds to SMb second l Full modem control l Four 2 port or eight 4 port DMA channels for full duplex operation l 128KB or 256 onboard shared memory u i stated l 16KB shared memov window assignable...

Page 44: ...25 male duo cable or DB 62 male to four DE25 male quad cable T D _ RX CIS R IS DSR DIR TX IUQ DCD Two or four ports DE25 male connectors DE37 male to two DE25 male duo cable or DB 62 male to four DE2...

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